Paramount
Mentioned in 233 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major media and entertainment conglomerate that operates CBS and streaming platform Paramount+, the company has been extensively discussed in podcasts for its aggressive pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery through multiple competing acquisition bids ranging from $77.9 billion to $108 billion, with negotiations involving regulatory scrutiny and competition from Netflix. The company has also faced podcast discussion regarding talent departures (Taylor Sheridan to Universal), IP protection actions against platforms like ByteDance, and a merger deal with Skydance that included FCC-mandated provisions such as a news ombudsman.
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Episode Mentions
TBPN · Aug 12, 2026
Nvidia’s $500B Compute Deal, Paramount Threatens CA Exit, Musk’s “Shortcut” to $1T Payday | Diet TBPN
“Threatening to relocate HQ out of California by October if CA AG doesn't enter settlement talks over WBD merger.”
Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast · Jul 28, 2026
Oracle, Intel, Tesla, & Google 7-28-26
“Mentioned in context of Warner Brothers Discovery deal involving Larry Ellison”
TBPN · Jul 24, 2026
AMD Advancing AI, Google Q2 Earnings, OpenAI Plans $750B Cloud Spend | Diet TBPN
“Mentioned as moving into micro-drama content format, part of a broader short-form video trend discussion.”
TBPN · Jul 23, 2026
AMD CEO Lisa Su Live on TBPN | Oliver Cameron, Mohammad Norouzi, Anjney Midha, Lisa Su
“Mentioned as moving into AI-generated micro-drama short-form content format.”
The Powers That Be: Daily · Jul 16, 2026
Bonta’s Trust Issues
“Subject of antitrust lawsuit; merging with Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery in $111B deal challenged by Democratic AGs”
TBPN · Jul 14, 2026
IBM Nukes, Demis Govt Plan, Paramount WBD Deep Dive | Dylan Byers, Noah Schochet, Saam Motamedi, Ioannis Antonoglou, Jack Dent, Evan Burns & Jamie Seltzer, Tyler Page
“Being acquired by David Ellison's Skydance in a deal that would combine it with Warner Bros Discovery.”
TBPN · Jul 13, 2026
Apple Sues OpenAI, Experts Sign Another AI Warning Letter, Paramount Threatens CA Exit | Diet TBPN
“Weighing California exit after state AGs sued to block its $110B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.”
TBPN · Jul 13, 2026
Apple vs OpenAI, Paramount Threatens to Leave CA, Mark Gurman Joins | Alexis Ohanian, Morgan Housel, Nico Christie & Michael Jarman
“Weighing leaving California after state AGs sued to block its $110B acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery.”
Wall Street Breakfast · Jul 12, 2026
Earnings, inflation take center stage
“Assembling competitive streaming behemoth under significant leverage, creating opportunity for Netflix investors”
Wall Street Week · Jul 10, 2026
The World’s First Trillionaire, Governance Meets Growth, Menopause Market Boom
“Large media conglomerate struggling with streaming profitability compared to Fox's focused strategy”
Squawk Pod · Jul 10, 2026
SK Hynix Hits the Nasdaq & Talking FIFA with Men in Blazers 7/10/26
“Streaming competitor gaining Emmy nominations and viewer preference over Netflix for content quality”
The Vergecast · Jul 10, 2026
Netflix is turning into YouTube
“Mentioned as potential acquirer of Xbox; David Ellison's interest in gaming discussed”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jun 29, 2026
Nate Silver Predicts: Democrats Take the House, Newsom Is Fading & AOC Might Win It All in 2028
“Mentioned in context of CBS/Paramount as legacy media facing structural challenges.”
Pivot · Jun 16, 2026
The White House UFC Fight, SpaceX’s Big Pop, and Fox’s Roku Deal
“Merger with Skydance approved by DOJ; deal valued at $110B; streams UFC event behind paywall; CEO David Ellison leading integration”
The Lawfare Podcast · Jun 16, 2026
Lawfare Daily: For-Profit Cage-Fighting at the White House
“Company allied to president receiving exclusive streaming rights to UFC event, standing to profit significantly”
The Tara Palmeri Show · Jun 14, 2026
Is Hollywood Self-Censoring to Please Trump?
“Studio involved in merger/acquisition facing regulatory scrutiny and questions about editorial independence”
Up First from NPR · Jun 13, 2026
Trump's Iran Negotiations, Entertainment Mergers, NBA finals
“Seeking to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery in $111 billion deal approved by DOJ with zero conditions”
The Vergecast · Jun 12, 2026
Siri is good now??
