Ted Sarandos
Mentioned in 48 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Co-CEO of Netflix who has been a central figure in major corporate strategy discussions, particularly regarding the company's failed bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery against Paramount. Sarandos has testified before Senate committees on matters including antitrust concerns, content strategy, and acquisition benefits, while also meeting with White House officials during the competitive acquisition process. He is frequently discussed on business and media podcasts for his leadership decisions on Netflix's content direction, spending priorities, and high-stakes merger negotiations.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Mar 20, 2026
Oscars Review from Inside the Dolby; The Problem with Oscars Press; What's Up Next for the Winners?
“Netflix executive whose theatrical strategy was discussed and who was target of Oscar host jokes”
Insiders: The TV Podcast · Mar 20, 2026
Amol Rajan on leaving the Today Programme, the BBC's future and leaping into the "Digital Narnia" of the creator economy
“Interviewed by Rajan, acknowledged YouTube as Netflix's main competitor”
NPR News Now · Mar 11, 2026
NPR News: 03-10-2026 8PM EDT
“Netflix co-CEO who acknowledged YouTube's massive growth in recent speech”
Galaxy Brain · Mar 6, 2026
Did Netflix Ruin Movies?
“Netflix co-CEO who led Warner Bros. acquisition attempt and publicly committed to theatrical release windows”
The a16z Show · Mar 5, 2026
Ben Thompson: Anthropic, the Pentagon, and the Limits of Private Power
“Netflix CEO mentioned for comments about content industry consolidation”
The Daily · Mar 4, 2026
A New Media Empire
“Netflix co-CEO who was involved in the Warner Bros. bidding process”
TBPN · Mar 4, 2026
Netflix’s Next Move, Zuck’s $170B Florida Mansion, the Billionaire Tax Push | Diet TBPN
“Netflix co-CEO who withdrew from Warner Bros Discovery bid, praised for fashion at SAG Awards”
TBPN · Mar 3, 2026
Ellison's Media Empire, Ken Burns Joins, Cursor Mic Drop | Matthew Belloni, Gokul Rajaram, Nik Seetharaman, Raj Rajamani, James Everingham, Dr. Felix Ejeckam
“Netflix co-CEO who withdrew from Warner Bros bidding, changed theater stance”
Pivot · Mar 3, 2026
Iran War: Trump's Endgame, Economic Fallout and Polymarket Profiteering
“Netflix co-CEO who executed successful Warner Brothers exit strategy”
TBPN · Mar 2, 2026
FULL INTERVIEW: Ben Thompson on Why Anthropic is Wrong
“Netflix executive mentioned regarding content industry consolidation strategy”
Morning Wire · Feb 27, 2026
Evening Wire: Bill Clinton Testifies & MN Church Disruptors Charged | 2.27.26
“Netflix co-CEO stated deal no longer financially attractive at price required to match Paramount Skydance bid for Warner Bros”
Daily Tech News Show · Feb 27, 2026
Anthropic and OpenAI Draw a Red Line for the Pentagon - DTNS 5215
“Netflix co-CEO who withdrew from Paramount acquisition bid, stating it was 'nice to have at the right price, not a must have.'”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
God of War TV Show First Look REVEALED! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 02.27.26
“Netflix CEO who withdrew from Warner Bros. acquisition bid after apparent Trump administration signaling against the deal”
PBD Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
Clinton's Epstein Depositions + Paramount WINS WarnerBros Deal | PBD #748
“Netflix CEO; met with White House officials; company withdrew from Warner Bros bidding war”
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Feb 27, 2026
Paramount Trumps Netflix in Warner Bros. Sale; BAFTA’s Complex Controversy; Anticipating the Actor Awards
“Netflix co-CEO who met with White House officials before company withdrew from Warner Bros bid”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 27, 2026
Most CORRUPT Takeover Yet? Trump-Backed Paramount to Buy Warner Bros.
“Netflix co-CEO; met with Trump administration; withdrew Netflix's competing bid after White House meeting”
Morning Brew Daily · Feb 27, 2026
Netflix Walks Away From WBD Deal & Why is Everyone Leaving America?
“Netflix co-CEO who met with White House staff regarding regulatory concerns about WBD acquisition”
Pivot · Feb 27, 2026
Paramount Wins Warner Bros. Bid, Anthropic vs. Pentagon, and AI Doomsday Memo
“Netflix co-CEO who walked away from Warner Bros Discovery bidding war”
Global News Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
Pakistan strikes Afghan capital
“Netflix co-CEO who met with Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles before Netflix withdrew from Warner Bros. bidding war”
CNBC's "Fast Money" · Feb 26, 2026
Nvidia Fails To Lift Markets… And The Latest Media Drama For Warner Bros. Discovery 2/26/26
“Netflix co-CEO; met with White House staffers; company subsequently declined to raise WBD offer”
Pivot · Feb 24, 2026
Tariff Turmoil, Trump's Netflix Threat, and SOTU Predictions
“Netflix CEO involved in Warner Brothers bidding war, attended BAFTA awards”
TBPN · Feb 23, 2026
CitriniPocalypse, Dot Com Lore, Gene-Edited Polo Horses | Alap Shah, Will Brown, Michelle Lee, Mike Annunziata
“Netflix co-CEO discussing Warner Brothers acquisition bid in video clip”
Global News Podcast · Feb 23, 2026
ICC judges hear charges against ex-Philippine leader
“Netflix CEO defending company's $83 billion Warner Brothers bid as growth-focused alternative to traditional studio consolidation.”
