Ep. 127 - Is ‘Lanterns’ S1E04 Its Best Ep Yet? Or Just Extremely Anticlimactic? (Plus: ‘Dark Matter’ S2E02 Feels Like It’s Trying to Do Too Much)
Summary
Hosts David Chen and Patrick Leppic discuss the surprising viewership of the GTA 6 trailer on Netflix compared to YouTube, noting the platform's shifting view metrics. They also cover Netflix's renewed commitment to video podcasts and the cancellation of Prime Video's Spider Noir. The episode includes a review of Lanterns episode 4, where the hosts debate the quality of the "weenie" concept and the Manhunter reveal. Finally, they touch on the firing of Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton and Dwayne Johnson's physical transformation for God of War.
Topics discussed
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Intro: Labor Day weather and show agenda
GTA 6 trailer: Netflix vs YouTube view metrics
The difficulty of making video games for streaming
Netflix's strategy for podcasting and user habits
Furiosa viewership numbers and HBO renewal logic
Spider-Noir canceled by Prime Video after one season
Jim Thornton fired from Wheel of Fortune over TMZ photos
Actor injury recovery and physical demands of roles
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Patrick's Remap Radio promo and Wolverine review
Lanterns S1E4: Episode review and character dynamics
Lanterns S1E4: Listener mail on John Stewart's choice
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Dark Matter S2E2: Review, plot holes, and alternate worlds
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