Peacock-Paramount+ Merger Rumors, Questions, and What-Ifs
Matt is joined by Bloomberg\u2019s Lucas Shaw to discuss Peacock\u2019s strong start to 2024 and the prospect of a possible joint venture or \u201ccommercial partnership\u201d with Paramount+, as reported by The Wall Street Journal late last week. They run through the logistics of a merger, the curious timing of the Journal\u2019s story, the critical role live sports rights play, Warren Buffett's sale of a third of his stake in Paramount Global, and who is most to blame for Paramount's struggles. Matt finishes the show with a prediction about John Oliver\u2019s HBO show, \u2018Last Week Tonight.\u2019\n\nFor a 20 percent discount on Matt\u2019s Hollywood insider newsletter, \u2018What I\u2019m Hearing ...,\u2019 click here.\nEmail us your thoughts! thetown@spotify.com\n\nHost: Matt Belloni\nGuest: Lucas Shaw\n\nProducers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez\nTheme Song: Devon Renaldo\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices