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    #87: TV Costs Money

    January 24th, 2025 · 47 minutes

    Joe Adalian joins Jason to discuss Netflix's big moves, price hikes, and what drove Jason to cancel it. Also we answer your letters and make some TV picks! (Downstream+ members also get: the return of CNN+, death of Venu, and Tubi spikes the football.)

    Guest Starring: Josef Adalian

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    TV Picks:

    Joe: New Hollywood Squares (CBS/P+); The Pitt (Max)

    Jason: Severance (Apple TV+), SNL50 (Peacock), St. Denis Medical (Peacock)

    Netflix Q4 2024 Earnings: Subscriber Tally Passes 301M, Smashing Estimates
    Netflix Q4 2024 Earnings: NFL and Jake Paul Help Drive Subscribers
    Netflix Raises Prices in First Major Hike Since 2023