Comcast
Mentioned in 31 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Comcast A major media and telecommunications conglomerate that owns NBCUniversal, Xfinity, and Sky, operating across cable, streaming, broadcasting, and internet services. Podcasters discuss Comcast in contexts ranging from its corporate media consolidation and content distribution leverage to its consumer-facing practices like billing optimization, bundled pricing structures, and internet service provision. The company also features in discussions about media industry conduct remedies, political connections, and competitive dynamics in entertainment and technology sectors.
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Episode Mentions
Deadline: White House · Mar 31, 2026
“The contradiction of Trump’s infallibility”
“Former parent company of MSNBC; paid for destruction of East Room ballroom, exemplifying corporate capitulation to Trump projects”
Insiders: The TV Podcast · Mar 27, 2026
Matt Brittin to be the next DG, SNL UK launches on Sky, and Bob Monkhouse’s famous joke books are back in the news
“Owns Sky and NBC, enabling the SNL UK format transfer from the American version”
Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast · Mar 20, 2026
Ep 604 - Tyler Gerben (feat. Steve Gerben, Dan Soder, Billy & Spud)
“Referenced for high cable bills and sneaky subscription practices targeting elderly customers”
Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast · Mar 12, 2026
Ep 603 - GEY DOT COM (feat. Tim Butterly & Mike Rainey)
“Referenced as cable provider with expensive bundled packages ($470/month) driving consumer cord-cutting decisions”
Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan · Mar 3, 2026
Confidence Classic: The Confidence Signals You’re Sending with Vanessa Van Edwards
“Corporate training and workshop audience for Vanessa Van Edwards' behavioral research and communication training”
IHIP News · Feb 28, 2026
Real Reason Anderson Cooper Left CBS News Amid Bari Weiss & Trump's Hostile Takeover
“Distributes Fox News to homes; questions raised about responsibility for misinformation platform”
Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter · Feb 26, 2026
The Business of Cartels: Power, Politics, and Profit | Feb 26, 2026
“Cable provider mentioned as superior to current streaming fragmentation for content discovery”
Insiders: The TV Podcast · Feb 20, 2026
Can TV Copy the Music Industry? Sky’s Ad/Subscription Paradox & Latest BBC Cuts
“Parent company of Sky involved in stalled ITV acquisition negotiations”
Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · Feb 16, 2026
The World's First AI Lawyer: Josh Browder on the Anti-Scam AI You Need to Know
“Example of large company using AI to optimize billing; Do Not Pay helps customers negotiate cable bills downward”
The Town with Matthew Belloni · Feb 5, 2026
The Behind-the-Scenes Jockeying for $10M Super Bowl Ads
“Parent company of NBCUniversal leveraging corporate synergy for creative Super Bowl advertising opportunities”
The Ryen Russillo Show · Feb 5, 2026
Vince Wilfork and Daniel Cormier, Plus Michelle Smallmon Hangs Out for Life Advice
“Media company where Russillo and Wilfork previously worked together on air”
Prof G Markets · Feb 3, 2026
Why Markets Aren’t Scared of Kevin Warsh
“Referenced as precedent for media industry structural separation with Versant spinoff of linear TV assets”
Pivot · Jan 30, 2026
Economic Protests, Social Media on Trial, and Big Tech Earnings
“Directly working with ICE; identified as 'blast zone' boycott target”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 29, 2026
Trump Teams Up with Nicki Minaj, Details on Rep. Omar Incident, Rubio vs Senate Dems: AM Update 1/29
“Announced matching contributions for employees joining Trump Accounts program”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 26, 2026
Bill Kristol: The Murder of Alex Pretti
“Trump inauguration donor, major media company funding administration while news divisions report on its authoritarian actions”
The Tony Kornheiser Show · Jan 12, 2026
“So Far”
“Discussed extensively for internet service issues, featuring named contacts Chip and Justin who provided emergency weekend support to resolve Wi-Fi infrastructure problems.”
Pivot · Jan 9, 2026
Trump's Venezuela Oil Gambit, ICE Shooting Fallout, and Warner Bros. Says No (Again)
“Completed Versant spin-off including MSNBC and CNBC; shares down 29% in first week of trading”
Pivot · Dec 30, 2025
Pivot Predictions: Scott’s Big Tech Stock Pick, The Next Bailout, and President JD Vance?
“Predicted to acquire media assets as part of Hollywood consolidation trend”
This Week in Tech (Audio) · Dec 28, 2025
TWiT 1064: TWiT Best 0f 2025 - 2025's Best Moments on TWiT
“Mentioned as issuer of cease-and-desist letter regarding 'Revenge of the Screensavers' show name”
The Bulwark Podcast · Dec 26, 2025
Kara Swisher: We're in an 'Eat the Rich' Moment
“Media consolidation player needing to bulk up against tech competitors”
Lovett or Leave It · Dec 20, 2025
What a Year
“Corporate parent of NBC; consolidation of media ownership reducing late-night investment”
The Code To Winning · Dec 19, 2025
WHY MORE PEOPLE ARE CHOOSING FREELANCING: HOW TO START TODAY || JAMIE BRINDLE || EPISODE 072
“Local media company Jamie negotiated airtime with as a teenage freelancer”
硅谷101 · Dec 14, 2025
E218｜Netflix与派拉蒙竞购华纳兄弟，好莱坞的洗牌时刻？
“Third competing bidder for WBD assets; owns NBCUniversal and Xfinity; ultimately unsuccessful in acquisition attempt.”
Pivot · Dec 12, 2025
Disney's OpenAI Investment, Nvidia Chip Deal, and Australia’s New Social Media Ban
“Potential Paramount acquirer with cable and streaming assets; competing against Ellison and Netflix”
The Vergecast · Dec 12, 2025
How to vibe-write a country hit
“Spun off legacy cable networks into Versint; investor in Warner Bros. Discovery but lost acquisition bid”
Pivot · Dec 9, 2025
Paramount's Hostile Bid, Elon's EU Threat, and Meta's Metaverse Cuts
“Discussed as potential alternative bidder for Warner Bros; positioned as strong operator with cable/broadband assets”
Pivot · Dec 5, 2025
Anthropic IPO Chatter, Bitcoin's Turbulent Week, and Kara Gets Caught in a Scandal
“Bidding for Warner Bros Discovery to acquire IP and theme park assets; seeking to address lack of modern franchises”
The Vergecast · Dec 5, 2025
It's code red for ChatGPT
“Eliminated DEI programs under FCC pressure; owns stake in Vox Media (Verge parent company)”
Capitalisn't · Dec 4, 2025
Why Matthew Yglesias Is Skeptical Of Anti-Monopoly Policies
“Example of conduct remedy (not preferencing own channels) that proved difficult to enforce”
Expert Intelligence with Paul Estes · Dec 2, 2025
Stop Generating, Start Thinking with Kevin Henrikson
“Referenced as legacy phone system provider for medical practices; represents outdated healthcare IT infrastructure”
The Tim Dillon Show · Sep 20, 2025
462 - Cancelling Kimmel, Fired From Riyadh, & The Prison Housing Market
“Mentioned as broadcast license holder with regulatory power over media content and speech”