Warner Bros
Mentioned in 37 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Warner Bros A major American media and entertainment conglomerate that produces and distributes films, television content, and music across multiple studios including HBO, New Line Cinema, and Reprise Records. The company has been a frequent subject of podcast discussion in 2026 regarding acquisition bids from Netflix and Paramount, as well as broader industry consolidation trends affecting Hollywood studios. Podcasts also reference Warner Bros.' historical role in producing major films and television programs, from classic franchises like Ocean's Eleven and Spider-Man properties to contemporary projects and streaming content.
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Episode Mentions
Blank Check with Griffin & David · Mar 29, 2026
Gallipoli with Jennifer Kent
“Distributed Chariots of Fire simultaneously, which Weir noted understood how to market small films better than Paramount's approach”
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
“Discussed extensively regarding David Zaslav's controversial leadership and exit package”
House of R · Mar 25, 2026
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Check-in. Plus, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and ‘Dune: Part Three’ Trailers.
“Distributor of Dune: Part Three and Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi franchise”
Drink Champs · Mar 20, 2026
Episode 493 w/ Mike WiLL Made-It
“Major label executive Big John moved to Warner during Mike WiLL's publishing venture negotiations”
American Scandal · Mar 17, 2026
Twlight Zone Accident | Shoot to Kill | 5
“Implied distributor/studio involvement in Twilight Zone the Movie production”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Mar 16, 2026
Zach Braff Returns
“Studio holding Bill Lawrence's major production deal that required negotiation for Scrubs reboot”
Behind the Bastards · Mar 7, 2026
It Could Happen Here Weekly 222
“Being acquired by Paramount; historic studio facing consolidation; owns extensive IP catalog and theatrical distribution”
Blank Check with Griffin & David · Mar 5, 2026
Critical Darlings: Sinners And The Academy’s Growing Genre Acceptance with Sam Sanders
“Studio behind 'Sinners' facing corporate restructuring and potential Paramount acquisition; subject of discussion about studio consolidation's impact on original filmmaking”
Pod Meets World · Mar 2, 2026
Julie Yang Silver Meets World
“Studio behind Ocean's Eleven, where Julie worked on costume supervision under designer Jeffrey Kurland”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Feb 28, 2026
Roy Wood Jr. Will Not Let This Interview Go Viral
“Parent company of CNN; Roy discusses hostile merger dynamics and uncertainty about show survival under new leadership”
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast · Feb 28, 2026
Anne Applebaum & Michael Tomasky
“Subject of acquisition deal that would consolidate major studio and news network ownership under Ellison family”
Morning Wire · Feb 27, 2026
Evening Wire: Bill Clinton Testifies & MN Church Disruptors Charged | 2.27.26
“Subject of acquisition bidding war between Netflix and Paramount; board views Paramount offer as superior proposal”
Daily Tech News Show · Feb 27, 2026
Anthropic and OpenAI Draw a Red Line for the Pentagon - DTNS 5215
“Accepted Paramount's superior offer over Netflix's bid; deal includes $2.8B Netflix breakup fee payment.”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 27, 2026
I Make Myself Cringe All The Time. You'll Get Used To It.
“Acquired by Paramount in deal that received extensive media coverage despite unclear significance to general consumers”
NPR News Now · Feb 27, 2026
NPR News: 02-26-2026 7PM EST
“Subject of acquisition attempts by Netflix and Paramount; includes CNN and Discovery networks”
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Feb 26, 2026
Denis Leary: Conan’s Comedy Cousin
“Studio lot where Dennis Leary filmed Demolition Man with Sylvester Stallone”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Feb 24, 2026
TUCKER EXPOSES HUCKABEE??? Israel Ambassador CONDEMNED By Middle East | America First Ep. 1645
“Referenced as example of Jewish fingerprints in major media acquisitions and control”
We Might Be Drunk · Feb 9, 2026
Ep 270: Kathleen Madigan
“Marcy Carsey at Warner Bros. advocated for female-led sitcoms in 1990s (Roseanne, Grace Under Fire)”
The Bobby Bones Show · Feb 7, 2026
Scuba Steve Freaks Out Over Morgan's Engagement Ring
“Operates indoor theme park in Dubai that hosts expressed desire to visit”
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Feb 6, 2026
"Wuthering Heights" Buzz & 40 Years Covering Sundance in Park City
“Distributing Wuthering Heights and strategically managing screenings for positive reactions”
Who? Weekly · Feb 6, 2026
Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté, Sarah Pidgeon & Paul Anthony Kelly?