“David Ellison acquisition of CBS News as condition of regulatory approval; editorial independence compromised”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · Jun 11, 2026
Thursday Afternoon Breaking News Updates with Ben - 6/11/2026
“Parent company of UFC; Trump has investment stake; UFC event at White House requires Paramount+ subscription”
Pod Save America · Jun 9, 2026
TRUMP CURSES KNICKS
“Pelley suggests Weiss appointment was part of strategy to reshape CBS News favorably for Trump ahead of merger deals”
Sekulow · Jun 8, 2026
SHOCKING: Trump Walks Out on Interview Ambush
“Parent company of CBS News involved in media consolidation and restructuring decisions”
The Headlines · Jun 8, 2026
Iran and Israel Exchange First Strikes Since Cease-Fire, and Texas Ranchers Sound the Alarm
“Media company owned by Ellisons with Trump ties; collecting streaming fees for UFC White House event”
The Find Out Podcast · Jun 4, 2026
The Missing Congressman
“Parent company of CBS News, acquired by right-wing Ellison family who installed Barry Weiss to dismantle news division”
The Journal. · Jun 1, 2026
Why Hollywood Can't Find Good Scripts
“Major studio considering merger with Warner Brothers Discovery, raising consolidation concerns about reduced buyer competition”
The Megyn Kelly Show · May 21, 2026
Colbert's PAINFUL Goodbye, Lemon's Whining About White Men, and Trump's Hilarious Rant, with Stu Burguiere | Ep. 1322
“Parent company of CBS; mentioned in context of Colbert show cancellation decision”
Today, Explained · May 21, 2026
Late night’s long goodbye
“Parent company of CBS navigating merger with Skydance while facing FCC approval delays and political pressure”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 21, 2026
VDH on Kamala Harris’ Radical ‘No Bad Ideas’ Playbook, the Left’s War on Law Enforcement, and Colbert’s Nihilism
“Parent company of CBS; owns Late Show set furniture destroyed by Colbert and Letterman”
Pop Culture Happy Hour · May 21, 2026
Stephen Colbert and late night
“Media company involved in merger discussions with Warner Brothers, affecting late-night content strategy and economics”
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 20, 2026
Jon Stewart (Extended) | Steven Spielberg
“Syndicator of Jon Stewart's earlier Paramount show, which was canceled with security guards at exits”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 19, 2026
Trump’s MAGA Loyalty Test Heads to the Ballot Box
“Parent company of CBS News dealing with merger finalization and internal chaos over leadership decisions”
The Toast · May 19, 2026
Salmon, iOS & Saoirse: Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
“Studio producing Nancy Meyers film with working title Paris Paramount, starring Penelope Cruz and Jude Law”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 18, 2026
Trump Cashes in on Thousands of Stock Trades While Americans Get Crushed
“Stock held and traded by Trump; subject of potential insider trading analysis due to policy relevance”
The Watch · May 18, 2026
10 Things We Like (and Don’t Like) About ‘Euphoria’ This Season. Plus, “The Feed Is Fake” With Lane Brown.
“Discussed for betting heavily on Taylor Sheridan shows and derivative content strategy.”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 18, 2026
5/18/26: Thomas Massie Rips Israel Lobby, US Preps Cuba War, Trump Pumps Stocks
“Trump made stock trades in Paramount while the company is involved in $110 billion merger pending Trump administration regulatory approval”
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 15, 2026
David Letterman | Xi Loves Me
“Parent company of CBS that owns the theater and its custom-made furnishings”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · May 15, 2026
Harden’s Moment, an NFL Schedule Glut, Owning the Jazz, and a Boston Sports Check-In—With Bryan Curtis, Bill’s Dad, and Ryan Smith
“Involved in NFL media rights restructuring and renewal negotiations”
The Watch · May 14, 2026
Creator Eric Kripke on Ending ‘The Boys.’ Plus, ‘Top Chef’ Season 23, Episode 10 and ‘East of Eden’ Trailer.
“Mentioned in context of Ellison family ownership and Rush Hour 4 production commitments”
Dead Meat Podcast · May 14, 2026
269: The Out of Context Game 2
“Acquiring Long Legs sequel with Nick Cage as lead, moving from Neon distribution”
Unspooled · May 14, 2026
Summer Movie Preview 2026
“Releasing Mission Impossible and other major franchises discussed in 2025 summer context”
The Joe Rogan Experience · May 13, 2026
#2498 - Brendan Schaub
“Holds exclusive UFC broadcasting rights in US following $7.7B deal; discussed impact on fight card volume and talent quality”
Uncanny Valley | WIRED · May 12, 2026
The Creators of Hacks Really, Really, Really Hate AI
“Acquiring Warner Bros. in merger deal that creators are uncertain about; represents industry consolidation concerns”
Pivot · May 8, 2026
OpenAI Trial "Soap Opera," ChatGPT's Stock Picks, and Remembering Ted Turner
“Beat earnings expectations; streaming revenue up 17%; added 700K subscribers; doubling film slate post-Skydance deal”
Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger · May 6, 2026
Realistic Next Steps for Living Life Now?
“Corporate overlord overseeing CBS media division; directing podcast rebranding strategy and format changes”
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 6, 2026
President Barack Obama | No Strait Answer
“Mentioned regarding bid to acquire Warner Brothers and reliance on UAE Gulf funds for financing”
TBPN · May 5, 2026
FULL INTERVIEW: GameStop’s Ryan Cohen on Why He’s Buying eBay
“Precedent for smaller company acquiring much larger company; deal structure and capital marshaling referenced as inspiration”
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · May 4, 2026
Jazz Fest + Manifestos
“Major studio distributor mentioned in context of box office tracking and studio dominance”
Pod Save America · May 1, 2026
Did Trump's Supreme Court Rig the Midterms?
“Referenced as heavily aligned with Trump administration, creating long-term political liability with Democrats”
Runaway Country with Alex Wagner · Apr 30, 2026
The President and The Press
“Attempting to acquire CNN; CEO held private dinner with Trump before Correspondents' Dinner; navigating relationship with administration”
Unspooled · Apr 30, 2026
Jerry Maguire
“Referenced as origin of 'high concept' terminology that Katzenberg critiqued in his manifesto about filmmaking philosophy”
The Bulwark Podcast · Apr 29, 2026
John Heilemann: Did Trump Make an Ominous Shift on Iran?
“Streaming platform expected to avoid controversial content under Trump administration pressure”