We pack a lot into this mid-week episode, with a big reality TV catch-up (Darrell's "Bachelor" and "Love is Blind" thoughts, plus a "Big Brother" stunt where the coronavirus news is hidden from contestants), followed by a discussion of how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting TV production and movie distribution. And then we wrap it all up with a review of the new Hulu documentary "Hillary."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down 0:00 Intro 1:26 "Big Brother" coronavirus reveal 9:03 "The Bachelor" discussion (spoilers) 26:52 "Love Is blind" follow-up (spoilers) 38:23 Coronavirus and TV production 41:58 Movie theater closures/streaming releases 48:02 "Hillary" review

We pack a lot into this mid-week episode, with a big reality TV catch-up (Darrell's "Bachelor" and "Love is Blind" thoughts, plus a "Big Brother" stunt where the coronavirus news is hidden from contestants), followed by a discussion of how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting TV production and movie distribution. And then we wrap it all up with a review of the new Hulu documentary "Hillary."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down0:00 Intro1:26 "Big Brother" coronavirus reveal9:03 "The Bachelor" discussion (spoilers)26:52 "Love Is blind" follow-up (spoilers)38:23 Coronavirus and TV production41:58 Movie theater closures/streaming releases48:02 "Hillary" review

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The Bachelor, Love Is Blind, and Hulu's Hillary

This week, we're joined by Emma Comeau to review "Devs," a new science fiction thriller on Hulu ( more specifically, the freshly-launched FX on Hulu).If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro 3:26 "Devs" review (mild spoilers) 26:20 "Devs" spoiler review/speculation

This week, we're joined by Emma Comeau to review "Devs," a new science fiction thriller on Hulu ( more specifically, the freshly-launched FX on Hulu).If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro3:26 "Devs" review (mild spoilers)26:20 "Devs" spoiler review/speculation

Devs on Hulu

This week, we're joined by TechCrunch's marketing director Alexandra Ames to review the Netflix reality series "Love Is Blind."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:59 "Love Is Blind" spoiler-free review 28:12 "Love Is Blind" spoiler discussion

This week, we're joined by TechCrunch's marketing director Alexandra Ames to review the Netflix reality series "Love Is Blind."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:59 "Love Is Blind" spoiler-free review28:12 "Love Is Blind" spoiler discussion

Love Is Blind

This week, we review the new Netflix series "Locke & Key." We also discuss the news that Adam McKay and Jennifer Lawrence are making an asteroid-themed themed comedy called "Don't Look Up" for the streaming service.If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro 0:35 "Don't Look Up" discussion 14:19 "Locke and Key" spoiler-free review 29:48 "Locke and Key" spoiler discussion

This week, we review the new Netflix series "Locke & Key." We also discuss the news that Adam McKay and Jennifer Lawrence are making an asteroid-themed themed comedy called "Don't Look Up" for the streaming service.If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:35 "Don't Look Up" discussion14:19 "Locke and Key" spoiler-free review29:48 "Locke and Key" spoiler discussion

Locke & Key

This week, we discuss the Oscars and then have an in-depth review of "Mythic Quest," a video game-focused comedy on Apple TV+If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:27 Oscars discussion 17:54 "Mythic Quest" review 50:31 "Mythic Quest" spoiler discussion

This week, we discuss the Oscars and then have an in-depth review of "Mythic Quest," a video game-focused comedy on Apple TV+If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:27 Oscars discussion17:54 "Mythic Quest" review50:31 "Mythic Quest" spoiler discussion

Mythic Quest

This week, we discuss Netflix's decision to make auto-playing trailers optional (huzzah!) and review the service's new Taylor Swift documentary "Miss Americana."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:28 Netflix auto-play discussion 5:02 "Miss Americana" review

This week, we discuss Netflix's decision to make auto-playing trailers optional (huzzah!) and review the service's new Taylor Swift documentary "Miss Americana."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:28 Netflix auto-play discussion5:02 "Miss Americana" review

Miss Americana

This week, we review the Netflix documentary series on "Cheer." We also cover reports that Netflix has laid off part of its marketing team as part of a broader shift in how the service promotes itself.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:43 Netflix marketing news 8:27 "Cheer" spoiler-free review 43:27 "Cheer" spoiler discussion

This week, we review the Netflix documentary series on "Cheer." We also cover reports that Netflix has laid off part of its marketing team as part of a broader shift in how the service promotes itself.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:43 Netflix marketing news8:27 "Cheer" spoiler-free review43:27 "Cheer" spoiler discussion

Cheer on Netflix

This week, we review "Little America", the new anthology series on Apple TV+. We also have a wide-ranging conversation that covers Netflix's new audience metrics, the latest developments on "The Bachelor" and a lawsuit against M. Night Shyamalan over his TV+ series "Servant".If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:27 Netflix audience metrics 15:52 "Little America" review (mild spoilers) 45:59 M. Night Shyamalan lawsuit discussion 56:31 "Encore" discussion 1:02:07 "Bachelor" discussion

