أفضل بودكاسات Better Call Paul (2024)

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316. Netflix's New Head of Film, Caitlin Clark's Deals & APA’s Guidelines for AI in Documentary Film 42:35

13h ago42:35

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Paul and Mesh kick off the episode discussing Netflix’s new head of film, Dan Lin, and the potential change in strategy from big budget films to a more cost-conscious approach. They then dive into women’s basketball star and WNBA #1 pick Caitlin Clark, her deal with Nike, and what it will take for the WNBA to provide better pay to its athletes. Fin…

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315. OJ’s Death, Cinema Con and Paramount’s Latest Deal with Skydance 36:02

7d ago36:02

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Paul and Mesh kick off the episode discussing OJ’s death and the controversial legacy he left behind. They break down the latest news from Cinema Con- AMC’s survival, Gladiator 2, Transformers, and other IP coming to the big screen. Finally, they give an update on the Paramount/Skydance deal and the tension it’s causing among shareholders. Learn mo…

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314. Chris Babu: TiqAssist CEO 36:34

15d ago36:34

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This week, Paul interviews a long-time client, Chris Babu, who is the CEO of a technology company in the ticketing industry. Chris discusses how he leveraged his analytics background, his stints at Ebay and Stubhub, and his passion for live sports and music to build a concierge service for season ticket holders. In addition, Chris and Paul discuss …

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313. Diddy Scandal and SBF Sentenced 42:04

22d ago42:04

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Paul and Mesh begin with a potential sale of the theatre chain operator, Alamo Draft House. Next, they discuss the recent federal raid of Sean Combs’ properties in Los Angeles and Miami as part of a sex-trafficking investigation. Finally, they break down Sam Bankman-Fried’s 25-year sentence for financial crimes and provide an overview of how the FT…

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312. Dodgers Gambling Dilemma, UFC $335M Settlement, & Reddit IPO 42:34

29d ago42:34

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Paul and Mesh dive into the latest sports legal news, starting with a potential gambling scandal involving Baseball’s biggest star, Shohei Ohtani, whose former interpreter allegedly racked up $4.5M in gambling debts. They then discuss UFC's recent antitrust lawsuit settlement with former fighters and examine its potential impact on the sport. Wrapp…

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311. Rishika Jikaria - Attorney, Dancer, Influencer 40:00

1M ago40:00

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This week, Paul interviews very special guest Rishika Jikaria, a lawyer who is also a rising star in the world of dance. Rishika and her sisters turned their lifelong passion for dance into a viral sensation during the pandemic and grew their following on TikTok to over 600,000. Using this platform, they have expanded into branding deals, endorseme…

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310. Oscars Recap 29:28

1M ago29:28

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Paul and a very special guest, Jessica David, discuss and recap the Oscars - who won, who looked great, and who stole the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesبقلم Lola Media

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Taking a Break This Week 0:06

2M ago0:06

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309. Max’s Profits, Open AI Sora's Impact on Hollywood, and Mbappé Makin’ Moves 33:17

2M ago33:17

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Paul and Mesh kick off the episode with a deep dive into Warner Brothers Discovery's earnings report, highlighting the fact that while streaming was profitable (a first for a major studio), other aspects of the report were mixed. They then turn their attention to OpenAI's debut of Sora, its incredible text-to-video product, and discuss its potentia…

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308. X-Men and the Fantastic Four, A Slow Box Office & Roku’s Earnings 36:21

2M ago36:21

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Paul and Mesh start by revealing the upcoming theme of the Met Gala. They then provide a box office update, reflecting on Madame Web’s underwhelming performance and the overall sluggishness in the past few weeks. Shifting gears, they dive into Disney’s introduction of X-Men and Fantastic Four into the MCU and whether it can reignite excitement and …

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307: Sports Streaming Shakeup & Disney's $1.5B Bet on Fortnite 41:27

2M ago41:27

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Paul and Mesh dive into the future of sports content distribution, exploring how networks and leagues are shifting towards streaming and potentially disrupting the entire cable business. They also analyze Disney's recent collaboration with Epic Games, the creators of Fortnite, who will begin to incorporate Disney’s intellectual property in a metave…

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306. Superbowl Streaming and Hello, Apple Vision Pro 42:47

