Best Podcast Episodes About Netflix
Everything podcasters are saying about Netflix — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 77 episodes
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Gaten Matarazzo hilariously breaks down the absurdity of society's obsession with fame, revealing that many who step back from the spotlight are actually thriving in their personal lives. He quips about how people assume fame is the ultimate goal, while in reality, it can lead to misery if that's all you chase.
“We bought YouTube TV. Told you. And I got YouTube TV and Netflix. I got YouTube TV and Netflix. I used to have Peacock. I deleted Peacock. Let me hear y'all log in. I got you. Oh, yeah, League Pass? Yeah, that's... League Pass is happening. I know Netflix cracked down on that log in shit. They ain't playing. They ain't playing. Nah, Netflix just went up in prices, too. I love Netflix. Yeah, hell yeah, I love Netflix. They put another... I tried to watch the end of the column movie pause. That sounds crazy. …”
“We bought YouTube TV. Told you. And I got YouTube TV and Netflix. I got YouTube TV and Netflix. I used to have Peacock. I deleted Peacock. Let me hear y'all log in. I got you. Oh, yeah, League Pass? Yeah, that's... League Pass is happening. I know Netflix cracked down on that log in shit. They ain't playing. They ain't playing. Nah, Netflix just went up in prices, too. I love Netflix. Yeah, hell yeah, I love Netflix. They put another... I tried to watch the end of the column movie pause. That sounds crazy. But the real... The movie with the... Yeah, the remake. Yeah, like, nigga, because you laughing. You play too much. I said it was orange, too, so the end of the column movie. I said, damn. Okay. Nigga, fuck this shit. Freaky Jets. so i can't even name the movie start having the urinals or something the movie is called an account of bro that's it …”
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Mark Cuban's legendary April Fool's prank on NBA referees is one of the funniest moments in basketball history. In a light-hearted discussion, the hosts reminisce about the prank while sharing their experiences with league passes and streaming services. This segment showcases the camaraderie among basketball fans and players as they navigate the world of sports entertainment.
“And there are showings and Netflix encourages that. And I'm going actually all over the world talking at showings now. The schedule is like crazy. Do you ever think like how crazy it is that you're this one person that's sounding the alarm? Because you kind of are the most public face of this problem. That is a little crazy to me, especially given where I've come from. What if you didn't exist? This is the question. Oh, there are many, many people pushing back. Many, many …”
“And there are showings and Netflix encourages that. And I'm going actually all over the world talking at showings now. The schedule is like crazy. Do you ever think like how crazy it is that you're this one person that's sounding the alarm? Because you kind of are the most public face of this problem. That is a little crazy to me, especially given where I've come from. What if you didn't exist? This is the question. Oh, there are many, many people pushing back. Many, many people. Right, but I don't know if they're doing it as publicly as you are, and certainly not. I mean, they haven't been on this podcast. There are many that are. I, you know, I feel lucky that I've had this opportunity. Like speaking to you and your followers and other podcasts. And then having the opportunity to have designed this intervention and have …”
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In a wild twist, the guest suggests getting the Pope on board to spread awareness about toxic chemicals, highlighting how little medical education covers these crucial topics. The back-and-forth reveals the absurdity of ignoring essential health issues while focusing on test-driven education, making the conversation both enlightening and humorous.
“… But it is the nature of capitalism to intrude on more and more of our lives, more and more of our time. There was an interview with the president of Netflix who was explaining in regard to competition over an acquisition or something like, we're not competing with other streaming services. We're competing with your dream time. Yeah, this is Reed Hastings years ago who said our primary competitor is sleep. It's one of the more dystopic things I've heard a CEO say. I know, it really is. And they are competing with the part of our consciousness that wants to think its own thoughts, because there's …”
“much more likely to think independently. You know, how do you think independently when you're scrolling. You don't. You react, but you're not setting the agenda. You're letting an algorithm set the agenda. But it is the nature of capitalism to intrude on more and more of our lives, more and more of our time. There was an interview with the president of Netflix who was explaining in regard to competition over an acquisition or something like, we're not competing with other streaming services. We're competing with your dream time. Yeah, this is Reed Hastings years ago who said our primary competitor is sleep. It's one of the more dystopic things I've heard a CEO say. I know, it really is. And they are competing with the part of our consciousness that wants to think its own thoughts, because there's more money to be made if we think their thoughts. I particularly loved the coda, the final chapter. You go spend time with Joan Halifax, a great Zen teacher. and she has a line in there that coming as it does at the end of this very heady book she says that she has divested herself from all meaning yeah and you go to talk to her and she basically …”
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In a striking commentary on capitalism's intrusion into our consciousness, the podcast discusses how Netflix's CEO once stated that their primary competitor is not other streaming services but rather our sleep. This reflects a deeper concern about how algorithms shape our thoughts and limit independent thinking, as highlighted by the experience of Michael Pollan with Zen teacher Joan Halifax, who emphasizes the importance of divesting from meaning in a world dominated by external influences. Pollan's exploration reveals the tension between consumerism and genuine consciousness.
