Julia Alexander and Jason Snell break down the business of binge-watching in the era of the Streaming Wars. Hosted by Jason Snell and Julia Alexander.
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SophieSSH
1 out of 5 stars
Two hosts seem disjointed, not fun or interesting
The hosts don’t seem to have a conversation. It’s more like you talk about his and I talk about that. Also not very animated. Boring
Stormsdream
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
Downstream is a must listen, interesting and informative.. I look forward to each episode.
rallycar27
5 out of 5 stars
I heart Jason and Julia
They know so much about the industry and articulate it so well. Also enjoy their personalities! Great pod!
999Haunts
5 out of 5 stars
Insight into a Crowded Industry
The show provides a peek into the workings of the crowded, complicated business of streaming services. It explains what has the average viewer scratching their head. I like Jason on many podcasts, and he has polished his participation like a master. Julia has great insight & knowledge, yet I feel sometimes she gets so wound up, I just hope she will take a breath. It would be more interesting if her long explanations would be more of a discussion with Jason, rather than a monologue. Overall, this is a pleasant, informative podcast.
danielbartolini
5 out of 5 stars
This show is so friggin’ good.
The hosts are great. The way Jason and Julia work together to set up topics and then dive deep into the nuances is so enjoyable.
liprobinson
5 out of 5 stars
Highly informative, always entertaining
I love hearing Julia & Jason discuss the latest in streaming and how the business side of the industry impacts us as viewers. Both hosts are incredibly well-informed, great at communicating, and fun to listen to! One of my favorite pods, and I appreciate the little crossover references from TVYM
Brooksmanzella
5 out of 5 stars
An Expert and an Enthusiast
I like some of Jason’s other work, so I was willing to give this show a try. I found that his co host Julia is a professional in the field who is so so good. Strongly recommend giving this a try if you’ve ever wondered “why the heck do these shows keep ending up on weird streaming services at completely random times??”
HMK48718
5 out of 5 stars
Very good
This podcast made me more interested in streaming than I ever thought I would be. It is very enjoyable.
Blizzard1s2d
5 out of 5 stars
Very excited for this podcast
I’ve been missing Julia talking about Disney dudes and streaming wars on the Vergecast — here she is with Jason Snell! Sure to be a fine addition to the great shows on Relay. And maybe she’ll be on other shows to talk about movies!
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- 41
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- Last upload date
- March 21, 2023
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- 39: RenancelledJason returns from New Zealand as a better wizard, just in time for Zaz to announce new "Lord of the Rings" films. Has it been done, or can you not keep a good Hobbit down? Also, Netflix explores lower prices in some markets, Sports Corner ponders the Bally Sports bankruptcy, and we answer some of your questions!0 comments0
- Downstream Feb 21 · 1h 38: Aggressively FineSusan Wojcicki steps down as YouTube CEO, what will her legacy be? Ant-Man performs well at the box office, but do reviews indicate 'Marvel Fatigue'? And guest-host Myke Hurley quizzes Julia on why he has to wait for shows to premiere in the UK.0 comments0
- 37: ESPN MinusDisney's first financial results of the Iger II era make us consider the future of Hulu and ESPN. Discovery+ pulls a fast one, Showtime can't dodge its fate, Peacock looks surprisingly robust, and everyone's mad about Netflix cracking down on password sharing--but Downstream listeners learned all about it nearly a year ago.0 comments0
- 36: Commercial InceptionNetflix shows Disney how CEO transitions happen, as Reed Hastings is elevated to chairmanship and Greg Peters becomes co-CEO. Julia has analysis of Netflix's earnings report, we discuss streaming Oscar nominees, there's some Hulu follow-up, and we answer an amazing crop of your letters!0 comments0
- Downstream Nov 29 · 1h 13m 32: Disney BobsBob Chapek is out and Bob Iger is back in! What does this mean for the future of Disney? We don't have the answers, but we have lots of questions! Also discussed: "Strange World" and the future of Disney animation, whether Disney should buy Hulu, and Netflix's strange "Glass Onion"s strategy.0 comments0
- 31: Yeah, Disney's FineDisney's latest financial results lead us to ponder where we are in the dramatic change from old-school media to the streaming world. We discuss "Hocus Pocus 2" as the ultimate direct-to-streaming movie, and why "Glass Onion" makes sense going to theaters before Netflix. Also, Warner Bros. Discovery claims to have all its franchises in order, but that doesn't seem remotely realistic. (And yeah, this means we have to talk about J.K. Rowling again.)0 comments0
- 29: Let the Sharks Feast and FightIs "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" the real winner of the battle between "House of the Dragon" and "Lord of the Rings"? Also: Netflix opens itself up to viewership ratings in the UK, Sports Corner covers Apple's negotiations with the NFL, and we discuss the merits of Paramount's content library and Hulu's overall value as a streaming service. Plus plus plus, your letters!0 comments0
- 27: Sports CornerJulia's under the weather, so Jason asked our editor, Steven, to join him to talk about Amazon's NFL broadcast, Apple TV+ exclusivity of MLB record-breaking games, the insolvency of Bally Sports, and the mystery of NFL Sunday Ticket. Yep, it's Sports Corner with a little bit of bonus Canadian content.0 comments0
- 24: Caught in the Middle of an OceanThe big story in streaming is Warner Bros. Discovery and David Zaslav's cuts, cancellations, and the merger of HBO Max with Discovery+. Julia and Jason break it all down, including what's upsetting creators and the audience and why those weird PowerPoint slides exist.0 comments0
- 22: When Success Isn't SuccessHow do the creators of TV shows know how well their shows are doing when their streaming services won't share meaningful data? Is the Marvel Cinematic Universe tired, or spending its capital to do some creative experimentation? We discuss, and also look at Vulture's rankings of the hottest (and coldest) streaming services.0 comments0
- 21: I Love Sports CornerWe discuss the "Lightyear" box office and the future of Pixar, finding better ways to binge through smart software, and how streaming franchises are constructed. And then, once again, there's Sports Corner, as streaming RSNs multiply and Formula 1 turns up its nose at Amazon and re-signs with ESPN.0 comments0
- Downstream Jun 14 · 1h 9m 20: Entertainment Chess MoveWith the clash between "Stranger Things" and Star Wars, the summer streaming blockbuster season has begun! And we inaugurate a new segment, Sports Corner, as the path of sports on streaming media sports has begun to change dramatically.0 comments0
- 19: Billionaires are Strange CreaturesWhat do "Stranger Things" and "Obi Wan Kenobi" tell us about the present and future of Netflix and Disney+? Also, Netflix's "The Gray Man" makes a very limited visit to theaters, the intellectual-property wanderings of "Daredevil" continue, and we answer your letters about churn, billionaires, and northern European dramas.0 comments0
- 18: 10,000 Other TentaclesAfter years watching the old Netflix cruise along as the top streamer, things are getting interesting as it shifts gears and engages the realities of today's streaming scene. We discuss reports Netflix might put its films in theaters and its attempts to find hit sitcoms more like what you'd find on a broadcast network. Julia also reviews the Disney financial results and what it means for that media giant's future direction. (If you've gotten the wrong episode, please delete and re-download to get the right one! Sorry about that.)0 comments0
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