Warner Brothers
Mentioned in 101 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
This major Hollywood studio and media conglomerate is primarily discussed in podcasts regarding corporate acquisition battles—notably Paramount's $82 billion bid and Netflix's competing interest—as well as their theatrical distribution of films like *Wuthering Heights* and involvement in high-profile productions. Podcasts also reference the studio's historical significance in entertainment, including their animation legacy with Looney Tunes, film financing ventures, and archive holdings, alongside contemporary debates about media ownership, corporate governance, and cultural influence.
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Episode Mentions
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Apr 17, 2026
Live with Jeremy O. Harris from Lincoln Center
“Subject of potential Paramount takeover with Hollywood opposition letter”
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
“Being acquired by Paramount in a controversial merger affecting industry competition”
Net Positive with John Crist · Apr 15, 2026
Group Chats (w/ Derrick Stroup)
“Mentioned as location where Lee and Morgan are filming a season two show; discussed as major production studio for comedy content”
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Apr 13, 2026
Traveling w/ Keanu Reeves & Golfing w/ Tiger Woods
“Studio releasing 'Bus Boys' movie starring David Spade and Theo Von on April 17”
Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast · Apr 13, 2026
GGACP Rewind: Episode #29: Henry Winkler
“Company where Tony Jonas worked after running Winkler's production company”
Filmspotting · Apr 13, 2026
Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg: How Success Changed the System — and Them
“Studio where Coppola directed Finian's Rainbow and where Lucas shadowed early in his career; represents old studio system”
Book Riot - The Podcast · Apr 13, 2026
MCD Shutters, Audible's Story House, and More of the Week's Book News.
“Acquired rights to adapt T.J. Klune's House in the Cerulean Sea as animated series”
Adam Carolla Show · Apr 12, 2026
Daniel Pyne + Michael Anthony (Carolla Classics)
“Record label that signed Van Halen and influenced band selection for opening acts on tours”
Blank Check with Griffin & David · Apr 12, 2026
Witness with Amanda Dobbins
“Considered for Witness distribution; ultimately passed on the project before Paramount acquired it”
Last Podcast On The Left · Apr 8, 2026
Side Stories: Funk Files w/ George Clinton & Danny Bedrosian
“George Clinton sent manuscript of 'Behold a Pale Horse' conspiracy theory book to studio, indicating major label involvement in information distribution”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 8, 2026
Anthropic’s New Model Too Dangerous for the Public? & Trump Agrees to 2-Week Ceasefire
“Owns Food Network; merging with Paramount, creating potential for Survivor-Chopped crossover programming”
History Daily · Apr 2, 2026
Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours Tops the Chart
“Record label that signed Fleetwood Mac, funded the Sausalito studio retreat, and pressured the band to complete the Rumours album.”
Macroaggressions · Apr 1, 2026
#634: Monitoring the Situation
“Acquired by Larry Ellison; part of comprehensive media consolidation strategy”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Apr 1, 2026
Juan Uribe’s Fight to Save His Son, Scott Tranter Breaks Down the Midterms, Paul Fisher on Classic Hollywood
“Studio that hired Francis Ford Coppola to direct Finian's Rainbow, launching his career and the new Hollywood era”
This Week in Startups · Mar 27, 2026
The $60 billion resource hiding in space, and the start trying to mine it (feat. Matt Gialich, Astroforge) | E2268
“Investing $5.6B in Harry Potter HBO series remake with Peter Jackson”
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Mar 20, 2026
Oscars Review from Inside the Dolby; The Problem with Oscars Press; What's Up Next for the Winners?
“Mentioned losing $90 million on 'The Bride' bomb and Paramount takeover implications”
TBPN · Mar 17, 2026
OpenAI Ends Side Quests, SF Housing Market is Back, Kalshi’s $1B Prize | Diet TBPN
“CEO David Zaslav potentially receiving $800 million payout after Paramount acquisition deal”
Kermode & Mayo’s Take · Mar 16, 2026
Oscars Schmoscars 2026
“Had massive Oscar night with eleven total wins, first Best Picture since 2013”
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
“Parent company of CNN, part of upcoming Paramount acquisition creating uncertainty”
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin · Mar 11, 2026
Trading Options 101 with NFL Linebacker Turned Wall Street MVP Pete Najarian
“Recent deal situation that created unusual Netflix options activity”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 11, 2026
Club Shay Shay - Gabriel Iglesias Part 1
“Planning to produce a Speedy Gonzales movie with Iglesias reprising his voice role from Space Jam”
Pivot · Mar 10, 2026
Resist and Unsubscribe with Gov. Tim Walz
“Cited as example of worst acquisitions in media history by wealthy heirs”
American Scandal · Mar 10, 2026
Twlight Zone Accident | The Final Cut | 4
“Studio that produced Twilight Zone the movie and was named in wrongful death civil suits by victims' families”
NPR News Now · Mar 8, 2026
NPR News: 03-08-2026 6PM EDT
“Warner Brothers' The Bride underperformed at box office with $7 million opening against $80 million budget.”