“… yeah they can just assassin they can just make people disappear constantly well listen i mean i just watched the jeffrey epstein documentary on netflix there are still i agree jason i agree that like there that this was sort of a trope of the time where like the governor or senators could get you know there were no systems of checks and balances but you think of jeffrey epstein and what happened there and why he's not serving time in a small um box for the rest of his life for his crimes Like, I do wonder about these men in power and what they're capable of. One hundred. I agree with you one …”
“… know I get like yeah yeah Just just just to a just a humble show him he could like i have the power to do well it is it this is another one of those movies from the like the 80s and 90s in which um people in power have a level of power that is so great yeah they can just assassin they can just make people disappear constantly well listen i mean i just watched the jeffrey epstein documentary on netflix there are still i agree jason i agree that like there that this was sort of a trope of the time where like the governor or senators could get you know there were no systems of checks and balances but you think of jeffrey epstein and what happened there and why he's not serving time in a small um box for the rest of his life for his crimes Like, I do wonder about these men in power and what they're capable of. One hundred. I agree with you one hundred percent in that regard. But they're killing each other. You know what I mean? Like they're like what I'm like, I agree they can like make their power allows for them to exert power over powerless. No, but I'm talking about how Jeffrey Epstein was able to commit suicide in that prison. Oh, oh. Like that people will turn the other way. People …”
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The hosts hilariously dissect how 'Bridgerton' feels like it was written by clueless kids who only know the basics of sex. With wild theories about pubic hair and autopsies, the banter escalates into a ridiculous discussion about power dynamics and the absurdities of 90s thrillers, making it both absurdly funny and thought-provoking.
“and then there is uh mark norman stand special on netflix very funny by the way lots of jokes in a world where people are cutting back on jokes he he telling jokes Well he talks about a conference call he had with the executives at Netflix who had some issues with a Muslim joke Let's watch. So he'd like to not use the Muslim joke. Smithereens. And I go, well, I like the joke. It kills. It's a hot joke. And, you know, no one touches muz. I like the idea of, like, Islamic extremists using smithereens. …”
“and then there is uh mark norman stand special on netflix very funny by the way lots of jokes in a world where people are cutting back on jokes he he telling jokes Well he talks about a conference call he had with the executives at Netflix who had some issues with a Muslim joke Let's watch. So he'd like to not use the Muslim joke. Smithereens. And I go, well, I like the joke. It kills. It's a hot joke. And, you know, no one touches muz. I like the idea of, like, Islamic extremists using smithereens. We blow you up to smithereens. You never know. That's a common term. Smithereens is funny. You know, Charlie Hedboe got smithereened. I'd love to know the origin of smithereens. We don't need it now, but later on. But that's funny. The idea of smithereens being in the letter is very good. Yeah, that's got to be a Bugs Bunny line or something. Get …”
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Mark Norman hilariously recounts his battle with Netflix executives over a controversial Muslim joke in his special. The climax comes when he demands they acknowledge the existence of dangerous people, leading to an absurd standoff that highlights the absurdity of censorship in comedy.
