Lots and lots of movies have soundtracks. Some are classics. Some are bad. But the majority fall somewhere in between. This podcast is going to take a look at all of them (or, as many as I can). Every week I'll be covering a different movie that had an original motion picture soundtrack, and then digging into the album. One part film discussion, one part music discussion, the Soundtracker podcast is here to help you navigate the wide world of movies and music. In each episode, myself and a g ...
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Fostering Creative is all about giving the most vibrant experience when it comes to creatives. In this podcast we will sit down with multiple areas when it comes to the marketing aspect from videographers to social media gurus. Can't wait for you to join the journey.
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Keith Samuels and Jackson Weaver, two media executives opine on all things media - radio, TV, cable, print, and digital. Both have long careers in radio, TV, digital and print and are not short on opinions in this tumultuous time. All opinions are theirs but happy to hear yours too! Video version available on Vimeo. New episodes each Wednesday. jackson@intownmedia.com and www.intownmedia.com
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Media Insultant - 8.14.24 - Bye bye WCBS. Radio's Q2 is more of the same. And the FOR SALE sign on WEPN is getting tatered.
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AMERICA’S ORIGINAL ALL-NEWS STATION IS GONE. (1:55) SECOND QUARTER IS LESS THAN THRILLING (17:55) WHY IS EMMIS’ WEPN STILL ON THE MARKET? (11:03) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced …
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Episode 113: Repo Man, with Jeff "The Helldude" Computers (of ALAB Podcast)
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The Helldude (@allahliker on Twitter, @helldude.bsky.social over on Bluesky) returns, and this time we're shifting gears from DEEP COVER to REPO MAN, the essential sci-fi punk comedy. In this episode we talk about the long road to this movie becoming the cult classic it is now, Harry Dean Stanton being the greatest difficult actor who ever lived, t…
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Media Insultant - 8.7.24 - Olympics killing it on Peacock. Tough duty in Bagdad-By-The-Bay. And Redbox goes dark.
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ARE TV GM JOBS BECOMING MISSION IMPOSSIBLE? (7:40) ARE OTT PLATFORMS GO DARK. (5:22) THE OLYMPICS ON PEACOCK ARE A HIT,,,,? (15:25) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced by InTown Medi…
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Media Insultant - 7.31.24 Edition The Olympics are a hit. Meg Grriffin turns down MTV. Career suicide? Is Social Media about to put an end to your career? And Ed is back. Damn!
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NBC IS REAL HAPPY (2:15) DIDBOB PITMAN STAND IN THE WAY OF MEG GRIFFIN’S CAREER?(15:39) WILL YOUR LAST SOCIAL MEDIA POST COST YOU YOUR GIG? (12:00) HE'S BACK! THE ED STOLZ DRAMA CONTINUES! (21:45) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver …
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Episode 112: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (with journalist, author, curator of Where's Your Ed At and host of the Better Offline podcast, Ed Zitron)
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Today I'm joined by the very funny Ed Zitron (@edzitron on Twitter and @zitron.bsky.social on Blue Sky), author of the Where's Your Ed At newsletter, host of the Better Offline podcast, and CEO of EZPR, a national tech and buisiness public relations agency, and we're talking about a very recent release, SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE. Subscrib…
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Media Insultant - 7.24.24 Edition - NextGen still a dud? New class for FM...for what? Bobby Bones makes bank!
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A LITTLE FEEDBACK FROM A LISTENER…(1:01) A NEW FM CLASS WILL CREATE…MORE RADIO NOISE? (12:11) KEITH FINDS INTERESTING STORIES…(19:29) BOBBY BONES PROVES THE 1% RULE IN OUR BUSINESS.(6:20) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith…
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Media Insultant - 7.17.24 - How will the Chevron decision affect the FCC? The Paramount sale may turn into a shit show. CBS churn has started already.
