The Broadcasters Podcast

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The Broadcasters Podcast talks about everything Entertainment and Media. We follow the digital disruption and its impact on movies, TV, Music and Radio and how corporate influence, PC Culture, and how other social and cultural obstacles help or hurt the creativity in all projects in front and behind the scenes.

Our host is a media watchdog with decades of various media experience observing every part of the media we consume today from the TV we watch on cable or online, the music we listen to on the radio or via streaming and the way we read the news, sports, and entertainment online.

Hosted by the @kingofpodcasts.

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The 2024 Rap Battle Royal (ep.328)

Apr 25 2024 46 mins  
From Billboard: As the 2024 Rap Civil War wages on, Drake appears to have become a lone wolf, fighting an uphill battle against some of the genre’s brightest stars.Though the blockbuster battle against Kendrick Lamar is the main event on the card, multiple other artists seemingly want to take a swipe at the OVO captain. And in response, Drake has framed this lyrical warfare as a

Civil War and Its Delusional Depiction of Journalism and The Media (ep.327)

Apr 18 2024 48 mins  
The latest film "Civil War" by director Alex Garland depicts a third-term president ruling over a divided America from a pseudo-journalistic lens. Journalism in 2024 meanwhile struggles with social media, the impact of AI, and the evolution of funding for traditional media, with potential layoffs and buyouts projected.LA Times reports A24’s “Civil War,” the latest film from �

OJ Simpson and His Trial That Changed Media For the Worst (ep.326)

Apr 11 2024 39 mins  
How the OJ Simpson trial started the tabloidization and destruction of all news media from the salacious clickbait headlines to the 24 hour news cycle.On October 3, 1995, the world stood still as the verdict was read in the trial of O.J. Simpson, a former NFL star and actor accused of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. The trial, dubbed "the tria

How Social Media Savages Their Corporate Media Counterparts (ep.325)

Apr 04 2024 51 mins  
Don’t expect social media to save the news industry. Business TimesHow the Media Industry Keeps Losing the Future. New York TimesRecord Label Layoffs Hit Radio Promotions Staffs: Why It's Happening? BillboardThese headlines encompass all of the headaches corporate media and music are suggesting from.Tonight we discuss the Digital Divide: How Social Media Upends Traditional Media:

How Modern Music Is Being Mishandled by Industry Ignorance (ep.324)

Mar 28 2024 42 mins  
KOP discusses UMG's new partnership with Spotify while ignoring TikTok as we explore the ongoing Mismanagement of Modern Music: Industry Ignorance in the Digital AgeIn the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry, one glaring issue stands out: the mishandling of modern music by industry ignorance. Record labels, once the gatekeepers of the music world, now find themselves grap

"Quiet on Set" Pressures Dan Schneider and Hollywood's Predator Protection (ep.323)

Mar 21 2024 60 mins  
In the realm of children's television, few names carry as much weight as Dan Schneider. With a career spanning decades, Schneider has been the creative force behind some of Nickelodeon's most iconic shows, including Drake & Josh, All That, iCarly, and Victorious. Yet, recent accusations brought to light in the Investigation Discovery docuseries, Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of K

How Radio Deregulation Has Hit Its Dead End (ep.322)

Mar 14 2024 60 mins  
Deregulation has been motivated by increased profit margins, reduced risk, and maintaining a competitive edge. However, some radio station owners have argued that deregulation has made it harder to sell their stations because audience and revenue are down by half. Radio deregulation is the process of removing or reducing regulations that apply to the commercial broadcast industry.

Radio In Rampage: Talent Taken Off The Air (ep.321)

Mar 07 2024 57 mins  
The landscape of commercial radio has witnessed significant shifts, and sadly, many veteran radio talents have found themselves abruptly taken off the air. This article delves into the surprising exits of these beloved voices over the past 50 years, exploring the reasons behind their departures and the impact on both the industry and their loyal listeners.The Golden Age: 1970s-1980

Universal Music Group's TikTok Temper Tantrum Underscores Bigger Trouble for Music (ep.320)

Feb 29 2024 69 mins  
Songs published by UMG (Universal Music Group) have been removed from TikTok. The standoff initially saw recordings owned or distributed by UMG removed from the platform, but now it's also including those published by the company.Meanwhile, UMG has started laying off employees and are steadfast in their stalemate with TikTok. UMG claims that TikTok is not compensating its artists f

Private Equity Vultures Prey on Corporate Radio Ruin (ep.319)

Feb 22 2024 60 mins  
The recent rescue of Audacy from bankruptcy by Soros Management Group marks the latest instance of private equity takeovers in the U.S. media sector and the continued decline of corporate radio.Exploring the strategies of these firms within the financial landscape, the article delves into their aggressive expansion into media ownership, addressing public interest concerns tied to t