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
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" |