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Role To CastDrink Hitler's Blood - Eat The Reich Live Show, Part IIThis is Part Two of a live show we performed - an original story by our GM Ellen Graham! Recorded March 22nd, 2025, at The Lost Dice Cafe, as part of the Adelaide Fringe. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast Drink Hitler's Blood is played using Eat The Reich, by Rowan...2025-07-2244 minRole To CastDrink Hitler's Blood - Eat The Reich Live Show, Part IThis is Part One of a live show we performed - an original story by our GM Ellen Graham! Recorded March 22nd, 2025, at The Lost Dice Cafe, as part of the Adelaide Fringe. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast Drink Hitler's Blood is played using Eat The Reich, by Rowan...2025-07-1549 minRole To CastThese Violent Delights - Star Trek Adventures Live Show, Part IIIThis is Part Three (final part) of a live show we performed - an original story by our GM Sean Flierl! Recorded March 15th, 2025, at The Lost Dice Cafe, as part of the Adelaide Fringe. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast These Violent Delights is played using Star Trek Adventures 2...2025-07-0846 minRole To CastThese Violent Delights - Star Trek Adventures Live Show, Part IIThis is Part Two of a live show we performed - an original story by our GM Sean Flierl! Recorded March 15th, 2025, at The Lost Dice Cafe, as part of the Adelaide Fringe. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast These Violent Delights is played using Star Trek Adventures 2e, by...2025-07-0251 minRole To CastThese Violent Delights - Star Trek Adventures Live Show, Part IThis is Part One of a live show we performed - an original story by our GM Sean Flierl! Recorded March 15th, 2025, at The Lost Dice Cafe, as part of the Adelaide Fringe. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast These Violent Delights is played using Star Trek Adventures 2e, by...2025-06-2452 minRole To CastPerils of the Warp - Warhammer 40K Live Show, Part IIIThis is Part Three (Final Part) of a live show we performed - an original story by our GM Christopher Bond! Recorded March 8th, 2025, at The Lost Dice Cafe, as part of the Adelaide Fringe. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast Perils of the Warp is played using Dark Heresy...2025-06-1747 minRole To CastPerils of the Warp - Warhammer 40K Live Show, Part IIThis is Part Two of a live show we performed - an original story by our GM Christopher Bond! Recorded March 8th, 2025, at The Lost Dice Cafe, as part of the Adelaide Fringe. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast Perils of the Warp is played using Dark Heresy (Warhammer 40K...2025-06-1050 minRole To CastPerils of the Warp - Warhammer 40K Live Show, Part IThis is Part One of a live show we performed - an original story by our GM Christopher Bond! Recorded March 8th, 2025, at The Lost Dice Cafe, as part of the Adelaide Fringe. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast Perils of the Warp is played using Dark Heresy (Warhammer 40K...2025-06-0349 minRole To CastThe Edge of Dreams - Blade Runner Live Show, Part IIIThis is Part Three (Final Part) of a live show we performed - an original story by our GM Phil Harker-Smith! Recorded March 1st, 2025, at The Lost Dice Cafe, as part of the Adelaide Fringe. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast The Edge of Dreams is played using Blade Runner...2025-05-2751 minRole To CastThe Edge of Dreams - Blade Runner Live Show, Part IIThis is Part Two of a live show we performed - an original story by our GM Phil Harker-Smith! Recorded March 1st, 2025, at The Lost Dice Cafe, as part of the Adelaide Fringe. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast The Edge of Dreams is played using Blade Runner: The Roleplaying...2025-05-2048 minRole To CastThe Edge of Dreams - Blade Runner Live Show, Part IThis is Part One of a live show we performed - an original story by our GM Phil Harker-Smith! Recorded March 1st, 2025, at The Lost Dice Cafe, as part of the Adelaide Fringe. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast The Edge of Dreams is played using Blade Runner: The Roleplaying...2025-05-1350 minRole To CastThe Heart of Adelaide - D&D Live Show, Part IIIThis is Part Three (final part) of a live show we performed - an original story by our guest DM Adam Carnevale (D&D Is For Nerds/Sanspants Radio)! Recorded February 22nd, 2025, at The Lost Dice Cafe, as part of the Adelaide Fringe. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast The...2025-05-0654 minRole To CastThe Heart of Adelaide - D&D Live Show, Part IIThis is Part Two of a live show we performed - an original story by our guest DM Adam Carnevale (D&D Is For Nerds/Sanspants Radio)! Recorded February 22nd, 2025, at The Lost Dice Cafe, as part of the Adelaide Fringe. Support the show on Patreon! PATREON https://www.patreon.com/roletocast Join our communities on Discord and Twitter DISCORD https://discord.gg/Jj7wyjecWb TWITTER https://twitter.com/roletocast The Heart of...2025-04-2949 min
69 AdminsEpisode 42: Life in FluxIn this episode we talked about the need to disengage from the current streaming platforms available in the USA to instead utilize more disconnected, offline forms of media. We also talk about the chaos that has made much of life in flux caused by the national leadership.Links:France 24 Trump orders tariffs on Colombia after country sends back two US deportation flights https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20250126-trump-orders-tariffs-on-colombia-after-country-sends-back-two-deportation-flightsCBC News Trump vows to impose heavy U.S. sanctions, tariffs on Colombia after it turns away deportation planes https://www...2025-01-2707 min69 AdminsEpisode 41: The New DispensationIn this episode we quickly talk about news and then move on to the main business of the new dispensation we're entering soon.Links:Ars Technica Disney, Fox, and WBD give up on controversial sports streaming app Venu https://arstechnica.com/uncategorized/2025/01/disney-fox-and-wbd-give-up-on-controversial-sports-streaming-app-venu/Polygon Critical Role pauses broadcast due to devastating LA wildfires, donates $30K to emergency fund https://www.polygon.com/critical-role/506387/critical-role-fires-los-angeles-la-stream-pausedOur pick of the fortnight: Micro Mini Kids Tubi RiffTraxSupport us via Ko-Fi, Liberapay, and PatreonWe p...2025-01-1307 min69 Admins2024 New Year's Eve SpecialIn this New Year's Eve Special we look ahead to a strange future of weirdness and a polluted information ecology.Links:NHK World Japan https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/ABC News https://www.abc.net.au/newsCBC News https://www.cbc.ca/newsFrance 24 https://www.france24.com/en/BBC News https://www.bbc.com/newsOur pick of the fortnight: Wikipedia: List of world news channels https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...2025-01-0106 min69 AdminsEpisode 40: Contract SanctityWe talk the sanctity of contracts, shenanigans in Washington, and how that imperils our streaming services.Links:The Associated Press Musk helped kill a congressional spending bill. But much of what he spread was misinformation https://apnews.com/article/elon-musk-misinformation-government-shutdown-bill-budget-trump-musk-1235b15b425856bf902d0c8133eec222Definition of "sanctity of contract" https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/sanctity_of_contractOur pick of the fortnight: Check It Out https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/692043?autoplay=falseSupport us via Ko-Fi, Liberapay, and PatreonWe...2024-12-2209 min
69 AdminsEpisode 39: Leaving News DesertsWe talk about a situation in Syria that wound up getting ignored by our domestic streaming news media. We also discuss the impact of such active ignorance. Matt Gaetz somehow gets mentioned too.Links:Florida Phoenix via Yahoo! News ‘The Matt Gaetz Show’ to premiere on OAN next month, but might be hard to find on Florida cable https://www.yahoo.com/news/matt-gaetz-show-premiere-oan-163229807.html69 Admins Episode 35: Your Own Station https://69admins.com/2024/episode-35.htmlSimple English Wikipedia Fall of the Assad Regime https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/inde...2024-12-1106 min
69 AdminsEpisode 38: Conglomerate ConfusionIn the aftermath of the presidential election in the United States we see ripples and shockwaves. Some of those ripples are hitting the media sector. Seeing presidential advisors openly considering buying up cable networks likely wasn't on anyone's bingo card for 2024, though.Links:Comcast Comcast Announces Intention to Create Leading Independent Media Business Through Spin-Off of Select Cable Television Networks https://corporate.comcast.com/press/releases/spin-off-select-cable-television-networksLos Angeles Times via Yahoo! Finance Behind Comcast's big TV deal: a bleak picture for once mighty cable industry https://finance.yahoo.com...2024-11-2406 min
69 AdminsEpisode 37: Taking DetoursWasn't that a fun election? In this episode we talk about making your own streaming outlet in the new political time to come.Links:OpenBroadcaster https://openbroadcaster.com/company/about-us/OwnCast https://owncast.online/The Verge JD Vance thinks monarchists have some good ideas https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/16/24266512/jd-vance-curtis-yarvin-influence-rage-project-2025TechRadar The death of the internet: why the future is terrifying, and how we fix it https://www.techradar.com/computing/internet/the-death-of-the-internet-why-the-future-is-terrifying-and-how-we-fix-itDark Enlightenment https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?titl...2024-11-1105 min
69 AdminsEpisode 36: Well That Is OminousIn this episode we read out two cybersecurity statements from the federal government and talk about the implications of some threats made by Donald Trump. If he gets elected we may wind up with a much, much smaller landscape of streaming services.Links:Joint ODNI, FBI, and CISA Statement https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/joint-odni-fbi-and-cisa-statement-0Joint Statement by FBI and CISA on PRC Activity Targeting Telecommunications https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/joint-statement-fbi-and-cisa-prc-activity-targeting-telecommunicationsTrump’s growing threats to strip broadcast licenses send chills across industry https...2024-10-2708 min69 AdminsEpisode 35: Your Own StationIn this episode we talk about setting up your own streaming television station in light of news like Donald Trump threatening to use the force of the federal government against those speaking and writing things he does not like.Our pick of the fortnight: Mythica: The DarksporeSupport us via Ko-Fi, Liberapay, and PatreonWe proudly support the Late Night Linux family of podcasts and so should you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-1405 min69 AdminsEpisode 34: GloomtasticIn this episode we discuss some of the dangers of relying on streaming television in the face of hurricanes and other major natural disasters.Our pick of the fortnight: Save The D8Support us via Ko-Fi, Liberapay, and PatreonWe proudly support the Late Night Linux family of podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-3006 min69 AdminsEpisode 33: Against PogromsIn this episode we discuss what it takes to create your own streaming television station and why you might do that in the current climate.Links:Open Broadcaster https://openbroadcaster.com/Tri-Caster Mini X https://www.vizrt.com/products/tricaster/tricaster-mini-x/Streaming via Vimeo https://vimeo.com/features/livestreamingThe Springfield Situation https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Springfield,_Ohio,_cat-eating_hoax&oldid=1245749138List of conspiracy theories promoted by Donald Trump https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_consp...2024-09-1406 min69 AdminsEpisode 32: A PickIn this episode we lament a lack of news yet still bring a pick of the fortnight.Our pick of the fortnight: Quatermass 2Support us via Ko-Fi, Liberapay, and Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-0202 min69 AdminsEpisode 31: The CommentaryIn this instance a commentary is offered about the present state of the media sector.Links:Pew Research Center “Cable News Fact Sheet” https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/fact-sheet/cable-news/?tabItem=9be8a30a-f52a-4fcd-ba93-2230228d6601Our pick of the fortnight: Junior G-Men of the AirSupport us via Ko-Fi, Liberapay, and Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-1809 min69 AdminsEpisode 30: The Lost Test LabSometimes episodes go missing. This is another one of them. At least we didn't get lost in a Pi-Hole.Links:Pi-Hole https://pi-hole.net/Wikipedia “Ghoulardi” https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ghoulardi&oldid=1232424122Our pick of the fortnight: The Navy Versus The Night MonstersSupport us via Ko-Fi, Liberapay, and Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-0605 min69 AdminsEpisode 29: Uncertain NatureAfter the shocking news Saturday we stuck to just reviewing the news this episode.Links:Engadget Say goodbye to RedboxArs Technica DVDs are dying right as streaming has made them appealing againVariety ‘Survivor’ Gets Early Launch, But CBS Moves the Rest of Fall Premieres to Mid-OctoberPBS How to watch the 2024 Republican National ConventionNieman Lab Are you willing to pay for CNN.com? Prepare to be asked before year’s endTechRadar Forget streaming subscriptions, Tubi is launching in the UK with 20,000 free movies and showsPixel Envy ⌥ ‘Slop’ and ‘Content’Our pick of the fortnight: Alamo Go...2024-07-1407 min69 AdminsEpisode 28: The Bitter PillThe episode this fortnight once again reviews the news. It also talks about that weird debate that happened.Links:Engadget The owner of Redbox has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcyTechDirt Paramount Kills ‘MTV News’ Archives, Because Who Cares About History?Engadget Paramount's strategy of purposeful digital rot doesn't even make senseEngadget Roku launches a weekly pop culture quizNieman Lab Is the news industry ready for another pivot to video?Variety What’s Coming to Tubi in July 2024Our pick of the fortnight: Government Agents v. Phantom LegionSupport us via Ko-Fi, Li...2024-06-3007 min69 AdminsEpisode 27: And Now The News...The episode this fortnight reviews the news. Even though it is Father's Day in the USA things are still a bit weird.Links:TV Insider Biden & Trump’s First Presidential Debate — How & When to WatchRNZ What to watch: Chicken NuggetTechRadar The latest Roku TV update has turned on motion smoothing for some users – and they're not happyTechDirt Canada Imposes 5% Tax On Streaming To Fund Local News, Diverse ContentOur first pick of the fortnight: Film Fest Our second pick of the fortnight: Independence DaysasterSupport us...2024-06-1705 min69 AdminsEpisode 26: Parties UnknownThe episode this fortnight reviews the news. In the shadow of the conviction of Donald John Trump by a court in New York City life has been getting weird in America. We try to puzzle through news together.Links:Ars Technica Mystery malware destroys 600,000 routers from a single ISP during 72-hour span https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/mystery-malware-destroys-600000-routers-from-a-single-isp-during-72-hour-span/TechRadar Political ads made with generative AI must be labelled, says FCC https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/political-ads-made-with-generative-ai-must-be-labelled-fcc-proposesVICE News AI Political Ads Are Here, and No One Knows How t...2024-06-0207 min69 AdminsEpisode 26: Parties UnknownThe episode this fortnight reviews the news. In the shadow of the conviction of Donald John Trump by a court in New York City life has been getting weird in America. We try to puzzle through news together.Links:Ars Technica Mystery malware destroys 600,000 routers from a single ISP during 72-hour span https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/mystery-malware-destroys-600000-routers-from-a-single-isp-during-72-hour-span/TechRadar Political ads made with generative AI must be labelled, says FCC https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/political-ads-made-with-generative-ai-must-be-labelled-fcc-proposesVICE News AI Political Ads Are Here, and No One Knows How t...2024-06-0207 min69 AdminsEpisode 25: The Lost Episode 25After taking pains to record an episode it sometimes gets lost in the mix. This is one of those episodes that wound up recovered a week later.Links will not be added in this instance. Searching is highly suggested based upon the verbal descriptions provided in this recovered episode.Support us via Ko-Fi, Liberapay, and Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-2705 min69 AdminsEpisode 24: What Black Sheep?This week's episode opens with a quick discussion inspired by a post seen on the BlueSky social network. We are against bureaucrats of all types doing stupid, unthinking, uncaring things. We strongly support the Very Short Introduction series of books from Oxford University Press and encourage you to pick up an item from your local library to read today.We discussed a few news stories in this episode. We especially discussed why content creators should not be using Google at this time if they can help it.Links:9to5Mac I...2024-05-0509 min69 AdminsEpisode 24: What Black Sheep?This week's episode opens with a quick discussion inspired by a post seen on the BlueSky social network. We are against bureaucrats of all types doing stupid, unthinking, uncaring things. We strongly support the Very Short Introduction series of books from Oxford University Press and encourage you to pick up an item from your local library to read today.We discussed a few news stories in this episode. We especially discussed why content creators should not be using Google at this time if they can help it.Links:9to5Mac I...2024-05-0509 min69 AdminsEpisode 23: The Misplaced EpisodeSometimes episode get misplaced and do not get released when they were supposed to be released. This is one of those episodes.In this episode we talk about the unexpected launch of a new streaming service.Links:IndieWire via Yahoo Finance What the Hell Does Sony Want with Paramount? https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hell-does-sony-want-paramount-165426797.html/dev/jasmin Analysing the source code of Truth Social https://jasminchen.dev/2024/analysing-the-source-code-of-truth-social/TMTG Truth Social to Launch Streaming Platform https://web.archive.org/web/20240418185240/https://www.globenewswire.com/ne...2024-04-2308 min69 AdminsEpisode 22: Free PicksIn this episode we switch gears and present some picks as to things available to watch on free streaming services.Links:Hoopla 3 Musketeers https://www.hoopladigital.com/movie/3-musketeers-heather-hemmens/11131326Tubi Almost Human https://tubitv.com/series/300007620/almost-human?autoplay=falseCrackle The Red Green Show https://www.crackle.com/details/9624af59-1764-43da-92c2-6d7b294aab7b/the-red-green-showPluto TV Da Vinci's Inquest https://pluto.tv/en/on-demand/series/64260930c6f09e001b7ca238/details/season/1NASA Plus Space Shuttle: A Remarkable Flying Machine