This week, we review "Little America", the new anthology series on Apple TV+. We also have a wide-ranging conversation that covers Netflix's new audience metrics, the latest developments on "The Bachelor" and a lawsuit against M. Night Shyamalan over his TV+ series "Servant".If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:27 Netflix audience metrics15:52 "Little America" review (mild spoilers)45:59 M. Night Shyamalan lawsuit discussion56:31 "Encore" discussion1:02:07 "Bachelor" discussion

Little America

This week, we discuss Netflix's strong showing in the latest Oscar nominations, as well as our reactions to "Joker" receiving 11 nods. We also recap the latest details about NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock, and Jordan offers her spoiler-y thoughts on "You" season 2.And if you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down. 0:00 Intro 1:01 Peacock discussion 14:21 Oscars discussion 53:17 "You" season 2 spoiler review

This week, we discuss Netflix's strong showing in the latest Oscar nominations, as well as our reactions to "Joker" receiving 11 nods. We also recap the latest details about NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock, and Jordan offers her spoiler-y thoughts on "You" season 2.And if you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down.0:00 Intro1:01 Peacock discussion14:21 Oscars discussion53:17 "You" season 2 spoiler review

Netflix goes to the Oscars

This week, we're focused on just one thing — reviewing "6 Underground," a new action movie on Netflix that stars Ryan Reynolds and and is directed by Michael Bay.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:42 "6 Underground" spoiler-free review 22:49 "6 Underground" spoiler discussion

This week, we're focused on just one thing — reviewing "6 Underground," a new action movie on Netflix that stars Ryan Reynolds and and is directed by Michael Bay.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:42 "6 Underground" spoiler-free review22:49 "6 Underground" spoiler discussion

6 Underground on Netflix

This week, we run down our top five streaming shows and movies (mostly shows) from the past year.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:35 Listener emails 7:01 Top five lists

This week, we run down our top five streaming shows and movies (mostly shows) from the past year.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:35 Listener emails7:01 Top five lists

Top Five for 2019

This week, our entire episode is devoted to one thing: A spoiler-free review of "The Witcher," a new fantasy series on Netflix, which stars Henry Cavill and is based on the same books that inspired the popular video game franchise.

This week, our entire episode is devoted to one thing: A spoiler-free review of "The Witcher," a new fantasy series on Netflix, which stars Henry Cavill and is based on the same books that inspired the popular video game franchise.

The Witcher

This week, we kick things off with a review of "Marriage Story" (we discuss the full plot of the movie, though it's not really a story you can spoil), and then move on to "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." Basically, it's Adam Driver week at Original Content!If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 1:15 "Mandalorian" listener response 8:50 "Marriage Story" review (mild spoilers) 27:42 "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" review 45:52 "The Rise of Skywalker" spoiler discussion

This week, we kick things off with a review of "Marriage Story" (we discuss the full plot of the movie, though it's not really a story you can spoil), and then move on to "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." Basically, it's Adam Driver week at Original Content!If you want to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro1:15 "Mandalorian" listener response8:50 "Marriage Story" review (mild spoilers)27:42 "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" review45:52 "The Rise of Skywalker" spoiler discussion

The Rise of Skywalker and Marriage Story

This week, we discuss Plex's new movie streaming service, then review season 3 of "The Crown."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:35 Plex discussion 8:40 "The Crown" season 3 spoiler-free review 38:33 "The Crown" spoiler discussion

This week, we discuss Plex's new movie streaming service, then review season 3 of "The Crown."If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down:0:00 Intro0:35 Plex discussion8:40 "The Crown" season 3 spoiler-free review38:33 "The Crown" spoiler discussion

The Crown Season 3

This week, we have an even more unstructured episode than usual — we get caught up with "The Mandalorian" and its breakout character (unofficially known as Baby Yoda). Then we have a freewheeling discussion of everything in the streaming and entertainment world that we are thankful for.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down 0:00 Intro/Thanksgiving plans 5:40 "The Mandalorian" follow-up discussion 18:33 What we're thankful forLinks:* <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2019/11/26/baby-yoda-merchandise/">Disney’s cringe-worthy Baby Yoda merch goes on sale</a>

This week, we have an even more unstructured episode than usual — we get caught up with "The Mandalorian" and its breakout character (unofficially known as Baby Yoda). Then we have a freewheeling discussion of everything in the streaming and entertainment world that we are thankful for.If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down0:00 Intro/Thanksgiving plans5:40 "The Mandalorian" follow-up discussion18:33 What we're thankful forLinks:* Disney’s cringe-worthy Baby Yoda merch goes on sale

Reasons to be thankful (for streaming)

Each week, TechCrunch's Anthony Ha and Jordan Crook talk about what's new in original streaming shows, movies, comics and more. Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime – if it's new, original, and available to stream on the web or mobile, you'll hear about it here first.

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