3 chapters across the catalog
YouTuber Jake Paul suffered a broken jaw and lost several teeth during a heavyweight boxing match against Anthony Joshua in Miami. The fight, which was streamed live on Netflix, was criticized by boxing experts as a dangerous mismatch due to the significant difference in experience and weight class. Despite the injuries, Paul posted photos from his hospital bed, highlighting the "click-driven" nature of modern influencer sports.
Boxing Day, Netflix Christmas Football, and Beyonce Halftime Show
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show on Boxing Day from Amsterdam and Silicon Valley. They discuss the recent Netflix Christmas Day football streaming event featuring a halftime performance by Beyonce. The hosts compare the streaming audience numbers to those drawn by Jake Paul.
Obama Cable Box Initiative and FCC Competition
President Obama used his weekly address to advocate for FCC rules that would allow consumers to buy their own set-top boxes rather than renting them from cable providers. The hosts dismiss the President's focus on "remote controls" as a distraction. They argue the initiative is actually a move to benefit Silicon Valley giants like Google and Amazon by standardizing video delivery.