https://plus.nasa.gov/video/space-shuttle-a-remarkable-flying-machine/DW-TV Shift https://www...2024-04-0805 min69 AdminsEpisode 21: Something Odd HereIn this abbreviated episode that sounds a little different compared to normal, we take a look at a top story or two.Links:Variety Judd Apatow Says Netflix Licensing HBO Shows Is a ‘Scary Thing’: ‘You’ll Get Fewer New Shows’ Because It’s ‘Cheaper’ https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/judd-apatow-netflix-hbo-licensing-pacts-scary-streamers-1235950436/TechRadar Can't decide which streaming service to cancel? This app makes subscription hopping between Netflix, Disney Plus and more easy https://www.techradar.com/streaming/cant-decide-which-streaming-service-to-cancel-this-app-makes-subscription-hopping-between-netflix-disney-plus-and-more-easyOur pick of the fortnight: Strong EnoughSupport us via Ko-Fi, Liberapay, and Patreon2024-03-2503 min69 AdminsEpisode 20: Welcome to the NowIn this episode we look at a danger from Generative Artificial Intelligence and how that might impact streaming television newsLinks:Center for Countering Digital Hate Fake Image Factories https://counterhate.com/research/fake-image-factories/Vice AI Political Ads Are Here, and No One Knows How to Handle Them https://web.archive.org/web/20231101174038/https://www.vice.com/en/article/epvxn7/ai-political-ads-republicans-bidenVox “Flood the zone with ******”: How misinformation overwhelmed our democracy https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2020/1/16/20991816/impeachment-trial-trump-bannon-misinformationArs Technica Rooster Teeth, home of Red Vs. Blue and RWBY, shutting down after 21 years https://arstechnica.com/culture/2024/03/red-vs-blue-studio-rooster-teeth-is-being-shut-down-by-wb-discovery/2024-03-1013 min69 AdminsEpisode 19: The Dark FutureIn this episode we look at another potpourri of news as we react to the dark turn the world is taking.Links:JustWatch on the web https://www.justwatch.com/Variety MotorTrend+ Streaming Service Will Shut Down, With Most Subscribers to Be Migrated to Discovery+ https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/motortrend-plus-shutting-down-discovery-plus-1235921047/BBC News Vice Media stops publishing on website and cuts hundreds of jobs https://www.bbc.com/news/business-68377742TechDirt Comcast, Paramount Eye Merger Because The Streaming Sector Is Completely Out of Ideas https...2024-02-2507 min69 AdminsEpisode 18: Madly Off In All DirectionsIn this episode we look at a potpourri of news.Links:JustWatch on Google Play https://play.google.com/store/search?q=justwatch&c=appsJustWatch on the web https://www.justwatch.com/TechRadar on Paramount+ Purging Content https://www.techradar.com/streaming/paramount-plus/paramount-plus-joins-disney-plus-and-max-by-removing-multiple-shows-from-its-platform-and-im-sick-of-itArs Technica on Funimation Cutting Off Access To Purchased Content https://arstechnica.com/?p=2002114Engadget on Funimation Cutting Off Access To Purchased Content https://www.engadget.com/funimation-will-stream-its-last-anime-on-april-2-131526671.html?src=rssArs Technica on YouTube TV being the 4...2024-02-1108 min69 AdminsEpisode 17: Talking Free NewsIn this brief episode we talk about free streaming news sources.Links:Haystack https://www.haystack.tv/CBS News Livestream https://www.cbsnews.com/live/ABC News Live https://abcnews.go.com/LiveNBC News Now https://www.nbcnews.com/nowFrance24 https://www.france24.com/en/how-to-watch-on-tvDeutsche Welle https://www.dw.com/en/live-tv/channel-english NHK World Japan https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/live/ CBC News Explore https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/cbc-news-explore-free-tv-streaming-1.6647884Our...2024-01-2904 min69 AdminsEpisode 16: Talking Toilet SeatsIn this brief episode we talk about the situation as it is shaping up to start 2024.Links:Layoffs.fyi https://layoffs.fyi/ Wikipedia on Diamond Sports Group https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Diamond_Sports_Group&oldid=1192750558 Axios: "NFL dominates what's left of live TV viewership" https://www.axios.com/2024/01/07/nfl-tv-ratings-live-events-viewershipOur pick of the fortnight: Cinematic Titanic: The Alien Factor https://tubitv.com/movies/460468/cinematic-titanic-the-alien-factor?autoplay=falseSupport us via Ko-Fi and Liberapay Hosted on Acast...2024-01-1408 min69 AdminsEpisode 15: And We're Back!New Year's Day 2024 Special? What New Year's Day 2024 Special? We're back for New Year's Eve 2023 instead!The world changed a bit too much since we started the hiatus. In this episode we talk about the horror of a coming news channel that only has AI-generated characters for anchors as well as the financial instability and panic among the big traditional content conglomerates in the United States.Links:USA