206: The Adaptive Brain

Published: Feb. 15, 2019, 9 p.m.

This week Tim\u2019s focused on the plight of the mid-level premium network/streamer, most notably Epix and Starz. Starz is hoarding its content, but that can prevent a show like \u201cCounterpart\u2019 from becoming a broad hit. Meanwhile, Epix chose to sell \u201cGet Shorty\u201d to Netflix. What\u2019s the fate of brands like this? Plus, we answer an awful lot of your letters, and ignore any news that has happened in the past week (because we pre-recorded this episode)\u2026