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WE GET INTO THE WEEDS WITH DAVID OXENFORD. GOOD STUFF! (4:56) IS CBS’S FUTURE VIABLE OR VULNERABLE. (18:00) MORE CHURN - AND THE DEAL HASN’T EVEN CLOSE. (21.04) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wedne…
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Episode 111: American Pie, with Ben Collins (CEO of The Onion)
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American Pie turned 25 on Tuesday, and if learning that is throwing you into some sort of crisis mode, why not work through it with myself and Ben Collins (formerly the disinformation reporter for NBC News/currently the CEO of The Onion) as we revisit the movie and its soundtrack for the occasion. In this episode, we talk a lot about how this movie…
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Media Insultant - 7.10.24 - Podcast growth again. WEPN for sale sign - nobody's lining up to buy! Radio listening respondent wanted!
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PODCASTING CONTINUES TO GROW…BUT SLOWER.(5:22) WHERE’S THE LINE UP TO BUY AN FM IN NEW YORK CITY? (11:00) CALLING ALL RADIO SURVEY RESPONDENTS! (16:03) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Pro…
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Media Insultant - 7.3.24 Edition - Will SCOTUS de-fang the FCC? Zonecasting comes to reality in a major market. When does the talent drain in broadcasting stop? Is Tuesday-Thursday a viable radio flight ...
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DO WE GET TO IGNORE THE FCC FROM NOW ON? (2:45) BUSTO’S TRIES ZONE CASTING. (11:08) IS BROADCASTING BLEEDING GOOD PEOPLE? (15:50) WHAT HAPPENED TO RADIO AUDIENCES MONDAY & FRIDAY? (21:15) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith…
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Episode 110: Good Will Hunting, with Luke O'Neil (@lukeoneil47, author of A Creature Wanting Form and Hell World)
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Do you like apples? What about soundtracks? I'm not really sure where I'm going with this, other than to say today on Soundtracker I get to talk about Elliott Smith to a great extent, and joining me is returning guest and author Luke O'Neil (@lukeoneil47), as we dig into GOOD WILL HUNTING. Check out Hell World here: https://www.welcometohellworld.c…
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Media Insultant 6.26.24 What is NextGen TV's killer app? Who's the new media buyer? And more radio layoffs in the Pacific Northwest.
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MEET YOUR NEW MEDIA BUYER…(9:15) THIS IS JUST EMBARRASSING…(15:16) FOR LOCAL RADIO HOSTS AND PRODUCERS - THE HITS JUST KEEP ON COMING (3:49) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced by In…
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Media Insultant - Special Edition - CRUNCH to revenue growth at your station.
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From time to time we pause in our weekly commentary of the media business to offer a SPECIAL EDITION of Media Insultant that we think can contribute to your business’ growth. This week we have Gerry Tabio and Sally Beamer of Creative Resources Group to explain in a very data driven way how to start growing your business again. And you don't need to…
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Episode 109: The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie, and season 4 premiere! With Keifer Lirette, of the Select and Start podcast
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Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Soundtracker Podcast. Well, today at least. Hi! Welcome back! It's good to be back. And today I'm talking about an insanely good soundtrack for an incredibly fun movie, THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE. It features Wilco, The Shins, Ween, The Flaming Lips, and Motorhead. It's on all streaming services, and you…
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Media Insultant 6.12.24 - How did BIA get radio group billing ranking so wrong? The NAB stands up and takes a swipe at the FCC. And podcasting may be radio's next format!
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THE NAB BITES BACK - HARD! (1:30) HW DID BIA GET THE RADIO GROUP BILLING RANKING SO WRONG? (7:04) IS PODCASTING THE NEW RADIO FORMAT? (21:50) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced by I…
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Soundtracker returns June 14th! Here's the season 4 trailer!
