Companies

Warner Bros

Mentioned in 62 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

A major American media and entertainment conglomerate that produces and distributes films and television content across multiple platforms, including ownership of HBO and parent company status for New Line Cinema. The company has been frequently discussed in podcasts as the subject of high-stakes acquisition bids from Netflix and Paramount, with coverage focusing on corporate consolidation in the media industry and the uncertainty surrounding future ownership and creative direction. Podcasts also reference the studio's extensive filmography spanning decades, from iconic films like Ocean's Eleven and Clash of the Titans to television series like Shameless.

Episode Mentions

声动早咖啡

声动早咖啡 · Jul 15, 2026

淘宝闪购|零食量贩店「缩水款」引争议,夏奇拉将登美加墨决赛中场秀

“Media company in proposed merger with Paramount facing regulatory opposition over market concentration concerns”

World Cup 2026 halftime show and Latin music strategySports tourism and hospitality demand patternsGlobal smartphone market competition and supply chain dynamics
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TBPN

TBPN · Jul 10, 2026

GPT-5.6 Reactions, Phoebe Gates' Phia Backlash, Hollywood Chases Internet Horror | Diet TBPN

“Acquired Siren Head movie rights for $1M+; actively bidding on internet horror IP including Mandela Catalog”

SK Hynix IPO and AI chip market consolidationGPT-5.6 capabilities and video generation demosChatGPT desktop app redesign and Codex integration
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The Rewatchables

The Rewatchables · May 19, 2026

‘Borat’ With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt

“Distributed Borat (2006); mentioned in pre-roll ad for Warner Bros. Studio Tour London”

Sasha Baron Cohen's performance technique and method acting in comedyMockumentary film format and its evolutionPre-smartphone era comedy production challenges
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Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

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”

Presidential Insider Trading and Conflict of InterestStock Market Manipulation and Information AsymmetryRepublican Primary Loyalty Enforcement
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The Big Picture

The Big Picture · May 18, 2026

The 1976 Movie Draft

“Distributor of 1976 films including The Outlaw Josey Wales; mentioned for physical media releases”

1976 cinema as transitional moment between New Hollywood and blockbuster eraTheatrical scarcity versus on-demand accessibility and cultural impactInternational film eligibility and release date ambiguity in retrospective drafts
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The Watch

The Watch · May 14, 2026

Creator Eric Kripke on Ending ‘The Boys.’ Plus, ‘Top Chef’ Season 23, Episode 10 and ‘East of Eden’ Trailer.

“Discussed for Looney Tunes revival strategy and commitment to bringing franchises back to theatrical releases”

Streaming Service Strategy and Content AcquisitionTelevision Production Economics and Budget InflationPrestige Literary Adaptations
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Unspooled

Unspooled · May 14, 2026

Summer Movie Preview 2026

“Distributing DC Universe films including Superman relaunch and Supergirl spinoff”

Summer 2026 Movie PreviewSuperhero Film TrendsYouTube Creator Transition to Film
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Uncanny Valley | WIRED

Uncanny Valley | WIRED · May 12, 2026

The Creators of Hacks Really, Really, Really Hate AI

“Parent company of HBO; creators have overall deal with Warner Bros., concerned about upcoming Paramount-Skydance acquisition”

AI in Creative IndustriesMedia Censorship and Free SpeechEntertainment Industry Consolidation
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The Big Picture

The Big Picture · May 11, 2026

The Robert Duvall Hall of Fame

“Produced Countdown (1968), Duvall's first feature with Robert Altman in the studio system”

Robert Duvall filmography and career analysisCharacter acting versus leading-man roles in Hollywood1970s American cinema and the New Hollywood era
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Blank Check with Griffin & David

Blank Check with Griffin & David · May 10, 2026

Fearless with Timothy Simons

“Distributed Fearless in 1993 as a modest $20M budget drama greenlit on director reputation”

Jeff Bridges' 1990s career trajectory and artistic choicesPeter Weir's directorial philosophy and blank check filmmakingPlane crash cinema and aviation trauma in film
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TBPN

TBPN · May 5, 2026

FULL INTERVIEW: GameStop’s Ryan Cohen on Why He’s Buying eBay

“Merger partner with Paramount; deal structure referenced for cash-to-stock ratio evolution during negotiation process”

eBay acquisition strategy and deal structureCollectibles authentication using physical retail infrastructureLive commerce and creator partnership strategy
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IndieWire: Screen Talk

IndieWire: Screen Talk · Apr 24, 2026

CinemaCon and the Year Ahead in Movies; The Current State of Theatrical Horror; & Special Guest John Early

“Launching Clockwork specialty label and involved in Paramount merger discussions”

CinemaCon 2025 highlightsParamount-Warner Bros mergerTheatrical horror market analysis
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Morning Brew Daily

Morning Brew Daily · Apr 23, 2026

Meta Surveils Employees to Train its AI & What Happens When You Give Cocaine to Salmon?