3M ago42:47

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Paul and Mesh kick things off with a preview of Superbowl LVIII which will stream on Paramount+ and be broadcast on CBS, both of which are Paramount properties, and they discuss Byron Allen’s recent $30B bid for Paramount Global. Next, they recap the early reviews on Apple’s latest gadget, the Vision Pro headset, and ponder whether its cutting-edge…

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82 - Better Paul Pause 19:39

3M ago19:39

19:39

In which nothing much happens…

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305. Oscar Predictions/Snubs, DGA's Streaming Bonus & Peacock's Subscriptions Soar 33:40

3M ago33:40

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In this week's episode of BCP, Paul and Mesh delve into their Oscar predictions and snubs. They then discuss the recent updates to the DGA's agreement with the AMPTP, including a streaming success bonus which is comparable to what the WGA secured, despite the DGA not having to strike. Finally, they break down the latest earnings report from Comcast…

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304. Sundance, and Reddit IPO amid Tech Industry Turmoil 40:58

3M ago40:58

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On the heels of the Golden Globes, Paul and Mesh kick things off with a recap of the Emmys and the Critic’s Choice Awards before previewing some of the most-anticipated films at Sundance. Next, they discuss Reddit’s revisiting its IPO plans and what the implications might be for owners and users alike. Finally, they discuss a recent trend of layoff…

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303. Tom Cruise Strikes Deal with WBD & CES's AI Trends 37:16

3M ago37:16

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In this episode of Better Call Paul, hosts Paul and Mesh open with the latest scoop on Tom Cruise's groundbreaking deal with Warner Brother Discovery to develop and produce movies. They then shift gears to provide a comprehensive recap of the Golden Globes, highlighting the standout moments and winners. The episode concludes with a fascinating expl…

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302. Broadway Recap, Paramount Sale & Aaron Rogers vs Jimmy Kimmel 37:13

4M ago37:13

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Paul and Mesh begin with a recap of Broadway’s strong finish to 2023 and then delve into the latest rumored replacement for Jonathan Majors in the MCU. Next, they shift to Paramount's exploration of a potential sale and why it might be attractive to a variety of media players and platforms. Wrapping up, Paul shares his legal and pop culture perspec…

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301. The 2nd Annual Paulies 39:05

4M ago39:05

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Paul and Mesh kick off the new year with the second annual Paulies! Listen as they recap the best stories from 2023 as they run through their nominees and winners from the categories including: Best Movie, Best TV Show, Best Streaming Service, Biggest Lawsuit and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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246. Oz Krakowski: Deepdub.ai 36:51

4M ago36:51

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This week, Paul interviews Oz Krakowski, the Chief Revenue Officer of Deepdub.ai. Deepdub.ai leverages AI to create localized versions of films and television shows. Paul and Oz discuss AI generally, and safeguards that can be put in place to ensure that actors have meaningful consent rights and the opportunity to earn compensation from the use of …

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81 - Panto, Parties, Pupils & an Unexpected Pub 1:03:34

4M ago1:03:34

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In which I survive my busiest month ever, and love it…

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245. Melanie Chandra 38:17

4M ago38:17

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This week, Paul interviews a very special guest, Melanie Chandra. Melanie is a former Mckinsey & Co. consultant and beauty queen who has followed her dream to become a model, actress, writer and producer. Paul and Melanie discuss her journey, her take on the challenges facing actors and writers today, how she kept busy during a dual SAG and WGA str…

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244. GTA & Netflix, Jaguars' $22M Scandal & The NCAA Proposes Athlete's Pay 40:28

4M ago40:28

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In this week’s episode, Paul and Mesh discuss the latest GTA 6 trailer along with Netflix’s plan to bring the GTA trilogy to its gaming platform. Paul then breaks down a wire fraud case involving the Jacksonville Jaguars, where $22M was embezzled by the manager of financial planning. They end with the NCAA’s potential new plan to allow schools to p…

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80 - Illness and a dispute 1:04:15

5M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

In which I come down with a dose of something, and a band nearly splits up.

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243: Ad Astra Lawsuit Tossed & SAG On The Fence 40:29

5M ago40:29

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This week, Paul and Mesh begin by jamming about whether the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals will generate streaming subscriber growth and looking forward to the Wonka release amid a slow November for the box office. They then dive into a copyright lawsuit brought against a major talent agency and studio over Ad Astra which was tossed last week.…

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79 - School of Rock 59:17

5M ago59:17

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In which I experience an amazing show week with some very talented kids on stage!