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Hey everyone! Remember me? The movie soundtrack guy? Well if not, check this episode out. I'll give you a refresher on who I am. Also I'll explain where I've been and what to look forward to with the show in season 4. At the end, I reveal what the season premiere episode will be. I look forward to seeing you all back here, next Friday, June 14th. S…
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Stern, the last tentpole for Sirius radio? Salem sells and we question! And CBS TV, now a footnote at Paramount?
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SIRIUS WAS OK WITH A ONE-MAN-BAND. THAT DAY IS COMING TO AN END! (18:24) THE TIFFANY NETWORK. IS IT PARAMOUNTS CHEAP JEWELRY? (3:30) SOME SQUISHY SALEM NUMBERS (9:10) FIRST, YOU HIRE ME. THEN I HIRE YOU. THEN…WELL YOU GET THE IDEA (14:29) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and ma…
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MEDIA INSULTANT - 5.22.24 - The entire on-air staff is gone! Digital media is taking us all to the cleaners and how do the big-time TV network guys screw this up so royally?
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MOBERLY. WE HARDLY KNEW YA! (1:10) THE IAB RELEASES REVENUE FIGURES THAT MAKE US JEALOUS AS HELL! (7:05) EVEN THE BIG BOYS AT THE TV NETWORKS EMBARRASS THEMSELVES! (12:55) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this…
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Media Insultant - 5.15.24 Another Geeky Jackson story. Who needs new business? And if SInclair is selling, who's buying?
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FORGET NEW BUSINESS FOCUS (1:35) Q1 WAS…A DISAPPOINTMENT. (5:46) IF SINCLAIR IS SELLING STATIONS…WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR THE BUSINESS ?? (13:20) ANOTHER JACKSON STORY - VERY GEEKY! (19:20) -Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Kei…
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Is NPR leaning too far left? Soo Kim is pissed at losing the deal with TEGNA. So he's suing the FCC. And another you can't make this shit up story!
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COLOR US SHOCKED! (1:21) IS SUING THE FCC A GOOD IDEA? (7:22) IN HIS UNDERWEAR? ANOTHER ‘YOU CAN’T MAKE THIS SHIT UP STORY”...(17:40) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced by InTown Me…
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Media Insultant 5.1.24 Temu, we never heard of you. To infinity and beyond. The FCC is back at it...
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A D-TO-C YOU’VE PROBABLY NEVER HEARD OF…(1:28) SPORTS TO INFINITY…REALLY? (7:30) THE FCC CHANGES THE RULES MID-GAME. (17:06) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced by InTown Media we we…
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MEDIA INSULTANT - 4.24.24 The NAB's cash cow stumbles. The Masters on CBS is off again. MediaCo moves on complex deal with Estrella. And is NextGen TV over already?
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WE THOUGHT THE MASTERS WERE ON A GOOD ROLL. NOT SO MUCH. (1:29) MEDIACO MAKES AN INTERESTING MOVE (5:45) IS THE NAB SHOW IN VEGAS RUNNING ON EMPTY? (11:30) NEXTGEN TV AT A TIPPING POINT? WE DOUBT IT. (20:29) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jack…
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Media Insultant 4.17.24 - A podcast with no content? Most influencial radio station in the country? How hard can running two well rated radio stations in NYC be?
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WAS IT THE GREATEST RADIO STATION - EVER? PODCASTS WITH NO CONTENT ARE DOING GREAT WITH SOME AUDIENCES. RUNNING TWO SUCCESSFUL FM STATIONS IN NEW YORK CITY. HOW HARD CAN IT BE? APPARENTLY, VERY HARD. Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weav…
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Media Insultant 4.10.24 - Will geo targeting radio help? What good Karma is Craig Karmazin up to in sports radio and we rock it with a stunning new NTR idea...but we may end up in jail!
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WE DISCOVER AN NEW FORM OF NTR REVENUE! BUT IS IT LEGAL? (3:24) GOOD KARMA BRANDS MAY NEED MORE THAN GOOD KARMA…(7:56) GEOTARGETING FOR RADIO. IS IT THE NEW AM STEREO? Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this eac…
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Media Insultant 4.3.24 - More media commentary and headlines.
