Don't Believe Anyone, Ever

Don't Believe Anyone, Ever
Number	95
Broadcast Date	October 1, 2012
Episode Length	1:03:55
Hosts	Brian Brushwood, Tom Merritt, Scott Wilkinson

DISH in talks with Viacom about internet TV, Netflix just for kids on iPad, Barnes & Noble launching Nook video, SmartStick, and more.

Show Segments

Opening Video

Every on-screen drink in Mad Men

The Big Story

Dish said to be in talks with Viacom about Internet TV. ^{[1] [2]}

Steak Bet

Brian initiated the steak bet against Tom posing the question, "How long until we see something like this actually become available to consumers? 2013, 2014, 2015?".

• Brian bets that at "some time in 2013, we're going to have a story about a well known major cable network who offers an Internet only version of subscription."
• Tom firmly believes it won't happen until after 2013 (betting against his inherent expectations).
  • When the service goes live is of no concern to the bet, it is only the announcement that determines the victor.
  • Rumors are not admissible in the bet, it must be an official announcement.
  • Brian does not have insider information regarding his affiliation with the Discovery network.

Another Big Story

Livingroom TV becomes most popular place to watch online video. ^{[3] [4]}

Slipstream

• Netflix adds 'Just for Kids' mode to iPad app to make parents' lives easier. ^[5]
• Barnes & Noble launching Nook Video this fall with a little help from HBO, Sony, Disney, Viacom, more. ^[6]
• Rupert Murdoch makes peace with “pirate” Google, starts selling movies. ^[7]

Tube Tops

• SmartStick by FAVI brings Android to your HDTV for $50. ^[8]
• New 1080p Slingboxes spotted at Best Buy. ^[9]
• Simple.TV clarifies shipping dates, tells backers units will start arriving October 10th. ^[10]
• Social TV app Zeebox lands in U.S. with programmer backing. ^[11]
• TiVo settles patent lawsuit with Verizon for at least $250 million, is exploring Redbox Instant support. ^[12]

Film Falm

• YouTube to air Presidential debates live on Elections page. ^[13]
• Twitter’s Biz Stone teams up with Ron Howard for a movie inspired by your tweets. ^[14]
• From YouTube to TV. ^[15]
• Webisodes for Walking Dead season 3 out. ^[16]

Winter Movie Draft

• (1) PadreSJ = $42,522,194
• (2) Brian = $20,801,552
• (3) Scott = $2,603,370
• (4) Justin = $0
• (4) Sarah = $0
• (4) Tom = $0

Frankenweenie and Taken 2 premiere this week.

What We're Watching

Brian

• Sons of Anarchy
• Tears of Steel ^[17]

Tom

• Looper
• Doctor Who (mid-season finale)
• Fringe

Scott

• End of Watch (first 15 minutes)

Feedback

• Jason S. notes the XBox 360's DVR functionality.
• Cassidy B. purchased a Roku just to use Aereo, but is a bit disappointed.

Great Quotes

• Tom, "Well, but by that logic then most people should be magicians."
• Brian, "'Don't believe anyone on anything, ever.' - Brian Brushwood"
• Brian, "I love 'guys' and 'bros' and 'dudes' as gender neutral tones. I call everyone.."
  • Tom, "Yeah, that's because you're a guy."
  • Brian, "Well okay."
• Scott with a distorted voice, "I know exactly what to do here. I'm going to..."
  • Tom, "You're going to conquer us, and enslave humanity!"
  • Scott still distorted, "Puny humans!"
• Scott, "Every other word was 'f' or 's'. Every other word, literally."
  • Tom, "Yeah you would think they would just go ahead and swear instead of just saying the first letter."

Fun Facts

• During The Big Story, Brian makes reference to "the speculation hat" which made its first appearance on Tom's head during Winter Movie Draft 2011.

Links

• TWiT Episode Archive
• TWiT Wiki

Preceded by: "Movie Draft"

Don't Believe Anyone, Ever

Followed by: "Blockbusted"