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Cordkillers (All Audio)

Tom Merritt
Netflix
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Youtube
The Good Place
Hulu
The Wonder Years
Disney Plus
Speed Racer
Bonanza
Yellowstone
Disney
The Wire
Nostalgia
ESPN
Amazon
Star Trek
Moonlighting
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Apple TV+
Gargoyles

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PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes354Founded13 years ago
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V holds up better than its 1983 laser budget has any right to: a sharp, human, uncomfortably relevant fascism allegory wrapped in lizard-people pulp. Part one soars, part two wobbles, but the whole thing still proves that nothing says “timeless sci-f... more

Disney’s Bob Iger reflects on the empire-building acquisitions that reshaped the company, the deals that got away, and the principles that guided his run. Plus, Netflix heats up Hot Ones, King of the Hill returns, Comcast splits itself again, and Cal... more

Apple TV may be chasing the prestige-TV crown that HBO once owned, but the big question is whether that model can work in streaming when even HBO muddied the waters. Meanwhile, Amazon MGM may be looking for a new home for its Sam Altman biopic, Insta... more

We loved it AND we hated it for all the reasons you might suspect.

Next week: Murder, She Wrote (1224 - "Death by Demographics")

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Recent Guests

Brian Brushwood
Former projectionist, guest on the episode
Episode: Cordkillers 597: Infinite Doom Loop
Jenny McCarthy
Guest star in pilot
Episode: The FULL Mr. Show Experience: First (101 - "The Cry of a Hungry Baby")
Andy Beach
Special guest and media analyst.
Engines of Change
Episode: Cordkillers 578: Netflix and the Chamber of Warners (with Andy Beach)
Sarah McLachlan
Singer who attended a red carpet event but did not perform.
Episode: Cordkillers 568: Kimmel Unplugged (By Nexstar & Sinclair)
Glenn Powell
Star of an upcoming Apple TV show
Apple TV
Episode: Cordkillers 568: Kimmel Unplugged (By Nexstar & Sinclair)

Hosts

Tom Merritt
Host of Cordkillers; frequent moderator of discussions on streaming, cord-cutting, and media ecosystems
Brian Brushwood
Co-host on Cordkillers; brings tech, media, and pop culture perspective with a hands-on approach

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 185 ratings
  • 5 star for my childhood TV memories.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Graz3r
    2 months ago
  • Dynamic duo

    I have to be honest, I am down for almost any Tom Merritt podcast. He is the best at what he does and so knowledgeable. This podcast is a little more entertainment focused and him and Brian are great together. They pick fun topics all about streaming and I love it. I don’t really agree with Brian most of the time on his interest when it comes to television and movies, but I love the opinions and I love the back-and-forth. Bryce add that third person tie-breaking opinion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    frankievali
    United States5 years ago
  • I like Brushwood and Merritt, but I cannot relate to the content. Last theater movie I watched was Battle of 5 Armies. Last TV series was Lidia's Italian Cooking.

    There is nothing on TV or the theater I am truly interested in. I've even given up on Star Trek after watching all of the TV series from Next Gen forward.

    If you like escapist entertainment, you'll like this podcast.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    MarkL
    5 years ago
  • All time

    Original review was 4? years ago. Still relevant and interesting in 2020.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AreWhy
    United States6 years ago
  • I love this show it helps me know what it is I need from streaming

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JCrabSap
    6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Engaged, knowledgeable hosts with strong cord-cutting and streaming insights.
Production style can be intense or shouty, but content is consistently informative.
Great banter and practical tips for watching on any device.
A few listeners feel the show leans too much into politics or bias at times.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The FULL Star Trek: The Animated Series Experience (101 - "Beyond the Farthest Star")
Q: How Trek conversant are you to begin with?
I've seen the entire Next Generation series. I've seen pieces of everything else. I'm not averse to Trek, because I am definitely more of a Star Wars fan.
Cordkillers 577: Paywalls and Pathways
Q: Is this a toe-dipping, just a camel's nose under the tent?
It could be that. That seems like a quite likely scenario, is that Plex is on the list, but those big piraters of sports streams, they're higher on the list.
The FULL Taxi Experience: First (101 - "Like Father, Like Daughter")
Q: Did you get a chance to watch the episode of Taxi? And if so, do you have thoughts about it?
Amos expresses that the pilot episode felt more like a standard episode rather than a pilot, mentioning it introduced characters gradually without feeling forced.
Cordkillers 543: Billion-Dollar Maybe
Q: What significance does winning awards have for Apple TV+?
Winning awards like the Oscar for Coda signaled the importance of Apple TV+ as a business, reshaping their approach to budget and content development.
Cordkillers 543: Billion-Dollar Maybe
Q: What is causing Apple TV+ to lose money?
The hosts speculate that Apple's strategy is to use TV+ as a means to keep people within the Apple ecosystem, rather than focusing solely on profitability.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cordkillers

What is Cordkillers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A tech-forward show that analyzes how people watch entertainment across devices and platforms, with deep dives into cord-cutting, streaming strategies, and the media business. Episodes repeatedly tackle shifting distribution models, brand strategies, and future formats, often pairing practical viewing tips with spirited debates between two hosts who mix industry insight with humorous banter. A standout trait is the long-running “full experience” format that stitches together crossovers, nostalgia, and audience participation, making it a likely go-to for listeners who want both entertainment news and thoughtful commentary on how we consume media.

Noteworthy elements include in-depth discussions of platform ecosystems (streaming, ads, premiu... more

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