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SAGA BAGS ANOTHER AM (19;40) WE DIDN’T SEE THE VISION…AND APPARENTLY NEITHER DID THE AUDIENCE…(3:21) MORE TROUBLES FOR RETRANS…(14:13) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced by InTown M…
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Media Insultant - 3.20.24 The media podcast for radio & TV dudes.
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ARE WE TOO HARD ON OUR FELLOW BROADCASTERS (1:16) OSCAR AIN’T WHAT HE USED TO BE. (4:58) SHRINKING CIRCULATION WITH A DIGITAL PUSH FOR NEWSPAPERS (22:30) AUDACY BLOWS UP TWO BIG TORCH AM’S. (17:28) MEET YOU NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR! SAY HELLO TO ‘HAL”. (9:30) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on loc…
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Media Insultant - 3.13.24 Edition. Was Q4 really that bad? Yeah! Selling Facebook is a disaster for Entravision and Sports Map radio is off the map, so to speak.
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SELLING FACEBOOK AS PART OF YOUR DIGITAL PACKAGE? THERE IS A SHIT STORM COMING. (8:00) WE LOOK FOR A BRIGHT SPOT IN Q4 FINANCIALS FOR BROADCASTERS (14:30) WE HARDLY KNEW YA! SPORTSMAP RADIO RETREATS. (23.23) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jack…
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MEDIA INSULTANT 3.6.24 - Soros dips into the radio business. Susan Patrick heads to jail...sadly. Saga buys and another trade journal goes away.
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SURPRISE! THE SOROS FUND BUYS AUDACY DEBT.(2:10) SUSAN PATRICK STILL GOES TO JAIL…BUT FOR LESS TIME (4:47) USING DRY POWDER SAGA BUYS STRATEGICALLY (7:48) ANOTHER TRADE PUB HITS THE SKIDS (14:18) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver a…
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Media Insultlant - 2.28.24 Our auto dealer guru Ed Steenman is back with more tips on how to sell into this important an tough category!
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“If I want to deliver reach it’s hard to beat local television…local radio is valuable for tonnage and reach..” So the car guys still are believers in radio and TV? Let’s see what Ed Steenman our vehicular guru has to say on this edition of Media Insultant for 2.28.24 Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels…
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Media Insultant 2.21.24 Were the good ol' days really that good? A little HELP for our friends and Newbys in the Hall of Fame.
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HOSE WERE THE DAYS…OR WERE THEY? (3:10) WE NEED SOME HELP (16:14) THE HALL OF FAME STORIES (19:48) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced by InTown Media we welcome comments at jackson@…
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Hulu For Sports? Super Taylor Bowl Comments and AI for radio. Really? Media Insultant 2.14.24
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SUPER BOWL DISAGREEMENTS! AI. WHAT’S IT GOING TO DO FOR RADIO? THEY CALL IT HULU FOR SPORTS…BUT WHAT DOES IT DO FOR TV STATION GROUP STOCKS…? Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced by I…
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Media Insultant - 2.7.24 Jackson resists arrest. The NFL Pisses many people off. iHeart reorg...again! And what''s new with Audacy ??
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JACKSON IS GOING TO JAIL! (1:13) AUDACY’S ODYSSEY CONTINUES (5:09) THE NFL PISSES A LOT OF PEOPLE OFF….! (10:57) IHEART DOES A REORG! AGAIN! (17:23) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produc…
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Media Insultant - 1.31.24 New sheriff in town. For the FCC it's still 1965 and what's up with the World Series?
