Josef Adalian

Join Josef Adalian, West Coast editor at Vulture and author of the Buffering newsletter, as he dives into the intricacies of the TV industry. Discover why Taylor Sheridan's pivot to NBCU could reshape Paramount's future. Explore the risks of long-term deals in Hollywood and how Comcast's spending spree is changing the game. Adalian also shares insights about potential bidders for Warner Bros. Discovery and the impact of political dynamics on media mergers, making for an engaging and informative discussion.

Josef Adalian, an entertainment journalist from Vulture, dives deep into the Jimmy Kimmel controversy and the fraught dynamics between TV networks and affiliates. He discusses Disney's strategic pause for Kimmel, the political backlash from conservatives, and the potential for this situation to serve as a deterrent against future FCC overreach. Adalian also explains how affiliate compensation works and why networks struggle to go direct-to-consumer. The conversation offers a revealing look at the complexities of modern television.

Josef Adalian, the West Coast editor and contributor for Vulture, dives into Disney’s streaming strategy, revealing how ESPN integrates into Disney+. He critiques the user experience of Hulu and Disney+, and reflects on the shifting corporate culture in media. Adalian discusses the intense competition among streaming giants like Disney and Netflix, particularly around content bundling and audience engagement. He also touches on the significant deal between Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery, and the implications for future media dynamics.

Josef Adalian, West Coast editor at Vulture and TV journalist, joins to analyze TV industry moves. They unpack Bob Iger’s deal with OpenAI and why it echoes his iTunes-era gambits. Conversation covers licensing Disney characters, AI guardrails and creative risks. They also share TV picks and react to a listener letter about broadcast edits.

Steven Schapansky, a Canadian editor who covers sports and UK TV, Jason’s sports-savvy regional voice. Will Carroll, podcaster and commentator with sports and streaming perspectives. Josef Adalian, Vulture editor covering TV and streaming. They run a playful draft of streaming services. Conversation jumps from Apple TV+ and Netflix to MLB.tv, BritBox, Kanopy/Hoopla, Disney+ and Paramount+ in quick, opinionated takes.