Skydance
Mentioned in 24 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Skydance A media and production company led by David Ellison that is known for backing major film franchises including Transformers, Mission Impossible, and Top Gun. The company has been heavily discussed in podcasts due to its acquisition of Paramount and subsequent bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, involving sovereign wealth backing and regulatory approval processes that have drawn scrutiny regarding Trump administration connections and FCC oversight conditions.
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Episode Mentions
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 10, 2026
Questions surround Department of Justice's investigation of NFL (4/10 Hour 1)
“David Ellison's company acquiring Paramount stake; triggering change of control provision in NFL-CBS broadcast agreement”
The Daily · Mar 4, 2026
A New Media Empire
“David Ellison's production company known for Transformers, Mission Impossible, Top Gun”
TBPN · Mar 4, 2026
Netflix’s Next Move, Zuck’s $170B Florida Mansion, the Billionaire Tax Push | Diet TBPN
“David Ellison's company merging with Paramount in the Warner Bros Discovery deal”
NPR News Now · Mar 4, 2026
NPR News: 03-03-2026 7PM EST
“Acquiring Paramount in deal to merge HBO Max and Paramount Plus streaming platforms under regulatory review”
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
“David Ellison's media company partnering with Paramount in acquisition of Warner Bros.; has gaming division with Marvel and Star Wars projects”
PBD Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
Clinton's Epstein Depositions + Paramount WINS WarnerBros Deal | PBD #748
“Parent company of Paramount; David Ellison leading acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery assets”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 27, 2026
Most CORRUPT Takeover Yet? Trump-Backed Paramount to Buy Warner Bros.
“Parent company of Paramount; Ellison family-backed; leveraging Trump administration connections for regulatory approval”
Morning Brew Daily · Feb 27, 2026
Netflix Walks Away From WBD Deal & Why is Everyone Leaving America?
“David Ellison's media company that acquired Paramount, now acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery through Paramount”
Motley Fool Money · Feb 24, 2026
Party Like it’s 2027
“Production company backing Paramount's bid for Warner Bros Discovery; raising offer above $30/share”
On the Media · Feb 21, 2026
The Man With a Plan to Reshape Broadcast TV
“Acquiring Paramount; agreed to editorial oversight provisions including news ombudsman as condition of FCC approval”
Pod Save America · Feb 20, 2026
1123: Trump: "I've Won Affordability"
“David Ellison's company involved in Paramount's efforts to curry favor with Trump”
Fox News Hourly Update · Feb 17, 2026
Authorities Officially Name Victims in Pawtucket, RI Shooting
“Involved in merger talks with Warner Bros. Discovery regarding Paramount acquisition”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Feb 17, 2026
MIDTERM DESTRUCTION??? Why The GOP Is FINISHED After 2026 Midterms | America First Ep. 1641
“Mentioned as participant in media industry acquisition and consolidation activity”
TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live · Jan 27, 2026
#4650 Initial Impact
“TV network owned by Larry Ellison's son; Luke works for CBS Skydance”
The New Yorker Radio Hour · Jan 27, 2026
How Bari Weiss Is Changing CBS News
“Co-acquirer with Paramount in deal that brought The Free Press and Weiss into CBS News leadership”
TBPN · Jan 15, 2026
The AI Power Backlash, the NYMag David Ellison profile, Google Personal Intelligence | Diet TBPN
The Joe Budden Podcast · Jan 14, 2026
Episode 894 | "White-Ish Mamba"
“Mentioned as acquiring Paramount, relevant to Golden Globes coverage and media consolidation”
TBPN · Jan 13, 2026
We're all Jerome Powell, Apple and Google Make it Official, Anthropic Health Care | Diet TBPN
TBPN · Jan 12, 2026
DOJ vs. Fed Chair, Apple Repositions Vision Pro, Ben Thompson Joins | Tyler Cowen, Harley Finkelstein, Andrew Feldman, Nathan Nwachuku, Anastasios Angelopoulos
The Watch · Jan 12, 2026
‘Industry’ Season 4 Is Here, and It’s Bolder Than Ever. Plus, the Golden Globes and ‘Landman’ S2E9.
“Production company founded by David Ellison seeking major Hollywood consolidation”
Squawk Pod · Jan 9, 2026
5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 1/9/26
“In discussions with companies and music industry figures about taking stake in MTV alongside Paramount”
This Week in Tech (Audio) · Dec 15, 2025
TWiT 1062: The Architects of AI - Can Small Models Outrun the Data Center Boom?
“Making $108B hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery with Saudi/Dubai sovereign wealth backing; seeking CNN acquisition with Trump admin support”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Dec 13, 2025
Tucker Carlson: Rise of Nick Fuentes, Paramount vs. Netflix, Anti-AI Sentiment, Hottest Takes
We Fixed It. You're Welcome. · Oct 14, 2025
The Disney+ Magic Equation With the Man Who Built It
“Acquired Paramount; David Ellison leading tech-centric transformation of media company streaming strategy”