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Feb 11, 2025 • 58min
Codkillers 537: Fantastic Fights & Buffy Revivals
This week on Cordkillers:• Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer drops 🦸♂️• A Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival is near with Sarah Michelle Gellar 🧛♀️• Megan Thee Stallion & Psy host a K-pop music battle on Apple TV+ 🎤• Sonos wants to be your next streaming device 📦• Warner Bros. is giving away full movies for free on YouTube 🎥…and more streaming news, hidden gems, and viewer feedback!Welcome to Cordkillers: ReckoningThis week on The FULL Experience: Section 31Next week: The Wonder Years (101 - "Pilot")Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/MEAOXfAWkDI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 2025 • 17min
The Full The Good Place Experience: Last (413 - "Whenever You're Ready")
The finale left us wondering if it couldn't have been better with a little less fan service.Next week: Section 31Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/g_vY5fHrMmE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4, 2025 • 55min
Cordkillers 536: Peacock Struts as Cable Stumbles
The entertainment landscape keeps shifting, and we’re here to help you navigate it. This week, we’re looking at the latest from Comcast and Charter, the return of Squid Game, a Little House on the Prairie reboot, and more. Plus, Sony and Paramount are clashing over Jeopardy, and Netflix is making binge-watching easier for iOS users.This week on The FULL Experience: The Good Place (413 - "Whenever You're Ready")Next week: Section 31Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/mbbrxYXWYgQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 2025 • 16min
The Full The Good Place Experience: Lowest (406 - "A Chip Driver Mystery")
This episode felt like a chore to watch, lacking the fun and charm that made the show great.Next week: The Good Place (413 - "Whenever You're Ready")Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/QQkyY4_8TA8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 2025 • 46min
Cordkillers 535: World of Skinny Bundles
This episode felt like a chore to watch, lacking the fun and charm that made the show great.Next week: The Good Place (413 - "Whenever You're Ready")Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/QQkyY4_8TA8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 2025 • 13min
The Full The Good Place Experience: Ultimate (113 - "Michael's Gambit")
This episode blew us away with its genius twist and clever writing. It’s funny, smart, and totally changes everything!Next week: The Good Place (406 - "A Chip Driver Mystery")YouTube: https://youtu.be/csH3C5h0lQ0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 2025 • 57min
Cordkillers 534: Roommate In My Head
Exploring the intersection of cognitive science, entertainment trends, and the evolving streaming landscape.This week on The FULL Experience: The Good Place (113 - "Michael's Gambit")Next week: The Good Place (406 - "A Chip Driver Mystery")Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/jH1aM49Xqtw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 2025 • 19min
The FULL The Good Place Experience: First (101 - "Everything Is Fine")
The Good Place is a treasure to revisit. Expectations are high that this FULL experience will be another concise round up that truly encapsulates the spirit of the show.Next week: The Good Place (113 - "Michael's Gambit")YouTube: https://youtu.be/p1drDJG0pYs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 2025 • 59min
Cordkillers 533: Venu Is Off the Menu
Disney, Fox, and Warner scrap the Venu service, while The Last of Us Season 2 premieres in April, and Netflix tops UK TV rankings.This week on The FULL Experience: The Good Place (101 - "Everything Is Fine")Next week: The Good Place (113 - "Michael's Gambit")YouTube: https://youtu.be/LQxZ7wCn4qYSupply RunDisney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery cancel Venu sports streaming serviceDisney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery call off plans to launch Venu sports streaming service (CNBC)• Disney’s joint venture with Fubo led to Fubo dropping a lawsuit against Venu.• The companies decided to focus on existing products, potentially avoiding continued antitrust challenges.Search PartyWhat to Watch• The Last of Us Season 2 trailer: Premiering April on Max.Watch the teaser (Deadline)• “My Melody & Kuromi” stop-motion series: Sanrio’s characters debut on Netflix this July.Read more on Variety• “The Passion of the Christ” sequel in development: Production could begin in 2026.Details from VarietyBuried TreasureBrian: SiloTom: News channels like KCAL and KTLAScanning the Horizon• SpinCo announces Val Boreland as head of entertainment programming:Details on Deadline• Comcast launches “universal ads” platform: Advertisers can buy ads across multiple networks.More on TechCrunch• MoviePass parent company CEO pleads guilty to securities fraud: Misleading claims about the unlimited plan.Full story on TechCrunch• Streaming spending dropped in 2024: Consumers paid 23% less than in 2023.Analysis from TechdirtChatterListener Message:Patron “gjamesb” reports a potential RSS feed issue with the public podcast feed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 7, 2025 • 33min
Cordkillers 532 - Live from CES
Watch here: https://youtu.be/q2m2GMVOIBQSupply RunDisney strikes a major deal to merge Hulu Live TV with Fubo, resolving its antitrust dispute with Fubo over the delayed sports streaming service, Venu. This merger will create a new joint venture, with Fubo’s CEO leading Hulu Live. Meanwhile, Disney will lend financial support to keep Fubo afloat until the deal closes in 12–18 months. Read on Variety | Read on TechCrunchBuried TreasureBrian highlights Silo and The Penguin as standout picks, while Tom recommends Blossom on Viki. Got something for us? Email cordkillers@gmail.com!Scanning the HorizonCES 2025 unveils cutting-edge TV innovations:• LG debuts its G5 TV lineup with AI integration and 165 Hz refresh rates.• Samsung enhances VisionAI, bringing features like Auto HDR Remastering and food recognition for on-screen recipes.• TiVo’s TV OS expands to the US, offering customization without heavy ad commitments.Read more on The Verge | Read on VentureBeatChatterListener feedback sparks discussion on Sonic 3’s story arc and Jim Carrey’s potential return as Robotnik. NASCAR’s 2025 broadcasting shifts also draw mixed reactions. Dale Jr. is back, but in-car video features move to Max, frustrating fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.