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The Broadcasters Podcast

King Of Podcasts

Are you tired of a media landscape dominated by corporate narratives and shifting cultural tides? Join @KingOfPodcasts on The Broadcasters Podcast, your essential guide through the complex world of entertainment and media.With decades of frontline media experience, our host acts as your seasoned watchdog, dissecting how digital disruption is radically reshaping movies, TV, music, and radio. We don"t just report the changes; we critically examine the corporate influences, the nuances of PC culture,

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65:22

Collateral Damage on TV, Movies, Music and Radio by...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2023/12/29

Taking a long look at the digital disruption that the internet, digital streaming and social media has taken in the last 5 years to erode the traditional mainstream monolith of media companies providing content to the mainstream. The dawn of the digital age has ushered in transformative changes across various industries, with the media sector experiencing one of the most profound shifts. Over the last five years, the rise of the internet, digital streaming platforms, and social media has disrupted

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56:52

Corporate Mega Merger In Play: Warner Bros. Discovery...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2023/12/22

KingOfPodcasts as he delves into the buzz surrounding the potential blockbuster merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global. In this episode:🔹 David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, and Bob Bakish, Paramount Global's CEO, sit down for high-stakes discussions in NYC.🔹 What does this mean for the entertainment industry? The potential formation of a media titan could reshape the landscape.🔹 Could this be the dawn of a new streaming giant? The melding of Paramount+ and Max might

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50:53

New Music Digital Pipeline Goes Through TikTok Not...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2023/12/15

Inside The Music Industry Massacre of 2023: If it’s not TikTok it’s AI or Fake Streams, the music industry and the record labels are taking in a lot of incoming attacksWhen Music Was Diverse and Inclusive and How The Crossover Needs to Comeback: A guest column in Billboard in April called for “all music industry professionals to reflect on the ways in which our industry has perpetuated a system that benefits a select few at the expense of marginalized communities.”How Radio Is Removing Real Talent

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29:26

Traditional Media Tumbles. Digital Media...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2023/12/08

Corporate Media is getting crushed by economic turmoil and the effects are being passed along to the detriment of their consumers. What are the online content creators getting right and how are they taking advantage of the digital disruption.Podcasting during a recession is pushing out the pretenders and pushing back on big names and big contracts. DC Universe Reboot Revealed. Dissecting the New DC Studios DirectionChatGPT Calls Out Radio On Its FuturePodcasters are Pivoting and Radio Stations are

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50:32

Ryan Seacrest Got Wheel of Fortune and Still Can't...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2023/12/01

Ryan Seacrest gets the golden game show TV gig of Wheel of Fortune but still decides to stay in radio? KOP discusses this decision. Hollywood Reporter says, "iHeartMedia has inked a new three-year deal with Ryan Seacrest, bringing his contract through the end of 2027. Under the agreement, the omni-present entertainer will continue to be a core personality across all iHeartRadio platforms, hosting and producing its No. 1 L.A. morning drive-time show for 102.7 KIIS-FM as well as the nationally

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21:20

Dolly the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader or Fairytale of...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2023/11/26

KOP talks with Lou Pate on WPHT in Philadelphia to discuss Dolly Parton dressed up as a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader on Thanksgiving and the Kelces take on their new Christmas song the Fairytale of Philadelphia. Country music legend Dolly Parton performed in a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader outfit during halftime of an NFL game on Thanksgiving Day. The 77-year-old sang some of her hits while standing at midfield.“Fairytale of Philadelphia” is a newly release Christmas song by NFL stars Jason and Travis

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51:56

Sexual Consent and Seduction in Movies and Television...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2023/11/24

KOP welcomes filmmaker/writer/professor Michele Meek, author of Independent Female Filmmakers—A Chronicle Through Interviews, Profiles and Manifestos. We talk about how the content that we're being subjected to in our TV and movies, and the negative connotations they raise are a big problem based on a number of variables: How this content gets exposed to children and how it's indicative of a need for sex education at an early age? How victims of sexual assault and harassment (which facts show the

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46:38

Are Diddy's Dirty Deeds Coming Home to Roost Over...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2023/11/17

Reuters reported that R&B vocalist Cassandra Ventura sued Sean "Diddy" Combs in federal court on Thursday, accusing the rapper and hip-hop mogul she once dated and whose music label she signed with of subjecting her to serial physical abuse, sexual slavery and rape.One of the central allegations against Combs by Ventura, who performs under the stage name Cassie, was that he forced her to engage in sex acts with a succession of male prostitutes he hired while he watched and filmed the encounters

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53:31

SAG-AFTRA Strike Ends; Hollywood Surrenders to...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2023/11/10

The SAG-AFTRA Strike ends and the Hollywood Labor Unions put up a long fight to sequentially change the rules to catch up with the era of streaming. Variety reported: SAG-AFTRA negotiators have approved a tentative agreement that will end the longest actors strike against the film and TV studios in Hollywood history.In an announcement Wednesday, the union said the 118-day strike would officially end at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday.The union’s negotiating committee approved the deal on a unanimous vote

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56:23

Marvel Maligned! DC Dissed! Superhero Movies Have...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2023/11/03