“Shelved completed $70M Coyote vs. Acme film for tax write-off purposes; rights later acquired by Ketchup Entertainment for theatrical release.”

Employee Surveillance and AI TrainingAI Model Security and Restricted AccessGeopolitical AI Competition
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The Confused Breakfast

The Confused Breakfast · Apr 23, 2026

Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)

“Produced and distributed Lethal Weapon 2; used their back lot for filming Murtaugh's house”

Buddy cop film formula and character chemistryAction sequence cinematography and practical effectsSequel filmmaking strategies and franchise development
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Channels with Peter Kafka

Channels with Peter Kafka · Apr 22, 2026

Jason Blum Built a Hit-Making Movie Machine. Does It Still Work?

“Studio consolidating with Paramount; releasing The Mummy (Blumhouse/Atomic Monster film) theatrically”

Low-budget horror film production economicsTheatrical vs. streaming release strategyMovie franchise development and sequelization
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Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Apr 22, 2026

RE-RELEASE - Julia Sweeney

“Mentioned as potential studio partner for hypothetical Pat movie revival with $8 million budget”

Saturday Night Live cast dynamics and competitive culture in 1990sGender representation and female utility players in sketch comedyPat character creation, intent, and contemporary cultural reinterpretation
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Unspooled

Unspooled · Apr 21, 2026

Reel Confessions: Mike Mitchell

“Discussed regarding potential acquisition by Netflix and Paramount, raising concerns about media consolidation”

Theatrical vs. streaming film experiencesComedy film distribution and audience engagementFranchise fatigue and content oversaturation
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Blank Check with Griffin & David

Blank Check with Griffin & David · Apr 19, 2026

The Mosquito Coast with Sean Fennessey

“Distributed Excalibur (1981) with Helen Mirren; discussed as her pre-Hollywood film work”

Harrison Ford's career arc and typecastingPeter Weir's directorial vision and thematic preoccupations1986 box office landscape and commercial viability
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The Bechdel Cast

The Bechdel Cast · Apr 9, 2026

Jupiter Ascending with Summer Farah

“Distributor of Jupiter Ascending; mentioned as the studio behind the $200M budget film”

Female protagonist agency in action cinemaFeminist filmmaking and gender representationNarrative structure and exposition clarity
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SmartLess

SmartLess · Apr 9, 2026

"RE-RELEASE: Charlie Day"

“Studio involved in Horrible Bosses franchise films where Day starred alongside Bateman and Aniston”

Television pilot development and FX network dealsScreenwriting and rewriting under tight deadlinesActing in sex scenes and on-set intimacy coordination
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Pop Culture Crisis

Pop Culture Crisis · Apr 8, 2026

Euphoria Premiere Drama, Aubrey Plaza Pregnancy Backlash, Amanda Bynes Comeback!

“Studio overseeing DC Universe and Wonder Woman reboot under James Gunn”

Euphoria Season 3 premiere and cast dynamicsWonder Woman reboot casting and director gender requirementsAubrey Plaza pregnancy announcement and grief timeline discourse
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The Extras

The Extras · Apr 8, 2026

Details on HBOMax's Looney Tunes Cartoons Blu-ray PLUS an EXCLUSIVE Update on Looney Tune Collector's Vault

“Parent company producing HBO Max Looney Tunes series and managing animation franchises including DC Comics and Hanna-Barbera properties”

HBO Max Looney Tunes Cartoons Blu-ray ReleaseLooney Tunes Collector's Vault Volume 3Animation Franchise Evolution Strategy
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The Rewatchables

The Rewatchables · Mar 31, 2026

‘L.A. Confidential’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Andy Greenwald

“Studio that passed on L.A. Confidential sequel in development with Chadwick Boseman”

Literary adaptation strategy and selective fidelity1950s Los Angeles corruption and police brutalityMasculine archetypes in post-WWII American cinema
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Blank Check with Griffin & David

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”

Peter Weir's directorial philosophy and stylistic evolutionAustralian New Wave cinema (1970s-1980s)War film narrative structure and audience manipulation
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IndieWire: Screen Talk

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”

Project Hail Mary box office performanceDavid Zaslav Warner Bros exit packageCannes Film Festival 2025 lineup predictions
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House of R

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”

Daredevil Born Again Season 2 premiere analysisSpider-Man: Brand New Day trailer breakdownDune: Part Three adaptation strategy and book-to-screen changes
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The Rewatchables

