Sounds of Cuddling
| Sounds of Cuddling | |
| Number | 105 |
| Broadcast Date | December 10, 2012 |
| Episode Length | 1:03:05 |
| Hosts | Brian Brushwood, Tom Merritt |
Netflix-Disney deal, Apple TV Fantasy, Tim Cook on Apple TV, Yahoo and NBC Sports, and more.
Show Segments
Opening Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJNR2EpS0jw
The Big Story
Netflix reaches deal to show new Disney Films in 2016. [1][2]
Another Big Story
Apple’s Tim Cook takes TV project from hobby to “intense area of interest,” says the industry is 20 to 30 years behind. [3][4][5][6]
Yet Another Big Story
If you don't watch sports, TV is a huge rip-off (so, how do we fix it?) [7]
Probably Not Such a Big Story Since It's Our Fourth Big Story
Research: Pay TV customers will cut existing bills before cutting cords. [8]
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Slipstream
- After dropping gaming shows, G4 to become the Esquire Channel. [9]
- Yahoo teams up with NBC Sports to share online and broadcast sports news and coverage. [10]
- YouTube makeover offers larger videos. [11]
- Amidst ongoing legal battles, Aereo to launch apps for smart TVs, set-top boxes; game consoles likely to follow. [12]
- Redbox Instant's full launch won't be until spring 2013. [13]
- Iran launches YouTube-like video-sharing site, Mehr. [14]
Tube Tops
- Sony PlayStation 3 claims top spot as Netflix streaming device of choice. [15]
- How to get targeted ads on your TV? Try a camera in your set-top box. [16]
- Google said to get best bids for unit from Pace, Arris. [17]
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Film Falm
- Star Trek Into Darkness trailer finally hits the web. [18]
- After Earth trailer was also released. [19]
- King of the Hill creator Mike Judge to shoot Silicon Valley pilot for HBO next year. [20]
- Arrested Development return headed to Netflix Canada. [21]
Winter Movie Draft
- (1) Brian = $407,884,846
- (2) Sarah = $332,595,403
- (3) Scott = $314,534,689
- (4) Justin = $243,617,538
- (5) Fr. Robert = $195,706,373
- (6) Tom = $129,948,859
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey premieres this week.
What We're Watching
Brian
- Started blood and chrome, switched to "33" instead
- Breaking The Taboo
- 1970's Dr. Who's
- It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
- Archer
- Red Letter Media review of titanic
Tom
- Archer
- Arrow
- Haven
- Fringe
- Top Chef
Feedback
- John got hooked into a The Walking Dead binge because of Frame Rate.
- A viewer points out that cord-cutters can get some classic Christmas programming off of archive.org.
- An anonymous viewer submits an ethical quandary.
Great Quotes
- "105.5 The Framerate!" -Tom referencing 105.9 The Cat (2:06)
Fun Facts
YouTube
Links
| Preceded by: "Home Xbox Office" |
Sounds of Cuddling |
Followed by: "Nine Thumbs Up" |