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NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN IS HANDING OUT FINES! (6:30) RETRO REGULATION. IT’S 1965 ACCORDING TO THE FCC. (13:18) WHAT HAPPENED TO THE AUDIENCE FOR THE WORLD SERIES? (20:00) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each…
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Media Insultant - 1.24.24 STATIONS GET SHUT DOWN. IS THIS REALLY WHAT NEXTGEN TV IS ABOUT? WE SPECULATE ON WHO WOULD BE A BUYER FOR AUDACY STATIONS...
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SPECULATE ON WHO’S BUYING WHAT (4:20) NEXTGEN TV NOW IS BRINGING YOU - WAIT FOR IT - AUDIO.(14:08) STATIONS CONTINUE TO BE SHUT DOWN. (17:42) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced by I…
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Media Insultant is back - FM values at a new low? Cumulus spreads management - how far can this work? Medico is struggling in the Big Apple.
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STICK VALUES TURN INTO VAPOR? WHAT HAPPENED IN SFO? (2:26) MORE STATIONS. LESS GENERAL MANAGERS. (7:10) SALES TEAM IMPORTANCE IN ANY MARKET - PARTICULARLY NEW YOUR CITY. (12:35) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels d…
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Media Insultant - Predictions and Prognostications Episode 1.10.2024
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Boy were we wrong...and occasionally right in our predictions last year. But non-the-less we plunge ahead with new forcasting for the new year. A little longer than most of our podcasts join us. And we'd love to hear what you see for the year ahead! Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, id…
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Episode 108: Season 3 Finale! Bad Santa (with Bobby Big Wheel)
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It's the season 3 finale and the Christmas episode all in one, so let me fix you some sandwiches while you listen to me talk to three-time guest Bobby Big Wheel (@BobbyBigWheel on Twitter and @kleinman.bsky.social on Blue Sky) about BAD SANTA. In this episode, we talk about how much we miss John Ritter and Bernie Mac, how perfect the casting is, th…
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Episode 107: Eyes Wide Shut (with Noah Kulwin of Blowback)
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*piano plunking* Today on Soundtracker, I do the first of two Christmas movies to close out the season. And that Christmas movie is EYES WIDE SHUT, which is a Christmas movie if you squint. Joining me to talk about it is Blowback's Noah Kulwin (@nkulw), who brings a great perspective to the deeper themes of the movie. In this episode, we talk about…
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Media Insultant - Holiday Media Special with Tony Bollen's version of the Night Before Christmas
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Welcome to our annual Holiday Media Special from our poet laureat Tony Bollen. Tony's poem hits on why most of us are in this business. Based on his years in media, Tony does his take on the Night Before Christmas. Wait for the end because Eugene does get the secret of Christmas and the media business. Regular podcasts begin next year on January 10…
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Media Insultant 11.29.23 Did Byron Allen really text Bob Iger? (4:03) Q3 sucked for broadcast. What to do? (13:02) Ed Stolz stations are sold. Really sold this time (24:45)
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Media Insultant - 11.29.23 Edition Byron Allen says he wants the largest TV group in the country…will ABC help him get there….and what is he thinking in this media environment? (4:03) Q3 is over - Q4 doesn’t look a lot better for either radio or TV.. So let’s not beat a dead horse…what can we do about it…?v(13:02) Ed Stolz - the drama may be over…y…
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Episode 106: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (with comedy writer and cartoonist Michael Chau, @Srirachachau)
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Today on Soundtracker, I'm talking about one of the few Thanksgiving movies with a soundtrack, PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES. And I'm joined once again by Michael Chau (@Srirachachau) to talk about it. In this episode we compare this to the rest of John Hughes work, talk a whole whole lot about John Candy, discuss what makes the "twist" at the end…
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Episode 105: Snatch (with dark money expert and government corruption watchdog Robert Maguire)