Today "None of these anchors are real: Channel 1 plans for AI to generate news, broadcasters" https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2023/12/14/chan...2023-12-3112 min69 AdminsEpisode 14: Stubborn NegotiatorsThis episode is a very quick one recapping news and announcing that we are on hiatus beginning with the release of this episode and lasting until the release of our New Year's Day 2024 Special.Our pick of the fortnight: Invasion of the Star Creatures https://tubitv.com/movies/710325/invasion-of-the-star-creatures?start=falseSupport us via Ko-Fi and Liberapay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-1503 min69 AdminsEpisode 13: Thin MarginsThis episode is a quick one talking about recent shifts in the economic situation while also providing news analysis.Our pick of the fortnight: King of the Rocket Men https://link.tubi.tv/qT01nAESwDbSupport us via Ko-Fi and Liberapay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-0110 min69 AdminsEpisode 12: SpiralsIn light of a world where strikes by writers and actors seem to be ceaseless we end up talking about free streaming possibilities that are out there. There are possibilities in the mix that services that exist today might not exist 90 days from now. As our world spirals we have to be ready to adapt to changes around us. Don't collaborate with scabs such as the various talk show hosts that are back to work without writers. Enjoy the rich cultural history shown in the television of the past as a stopgap while the strikes continue.Ou...2023-09-1708 min69 AdminsEpisode 11: Switching GearsIn light of the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes not ending we switch gears in this episode. After all, what's the point in introducing further streaming platforms if they're not going to see new material this fall? We talk about the upcoming big thing in American television, sports programming, and why it is a nightmare to watch via streaming while also providing productive alternativesLinks:Wired How to Watch Every NFL Football Game on a Streaming Service https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stream-nfl-football/Comic Shop Locator Service https://comicshoplocator.com/StoreLocatorF...2023-09-0305 min69 AdminsEpisode 10: Systemic RiskWe detour heavily from the planning syllabus to take a look at the situation in Hollywood. The strikes have now gone past the hundred day mark. Economic strains are beginning to develop. It doesn't make much sense for us to talk about paid subscription streaming services when the companies that own them are not exactly in the best of financial health.The episode isn't totally doom and gloom. There's a marked deficit of hope in this one, though.Links:Amazon Cancels Two More First Season Shows Despite Previous Renewals h...2023-08-2009 min69 AdminsEpisode 9: Radical Road TripIn this fortnight's episode we begin to talk about the various services by mentioning Paramount Plus and Pluto TV. We also forgot to make a pick of the fortnight so we'll have to double up next time. This happens when you're recording on the road!Links:Paramount Plus https://www.paramountplus.comPluto TV https://pluto.tvOur pick of the fortnight: NoneSupport us via Ko-Fi and Liberapay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-0505 min69 AdminsEpisode 8: You'll Miss It When It's GoneIn this fortnight's episode we talk about the continuing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, talk about the problem that arises when a rural county suddenly finds itself without a movie theater, and talk about what an SVOD happens to be.Links:Screen Rant Grey's Anatomy's Ellen Pompeo Calls Out Netflix For Lack Of Streaming Residuals https://screenrant.com/greys-anatomy-netflix-ellen-pompeo-residuals/Screen Rant This Is Us Star Mandy Moore Reveals Miniscule Streaming Residuals After Appearing In 106 Episodes https://screenrant.com/this-is-us-mandy-moore-streaming-residuals/Screen Rant Netflix Slammed By Orange Is The New Black...2023-07-2311 min69 AdminsBonus Episode: A Side Quest For EvanInspired by a Mastodon post made by Evan Prodromou, we have a bonus special episode on the first day of the SAG-AFTRA 2023 strike. The episode discusses the situation, offers suggestions to listeners such as visiting comics shops as well as checking out "actual play" programs like Critical Role, and suggests that listeners get ready for a long haul situation.Links:Erie Looking Productions https://erielookingproductions.infoCritical Role https://critrole.com/Dimension 20 on Dropout.tv https://dimension20.dropout.tv/Dimension 20 on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@dimension20show...2023-07-1508 min69 AdminsEpisode 7We catch up with our planning syllabus in this episode. Before we dive into our main topic we touch upon the current strike by the Writers