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242. Streamer’s SouthPark Suit, Diddy Settles & FCC Update 40:54

5M ago40:54

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This week, Paul and Mesh banter about Thanksgiving before diving into an update of the recent suit between streamers over exclusive rights to SouthPark. Next, they discuss the whirlwind involving Cassie’s salacious lawsuit against Sean Combs which was settled and silenced within a day. Finally, Paul breaks down the FCC’s recent adoption of final ru…

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78 - Scrooge 1:46:26

5M ago1:46:26

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In which I play a pub gig, watch a great gig, give some assemblies & survive a musical…

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241. SAG Strike Ends but The Marvels’ Box Office Struggles 37:25

5M ago37:25

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In this week's episode, Paul and Mesh begin with a celebration of Diwali and a discussion of the 33rd installment in the MCU, The Marvels, which, despite a hefty budget, has failed to live up to Marvel’s lofty box office standards. They then delve into the resolution of the SAG-AFTRA strike, first discussing the concessions that SAG was able to neg…

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240. Nick Cage on the Dangers of AI, and Yellowstone & HBO Release Schedule Update 33:20

6M ago33:20

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this week's episode, Paul and Mesh reflect on the tragic loss of Friends star Matthew Perry. They delve into a few high-profile examples of celebrities criticizing AI, highlighting voices like Nicholas Cage and Tim Burton. Paul breaks down the recent Executive Order issued by President Biden which addresses the safe use of AI and attempts to provid…

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77 - A Long October One 1:31:34

6M ago1:31:34

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In which I get busier and a car park burns down.

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239. Jonathan Majors’ Trial Update, Marvel’s SPIDER-MAN 2 is a PS5 Slinger, and the Sphere Leverages Ad-Market Resurgence 36:04

6M ago36:04

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Paul and Mesh start by discussing Hasan Minaj's response to the New Yorker's critical expose which questioned his authenticity. They then provide an update on Jonathan Major's assault case and the Manhattan DA’s office reluctance to prosecute Majors’ ex, Ms. Grace Jabbari. Mesh shares his excitement about the new SPIDER-MAN 2 game which broke PlayS…

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238. Author’s Guild CEO: Mary Rasenberger 39:49

6M ago39:49

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This week Paul interviews fellow media attorney, Mary Rasenberger, the CEO of the Author’s Guild and a law lecturer at Columbia Law School. In September 2023, the Author’s Guild, along with 17 other prominent authors, including George R.R. Martin and John Grisham filed a class action lawsuit against Open AI alleging that Open AI infringed their cop…

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Respectful Pause 0:24

6M ago0:24

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76 - A Late September roundup 53:11

7M ago53:11

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In which I vaguely remember doing a Musicals concert and school got invaded by the military!

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237. SAG's Worry of Deepfakes & the USFL/XFL Merger 37:42

7M ago37:42

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In this episode, Paul and Mesh kick things off by delving into Gareth Edwards’s remarkable film, The Creator, an impressive achievement considering its $80 million budget. Paul dives into the latest developments surrounding the SAG strike negotiations, focusing on the use of AI to mimic actors' voices and their appearances. They also explore the in…

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236. The Hollywood Reporter’s Alex Weprin 43:02

7M ago43:02

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This week, Paul discusses the major stories in media and entertainment with Alex Weprin, a veteran reporter for The Hollywood Reporter. Alex’s knowledge of media and entertainment shines through as he gives us the inside take on the WGA strike resolution, how AI might impact Hollywood, real-life succession drama, and more! Learn more about your ad …

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235. NIL Collectives: Guiding Athletes to Grow and Monetize their Brand 40:29

7M ago40:29

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This week, Paul and Mesh interview Manuel Hernandez and Jeff McKay, the founders of Conquest Collective, an NIL collective which focuses on creating and leveraging opportunities for current and former student athletes at the University of Southern California. We discuss how, unlike more typical collectives which rely on donations, they plan to leve…

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234. TIFF, AMC's Fundraise, and Danny Masterson's Hollywood Fallout 34:04

