Paramount
Mentioned in 153 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major media and entertainment conglomerate that owns CBS and operates streaming platform Paramount+, the company has been a central figure in recent media consolidation discussions, particularly in its competitive bidding efforts to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for approximately $77.9-$108 billion (with backing from investor Larry Ellison). Podcast coverage has focused on the acquisition bid's regulatory status, competition from Netflix, intellectual property disputes, and the company's broader position in the evolving media landscape.
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Episode Mentions
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Apr 17, 2026
Live with Jeremy O. Harris from Lincoln Center
“Potential acquisition of Warner Brothers discussed with industry concerns”
Insiders: The TV Podcast · Apr 17, 2026
Do TV Execs Think You’re Stupid? Hollywood A-listers fight back against Paramount and Big BBC Cuts
“Acquiring Warner Brothers in a deal opposed by over 1,000 industry professionals”
Book Riot - The Podcast · Apr 13, 2026
MCD Shutters, Audible's Story House, and More of the Week's Book News.
“Entering book publishing with new imprint to control IP acquisition and film/TV adaptation rights”
Fresh Air · Apr 11, 2026
Best Of: Arsenio Hall / Jeff Ross
“Network that produced and distributed Arsenio Hall Show, pressured Hall to modify show's racial composition”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 10, 2026
Questions surround Department of Justice's investigation of NFL (4/10 Hour 1)
“Parent company of CBS; involved in NFL broadcast deal negotiations and change of control renegotiations”
Handsome · Apr 10, 2026
Pretty Little Episode #86
“Star Trek: Discovery series was canceled, affecting Tig Notaro's work schedule and creative direction”
Democracy Now! Audio · Apr 8, 2026
Democracy Now! 2026-04-08 Wednesday
“Controlled by Ellison family, not distributing independent films like Steal This Story due to corporate media consolidation.”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 8, 2026
Anthropic’s New Model Too Dangerous for the Public? & Trump Agrees to 2-Week Ceasefire
“Owner of CBS Survivor; merging with Warner Brothers, potentially enabling future crossover with Food Network's Chopped Castaways”
Breaking Bread with Tom Papa · Apr 7, 2026
Episode 316 - Bobby Moynihan
“Produces The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, the TV series Moynihan currently works on”
Best of The Roula Show with Eric · Apr 7, 2026
6a Calling Sandra, Scoop Talk Show End Of Era and Panic Button Ex Gf In Profile Pic 04-07-26
“Company Byron Allen attempted to acquire for $3 billion in 2023”
Miller and Moulton · Apr 3, 2026
April 3, 2026 Hour 2
“Parent company of CBS in merger to acquire Turner/HBO/Max; consolidating sports broadcasting portfolio”
No Jumper · Apr 2, 2026
Corrupt Rikers Island Prison Guard Turned Drug Smuggler Tells his Story
“Studio where Dominguez worked COVID compliance on production sets during reentry period”
Macroaggressions · Apr 1, 2026
#634: Monitoring the Situation
“Acquired by Larry Ellison; included in media consolidation to control narrative before major conflicts”
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Mar 30, 2026
Arsenio Hall
“Network that produced and distributed Arsenio Hall's talk show; imposed creative restrictions and controlled cancellation narrative.”
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Mar 27, 2026
David Zazlav's Disturbing Success Story; Are Zendaya and Robert Pattinson good in "The Drama"?; Parsing "Project Hail Mary" Box Office
“Referenced as potential merger target for Warner Bros under new leadership”
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Mar 20, 2026
Oscars Review from Inside the Dolby; The Problem with Oscars Press; What's Up Next for the Winners?
“Referenced in context of Warner's takeover and changing Hollywood power dynamics”
Adam Carolla Show · Mar 19, 2026
Why Unfunny Comedy Succeeds + Mayhem Miller on Rousey vs Carano
“Network now hosting UFC fights, creating new opportunities for celebrity MMA crossover events”
Pivot · Mar 17, 2026
Billionaire Campaign Spending, Apple's Budget Gamble, and Hegseth vs. CNN
“Merger deal facing government interference and political pressure”
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Mar 13, 2026
Praise for "Project Hail Mary"; Predicting the Oscar Shorts; SXSW Preview
“Mentioned regarding executive changes and 45-day theatrical window commitments”
Insiders: The TV Podcast · Mar 13, 2026
Uncertainty over CNN's future, new BBC funding ideas and Meghan Markle’s jam making empire consciously uncouples from Netflix
“Acquiring Warner Brothers, raising questions about CNN's editorial independence”
TBPN · Mar 12, 2026
Oracle Rips, Larry Ellison's 1997 Vanity Fair Article, Global Fertilizer Crisis | Diet TBPN
“Subject of Warner Brothers Discovery merger discussion with AI integration plans”
TBPN · Mar 11, 2026
Oracle Rips, Ellison's Tech-First Vision, Fertilizer Crisis | Apoorv Agrawal, Owen Jennings, Amjad Masad, Shardul Shah, Mike Blue, Brian Taylor, Ivan Soto-Wright
“Media company merging with Warner Bros Discovery under David Ellison's leadership”
Nightcap · Mar 9, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Michael Porter Jr. says Jokic is the GOAT + Claressa Shields & Shakur Stevenson CLAP BACK at Unc + Tom Brady DENIED the Pats OFFER for Maxx Crosby + Rams & Trent McDuffie REACH AGREEMENT
“Media company involved in NFL broadcasting rights negotiations and content distribution strategy”
NPR News Now · Mar 8, 2026
NPR News: 03-08-2026 6PM EDT
“Paramount's Scream 7 placed second at the box office with $17 million in estimated ticket sales.”
