Podcast•Feb 17, 2026•31 min
The Casey Wasserman Scandal, and Who Wants to Buy His Agency
In this episode, Matt Belloni and Bloomberg analyst Lucas Shaw dissect the fallout from Casey Wasserman's decision to put his entertainment agency up for sale, exploring the internal Hollywood power struggles that prompted the move. They evaluate potential suitors, ranging from traditional media conglomerates to private equity firms, and assess how the sale could reshape talent representation. The conversation culminates with Belloni forecasting Paramount's likely bid to acquire Warner Bros., tying the Wasserman saga to broader consolidation trends in the industry.
By The Town with Matthew Belloni
Podcast•Jan 16, 2026•25 min
YouTube Edges BBC, Ad Tier Use Soars, Versant-Peacock
In this episode, hosts Will Richmond and Colin Dixon discuss three major streaming developments: YouTube surpassing the BBC in a key UK viewing metric, the rapid expansion of ad‑supported tiers driven largely by Netflix, and Peacock’s loss of flagship Versant...
By Inside The Stream