“… haven't heard of Fruit Love Island, it is a unfortunately viral TikTok series. The White House's war videos are racking up millions of views. Does Netflix have the balance sheet to boost its bid for Warner Brothers Discovery? To the extent that over a million YouTube channels each day in December used AI technology in creating those videos. In a world where so much happens in a week and in a day, it's actually a really hard question to answer. And as guys who try and distill what happens on the Internet, it's actually an important one to answer. And as we tried to go through this exercise of …”
“… could change Hollywood. President Trump also weighed in saying the Super Bowl halftime show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst ever. OpenAI saying it's shutting down its video generation platform, Sora. Clavicular is a look smacker. Now, if you haven't heard of Fruit Love Island, it is a unfortunately viral TikTok series. The White House's war videos are racking up millions of views. Does Netflix have the balance sheet to boost its bid for Warner Brothers Discovery? To the extent that over a million YouTube channels each day in December used AI technology in creating those videos. In a world where so much happens in a week and in a day, it's actually a really hard question to answer. And as guys who try and distill what happens on the Internet, it's actually an important one to answer. And as we tried to go through this exercise of answering what happened this quarter on the Internet, it helped inform some thoughts around where we think the Internet and the creator economy are going. And in many ways, culture in general. What we talk about in this episode gives us a bit of a glimpse of where the world is heading. So in this episode, we're going to break down three trends that we …”
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Clavicular, a new name in live streaming, has taken the internet by storm, becoming a cultural phenomenon before being arrested. This segment explores how live streaming has created influential figures like Clavicular and highlights the chaotic landscape of Q1 2026, where trends are rapidly evolving. The discussion reveals the challenges of pinpointing significant cultural moments in a fast-paced digital world.
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Vanta is set to revolutionize user experience by introducing AI-generated user interfaces this summer, allowing software to adapt in real-time to user needs. This innovative approach promises to eliminate the frustration of outdated software, making user interactions more efficient and tailored. As AI evolves, the way we interact with software will transform, paving the way for a more intuitive future.
“That's awesome. Sweet, right? Kevin is so pumped up. That's awesome. That's going to be fun. Dude, he's out. You know, he's. These Netflix fucking, the Tom Brady one was insane. That was so good. That was so good. That kind of like juiced comedy back up again because it was so wild. It was like the jokes were so wild It was so raw Yeah And we had gone through this like weird period of like people getting canceled for jokes Right And you know it like all of a sudden like no that out That gone No no no I said to him, I've been big game hunting Tom Brady for years. It took a couple …”
“That's awesome. Sweet, right? Kevin is so pumped up. That's awesome. That's going to be fun. Dude, he's out. You know, he's. These Netflix fucking, the Tom Brady one was insane. That was so good. That was so good. That kind of like juiced comedy back up again because it was so wild. It was like the jokes were so wild It was so raw Yeah And we had gone through this like weird period of like people getting canceled for jokes Right And you know it like all of a sudden like no that out That gone No no no I said to him, I've been big game hunting Tom Brady for years. It took a couple years. He retired, unretired, but I kept him on the line. And finally, we were shooting promos. And I was like, why are you doing this? Because I could tell, you know, it was starting to heat up. and some heavy hitters were signing on. I go, why are you doing that? It wasn't for the money. And he goes, I want to bring comedy back. I'm sick of the …”
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Kevin Hart's roast of Tom Brady was so brutally funny it became Netflix's most-watched special ever, racking up 1.6 billion viewing minutes. Jeff Ross reveals how Hart's desire to 'bring comedy back' led to a bloodbath of jokes that left even Brady shocked, making it a must-see event that will be talked about for years.
