Episode 95 - Podcasting Slate

The Super Bowl was in Atlanta this year and Chad got a chance to go to the game. He had a blast! Some other stuff happened this week too like AMBER RUFFIN scoring a pilot on NBC; DISNEY's move into streaming; THE SIMPSONS getting renewed; robot journalists; and SPOTIFY making money moves.

Amber Ruffin pilot on NBC: https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/nbc-village-gazette-pilot-presentation-amber-ruffin-1203126261/

Disney’s move into streaming: https://variety.com/2019/biz/features/disney-plus-streaming-plans-bob-iger-1203120734/

The Simpsons renewed for seasons 31 and 32: https://deadline.com/2019/02/the-simpsons-renewed-seasons-31-32-fox-1202550894/

Robot reporters: https://nyti.ms/2UJq7w1

Spotify to purchase Gimlet: https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/02/spotify-gimlet-purchase/

Spotify is finally profitable: https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/6/18214331/spotify-earnings-financial-announcement-profits-music-streaming-podcast

Spotify is a multi-audio-media giant: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/06/business/dealbook/spotify-gimlet-anchor-podcasts.html

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