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Ankler Agenda

TheAnkler.com
Hollywood
Netflix
Disney
Warner Bros. Discovery
Streaming Services
Youtube
Paramount
Los Angeles
Bob Iger
Streaming Industry
HBO
Entertainment Industry
Comcast
Paramount Global
Creator Economy
HBO Max
Amazon
Kamala Harris
Peacock
Oscars

"Ankler Agenda" breaks down the headlines, trends and creativity shaping the evolution of Hollywood, the creator economy and entertainment. The show is hosted by Elaine Low, author of Ankler Media’s popular “Series Business” Substack newsletter, who is joined weekly by her colleagues Sean McNulty (“The Wakeup”) and Natalie Jarvey (“Like & Subscribe”) -- in addition to Richard Rushfield, the Ankler... more

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Who’s buying Letterboxd? The social media platform, prized for its Gen Z audience and movie fan bona fides, is on the market for a rumored $250 million — with multiple studios circling. Dealmakers columnist Ashley Cullins, who broke the big news of A... more

States, 1. Paramount, 0. The $111 billion Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger has hit its first real wall after a coalition of 12 states won a temporary restraining order blocking the deal. And California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who is leadin... more

It’s a bad week for David Ellison, with Paramount Skydance facing two concurrent lawsuits seeking to block its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery — plus a shareholder case accusing Ellison and his father, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, of ... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Bonta
California Attorney General
Office of the California Attorney General
Episode: BONUS EP: Rob Bonta: How We Plan to Kill the Paramount-WBD Deal
Alvaro Bedoya
Former FTC Commissioner, senior advisor at the American Economic Liberties Project
American Economic Liberties Project
Episode: The Case Against Paramount-Warner — From the People Fighting It
Adam Conover
Board member of the Writers Guild of America West, comedian
Writers Guild of America West
Episode: The Case Against Paramount-Warner — From the People Fighting It
Shawn Robbins
Director of Movie Analytics at Fandango
Fandango
Episode: BONUS EP: Netflix’s Next Deal? Spotify Is Hiding in Plain Sight
Kevin Beggs
Lionsgate TV Chairman
Lionsgate
Episode: The Books Hollywood Is Obsessed With This Summer
Nick Antoska
Cape Fear showrunner
Independent/Film & TV
Episode: The Books Hollywood Is Obsessed With This Summer
Katie Aselton
Director/Actor
The Puppy Chair, Alliance of Women Directors
Episode: The Books Hollywood Is Obsessed With This Summer
Ben Fritz
Journalist at The Wall Street Journal, box office columnist
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: BONUS EP: Comcast Is Leaving Hollywood. What Now for NBCU?
Brittany Broski
Royal Court host and creator
Royal Court
Episode: BONUS EP: What Is Cannes Lions — and Why YouTube vs. Netflix Was All the Talk

Hosts

Elaine Low
Host of Ankler Agenda and Series Business Newsletter; frequent analyst of entertainment deals and strategy
Natalie Jarvey
Host of Like & Subscribe; co-host of Ankler Agenda; senior industry writer and analyst
Sean McNulty
Co-host of The Wakeup; industry journalist and frequent panelist

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 220 ratings
  • The verticals app episode

    Whew. Making a script great doesn't cost any money? Gut punch. Literally took my breath away. Glad they're having fun, I guess.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emmy from the block
    United States3 months ago
  • My Favorite Entertainment News Podcast!

    I’ve been listening to this weekly podcast since 2023. This is the smartest group of folks who talk about the real problems with the entertainment and marketing biz. Love you guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CharlieEIII
    United States7 months ago
  • I’ll pass.

    Too snarky. Too familiar. Too willing to shill. Then adding a person from a failed pod isn’t a great move.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Industrious Basterd
    United Statesa year ago
  • TDS

    They are all Dems obsessed

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    very funny and clever pod
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Lesley Goldberg is back!

    I began listening to The Ankler Podcast a few months ago and enjoyed it enough to listen to it occasionally. However, when I heard Lesley Goldberg had resurfaced after TV’s Top Five, I was stoked to hear her on the Ankler. Now, I never miss a show & always look forward to when the next episode drops because of Lesley. She’s a great reporter, sharp as a tack, funny, compassionate & ran my favorite podcast. The Ankler scored when they brought in Lesley.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R Stork
    United Statesa year ago

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Hosts deliver sharp industry insight with witty banter.
Strong guest mix and insider perspectives on deals and mergers.

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BONUS EP: The Nithya Raman Interview: ‘Let’s Celebrate Making Things in L.A. Again’
Q: What are your favorite LA films and why do they matter to understanding the city?
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Clueless capture different facets of LA, illustrating its character and the realities of living and working in the city.
BONUS EP: The Nithya Raman Interview: ‘Let’s Celebrate Making Things in L.A. Again’
Q: How can permit times be shortened and what concrete steps would you take?
As mayor, convene all decision-makers, require inter-jurisdictional coordination in the same room to move decisions forward rapidly, set clear deadlines, and publish median permit times to track progress.
BONUS EP: The Nithya Raman Interview: ‘Let’s Celebrate Making Things in L.A. Again’
Q: How would you respond to questions about making film permits cheaper and reducing costs for productions?
Reduce bureaucracy, implement spot checks instead of unnecessary fire safety officers in low-risk situations, and lower or differentiate fees for smaller productions while increasing efficiency and transparency.
BONUS EP: The Nithya Raman Interview: ‘Let’s Celebrate Making Things in L.A. Again’
Q: Tell me about your plan and what the core component is.
The city needs to be staffed with a real film office staffed by people who know productions, so permits and requests can be fulfilled quickly, and the office should proactively engage with studios to encourage spending in LA.
BONUS EP: What Is Cannes Lions — and Why YouTube vs. Netflix Was All the Talk
Q: Why pursue Emmy campaigns for a creator-driven show like Royal Court?
Brittany explains that Emmy recognition validates creator-led content as quality entertainment and helps broaden exposure, while ownership of IP and sponsorship choices reinforce legitimacy and independence.

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

A sharp, industry-forward discussion on the business of entertainment, with a focus on dealmaking, studio strategy, mergers, and the creator economy. Hosts and guests unpack the implications of consolidation, streaming shifts, tax incentives, and the evolving role of platforms, often peppering analysis with practical takeaways for producers, executives, and marketers. Notable strengths include insider perspectives from reporters and dealmakers, a willingness to tackle hot-button topics, and a lively, candid banter style that helps translate complex industry dynamics into actionable insights for listeners and potential guests or sponsors. The show often features high-profile guests and prominent industry insiders, making it a go-to for those... more

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1. Rob Bonta
2. Alvaro Bedoya
3. Adam Conover
4. Shawn Robbins
5. Kevin Beggs
6. Nick Antoska
7. Katie Aselton
8. Ben Fritz

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