“… is it's very common that these networks do what are called overall deals. Comedy Central has had overall deals for plenty of talent. HBO did it. Netflix does it. Like, this is a very common thing. Let's lock you up. They didn't do that for Ari. Maybe he wouldn't have done it. but like there was never offered to him so when you don't offer that the the cost of that is the talent has the ability to do their special somewhere else without punitive measures taken if if you don't want me to do that it's very easy if you believe in me as a creator then lock me up for the long term marilyn rice guy …”
“… us your special. I'm like, no, you're not going to blackmail me. I'm not the guy to force. I'll kill myself. You know, I'll end my career. I've done it a hundred times. Do what's not best for myself. There's an important wrinkle to this story, which is it's very common that these networks do what are called overall deals. Comedy Central has had overall deals for plenty of talent. HBO did it. Netflix does it. Like, this is a very common thing. Let's lock you up. They didn't do that for Ari. Maybe he wouldn't have done it. but like there was never offered to him so when you don't offer that the the cost of that is the talent has the ability to do their special somewhere else without punitive measures taken if if you don't want me to do that it's very easy if you believe in me as a creator then lock me up for the long term marilyn rice guy was on 24 but they called her recurring character on for 24 episodes a season this is the and then she got um little miss sunshine like no no we're shooting And I'm like, I'm not a serious regular to make me you didn't you decide not to pay the money to keep me. This is the risk. Yeah. But to take anyway, to take it out on you, I think is very …”
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Ari Shaffir hilariously recounts his showdown with Comedy Central, where they tried to blackmail him into giving up his Netflix special. The absurdity peaks when he describes his plan to reward his crew with mushrooms after a successful season, only to find out his mushroom dealer was retiring and had pounds to sell!
“… That's kind of how I felt. The postseason is when I really get into baseball, but I do love a good kind of season opener period. Did you watch the Netflix broadcast of the so the sometimes I think what they used to do is they'd have opening day and all across major leagues like at one in the afternoon all the teams would play and now they're doing a thing where there's like one opening night game and it was this year it was the yankees at san francisco and it was broadcast on netflix did you happen to watch i did actually because i wanted to see like how much their i guess live streaming stuff …”
“… I can definitely say you are better dressed for this episode than I am. It's all about the hat that no one can see, but I'm wearing a Yankees hat. So and I'm wearing no hat. I should have a Yankees hat on to celebrate opening of the baseball season. That's kind of how I felt. The postseason is when I really get into baseball, but I do love a good kind of season opener period. Did you watch the Netflix broadcast of the so the sometimes I think what they used to do is they'd have opening day and all across major leagues like at one in the afternoon all the teams would play and now they're doing a thing where there's like one opening night game and it was this year it was the yankees at san francisco and it was broadcast on netflix did you happen to watch i did actually because i wanted to see like how much their i guess live streaming stuff has improved for sports stuff i thought it was great actually i thought it did a good job i thought it was awful Really? Explain why. In terms of being live, I think it was fine. Okay, okay. But the actual telecast was horrible. The score bug in the corner was so big as a rectangle, but yet used fonts that were like 12-point type. You'd have to be …”
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Netflix's attempt at broadcasting the baseball season opener fell flat, with poor camera quality and distracting interviews overshadowing the game's historic moments. The first use of a new automatic ball-strike rule was ignored during a critical moment, leaving viewers confused. While the Yankees won, the execution of the broadcast highlighted the challenges of live sports streaming for a platform not accustomed to it.
“… minus one because when that one came out in theaters I don't feel like a whole lot of people saw it more people probably saw it when it went to Netflix but Guardians of the Galaxy I was so consumed with that movie in the two weeks following it. I think it is one of the best sci-fi trilogies of all time. Barbie paired with Oppenheimer on the weekend it came out was again a moment in pop culture history that we are not going to forget. And I think that movie is still perfect. It is one of those movies I think we'll look back and think how did that movie get made with all of these fantastic …”
“… minus one. I still love all those movies. I would put those in my top 10 movies of the 2020s all fantastic in their own way all completely different I would say from each other and I think all those movies created moments maybe not as much Godzilla minus one because when that one came out in theaters I don't feel like a whole lot of people saw it more people probably saw it when it went to Netflix but Guardians of the Galaxy I was so consumed with that movie in the two weeks following it. I think it is one of the best sci-fi trilogies of all time. Barbie paired with Oppenheimer on the weekend it came out was again a moment in pop culture history that we are not going to forget. And I think that movie is still perfect. It is one of those movies I think we'll look back and think how did that movie get made with all of these fantastic people. Well, a part of it and Godzilla minus one. I can't wait for the sequel coming out later this year. Those were my five out of fives for that year. And then in 2024, I gave out none. 2025 last year, some films got close, but I gave out none. And now in 2026, so far, my only five out of five of the year is Project Hail Mary. So I do believe, …”
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Mike hilariously reflects on the emotional rollercoaster of movies like 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' and how they honor legacies, while also tackling the absurdity of overly critical movie fans. His passionate rants about why certain films deserve a five out of five are both funny and relatable, making you rethink your own movie ratings!