The Rewatchables · Mar 24, 2026

‘The Nice Guys’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Rob Mahoney

“Produced and distributed 'The Nice Guys'; recently acquired by Amazon Prime per episode discussion”

Shane Black's screenwriting formula and directorial styleRyan Gosling's comedic performance range and career trajectoryRussell Crowe's career resurgence and character work
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Drink Champs

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”

Music production as creative and business disciplineEar Drummers production company structure and artist developmentVerzuz producer battle format and competitive dynamics
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American Scandal

American Scandal · Mar 17, 2026

Twlight Zone Accident | Shoot to Kill | 5

“Implied distributor/studio involvement in Twilight Zone the Movie production”

On-set safety protocols and helicopter accident preventionChild labor laws and protections in film productionDirector accountability and criminal liability in fatal incidents
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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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”

Scrubs reboot and revival strategyDirectorial approach to working with A-list actorsAlcohol reduction and mental health
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Behind the Bastards

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”

Mutual Aid and Community Organizing in Occupied TerritoriesMedia Consolidation and IP Monopolies in EntertainmentTax Policy and Progressive Taxation Campaigns
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Blank Check with Griffin & David

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”

Oscar Campaign Strategy and TimingGenre Classification and Awards LegitimacyBlack Representation in Blockbuster Cinema
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Pod Meets World

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”

Costume design for television sitcomsCostume design for feature filmsChild actor protection and wellbeing on set
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Pablo Torre Finds Out

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”

Podcast Industry Saturation and ContractionCreator Burnout and OvercommitmentShort-Form Video Dominance Over Audio
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Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

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”

Election Integrity and Voter SuppressionForeign Policy Chaos and NATO RelationsEpstein Files and Cabinet Accountability
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Morning Wire

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”

U.S.-Iran Military EscalationBill Clinton Epstein TestimonyTariff Refund Litigation
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Daily Tech News Show

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.”

AI Weapons and Autonomous Lethal SystemsMass Surveillance and AI Dragnet TechnologyPentagon AI Procurement and Defense Contracts
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Armstrong & Getty On Demand

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”

Congressional Oversight and Partisan InvestigationsAI Safety and Military ApplicationsPentagon-Anthropic Negotiations on Lethal Autonomous Systems
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NPR News Now

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”

Media Consolidation and M&A ActivityCorporate Political Risk ManagementU.S.-Iran Nuclear Negotiations
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Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

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”

Boston Comedy Scene History and EvolutionStreaming vs. Theatrical Distribution StrategyInternational Film Production Tax Incentives
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America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost

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”

Greater Israel ideology and revisionist ZionismChristian Zionist theology and U.S. ambassador appointmentsAshkenazi Jewish genetic ancestry and continuity claims
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We Might Be Drunk

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)”

Stand-up comedy material development cycles and special production timelinesPodcast vs. traditional stand-up audience segmentation and cross-promotion challengesFemale representation in comedy television and sitcom development history
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Blank Check with Griffin & David

Blank Check with Griffin & David · Feb 8, 2026

We Need To Talk About Kevin with Jia Tolentino

“Studio that cast Ezra Miller in The Flash and Fantastic Beasts franchises, tying them to multi-picture deals”

Lynn Ramsey's directorial approach and visual languageAdapting literary fiction to film—epistolary narratives and internal monologue visualizationMaternal ambivalence and parental bonding failure as narrative subjects
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The Bobby Bones Show

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”

Career Transition and Relocation StrategyFinancial Planning for Major Life EventsEngagement Ring Selection and Budget Management
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IndieWire: Screen Talk

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”

Sundance Film Festival transition from Park City to BoulderWuthering Heights adaptation by Emerald FennellIndependent film distribution challenges
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Who? Weekly

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”

Daytime Talk Show Industry DeclineCopyright Clearance for Olympic AthletesCelebrity Casting Strategies
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The Watch

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”

HBO Programming Strategy and Release ModelsGame of Thrones Universe Expansion ManagementWhite Lotus Season 3 Casting Announcements
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WHAT WENT WRONG

WHAT WENT WRONG · Feb 2, 2026

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

“Competitor studio with stronger IP library and corporate ownership advantages over Sony”

Spider-Man Character History and AdaptationsMiles Morales Introduction and Representation in ComicsSony-Marvel Licensing Agreements and IP Control
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Pivot

Pivot · Jan 23, 2026

Davos Drama, DOGE's Social Security Scandal, and Netflix Goes All-Cash for Warner Bros

Davos World Economic ForumTrump administration foreign policyDOGE Social Security data breach
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The Big Picture

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.”

2026 Film Slate Analysis and Box Office PredictionsChristopher Nolan's Odyssey Production and CastingStreaming vs. Theatrical Distribution Strategy
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