Guild of America-West and how the Screen Actors Guild may join them in the week ahead in terms of being on strike. We also discuss in the first half the misadventure of the film Crater and what that means for the media landscape. After the mid-way break we talk about the differences between subscription video on-demand, ad-supported video on-demand, free ad-supported streaming television, and virtual cable providers. We also provide our pick of th...2023-07-0910 min69 AdminsEpisode 6We're still slightly ahead of the planning syllabus so we end up talking about current events. What is an information vortex? What is a news vacuum? What does streaming have to do with any of this? This episode explores these matters in less than ten minutes.Links:BBC News on the Wagner PMC crisis https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-europe-66006142owncast https://owncast.online/OpenBroadcaster https://openbroadcaster.com/Deutsche Welle live television in English https://www.dw.com/en/live-tv/channel-englishFrance24 live television in Eng...2023-06-2407 min69 AdminsEpisode 5: A Side QuestIn this episode we venture off on a side quest to talk about a darker side of streaming.Links:BBC News on the federal indictment of Donald Trump https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cd06yxge4v4tSimple English Wikipedia on Gnosticism https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gnosticism&oldid=8515442Our pick of the fortnight: The Archer (2016) https://tubitv.com/movies/100002282/the-archer?start=falseSupport us via Ko-Fi and Liberapay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat2023-06-1108 min69 AdminsEpisode 4In this episode we take a look at implementing the use of an antenna to get broadcast television. We talk about why you still wind up with streaming television on your wireless mobile device instead of tuning in your local broadcast station. We also mention a product of the past, FLO TV. Reporting is also made as to the Writers Guild of America strike and the debt ceiling crisis in Washington, DC.Links:The AV Club: This Max credits thing is apparently gonna be a big, stupid mess to fix https://www.avclub.c...2023-05-2813 min69 AdminsEpisode 3This week we start off with an update on the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike before we head into a discussion of accessing the major over the air broadcast networks via streaming as well as talk about solutions for picking up antenna television.Links:TechDirt: "The Writers’ Strike Makes Sense; Their Demands About AI, However, Do Not" https://www.techdirt.com/2023/05/11/the-writers-strike-makes-sense-their-demands-about-ai-however-do-not/The AV Club: "Jeopardy! in jeopardy amid writers' strike as Mayim Bialik exits final week of hosting" https://www.avclub.com/jeopardy-mayim-bialik-wont-host-writers-strike-1850428678Patreon alternative Ko-Fi that...2023-05-1411 min69 AdminsEpisode 2In the second proper episode of 69 Admins, we talk about what you need in terms of equipment and network connections to enjoy streaming television. The next episode will be released on May 13th.Links:Simple English Wikipedia on Roku https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Roku&oldid=7951068Simple English Wikipedia on Amazon Fire https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Amazon_Fire_TV&oldid=8785322Simple English Wikipedia on Apple TV https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Apple_TV&oldid=8766920English Wikipedia on Sam...2023-04-3009 min69 AdminsEpisode 1In the first proper episode of 69 Admins, we talk about what we'll call streaming and what exactly "FAST" and "VOD" mean. The next episode will be released on April 29th.Links: NBC News Now https://www.nbcnews.com/nowPluto TV https://pluto.tv/Tubi https://tubitv.com/Peacock https://www.peacocktv.com/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/Jeopardy! channel on Pluto TV https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/625f04253e5f6c000708f3b7Wheel of Fortune channel on Pluto TV https...2023-04-1508 min69 AdminsPreview EpisodeThis is a preview episode as a story came up before we were ready to start with regular episodes. In this story we talk about how connection is important as to streaming television. A major wind storm impacted northeast Ohio and caused blackouts not just of power but also Internet service. Service failures in both domains are not helpful for having success in enjoying streaming television.Regular episodes begin April 15th, 2023.Links:NOAA Weather Radio https://www.weather.gov/nwr/Weatheradio (via Environment and Climate Change Canada) https://www...2023-03-3004 min69 AdminsTrailer for 69 AdminsThe trailer for this podcast. Support us online at Liberapay and Ko-Fi. Regular episodes are coming soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-1901 min