Behind the Bastards · Mar 7, 2026
It Could Happen Here Weekly 222
“Acquiring Warner Bros in major consolidation deal; one of remaining major studios competing with Disney and Sony”
Digital Social Hour · Mar 7, 2026
Is the Media Lying About Gaza? Sulaiman Ahmed Speaks Out | DSH #1849
“Media company taken over by Larry Ellison”
Pivot · Mar 6, 2026
Noem Out, Iran War “Far From Over,” and Talarico’s Win
“Credit rating cut to junk status due to massive debt load from Warner Brothers merger deal”
Insiders: The TV Podcast · Mar 6, 2026
The Banijay All3 Mega Merger, BBC Bafta Fallout and Paramount emerge victorious in the battle for Warners
“Outbid Netflix for Warner Bros Discovery with $31 per share offer”
Uncanny Valley | WIRED · Mar 5, 2026
Iran Strikes in the AI Era; Prediction Markets Ethics; Paramount Beats Netflix
“Acquiring Warner Bros Discovery in major media consolidation under Ellison family”
Blank Check with Griffin & David · Mar 5, 2026
Critical Darlings: Sinners And The Academy’s Growing Genre Acceptance with Sam Sanders
“In bidding war to acquire Warner Bros.; represents consolidation trend affecting future of studio film production and distribution”
The Daily · Mar 4, 2026
A New Media Empire
“Acquired Warner Bros. Discovery for $111 billion in a deal that creates a massive media empire”
TBPN · Mar 4, 2026
Netflix’s Next Move, Zuck’s $170B Florida Mansion, the Billionaire Tax Push | Diet TBPN
“Acquired Warner Bros Discovery for $111 billion, taking on significant debt leverage”
NPR News Now · Mar 4, 2026
NPR News: 03-03-2026 7PM EST
“Parent company acquiring Warner Brothers Discovery; CEO David Ellison promised HBO independence but talent skeptical”
TBPN · Mar 3, 2026
Ellison's Media Empire, Ken Burns Joins, Cursor Mic Drop | Matthew Belloni, Gokul Rajaram, Nik Seetharaman, Raj Rajamani, James Everingham, Dr. Felix Ejeckam
“David Ellison's company acquiring Warner Bros Discovery in massive media consolidation”
Pivot · Mar 3, 2026
Iran War: Trump's Endgame, Economic Fallout and Polymarket Profiteering
“Acquired Warner Brothers in debt-heavy deal, planning $6B cuts and HBO Max merger”
TBPN · Mar 3, 2026
Anthropic v. DoW, Paramount wins WB, OpenAI raises $100B | Diet TBPN
“Acquired Warner Brothers Discovery for $31 per share, beating Netflix's competing bid”
TBPN · Mar 2, 2026
Anthropic vs DoW, Ben Thompson Joins, Ellison Says The Biggest Number | James Beshara, John B. Quinn, Michael Grinich, Adam Simon, Matthias Wagner, Joan Rodriguez, Zach Yadegari, Andy Markoff
“Acquired Warner Bros Discovery for $81B after Netflix's higher competing offer”
Big Technology Podcast · Mar 2, 2026
Dario’s Choice and Anthropic’s Future, Apple’s AI Devices, Netflix Loses WBD
“Outbid Netflix to acquire Warner Bros Discovery for $110 billion”
NPR News Now · Mar 2, 2026
NPR News: 03-01-2026 7PM EST
“Acquired Warner Brothers Discovery; benefited from Scream 7 box office success with $64M opening weekend”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Feb 28, 2026
Roy Wood Jr. Will Not Let This Interview Go Viral
“Mentioned as company undergoing hostile merger affecting media landscape and creator job security”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Feb 28, 2026
Charlotte & Peter Fiel on Watch Collecting, Matt Wolfe on Hollywood Shakeups, Theo Lewis Clark on Movie Trivia
“Won bidding war for Warner Bros Discovery with $111B offer, beating Netflix's $82.7B bid with strategic regulatory pre-filing”
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast · Feb 28, 2026
Anne Applebaum & Michael Tomasky
“Set to acquire Warner Bros. assets in deal that consolidates media ownership and raises monopoly concerns”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 28, 2026
62% Say Trump is Using the Presidency for Cash
“Attempting to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery through debt financing from foreign entities and Trump allies”
Miller and Moulton · Feb 28, 2026
February 27, 2026 Hour 4 Anthony Richardson
“Launched hostile takeover bid for Time Warner to acquire sports broadcasting assets including college football, NHL, and baseball rights”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 28, 2026
February 27, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“Acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery in $110B deal after Netflix withdrew, gaining control of CBS, CNN, HBO, and major streaming assets.”
On the Media · Feb 28, 2026
The Ellisons Prepare to Expand Their Media Empire
“Winner of bidding war to acquire Warner Bros Discovery for $31+ per share, with Larry Ellison personally backstopping $40+ billion in equity”
Marketplace · Feb 27, 2026
Fast-casual meal deals are upon us
“Skydance deal advancing as Netflix withdrew from competing bid for Warner Brothers”
Morning Wire · Feb 27, 2026
Evening Wire: Bill Clinton Testifies & MN Church Disruptors Charged | 2.27.26
“Made superior offer for Warner Bros acquisition that Netflix declined to match, advancing toward potential deal closure”
Daily Tech News Show · Feb 27, 2026
Anthropic and OpenAI Draw a Red Line for the Pentagon - DTNS 5215
“Increased acquisition offer to $31/share with $7B termination fee and quarterly escalation clause to acquire Warner Bros.”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
God of War TV Show First Look REVEALED! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 02.27.26
“Won bidding war to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery over Netflix for $31/share, gaining HBO, Cartoon Network, and gaming division”