Everything Everywhere Daily · Mar 7, 2026
Who is Alan Smithee
“Major studio operating under vertically integrated system controlling production, distribution, and theater operations in early American film industry”
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Mar 6, 2026
The Bride! Reactions + Oscars 2026: Can Sinners Upset One Battle After Another?
“Studio that moved 'The Bride' to March release to protect their successful banner year”
Pivot · Mar 6, 2026
Noem Out, Iran War “Far From Over,” and Talarico’s Win
“Merger with Paramount expected to get quick regulatory approval despite debt and consolidation concerns”
How Did This Get Made? · Mar 6, 2026
Last Looks: Shoot 'Em Up
“Subject of Jason's comedic anecdote about attempting to purchase the studio with low offers”
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing · Mar 5, 2026
How to be a Person w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 517
“Discussed as example of major studio conducting massive layoffs affecting thousands of workers”
Pivot · Mar 3, 2026
Iran War: Trump's Endgame, Economic Fallout and Polymarket Profiteering
“Subject of failed acquisition attempt, now facing debt crisis and massive cuts”
American Scandal · Mar 3, 2026
Twlight Zone Accident | Night for Night | 3
“Studio backing Twilight Zone: The Movie; risked losing permits to work with children if illegal hiring was discovered”
Literally! With Rob Lowe · Mar 2, 2026
Keegan Michael-Key: Shrimpshramp Reduction (Re-Release)
“Mentioned as the studio where certain exterior scenes from Streets of Fire were filmed”
Dumb Blonde · Mar 2, 2026
Dumb Blonde Podcast: Jacoby Shaddix
“Initial label that gave Papa Roach a demo deal before Dreamworks pursued them”
NPR News Now · Feb 28, 2026
NPR News: 02-28-2026 5PM EST
“Target of Paramount Pictures' hostile takeover acquisition bid”
The Daily · Feb 28, 2026
'The Interview': Maggie Gyllenhaal Thinks Hollywood Likes Women to Direct ‘Little Movies’
“Studio that produced 'The Bride' and worked with Gyllenhaal on creative decisions”
Jim Harold's Campfire · Feb 26, 2026
Living In A Haunted Penthouse - Jim Harold's Campfire 750
“Mentioned by Larry as employer during his animation career before paranormal encounter in India”
Kermode & Mayo’s Take · Feb 26, 2026
What did Mark make of the BAFTAs?
“Archive provided 70 boxes of Elvis footage stored in Kansas salt mine for new documentary”
Uncanny Valley | WIRED · Feb 26, 2026
Pentagon v. ‘Woke’ Anthropic; Agentic v. Mimetic; Trump v. the State of the Union
“Mentioned as potential acquisition target for culture capture”
Once We Were Spacemen · Feb 25, 2026
Once We Sold Dead Snakes | Episode 16
“Referenced for classic cartoon content (Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam) that influenced comedy and vaudeville-based humor”
Pivot · Feb 24, 2026
Tariff Turmoil, Trump's Netflix Threat, and SOTU Predictions
“Subject of $82 billion acquisition battle between Netflix and Paramount”
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay · Feb 24, 2026
The N-Word at the BAFTAs, Producing R. Kelly, and Gavin Newsom Backlash: Fair or Unfair?
“Trump previously pressured this network; part of broader pattern of Trump attempting to control media narratives”
American Scandal · Feb 24, 2026
Twlight Zone Accident | It's Going to be Big | 2
“Studio financing Twilight Zone movie; executives noticed discrepancies in production reports regarding child actors but were brushed off by production.”
No Such Thing As A Fish · Feb 22, 2026
Little Fish: See You In The Charts
“Film studio that painted 'Lockheed' on its roof during WWII to avoid being mistaken for an aircraft factory”
NPR News Now · Feb 22, 2026
NPR News: 02-22-2026 5PM EST
“Their film 'Wuthering Heights' came in second place at the box office with $14 million.”
TBPN · Feb 21, 2026
Datacenter Protests, Paramount WB Bid Clears Key Hurdle, The Mansion Section | Diet TBPN
“Target of Paramount's acquisition bid that cleared Department of Justice antitrust review”
Insiders: The TV Podcast · Feb 20, 2026
Can TV Copy the Music Industry? Sky’s Ad/Subscription Paradox & Latest BBC Cuts
“Potential ownership changes affecting Comcast's ITV acquisition timeline”
TBPN · Feb 18, 2026
The Cournot Equation, Micron’s $200B Bet, Hollywood vs. Seedance 2.0 | Diet TBPN
“Resuming acquisition talks with Paramount; discussed in context of Hollywood's response to AI video generation”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Feb 17, 2026
MIDTERM DESTRUCTION??? Why The GOP Is FINISHED After 2026 Midterms | America First Ep. 1641
“Discussed regarding potential acquisition by Paramount and activist investor interference in corporate governance”
American Scandal · Feb 17, 2026
Twlight Zone Accident | The Baby Mogul | 1
“Held rights to Twilight Zone and commissioned the anthology film project with Spielberg and Landis”
The Watch · Feb 13, 2026
‘The Pitt’ S2E6. Plus, Apple Takes ‘Severance’ in-House and the ‘Spider-Noir’ Trailer.
“Home studio for creator Bill Lawrence; produces Shrinking and other prestige content for Apple and HBO”