“… only way for me to find out is to watch. Okay. Well, and for people who don't know what we're talking about, Age of Attraction is a dating show on Netflix. And from my understanding, it's you just date a bunch of people you don't know what their ages are. And at the end, you tell people. So they bring everybody together and you have to do like these little speed dates or go on these types of dates, only one rule, you cannot discuss your age. But like, I think part of my thing was like, you have to know they're like, right. It's kind of obvious. Right? Yeah. Yeah. Well, so that one particular …”
“… telling us the age of these people, they were just showing that they were having a connection. And it was like, well, how old is she? And how old is he? So then I got sucked in because I needed to know. I needed to know the age difference. And so the only way for me to find out is to watch. Okay. Well, and for people who don't know what we're talking about, Age of Attraction is a dating show on Netflix. And from my understanding, it's you just date a bunch of people you don't know what their ages are. And at the end, you tell people. So they bring everybody together and you have to do like these little speed dates or go on these types of dates, only one rule, you cannot discuss your age. But like, I think part of my thing was like, you have to know they're like, right. It's kind of obvious. Right? Yeah. Yeah. Well, so that one particular couple that I'm talking about, like, I won't say their names or who they are. So it's not like a really spoiling anything. It's been all over the internet, but he ended up being older than her son, than her oldest son. Like that would be weird if I was her son. Younger. How do I say it? Older. He, he ended up being older than her oldest son. Maybe I …”
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The hilarity unfolds when the hosts discuss a dating show where a woman in her 50s dates a guy who's younger than her son! The confusion about their ages leads to a comedic revelation that turns into a relatable family story, making it both amusing and cringeworthy.
“… during the break, I had an epiphany. I was using the bathroom and I had some thoughts. You know what's so weak budget, low budget? You ever watch Netflix at your sister's house or a friend's house? Or I was Sam's house? Or I was Sam's house, and they have the commercials. You have commercials on Netflix? I didn't know that was a thing. Oh, dude, my sister. I'm like, this is how you roll? And I'm looking at her husband. I'm like, you need to step it up, buddy. I'm like, I don't have time for this. Dude, if you invite a girl over and you got that, it's not Netflix. It's just Netflix, and I'm out …”
“… like a Napoleon Dynamite. That's really funny. So I wonder if that'll catch on. If the Orioles are good, I guarantee, now that I said it, you're going to see it on a highlight over the next couple days. Pete Alonzo doing his little. By the way, Rich, during the break, I had an epiphany. I was using the bathroom and I had some thoughts. You know what's so weak budget, low budget? You ever watch Netflix at your sister's house or a friend's house? Or I was Sam's house? Or I was Sam's house, and they have the commercials. You have commercials on Netflix? I didn't know that was a thing. Oh, dude, my sister. I'm like, this is how you roll? And I'm looking at her husband. I'm like, you need to step it up, buddy. I'm like, I don't have time for this. Dude, if you invite a girl over and you got that, it's not Netflix. It's just Netflix, and I'm out of here. Yeah, for real. So more low-budget things a la Duke's Medical Staff with the soda can. at Covino and Rich at Fox Sports Radio.”
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Watching Netflix with commercials is a major red flag for Covino and Rich. They share a hilarious moment when Covino visits his sister's house and can't believe she has ads interrupting her streaming. This leads to a broader discussion about low-budget habits in sports and entertainment.