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D'ya like dags? Well I should hope so, because over here at Soundtracker we love dogs. And we love SNATCH, which I'll be talking about today with Robert Maguire (@RobertMaguire_ on Twitter and RobertMaguire on Bluesky). In this episode we talk about what makes Brick Top such a vile villain, how good at swearing Dennis Farina was, how weird it is to…
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An Unlocked Patreon Bonus Episode! And a VERY Important Show Update! Disorderlies (with Clue Heywood @ClueHeywood)
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Ok so change of plans from the last episode. I'm unlocking a bonus episode, and it's in honor of last years November theme (Turkey Month). I'm joined in this episode by Twitter Celebrity, barfly, and Peloton guy, Clue Heywood (@ClueHeywood) to talk about the Fat Boys lone starring vehicle, DISORDERLIES. In this episode, we discuss whether the Fat B…
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Episode 104: From Dusk Till Dawn (with comedian Patrick Monahan, of the What a Time to be Alive podcast)
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Today, it's time once again to say goodbye to Halloween, and that's a bummer. However, I'm going out on a high note, as I'm joined once again by Patrick Monahan (@pattymo on Twitter, IG and Bluesky) to talk about FROM DUSK TILL DAWN. In this episode, we talk about how Clooney was a born movie star, the incredible supporting cast, which of the two h…
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Episode 103: Scream 2 (with literary manager and film producer Jarrod Murray, 1BR & Judas and the Black Messiah)
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Today on Soundtracker, I move down the line on the SCREAM franchise as I cover the (almost just as good) sequel SCREAM 2. And joining me is literary manager and film producer Jarrod Murray (@theofficialword on Twitter and BlueSky and on IG at jarrodomurray). In this episode, we talk about the way you can track the changes in the 90s musical landsca…
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Episode 102: Freddy Vs. Jason (with Brett Gallman of Fangoria, Daily Grindhouse and Oh, The Horror!)
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Today on Soundtracker--on a Friday the 13th, no less--I'm talking about Jason Voorhees (and Freddy Krueger) as I continue the Halloween theme with FREDDY VS. JASON. And I'm joined once again by Brett Gallman (@brettgallmam, an expert on the film) of Fangoria, Daily Grindhouse, and Oh, The Horror to talk about it. In this episode, we talk about the …
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Episode 101: Resident Evil (with Emma Berquist, author of Devils Unto Dust and Missing, Presumed Dead)
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Today on Soundtracker, Halloween continues with RESIDENT EVIL, and joining me is Emma Berquist (@eeberquist on Twitter and emmaberquist on Bluesky), author of the horror novels Devils Unto Dust and Missing, Presumed Dead. In this episode we talk about Paul W.S. Anderson's legacy as both an underrated populist filmmaker AND a Wife Guy, the laser roo…
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Episode 100(!): Return of the Living Dead (with Brendan James of Blowback)
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It's a very special episode here today on Soundtracker, for a few reasons. First, it's the 100th episode! Second, it's the official start of Soundtracker's 3rd annual Halloween celebration. And finally, I've got Brendan James of the incredible Blowback podcast here to talk with me about RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD. In this episode, we talk about the …
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MEDIA INSULTANT - 9.27.23 Last edition before our medical leave!
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A GOOD READ FOR BROADCAST GEEKS? WE THINK SO…(3:30) WANT ANOTHER DONGLE TO WATCH VIDEO? YEAH…WE DON’T EITHER…but THE FOLKS AT SCRIPPS DISAGREE… (11:38) SOD POODLE UPDATE…(7:58) EMMIS CONTINUES IT’S RESIZING…(5:00) AND ANOTHER YOU CAN’T MAKE THIS SHIT UP STORY…(17:45) Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the…
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Episode 99: Hot Rod (with Ben McLeay of the Boonta Vista podcast, @Thomas_Violence)
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Today on Soundtracker, I've been drinking green tea all goddamn day and I'm ready to talk about HOT ROD. Joining me to do so is Boonta Vista's Ben McLeay (@Thomas_Violence) where we talk about Lonely Island, Will Arnett, Ian McShane, the way the movie actually captures small town boredome so well, how much Chris Parnell rules, how much You're The V…
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