Episode 1481

Disney’s ambitious streaming goals with Lon Harris + Dressd Founder Capri Wheaton | E1481

Jun 10, 20221:34:23Watch on YouTube

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0:00 Jason and Molly tee up today’s show!

1:49 This Week in Streaming with Lon Harris: “Obi-Wan Kenobi” ep. 4 (SPOILERS)

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14:22 Predicting where “Obi-Wan Kenobi” is headed

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21:51 More predictions for “Obi-Wan Kenobi”

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35:48 What’s working with “Obi-Wan Kenobi”, what isn’t working?

43:05 Disney has fired Peter Rice, who was Chairman of Disney’s General Entertainment Content (basically the head of Disney’s TV division)

48:30 Disney is about to enter a bidding war to keep its rights to Indian cricket, which is HUGE for its Disney Plus subscriber count

1:01:50 Toss to OK Boomer with Producer Rachel and Capri Wheaton

1:06:37 OKB: Capri Wheaton, founder + CEO of Dressd (peer-to-peer clothing rental)

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