“… So it was nowhere near. But, God, I thought that – Where did you get those numbers? Just whatever. I just saw it on the – Because I don't know if Netflix gives those numbers out. Or maybe they did. Did they say it? 108 million. Paul Tyson had 108 million. And then Anthony Joshua, I think it was like 30. Interesting. 108 million is crazy. That's a lot of fucking people. It's a lot of people, but what a blown opportunity. When you think like, okay, now Netflix had, they knew they were going to have that many viewers. If not that many, they knew they were going to have a lot. They had the …”
“… there other organizations that are doing that You know what Like the Mike Tyson Jake Paul thing I understand that they had 100 million viewers Is that real? I think they did. And then the Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua had like maybe 30 million. Right. So it was nowhere near. But, God, I thought that – Where did you get those numbers? Just whatever. I just saw it on the – Because I don't know if Netflix gives those numbers out. Or maybe they did. Did they say it? 108 million. Paul Tyson had 108 million. And then Anthony Joshua, I think it was like 30. Interesting. 108 million is crazy. That's a lot of fucking people. It's a lot of people, but what a blown opportunity. When you think like, okay, now Netflix had, they knew they were going to have that many viewers. If not that many, they knew they were going to have a lot. They had the opportunity to take the boxing model and fix it. That Netflix did? Yeah. Netflix has only had a small handful of events, though. Understood. But if you look at the UFC broadcast, there's just not downtime. People care about the undercard. You know me. I'm there for the first Fight Pass prelim. them uh some of the undercards are the best fights for sure yeah …”
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In a hilariously absurd twist, Steve-O reflects on his podcast's journey from deep conversations about faith with Mark Wahlberg to awkwardly promoting gambling. The comedic chaos escalates as he navigates the backlash from a sarcastic comment about immigrants, leading to a wild discussion about butt wipes and the life-changing magic of bidets. This segment brilliantly blends humor with the unexpected seriousness of modern podcasting.
“Speaking of using your router streaming Netflix raising prices again Yeah it feels like they just did this and now they doing it again So let me tell you the main price increases the standard with ads going from to a month So dollar there. The ad free, which is the standard, goes from $17.99 to $19.99 a month. And then the premium 4K plan, their top of the line plan goes from $24.99 to $26.99. So basically, $1 to $2 across the board. But if you have one of these extra members on your plan, …”
“Speaking of using your router streaming Netflix raising prices again Yeah it feels like they just did this and now they doing it again So let me tell you the main price increases the standard with ads going from to a month So dollar there. The ad free, which is the standard, goes from $17.99 to $19.99 a month. And then the premium 4K plan, their top of the line plan goes from $24.99 to $26.99. So basically, $1 to $2 across the board. But if you have one of these extra members on your plan, as I do, hey, mom, paying for you. That's an extra, what used to be $8.99 a month. Now, it's $9.99 a month. So if you are on the premium 4K plan plus an extra member, you're now looking at close to $40 a month for just one streaming service. Now, that's still cheaper than a movie ticket. I checked a movie ticket in Los Angeles on a Friday night is …”
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Netflix is raising its subscription prices again, making the premium plan with an extra member nearly $40 a month. While this seems steep, it's still cheaper than a night at the movies, which can easily cost over $90 for two people. However, as streaming services multiply, viewers are questioning if they’re getting their money's worth from Netflix's increasing costs.
“… a patriot. It's the last fight. You know, I think he would fight no matter what. But like, you know, Ronda Rousey, you know, she's promoting the Netflix fight. She made I don't know if you saw what she said, but she had this big, long speech about the UFC selling for seven billion dollars. And these fighters aren't making enough money. And, you know, look, she made some good points. And the most important thing is that she gets the conversation out there and it puts pressure on the UFC to pay people more, you know. And if Netflix can become successful at MMA, if they can become successful …”
“But any pay-per-view guys. It's the title. It's at the White House. He's a patriot. It's the last fight. You know, I think he would fight no matter what. But like, you know, Ronda Rousey, you know, she's promoting the Netflix fight. She made I don't know if you saw what she said, but she had this big, long speech about the UFC selling for seven billion dollars. And these fighters aren't making enough money. And, you know, look, she made some good points. And the most important thing is that she gets the conversation out there and it puts pressure on the UFC to pay people more, you know. And if Netflix can become successful at MMA, if they can become successful putting cars together and pulling fighters away, like right now they're doing a one-off, right? It's one-off and it's kind of a gimmicky thing. And listen, this payroll is going to be crazy. It's going to be crazy. You got Ronda, Francis, Nate. Everybody's getting crazy money. The payroll is going to be nuts. But if anybody's got that kind of money, …”
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Dustin Poirier hilariously breaks down Ronda Rousey's bold statements about UFC pay while promoting her Netflix venture. The absurdity of Netflix potentially throwing around 'crazy money' for fights has everyone questioning if they can really compete with the UFC's established empire. It's a wild ride of speculation and humor that keeps listeners engaged!
