Topic: Apple Tv

A critique of modern streaming content, specifically the Apple TV show "Tehran," leads to a discussion on the "annoyance" of suspense in entertainment for older audiences. The hosts contrast modern thrillers with the classic "farce" genre, citing British plays like "Noises Off" and "Run for Your Wife" as superior forms of dramatic comedy. The segment concludes that most modern streamers lack compelling original content.

Preparations for an upcoming ice storm include testing generators and ensuring backup internet connectivity via Starlink and T-Mobile. One host mentions a "five bucks a month" deal for mobile Starlink gear sent by Elon Musk. The discussion also touches on the evolution of radio, noting that traditional transmitters are becoming obsolete as live streaming via RSS feeds and modern podcast apps becomes the standard for audience notifications and engagement.

Adam Curry recommends the Jon Hamm series "Your Friends and Neighbors" on Apple TV+. Meanwhile, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced new rules requiring Oscar voters to actually watch all nominated films before voting. The Academy also clarified that the use of AI will not disqualify a film from nomination, a move the hosts find concerning for the future of cinema.

The hosts discuss the second season of the Apple TV+ series "Severance," noting its "creepy" premise regarding corporate brain modification. They also mention the second season of "The Diplomat" on Netflix and the quirks of modern voice-to-text technology. This casual conversation about current media serves as a transition toward the end of the broadcast.

Adam Curry reviews the film "Fly Me to the Moon," expressing disappointment in the $19 rental price and the movie's quality. He critiques the casting of Channing Tatum and the "nepotism" of including SNL's Colin Jost. Curry jokes that Kamala Harris should campaign on making streaming movies cheaper.

Jon Stewart is scheduled to return to The Daily Show on Comedy Central as a weekly host for Monday nights through the 2024 election cycle. The move follows Stewart's departure from his Apple TV+ series and a hiatus from late-night television. Analysis of his career highlights the commercial failure of his 2020 film Irresistible and questions whether his satirical style remains effective in the current political climate.

Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon," produced by Apple, receives criticism for its three-and-a-half-hour runtime and inaccurate Southern accents. The film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, is described as difficult to watch in a single sitting.

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.

Jon Stewart has reportedly left his Apple TV+ show due to creative differences regarding topics like China and Artificial Intelligence. The departure highlights the editorial constraints placed on creators by major tech platforms.

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.

The hosts review a new Alex Jones documentary on Apple TV, reflecting on his historical influence and his current legal battles. While acknowledging his role in "awakening" people to globalist systems, they critique his past predictions, such as the Y2K collapse. The discussion covers his recent appearance on Steve Bannon's show and the massive financial judgments facing his companies.

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) reveals that Apple TV+ has fewer than 20 million subscribers, affecting union pay scales compared to Netflix's 209 million. The industry is shifting toward "minutes viewed" as a primary metric, which critics argue is a less transparent way to calculate residuals and ratings.

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.

ABC News provided extensive coverage for the second season of "The Morning Show," an Apple TV+ series starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon. This promotion highlights the corporate intersection of Disney and Apple, where major shareholders influence broadcast content to market streaming services that are not available on traditional cable.

Hong Kong's Apple Daily newspaper is shutting down following police raids and the freezing of its assets under the National Security Law. In a related media story, journalist Rania Khalek commented that the U.S. seizure of Iranian media domains would be viewed as an "act of war" if performed by another nation against the U.S.

The hosts briefly discuss the Apple TV+ series "The Morning Show," praising Jennifer Aniston's performance and the show's "inside baseball" look at media. The discussion is interrupted by the breaking news of Kobe Bryant's death in a helicopter crash in Calabasas. They speculate that the tragedy will dominate news cycles for days, potentially displacing coronavirus coverage.

A review of the Apple TV+ series *The Morning Show* praises its accurate depiction of high-pressure television production and the fallout of sexual misconduct allegations. The discussion explores the sleep-deprived culture of morning news and the role of consultant Brian Stelter.

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.

Developer Mike Mills has created a No Agenda app for Apple TV that allows users to follow the live stream and chat simultaneously. The show concludes with a formal knighting ceremony for Zachary Gilbrecht, Scott Littler, and James Mills, who each donated $1,000 or more. New titles are also granted to "Baron" Thor Hanks and "Baron" Jordan DeMoss.

The new Apple TV launched without 4K support, a move the hosts find baffling given the availability of 4K content and televisions. Conversely, the Amazon Echo is praised for its new "Skills API," which allows developers to add custom voice-activated functionality. The hosts suggest producers create a "No Agenda" skill for Alexa to play the latest episodes or search show notes.