The LightShed Podcast

The LightShed Podcast


Episode 147: February 24, 2023

February 24, 2023

[0:00] Minor Swing.

[0:58] Bienvenue tout le monde!

[3:52] Can WWE sell for $9 billion?

[8:16] Netflix investor price cutting fears are misplaced.

[12:50] What is Walt’s middle name?

[13:33] Your view of the ad market depends on where you sit.

[17:20] Ergen says retrans will follow RSNs to the grave.

[21:13] Will the Supreme Court avoid tech armagaddeon?

[23:49] Zuck will copy everyone (other than better compensation for creators).

[29:10] Meta gaining VR access to China is a win.

[31:35] FCC moves to push ball forward on satellite to cell phone connectivity.

[33:29] Ticketmaster looks to control the ticketing narrative.

[40:34] Streaming IPL for free is problematic for Disney.

[43:41] Spotify using AI to repackage what they already do.

[47:36] Announcement: we are encouraging Lightshed staff to explore ChatGPT’s capabilities.

[48:02] Fiber pullback positive for Charter.

[50:52] Microsoft trying to compromise on ATVI deal.

[52:43] Can Blumhouse moneyball gaming like they do movies?

[55:07] Is Warner Bros. Games a keeper post Hogwarts Legacy?

[58:22] Elon spent $44 billion to convince you that he is funny.

[59:42] Heal the World.