“… same and demean them as the cinematic equivalent of a corduroy suit are missing how much range he actually has. The four doll stories he made for Netflix are a great example of this. The wonderful story of Henry Sugar, for instance, is upbeat and vibrant and basically a morality tale with a super happy ending. It also has one of the all-time great setups. that's anderson's first netflix adaptation of doll his final one poison with basically the same cast is the opposite movie. Downbeat, dark, muted, with a very unhappy ending, exposing the cruelty and bigotry of the main character. And when you …”
“… days are formulaic, IP-driven sequels or comic books, why would anyone who loves movies get mad about a filmmaker expressing a personal vision even if that vision doesn perfectly jive with yours I think critics who say Wes Anderson films are all the same and demean them as the cinematic equivalent of a corduroy suit are missing how much range he actually has. The four doll stories he made for Netflix are a great example of this. The wonderful story of Henry Sugar, for instance, is upbeat and vibrant and basically a morality tale with a super happy ending. It also has one of the all-time great setups. that's anderson's first netflix adaptation of doll his final one poison with basically the same cast is the opposite movie. Downbeat, dark, muted, with a very unhappy ending, exposing the cruelty and bigotry of the main character. And when you think about it, this wide range of tone and plod and feeling is kind of perfect for adapting the work of a problematic author like Dahl. Roald Dahl could be sweet and caring and loving and did a remarkable amount for charity and to make children's lives better all over the world. But according to some of those closest to him, he could also be …”
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Wes Anderson's adaptations of Roald Dahl's stories, particularly 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,' showcase a vibrant blend of Dahl's whimsical storytelling and Anderson's distinct visual style. By immersing himself in Dahl's world at Gypsy House, Anderson brings both charm and depth to the adaptations, highlighting the complexity of Dahl's character through contrasting tones in his films. This approach not only stays true to Dahl's writing but also reflects Anderson's creative vision, making his adaptations a fascinating exploration of morality and artistry.
“… and just talking shit with your fingers what did no it's crazy right with their zero followers and zero like following well there's this new show on netflix called age of attraction where age is uh”
“… you susan from arkansas but also like your profile picture is chris's profile picture like it's not you you know yeah exactly like these women who are coming for you it's like you we have private profiles of like imagine having a private profile and just talking shit with your fingers what did no it's crazy right with their zero followers and zero like following well there's this new show on netflix called age of attraction where age is uh”
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In Netflix's new show 'Age of Attraction', the discussion centers around societal judgments on women's appearances and age. A participant reflects on her personal struggles, highlighting how external pressures and health issues can impact one's self-image, while confronting the negativity from online critics. The segment emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and resilience amidst societal expectations.
“Let's run through some headlines, starting with Netflix. Netflix is raising prices again here in the US. This is becoming like a yearly thing at this point. I mean, Netflix just raised prices back in January of 2025. The ad-supported plan is going from $8 to $9 a month. The standard plan is jumping to $20 a month, up from $18. And the premium tier is now $27 a month, up from $25. They're also increasing the prices on the extra member add-ons. So if you're sharing your account with someone outside …”
“Let's run through some headlines, starting with Netflix. Netflix is raising prices again here in the US. This is becoming like a yearly thing at this point. I mean, Netflix just raised prices back in January of 2025. The ad-supported plan is going from $8 to $9 a month. The standard plan is jumping to $20 a month, up from $18. And the premium tier is now $27 a month, up from $25. They're also increasing the prices on the extra member add-ons. So if you're sharing your account with someone outside your household, that's going to cost more now. According to TD Cohen, this price hike is estimated to bring in 6% more in average revenue per subscriber. in the US and Canada region. The thing is, Netflix has pricing power. They can just keep raising prices by a dollar or two every year because people are unlikely to cancel. Netflix has the lowest …”
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Ridealong summary
Netflix is raising prices again, with the ad-supported plan increasing from $8 to $9 and the standard plan from $18 to $20. Despite complaints, Netflix's low cancellation rate suggests most users will stick around, even as the company invests heavily in new content like live sports to justify these hikes. The question remains: how high can they go before customers finally push back?
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