7M ago34:04

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Paul and Mesh begin by bantering about a few recent NY-area events, New York Fashion Week and the VMAs. They then shift to the Toronto Film Festival, which had some great moments despite the lingering impacts of the SAG and WGA strikes. They then break down AMC Theater’s recent fundraising efforts and how the company is trying to get back to a heal…

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233: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Hits Theaters & Streamer’s Tease Bundling 37:05

7M ago37:05

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Paul and Mesh kick off the show with the US Open, a symbol of tennis’s rising popularity which hit an all-time high in attendance. They then shift into Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner's divorce announcement and a major announcement from another of Joe Jonas’s ex’s, Taylor Swift, whose Eras concert film will be theatrically released nationwide. Paul and…

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75 - A New Project 30:44

8M ago30:44

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In which I meet 120 kids who I have to teach a musical to… Instagram = bettercallpaulpod

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232: Hollywood vs AI & VFX Unionization 34:53

8M ago34:53

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This week, Paul and Mesh give the latest update on the WGA & SAG strikes as the WGA is back at the negotiating table with the AMPTP, and it appears the sides are making progress implementing guardrails around AI-produced materials. Paul then breaks down a recent vote among VFX workers to potentially authorize unionization and its likely impacts. Th…

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74 - Back to School 48:03

8M ago48:03

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In which I chat through the first couple of weeks of the new school year, and have a rehearsal and a couple of gigs. Instagram = bettercallpaulpod

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73 - At Last, A Short Break... 26:56

8M ago26:56

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In which I have a few days' rest after tour, before spending a few amazing days in Amsterdam!Instagram = bettercallpaulpod

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231. WGA and AMPTP back at the table, Tory Lanez Sentenced, & Hip Hop's 50th Birthday 29:00

8M ago29:00

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This week's episode kicks off with a brief update on the resumption of talks between WGA and the AMPTP as the WGA strike drags on past 100 days. Next, Paul discusses Megan Thee Stallion’s quest for justice against Tory Lanez and breaks down Tory's conviction and 10-year sentence. Finally, Mesh and Paul conclude with a celebration of hip hop’s 50th …

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230. Lizzo’s Lawsuit and Taylor Swift’s Gravy Train. 33:14

9M ago33:14

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This week, Paul and Mesh focus on the music industry with a discussion of two lawsuits: Bosko Kante’s suit against Dua Lipa and Warner Music Group for unauthorized use of his performance on Levitating remixes and Lizzo’s former back up dancers who are going after Lizzo for harassment. Finally, on a positive note, they discuss Taylor Swift’s phenome…

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229. Seth Rogan’s TMNT Reboot, SAG Straddling, and IATSE Explores AI 39:27

9M ago39:27

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Paul and Mesh kick off with the opening of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and discuss Seth Rogan’s plan to breathe new life into the franchise. They then discuss the wave of interim agreements which have enabled SAG to allow nearly one hundred “indie” projects to continue production during the actor’s strike. Finally, they discuss anot…

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72 - Rhine Valley Tour report 52:33

9M ago52:33

52:33

In which I go to Germany for a week with some amazing people, and encounter challenges and fulfillment.https://m.twitch.tv/theorbiter71/home Instagram = bettercallpaulpod Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092398905606

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228. The Barbenheimer Effect, Messi’s Miami Debut, and FTC Looks into OpenAI 38:40

9M ago38:40

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In this week's episode, Paul and Mesh celebrate the box office performances of Barbie and Oppenheimer, whose openings contributed to the 4th highest-grossing domestic box office weekend ever. They then note that AMC theatres has scrapped their sightline program and will offer consistent pricing going forward. Shifting gears, they discuss Lionel Mes…

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71 - School "Holidays" begin 28:15

9M ago28:15

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In which I get to focus on preparing for tour, do some gigs and forget to record for a while...https://m.twitch.tv/theorbiter71/home Instagram = bettercallpaulpod Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092398905606

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227: Hollywood’s Simultaneous Strikes Overshadow Emmys and Blockbusters 36:50

9M ago36:50

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Paul and Mesh begin this week’s episode with a look forward to a rare head-to-head matchup of tentpole films, Barbie and Oppenheimer and a recap of the Emmy nominations (hint: HBO did very well). However, the entertainment industry is in flux as the SAG and WGA strikes drag on. Paul recaps the points of contention from both SAG and the AMPTP and Pa…

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