Variety reported a scathing article on Marvel Studios: Marvel is reeling from a series of disappointments on-screen, a legal scandal involving one of its biggest stars and questions about the viability of the studio’s ambitious strategy to extend the brand beyond movies into streaming. The most pressing issue is was what to do about Jonathan Majors, the actor who had been poised to carry the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe but instead is headed to a high-profile trial in New York later

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52:47

Less "Euphoria" "More "Summer I Turned Pretty" Gen Z...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2023/10/27

Generation Z Expresses Strong Preference for Platonic Relationships in Entertainment, New Study Finds. KOP looks into the details and how applies to entertainment from Hollywood will react. Los Angeles, CA - A groundbreaking study conducted by the University of California Los Angeles's (UCLA) Center for Scholars and Storytellers has revealed a significant shift in the entertainment preferences of young Americans. The study, titled "Teens and Screens," focused on the media consumption habits of

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60:50

Taylor Swift Theatre Takeover or an Unapologetic Bad...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2023/10/20

"Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" concert film proved to be a massive hit, raking in nearly $93 million on its opening weekend at the box office. Swift's decision to independently distribute the film through AMC Theaters, bypassing major Hollywood studios, was a strategic win for both the theater chain and the multi-talented Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and filmmaker. This move further solidified Taylor Swift's reputation as an entrepreneurial force in the entertainment industry. The film's

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63:27

Drake Drops All For the Dogs. Cue Dismissive Dialogue...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2023/10/13

Drake Drops All For the Dogs, his 14th album, which includes features from SZA, Bad Bunny, 21 Savage, Yeat and many more. Let's talk about the analysis and feedback the album which is expected to dominate the Billboard Hot 100 next week. In the ever-evolving landscape of modern hip-hop, few artists have managed to maintain their status as consistently as Drake. From his early mixtape days to now, Drake has remained a household name, a symbol of musical excellence, and a pioneer in the world of

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47:51

Taylor Swift's NFL VIP Status or Drew Barrymore...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2023/10/06

The NFL has been defending its decision to focus on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The two have sparked romance rumors. The NFL has been leaning into the rumors on its social media accounts. Swift has been shown frequently during the Chiefs' most recent two games against the Chicago Bears and New York Jets. The NFL has seen ticket prices and television ratings go up for the couple of games. The NFL has defended its coverage of Swift and Kelce as a "pop cultural moment". However, some have said that

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53:12

Hollywood Writers Win Again or When Taylor Met Travis...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2023/09/29

Writers get a big win in their months-long labor strike. But, how about the uber-trending love story of Pop Superstar Taylor Swift and NFL Super Bowl Champ Travis Kelce. AP initially reported Tuesday night the Hollywood’s writers strike was declared over after nearly five months Tuesday night when board members from their union approved a contract agreement with studios, bringing the industry at least partly back from a historic halt in production.The governing boards of the eastern and western

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53:00

Studios Step Up to Seal New Deal For Writers and...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2023/09/22

Studio Heads Interview As Hopes Rise for the Hollywood Writers' and Actors' Strike to Reach a Conclusion. KOP looks at What's at Stake and What Lies Ahead. For the past several months, the entertainment industry has been in turmoil due to the Hollywood writers' strike, which commenced on May 2nd. This labor dispute has had far-reaching consequences, not only impacting the production of beloved TV shows and films but also sparking important conversations about pay, writing staff sizes, and the use of

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58:38

Why Drew Barrymore, Bill Maher and Other Talk Shows...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2023/09/15

Members of the Writers Guild of America have been on strike for 136 days and the Screen Actors Guild for 63 days. The recent actions of talk show hosts Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher have caused controversy within the entertainment industry. Both hosts have been accused of trampling on the picket lines set up by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). These picket lines were established as part of a larger labor

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57:30

Jimmy Fallon Staffers Not Joking Around About Being a...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2023/09/08

For years, Jimmy Fallon has charmed audiences worldwide with his infectious laughter, playful antics, and celebrity impressions. He is the beloved host of "The Tonight Show," a late-night institution that had been a beacon of comedy and entertainment for decades.However, behind the bright lights and the laughter of the studio audience, there was a darkness that few knew existed. Rolling Stone, the venerable music and culture magazine, had pulled back the curtain on a troubling secret. An explosive

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54:21

How Country Music Took Command of the Billboard...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2023/09/01

Music in America has witnessed a remarkable takeover of the Billboard charts by the country music genre. KOP investigates the phenomenon. Unlike any other season in recent memory, and perhaps unprecedented in Hot 100 history, the music landscape is currently dominated by the heartfelt twang and emotional storytelling of country artists. From established names like Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, and Jason Aldean to emerging talents like Oliver Anthony Music, the country genre has firmly held its ground

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54:36

How Scooter Braun Screwed Up His Pop Star Empire...

The Broadcasters Podcast ·

2023/08/25

In 2019, Scooter Braun, renowned music manager and entrepreneur, made headlines with his acquisition of Big Machine Records. Little did he know that this business move would ignite a highly publicized feud over the ownership of Taylor Swift's cherished music masters. Swift didn't mince words, accusing Braun of engaging in "bullying" tactics and manipulative behavior. She expressed deep disappointment, labeling the acquisition as a heartbreaking "betrayal."Responding to this contentious situation,

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