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Strictly Business

Variety
Netflix
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Disney
Warner Bros. Discovery
Hollywood
Variety
Sundance Film Festival
Paramount
Academy Awards
Artificial Intelligence
Paramount Skydance
HBO
Youtube
Sag-Aftra
Los Angeles
The Odyssey
Covid-19
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Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment.

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Matt Strauss
Chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group
NBCUniversal
Episode: NBCUniversal Media Group Chief Matt Strauss on Growing Peacock, Testing Membership Rewards and Becoming a Daily Habit With Users
Scott Mann
Filmmaker; runs Flawless
Flawless (AI tools for filmmaking)
Episode: Daily Variety -- Fear, Loathing and Endless Potential: AI4 Conference Takes Stock of Transformative Technologies
Journey Gunderson
Executive director of the National Comedy Center
National Comedy Center
Episode: Daily Variety -- National Comedy Center's Journey Gunderson on Preserving Humor as History
Rob Steiner
Author of the Live Music 2026 report
Luminate
Episode: Music Fans Shrug Off Ticket Price Hikes to Keep Summer Concert Business Humming
Colleen Bell
Director of the California State Film Commission
California State Film Commission
Episode: Daily Variety -- California Film Commissioner Colleen Bell Talks State Tax Incentive Battles, Hollywood’s Future and More
Gigi Pritzker
Founder of Madison Wells, producer
Madison Wells
Episode: Madison Wells Balances Art, Commerce and Audience Demands to Back Movies, TV Shows, Live Events
Dan Steinman
President and Chief Content Officer of Madison Wells
Madison Wells
Episode: Madison Wells Balances Art, Commerce and Audience Demands to Back Movies, TV Shows, Live Events
Travis Scott
Musician, entrepreneur; subject of the profile and interview clips
Cactus Jack
Episode: Daily Variety -- Cover Story: Travis Scott Ascends to Culture Moguldom Through Music, Movies, Retail, Business and More
Reba McEntire
Music legend and multi-hyphenate; star of Happy's Place and creator of Reba's Place
NBC/Happy's Place; Reba's Place (Atoka, OK)
Episode: Daily Variety -- Reba McEntire Revels in 50 Years of Making Music and Season 3 of NBC’s ‘Happy’s Place’

Host

Cynthia Littleton
Host of industry conversations and chief journalist with deep ties to Variety coverage across entertainment business topics

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 134 ratings
  • Where is the Daily Variety feed

    on Apple Podcasts?

    I love:

    CL's banter with her journalists--great mutual respect

    The diversity of subject matter

    Editorial sanity across the board

    But:

    Too much ad bulk! Run a display ad as the album cover for the episode instead of weighing down this still-new show with tons of ads!! Build the audience!

    Cynthia's solo delivery needs more energy (or a fired-up co-host). Sorry but sometimes it sounds like she's reading the lunch menu at a retirement home!

    Yes, I'm listening but I'm not at th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robert in Hollywood
    United Statesa year ago
  • Always interesting guests and topics, but …

    The guests and topics discussed are always interesting. But, gosh, eight and a half minutes of ads (except a quick intro) before the episode really even starts ? Admittedly, there have been instances I’ve lost interest and moved on rather than slog through.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    tarotbyhic
    United States2 years ago
  • Poor sound quality

    Very poor sound quality of podcasts - please get better microphones so we can hear what you have to say!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JamezyBee
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Too many ads

    Way too many ad for such a short podcast. I get it but come on guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Hearer of worthiness
    United States3 years ago
  • necessary

    so much expertise (e.g. ep 214: Shirley quick-deadpan quotes a couple Jay-Z lyrics… this gives me life)

    so little fluff that normally fuels this kind of content.

    This is THE way to appreciate the folks behind the famous.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nickednamed?
    United States4 years ago

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Guests are consistently high-caliber with industry-insider insights.
Clipped interviews sometimes truncate conversation; full interview access would help.
Ad load is heavier than desired for a business podcast, but content remains valuable.
Production quality and audio have room for improvement according to listeners.
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Daily Variety -- Fear, Loathing and Endless Potential: AI4 Conference Takes Stock of Transformative Technologies
Q: What did you learn from sitting down with Scott Mann about AI's impact on Hollywood?
Mann described how AI tools like Flawless can enhance production efficiency, support localization, and maintain human creative control, suggesting AI can be additive if deployed with guardrails and collaboration with unions.
Daily Variety – It’s Tick-Tock Time for Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger as Judge Sets March Trial Date
Q: What is the rationale behind publishing the op-ed today, and who is the primary audience?
The op-ed appears aimed at shaping public opinion and building momentum for potential appeals, signaling a strategic attempt to influence the narrative among the public and legal stakeholders alike.
Daily Variety – It’s Tick-Tock Time for Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger as Judge Sets March Trial Date
Q: Do you think this is just catching them flat-footed given the power the state AGs have brought to the bear?
Spangler notes the states have flexed their leverage, and while Paramount and WBD were surprised by the AGs' assertiveness, most observers believe the case will require negotiations and possible concessions rather than a swift settlement.
NBCUniversal Media Group Chief Matt Strauss on Growing Peacock, Testing Membership Rewards and Becoming a Daily Habit With Users
Q: How does the YouTube Premium bundling deal work for Peacock subscribers?
Existing YouTube Premium subscribers in the US will gain access to Peacock, with Peacock's service delivered through the bundle on a wholesale basis and separate monetization for advertising across both platforms; the deal aims to drive incremental subs while aligning advertising economics.
Madison Wells Balances Art, Commerce and Audience Demands to Back Movies, TV Shows, Live Events
Q: Tell me, what was the pitch from Gigi that made you say yes to this job?
The pitch was compelling because Madison Wells already had a proven track record across film, theater, and some TV, and the prospect of bringing in extensive distribution, exhibition and finance expertise could amplify their output without losing the company's core mission. The fit was grounded in complementing Madison Wells' producer-centric strength with a strategist who could expand financing and sales capabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Strictly Business

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

A sharp, industry-focused briefing that tracks deals, strategy, and the evolving economics of media, entertainment, and technology. Across recent episodes, conversations center on box-office dynamics, streaming economics and bundling strategies, the impact of AI on production and distribution, mega-merger dynamics, and policy incentives shaping where content is made. Regular guests include studio executives, journalists, and production leaders, with deep dives into brand campaigns, festival culture, and the convergence of entertainment with live experiences. The show frequently pairs high-profile profiles with hard business analysis, offering listeners a practical read on where studios and platforms are headed next, who's driving the deals,... more

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1. Matt Strauss
2. Scott Mann
3. Journey Gunderson
4. Rob Steiner
5. Colleen Bell
6. Gigi Pritzker
7. Dan Steinman
8. Travis Scott

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