Episodios

  • 502. WBD Netflix and NIL Updates
    Jan 14 2026
    This week, Paul provides an update on the Netflix + WBD merger as well as an appeal of the House v NCAA settlement which could impact NIL rights and revenue sharing for college athletes. Finally, Paul and Jess discuss the celebrity mom group drama which erupted between Ashley Tisdale, Hillary Duff and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 m
  • 501. The Paulies
    Dec 31 2025
    This week, Paul and Jess look back on 2025 and Season 4 of BCP with the Paulies, where they award: Best TV Show, Best Picture, TMT M&A Deal of the Year; Who had the Best Year; Pop Culture Moment; and Best BCP Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 m
  • 448. Golden Globe Noms, Hijack 2, and Avatar 3
    Dec 17 2025
    This week, Paul and Jess recap many of the Golden Globes nominees where Neon and Netflix dominated and go through some of their picks to win. Next, they share their eager anticipation of Idris Elba's return as Sam Nelson in Apple TV's Hijack 2. Finally, with Avatar: Fire & Ash opening this week, they discuss how James Cameron's $400M installment in the epic franchise is likely to perform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 m
  • 447. Netflix Announces WBD Acquisition
    Dec 10 2025
    This week, Paul and Jess begin with a quick update on some box office and streaming hits from December. Then they discuss one of the biggest potential mergers in entertainment, Netflix's tenative deal to buy WBD for $82B as well as some potential hurdles to closing, including Paramount's hostile bid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 m
  • 446. TV Shows Awarded California Tax Credits, GOT Updates, and Showrunner's Back End Fight
    Nov 26 2025
    This week, Paul and Jess begin with a list of some of the TV shows that were awarded California's film tax credit, including Fallout, the Night Agent, and Baywatch. Next, they discuss some much anticipated spin off (prequel and sequel) news regarding their favorite show, Game of Thrones. Finally, Paul breaks down Dave Erickson's profit participation lawsuit arising out of Fear The Walking Dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 m
  • 445. Shashank Gupta: Fashion Executive and YouTube Creator
    Nov 19 2025
    This week, Paul interviews Shashank who is the co-CEO of Nazranaa, the largest wholesaler and retailer of Indian garments in the U.S. In addition to running Nazranaa, Shashank is the executive producer of the YouTube series, Nazranaa Diaries, which highlights some of the store’s best customers and has taken on a life of its own. Shashank discusses the challenges of growing and managing this business amidst extreme tariff unpredictability as well as developing a show around his brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 m
  • 444. Alls Fair Maligned, Ed Sheeran Pushes for Music Education, and Supreme Court ponders Tariffs
    Nov 12 2025
    This week, Paul and Mesh begin with Alls Fair, Ryan Murphy's star-studded, critically-panned over-the-top legal drama streaming on Hulu and a ranking of their top legal dramas. Next, they discuss England's recently-announced education reforms which were, in part, receptive to Ed Sheeran's call for educators to embrace teaching music in the classroom. Finally, Paul provides a high-level recap of Learning Resources v. Trump, a recent case argued before the Supreme Court in which the government justifies trade tariffs as a necessary exercise of emergency powers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 m
  • 443. NCAA Walks Back Athlete Gambling Rules, October Box Office Slump, and Taylor Sheridan Heads to NBCU
    Nov 5 2025
    This week, Paul kicks things off with the NCAA's announcement that it will pause its proposed rule change which would have allowed student athletes to bet on professional sports. Next, Mesh recaps October's slow box office, which had the lowest ticket sales (excluding the pandemic) in nearly 3 decades. Finally, Paul and Mesh discuss Taylor Sheridan's $1B deal to move his TV and Film development and production banner to NBCU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 m
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