On with Kara Swisher · Feb 23, 2026
The Story Behind Netflix’s Most Popular Film Ever
“Netflix CEO; stated streaming will only support 'big hits or very little movies, nothing in the middle'”
Pivot · Feb 20, 2026
Andrew Arrest Fallout, Colbert Calls BS, Zuck Pushes Back
“Netflix co-CEO explaining why company granted seven-day waiver for Paramount's competing Warner Bros bid”
Doughboys · Feb 19, 2026
Ggiata Delicatessen with Vanessa Chester
“Netflix executive; Vanessa joked about insulting him on previous podcast appearances”
The Daily Beast Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
I Know the Secret of How to Cripple Trump
“Netflix executive; example of CEO meeting with Trump on unrelated corporate acquisition matters”
The Town with Matthew Belloni · Feb 11, 2026
Netflix in the Senate Hot Seat, and Disney’s Demographic Problem
“Netflix co-CEO; testified before Senate subcommittee on Warner Bros. acquisition; defended deal as pro-consumer and committed to $26B production spend.”
Pivot · Feb 10, 2026
AI Spending Spree, Crypto Winter, and Kara's Message to Jeff Bezos
“Netflix CEO facing congressional testimony about content and potential acquisitions”
Prof G Markets · Feb 5, 2026
Google Doubles Down on Spending as AI Fear Returns
“Netflix co-CEO; testified before Senate Antitrust Committee on merger benefits and competition with TikTok/YouTube”
The Watch · Feb 2, 2026
HBO’s Upcoming TV Slate, the Many Ghosts of ‘Industry,’ and ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ E3
“Netflix co-CEO whose approach to theatrical windows and prestige content acquisition is central to merger discussion”
The Vergecast · Jan 27, 2026
Truth and AI in Minneapolis
Pivot · Jan 23, 2026
Davos Drama, DOGE's Social Security Scandal, and Netflix Goes All-Cash for Warner Bros
Pivot · Jan 9, 2026
Trump's Venezuela Oil Gambit, ICE Shooting Fallout, and Warner Bros. Says No (Again)
“Netflix CEO; positioned as Trump ally; wife served as Obama ambassador; competing for Warner Bros. deal”
The Journal. · Jan 8, 2026
The Man Who Wants Netflix to Save Hollywood
“Central figure; rose from video store clerk to lead Netflix's content strategy and now pursuing Warner Brothers acquisition”
So True with Caleb Hearon · Jan 1, 2026
Stavros Halkias Returns
“Netflix executive; Stavros hopes to connect through Greek industry network to advocate for theater preservation”
The Bulwark Podcast · Dec 26, 2025
Kara Swisher: We're in an 'Eat the Rich' Moment
“Streaming executive praised for strategic decision-making in consolidation”
The Vergecast · Dec 19, 2025
Brendan Carr is a dummy
“Netflix CEO; defending theatrical releases; negotiating Warner Bros. acquisition; positioning Netflix as content company.”
Pivot · Dec 16, 2025
Brown and Bondi Beach Shootings, Trump's AI Executive Order, and Oracle Struggles
“Leading Netflix's bid for Warner Bros; not personally guaranteeing acquisition financing”
硅谷101 · Dec 14, 2025
E218｜Netflix与派拉蒙竞购华纳兄弟，好莱坞的洗牌时刻？
“Netflix CEO; led acquisition strategy and negotiations; committed to theatrical distribution and content preservation.”
Lovett or Leave It · Dec 13, 2025
Nothin' But Netflix
“Netflix CEO negotiating $83B Warner Bros acquisition, meeting with Trump to discuss deal strategy”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Dec 13, 2025
Tucker Carlson: Rise of Nick Fuentes, Paramount vs. Netflix, Anti-AI Sentiment, Hottest Takes
The Vergecast · Dec 12, 2025
How to vibe-write a country hit
“Netflix co-CEO; defended acquisition strategy and claimed Netflix understands entertainment business better than previous acquirers”
Pivot · Dec 9, 2025
Paramount's Hostile Bid, Elon's EU Threat, and Meta's Metaverse Cuts
“Met Trump at White House; positioned as brilliant operator who outmaneuvered Paramount; praised for Netflix's strategic moves”
The Jamie Kern Lima Show · Dec 9, 2025
Four Words That Will Change Your Life + Remembering Today To Truly Live! Pt 2 with Nicole Avant!
“Co-CEO of Netflix and Nicole Avant's husband; met at political event, married within a year of meeting”
The Jamie Kern Lima Show · Dec 2, 2025
The Secret to Your Best Life! Ignite Hope & Embrace the Miracle of Being Alive with Nicole Avant!
“Co-CEO of Netflix, Nicole's husband; provided support during grief; developed deeper relationship with Clarence Avant post-tragedy”
The Talk Show With John Gruber · Nov 30, 2025
436: ‘Financial Boner’, With Tyler Hayes
“Netflix executive; historically resisted ad-supported tier before company reversed position”
TechStuff · Oct 1, 2025