A look at my favorite podcasts in 2025, covering media and technology, as well as how current events impact both.
Media
Various media topics, including comics, animation, movies, TV, and diversity issues.
A look at the summer 2025 movie box office
I take a look at the summer 2025 box office, and look at reasons why it’s flat compared to previous years.
September 2025 media picks and news
A look at media news for September 2025, including WildBrain shutting down Canada’s Family cable channel, and “Touche Turtle” coming to Blu-ray.
MSNBC to change its name to “MS NOW” (of all things)
After 30 years on the air, MSNBC is changing its name to… “MS NOW,” of all things.
2024 comic sales up 4% from last year
2024 North American comic sales are up by 4% over 2023, thanks to a boost in comic shop revenue.
August 2025 media picks and news
My media picks for August 2025 include the debut of “Eyes of Wakanda” on Disney+, as well as a Huckleberry Hound Blu-ray set.
Paramount/Skydance merger approved, with knee-bending to Trump; also, Paramount+ alternatives
Paramount has made questionable concessions to the Trump administration to get its merger approved. I also look at Paramount+ alternatives.
PBS and NPR get defunded; what’s next?
Conservatives have finally achieved their regressive goal of defunding PBS and NPR. I offer guesses as to what’s next for our public broadcasters.
What are the 10 top-grossing media franchises?
A look at the 10 top-grossing media franchises, from “Pokemon” to “Winnie the Pooh.”
Long-running Scooby-Doo and Looney Tunes comics quietly canceled?
The long-running “Scooby-Doo” and “Looney Tunes” comics have apparently been quietly canceled by DC Comics.