6 chapters across the catalog
The hosts review recent television releases, expressing disappointment with the "Frasier" reboot on Paramount Plus and the third season of "The Morning Show" on Apple TV+. They criticize the lack of comedic timing in the new Frasier and the "embarrassing" dramatization of COVID and Ukraine in the Morning Show.
Hillary and Chelsea Clinton promote their Apple TV+ series "Gutsy," which features a legal trivia contest against Kim Kardashian. Kardashian reportedly defeated the former Secretary of State 11 to 4. The hosts mock the production quality and Chelsea's admission that the "buzzer" sounds were added in post-production.
Streaming Services Dominance, Network Television Failure
The success of streaming platforms like Netflix and Apple TV+ at the Emmy Awards is contrasted with the failure of traditional networks to win major categories. Shows such as The Crown and Ted Lasso dominated the awards despite being unavailable on broadcast television. The hosts argue that the lack of advertisements and superior writing on streaming services have permanently drawn audiences away from cable and network news.
The comedy series Ted Lasso is discussed following a viewing of two episodes on an American Airlines flight. The conversation explores the corporate synergy between Apple and Disney, noting that Laurene Powell Jobs holds significant stock in Apple and a board seat at Disney. This connection is cited as the reason for ABC's promotion of the Apple Plus streaming product.
Adam Curry and John Dvorak sign off from Opportunity Zone 33, thanking their producers and mentioning Curry's appearance in a new Beastie Boys documentary on Apple Plus. The show concludes with a comedic "end of show mix" featuring clips of the hosts discussing being "reluctantly aroused" and the "Wuhan flu." The final sign-off includes the catchphrase "China's asshole!"
The discussion opens with the growth of the No Agenda YouTube channel and the potential for a Netflix deal. Attention shifts to Apple TV Plus and its new leadership from HBO, specifically the original programming featuring Jennifer Aniston. An anecdote follows regarding a Salman Rushdie lookalike at a Whole Foods in Berkeley, California.
