[0:00] Wipe Out!
[2:20] No one got covid at Rich’s party.
[3:27] Mark’s (allegedly) stolen wallet and phone.
[7:48] Cogent’s results show lack of return to office.
[9:25] Will studios start pushing Q4 films into 2022?
[14:38] Unsurprising that even secular winners have seen hits to engagement.
[18:31] Match’s sudden confidence on App Store fees.
[20:37] Take time this weekend to read the Match lawsuit.
[22:40] Infrastructure Bill opens door for wireless broadband.
[24:00] Where is Biden’s FCC pick?
[26:33] Gaming is less opium for the mind than other forms of entertainment.
[32:03] Is IDFA actually a big deal or is Zynga just having problems?
[38:11] Getting Blizzard right is the unlock for ATVI.
[41:41] theScore seems expensive but we are strategically intrigued.
[45:00] What Rack-uh-ten’s acquisition of Altiostar means for Open-Ran, Nokia and Dish.
[48:59] Do not treat Hello Sunshine deal as a takeout.
[53:05] Spotify’s thriving ads biz may be making labels more comfortable with ad-supported offerings.
[59:53] Pluto has incredible growth but what about Miami Vice?
[57:55] Instacart now has the talent to become a major ad player in the next 3-5 years.
[59:21] Metaverse misuse of the quarter award goes to Sinclair.
[1:01:35] What will the MVPDs do if Sinclair actually launches an RSN DTC product?
[1:03:55] Wipe Out!