“Greenlit Nancy Meyers rom-com with $110-120M budget after Netflix negotiations failed”
The Watch · Feb 2, 2026
HBO’s Upcoming TV Slate, the Many Ghosts of ‘Industry,’ and ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ E3
“Parent company context for HBO and theatrical strategy under DeLuca and Abdi leadership”
WHAT WENT WRONG · Feb 2, 2026
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
“Competitor studio with stronger IP library and corporate ownership advantages over Sony”
Pivot · Jan 23, 2026
Davos Drama, DOGE's Social Security Scandal, and Netflix Goes All-Cash for Warner Bros
The Big Picture · Jan 14, 2026
The 2026 Movie Auction
“Discussed in context of March release date strategy for prestige films; historical pattern of underperformance cited.”
WHAT WENT WRONG · Jan 12, 2026
Don't Worry Darling
“Parent company of New Line Cinema; studio overseeing the film's financing and distribution”
The Joe Budden Podcast · Jan 7, 2026
Episode 892 | "We'll Talk When I See You"
“Discussed as competitor to Netflix in streaming wars and theatrical release strategies”
The AI XR Podcast · Jan 3, 2026
Special From CES 2026: AI Strategy, Tariffs, and the Future of Consumer Tech - Gary Shapiro, CEO
“Subject of acquisition bid by Netflix and Paramount; discussed as valuable media asset with uncertain future ownership”
Million Dollaz Worth Of Game · Dec 29, 2025
THE LOX & IT'S THE REAL - MILLION DOLLAZ WORTH OF GAME EPISODE 358
“Mentioned regarding catalog ownership and streaming economics”
SmartLess · Dec 22, 2025
"Jeremy Allen White"
“Studio where Jeremy recorded ADR (dialogue re-recording) for the final episode of Shameless”
The Tim Dillon Show · Dec 13, 2025
474 - Erika Kirk, Bonnie Blue & The Brain Rot Slop Factory
“Subject of acquisition bids from Netflix and Paramount; represents consolidation of entertainment industry”
Giggly Squad · Dec 9, 2025
Giggling about sexting, scarves, and side parts
“Media company potentially merging with Netflix, raising concerns about streaming industry consolidation”
Get Obsessed : With Living Your Best Life · Oct 22, 2025
The Real Story Behind The Wolf of Wall Street: Nadine Macaluso on Abuse and Recovery
“Produced The Wolf of Wall Street film adaptation based on Jordan Belfort's memoir, which featured Margot Robbie portraying Nadine Macaluso”
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Jul 26, 2025
PLEDGE WEEK: “Light Flight” by Pentangle
“Parent company of Reprise Records; withdrew support for Pentangle's Solomon Seale album after executive change”
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Jul 25, 2025
PLEDGE WEEK: “Fruit Tree” by Nick Drake
“Label that Joe Boyd worked for after leaving Witch Season, competing with Island Records”
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Jul 18, 2025
Song 179: “Kick Out the Jams” by the MC5 (Public Clean Version)
“Acquired both Elektra and Atlantic, inadvertently paid extra $50,000 for MC5 through label acquisition”
Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids · Jun 14, 2024
S10E8 - Sea Monster Mash
“Produced 2010 Clash of the Titans film remake featuring Cetus/Kraken with Liam Neeson as Zeus”