Peacocks NFL Debut and the Viability of Streaming-Only Sports

Published: Jan. 16, 2024, 9:50 p.m.

Matt is joined by Bloomberg\u2019s Lucas Shaw to discuss the NFL\u2019s first streaming exclusive playoff game, which featured the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs on Peacock. They break down why this should largely be considered a success for Peacock, how to retain the influx of new subscribers, and if the streaming exclusive sporting event is the right path forward. Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the next host of the Oscars.\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