Warner Brothers
Mentioned in 127 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Warner Brothers (company) A major Hollywood studio and entertainment conglomerate known for film production, distribution, and animation franchises including the Acme brand and Looney Tunes characters. The company has been a frequent topic in podcasts discussing media industry consolidation, particularly regarding acquisition bids from Netflix and Paramount, antitrust reviews, and debates over corporate control of cultural narratives. Podcasts also reference the studio's historical significance in film financing, archive management, and its role in contemporary Hollywood business dynamics.
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Unblinded with Sean Callagy · May 21, 2026
How Iron Man Saved Marvel: David Maisel Shares the Real Story with Sean Callagy
“Held Iron Man film rights for 8-9 years but let them expire; missed opportunity to block MCU development”
Pop Culture Happy Hour · May 21, 2026
Stephen Colbert and late night
“Media company in merger discussions with Paramount, impacting industry consolidation and late-night television landscape”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · May 19, 2026
Amy Purdy on Resilience, Adversity, and How to Bounce Forward | EP 769
“Film studio that auditioned Amy Purdy for Kingsman role, which ultimately didn't proceed due to scheduling conflicts with Paralympics”
Marketplace · May 14, 2026
Trump & Co. take a trip to China
“Testing AI-driven programmatic advertising automation for real-time ad campaign adjustments”
Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville · May 12, 2026
Howard Jones On Synths, Stardom, And Staying Authentic
“Label that signed Howard Jones after executive Paul Conroy recruited him from Stiff Records, providing major platform for his early career success”
Pluribus: The Official Podcast · May 12, 2026
S1E10Bonus:“Carol” and Carol: A Conversation
“Studio where Ray worked on the sitcom 'I'm With Her' and where network executives monitored production from behind-stage monitors”
The Prestige TV Podcast · May 11, 2026
‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 5: Toe to Toe
“Referenced in context of Hollywood studio system and Maddie's career ambitions within the entertainment industry”
TBPN · May 9, 2026
Apple-Intel Chip Deal, U.S Adds 115K Jobs, DeepSeek Eyes $50B Valuation | Diet TBPN
“Legacy media company owned by Ellison family as counterbalance to AI infrastructure investments”
SmartLess · May 8, 2026
"Jonah Hill LIVE"
“Distributing Hill's upcoming theatrical comedy Cut Off, starring Kristen Wiig, Beth Midler, and Nathan Lane”
Lex Fridman Podcast · May 6, 2026
#496 – FFmpeg: The Incredible Technology Behind Video on the Internet
“Used X264 encoder for Blu-ray releases including Fringe box set”
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · May 4, 2026
Jazz Fest + Manifestos
“Major studio mentioned in conspiracy theory about suppressing indie film box office reporting”
The Bechdel Cast · Apr 30, 2026
Mommie Dearest with Izzy Custodio from Be Kind Rewind
“Studio where Joan Crawford signed after MGM; she filmed 'Mildred Pierce' there, winning an Oscar for the role”
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Apr 25, 2026
We go to confessional with Father James Martin
“Media company merging with Paramount according to shareholder approval”
Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino · Apr 23, 2026
THE VALLEY: Fishing for Love
“Studio releasing 'Practical Magic 2' film, which Danny expresses excitement about and requests promotional opportunities”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Apr 23, 2026
The Limits of Trump's "Madman" Iran Strategy
“Referenced as example of larger merger approved despite broader market implications than Spirit-JetBlue deal”
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing · Apr 23, 2026
Where Do I Fit In w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 524
“Studio where Matt was developing a show called 'The Mary Suze'”
World Business Report · Apr 22, 2026
EU frees up money for Ukraine
“Entertainment company whose characters are featured in Miniso retail stores”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Apr 21, 2026
Dave Chappelle on importance of comedy and journalism
“Referenced as CNN's parent company example of corporate media structure and disclosure requirements”
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”
House of R · Apr 14, 2026
‘Memento’ Revisited | A Dream of Nolan Spring
“Studio executive allegedly blocked Guy Pearce from multiple Nolan projects including Batman Begins and The Prestige”
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”
WHAT WENT WRONG · Apr 13, 2026
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
“Acquired Wolper's company in 1977 and Quaker Oats' 50% stake for $500K; profited significantly from VHS releases and theatrical re-releases”
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”
The TMZ Podcast · Apr 8, 2026
Matthew Perry Death: 'Ketamine Queen' Hit With 15-Year Sentence
“Operated the studio lot where Friends was filmed and currently offers tours of the original Back to the Future set”
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”
Castle Super Beast · Apr 2, 2026
CSB366: Bourgeois-Z: I Take Off Homestuck Makeup Next To My Undertale Cosplay To Wear My Pomni Outfit
“Co-producing JoJo's Steel Ball Run anime with David Production; contributing to release schedule delays”
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”
Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald · Mar 25, 2026
Gina Gershon on Showgirls, Bound and Hollywood Tales
“Offered increased budget for Bound if protagonist character was changed from female to male, which directors rejected”
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Mar 23, 2026
Chilling, Taste Testing & Quiet Quitting
“Referenced in discussion of Hollywood deal-making and entertainment industry negotiations”
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”