Podcast•Feb 26, 2026•33 min
The Retro Innovation of ‘The Pitt,’ With Lead Producer John Wells
In this episode of The Town, host Matt Bellany talks with veteran TV producer John Wells about the unconventional production model behind HBO Max’s procedural drama “The Pit.” Wells explains how the show revives the classic broadcast‑style format—15 episodes per season, half‑hour budgets, and a single Los Angeles set—to create a cost‑effective, award‑winning series that connects with audiences like the 80s‑90s prestige dramas. He highlights the financial efficiencies, tax incentives, and creative freedoms that made the model possible, and discusses its impact on industry trends and future streaming projects.
By The Town with Matthew Belloni
Podcast•Feb 25, 2026•1h 16m
UNPOPULAR OPINION: Losing Actually Turns You Into a WINNER
In this episode Gary Vaynerchuk argues that embracing loss and failure is a catalyst for long‑term success, emphasizing that true happiness and love of the game matter more than trophies or money. He stresses the necessity of relentless, authentic content...
By The GaryVee Audio Experience
Podcast•Feb 24, 2026•40 min
Why some Creators Are Now Back Auditing Their Brand Deals
In this episode, Digiday hosts Tamika Baziel, a B2B creator, who explains why she audited and ultimately severed her partnership with Hootsuite after learning of its collaboration with ICE and concerns about surveillance culture. She details her systematic audit process—using...
By The Digiday Podcast
Podcast•Feb 23, 2026•28 min
Sony Film CEO on Losing ‘Sinners’ and the Endless Big Tech Battle
In this episode, Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group chairman Tom Rothman discusses Sony’s recent slate—including new Spider‑Man, Jumanji, Resident Evil, and the original animated film Goat—and how the studio thrives without its own streaming platform by partnering with giants like...
By The Town with Matthew Belloni
Podcast•Feb 23, 2026•38 min
Our Quantum Future with Evan Kubes
In this episode, host Sebastian Hassinger chats with Evan Kubas, a lawyer‑turned‑quantum media entrepreneur, about the origins of Quantum Insider and its parent company Resonance. Kubas recounts how he and co‑founder Alex Challens built a leading quantum news platform from...
By The New Quantum Era
Podcast•Feb 21, 2026•0 min
Prediction Markets Are Invading Everything
In this episode, Alex Heath talks with Substack CEO Chris Best about Substack’s new integration with prediction market platform Polymarket, which lets writers embed live market data in their posts. Best explains his personal fascination with prediction markets, citing how...
By Sources
Podcast•Feb 20, 2026•32 min
Why the Former Sony Head Blames Himself for the Infamous Hack
In this episode, host Matt Belloni sits down with Michael Lynton, former Sony Pictures CEO and current Snap Inc. chairman, to dissect his decision to greenlight the controversial comedy "The Interview" and the subsequent 2014 Sony hack. Lynton reflects on...
By The Town with Matthew Belloni
Podcast•Feb 19, 2026•0 min
Profit or Nonprofit? A Debate over Journalism’s Future
In this episode of Journalism 2050, host Emily Bell and Heather Chaplin discuss the survival of journalism with two innovators: Vanan Murugesan of the nonprofit Sahan Journal and Joshi Herrmann of the subscription‑based Mill Media. The conversation contrasts nonprofit grant funding...
By Columbia Journalism Review (CJR)
Podcast•Feb 18, 2026•0 min
Janice Min on Hollywood’s Crisis; Reed Duchscher on the Creator Boom
Janice Min, publisher of The Ankler, paints a bleak picture of Hollywood, likening Los Angeles to a "Detroit vibe" as media consolidation squeezes the advertising pool. In contrast, Reed Duchscher, founder of Night, announced a $70 million raise to expand his agency...
By Channels with Peter Kafka
Podcast•Feb 12, 2026•23 min
263. Smart Isn’t the Same as Clear: How to Sharpen Your Ideas
In this episode, Matt Abrahams talks with Nick Thompson, former editor‑in‑chief of Wired and current CEO of The Atlantic, about why clear, authentic communication beats cleverness in today’s noisy, AI‑driven world. Thompson emphasizes the power of specificity, honest voice, and...
By Think Fast, Talk Smart