Viacom

Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

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How Did This Get Made?Limited Resources Adam Carolla Show Guardian Mindset Podcast Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard Race Chaser with Alaska & Willam SmartLess Version History We're Out of Time Acquired

Episode Mentions

How Did This Get Made? · Apr 3, 2026

Last Looks: The Forbidden Dance

“Parent company of MTV; Jason Mantzoukas worked there and experienced music rights QC challenges”

Film licensing and music rights managementDocumentary filmmaking as legal strategyStreaming platform discoverability challenges

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Limited Resources · Apr 2, 2026

Limited Resources 847 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Sunset Show

“IP rights holder for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, potentially constraining set design decisions”

Small set limited format design and viabilityArchetype balance in constrained card poolsMechanical complexity in limited formats

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Adam Carolla Show · Mar 8, 2026

Phoebe Robinson + Tom Arnold (Carolla Classics)

“Media conglomerate owning CBS, MTV, VH1, and Comedy Central; CEO Sumner Redstone mentioned in context”

Childhood Sexual Abuse and Survivor ConfrontationSobriety and Addiction RecoveryStand-up Comedy Training and Development

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Guardian Mindset Podcast · Jan 23, 2026

Understanding the Risks and Realities of Prone Restraint Deaths

“Media company that produced 'Deadliest Warrior' TV show where Dr. Desmoulin served as science and engineering host”

Metabolic Acidosis in Restraint DeathsProne Restraint BiomechanicsRisk Factor Identification for Officers

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Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard · Jan 23, 2026

Episode 498: Royal Rumble 2001

“WWE's TV partner with exclusivity clause that complicated potential WCW programming rights acquisition and simulcast negotiations”

WCW acquisition negotiations and Time Warner asset valuationECW financial collapse and talent migration to WWEViacom exclusivity clause impact on WCW programming rights

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Race Chaser with Alaska & Willam · Jan 14, 2026

Race Chaser S18 E2 "Q-Pop Girl Groups"

“Media company with trademark/copyright interests in RuPaul's Drag Race, noted in legal disclaimer”

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 2 analysisQ-pop girl group challenge format and executionTeam selection and group dynamics in competition

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SmartLess · Nov 10, 2025

"Tom Freston"

“Freston served as CEO under Sumner Redstone, overseeing MTV, Nickelodeon, VH1, and Comedy Central before being fired on Labor Day”

MTV Launch and Music Video Industry CreationComedy Central Competitive Strategy vs HBOYouTube Acquisition Decision and Missed Opportunity

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Version History · Oct 26, 2025

Guitar Hero: Everybody’s a rock star

“Parent company that acquired Harmonix through MTV Games imprint in 2006; leveraged MTV brand for music licensing and marketing”

Rhythm Game Design and MechanicsVideo Game Hardware Peripherals and ControllersMusic Licensing in Interactive Media

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We're Out of Time · Sep 16, 2025

Ted Dhanik -I Found My True Self By Being Authentic Online & Offline

“Attempted to acquire MySpace during platform's peak; deal failed, leading to News Corp acquisition instead”

Influencer Marketing Evolution and UGC StrategiesPersonal Identity Alignment and AuthenticityTranscendental Meditation and TM Practice

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Acquired · Oct 28, 2024