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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s going on in the world of TV, then dive into the season premiere of Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus.

How do we feel about Apple TV’s vibrant new brand identity? How do we feel about the brewing war between YouTube TV and Disney? And why will people be remembering the Pluribus season premiere for a long time to come? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.

Homework for next week:

• Pluribus Episode 2 (Apple TV)

Shownotes:

• 05:02 - TV News
• Apple TV temporarily melts down
• Finneas made the new music for Apple TV
• The new logo was done in-camera
• YouTube TV pulls Disney channels
• IT: Welcome to Derry ratings
• Late Night News
• Jon Stewart renewed for another year (through 2026)
• Colbert weights in on his cancellation
• 43% of Gen Z prefer YouTube and Tiktok to traditional TV
• 48:08 - Pluribus
• Episode 1 - We Is Us
• Episode 2 - Pirate Lady

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