Grounded Reason Podcast - Cord Cutting and Internet Issues

In this episode Dennis and Joel cover what 5G Internet is and isn't, and discuss if it will be the tech that saves the Internet. They also talk about a new offering from Sling TV and the latest in the Amazon vs. Google feud. Show Links - Google is pulling  You-tube from fire TV on January 1st 2018 - https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/5/16738752/google-youtube-amazon-punishing-customers-feud   Sling TV allows You to subscribe to other Services - https://www.groundedreason.com/sling-adds-on-demand-channels/ A primer on 5G - https://spectrum.ieee.org/video/telecom/wireless/everything-you-need-to-know-about-5g   Please Subscribe to The Show on iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show on iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

Dennis and Joel discuss the fate of Net Neutrality in the United States. Check out the article Net Neutrality Explained for more information. https://www.groundedreason.com/net-neutrality-need-know/ Please Subscribe to The Show on iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show on iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

Today we’re going to discuss heavy subscriber losses in the pay TV industry. We’re also going to talk about why a move by everyones favorite FCC Comish, Ajit Pai, is likely to raise cable TV bills. Then finally we’re going to cover a brand new TV streaming service that’s all about non-sports pay TV channels. Please Subscribe to The Show on iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show on iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

Trump's FCC head Ajit Pai is at it again. This time he was corporations to be able to buy up local news channels and not even require them to have a local newsroom.  We discuss this absolute insanity on the show today. We also discuss ISPs attempt to stop your state from protecting Net Neutrality. The FCC rules under attack - https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/fccs-review-broadcast-ownership-rules Another attack on Net Neutrality - http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-net-neutrality-20171106-story.html Please Subscribe to The Show on iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show on iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

Dennis and Joel geek out over the horror movies you can stream for Halloween this year. Please Subscribe to The Show on iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show on iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

Dennis and Joel cover how to watch the 2017/18 NBA season without having a pay TV Subscription. They also share some special announcements on The Season 8 premiere of "The Walking Dead" and the new Movies Anywhere app. NBA Without Cable - https://www.groundedreason.com/watch-nba-online-without-cable/ Walking Dead Without Cable - https://www.groundedreason.com/watch-walking-dead-without-cable/   Please Subscribe to The Show on iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show on iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

Dennis and Joel talk a bit about what LA Podfest was like. They then discuss a great new service that will show all the movies you have purchased in a single app regardless of where you bought them online. Also on the docket: Pay-TV subscriber Losses, Google WiFi, and Ajit Pai's recent troubles. Movies anywhere - https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/12/16462824/movies-anywhere-digital-movie-locker-disney-warner-bros-universal-twentieth-century-fox-sony ATT losing video subs - http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cord-cutting-rears-ugly-head-as-at-t-discloses-falling-video-subs-1047949 Comcast Unappealing pitch to cord cutters - https://www.techhive.com/article/3232444/streaming-services/comcasts-unappealing-pitch-to-cord-cutters.html Cool Take on Cord Cutting - http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/technology/sd-fi-cordcutting-channels-20171007-story.html Google WiFi - https://store.google.com/product/google_wifi FCC under investigation - http://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/355174-watchdog-to-probe-fcc-cyberattack Please Subscribe to The Show on iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show on iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

Joel and Dennis discuss how to watch the NHL when you don't have a cable TV subscription. They also cover the new Roku devices that are hitting the shelves on October 8th. The show closes with a bit of information on FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. Please Subscribe to The Show on iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show on iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

In today's episode Dennis and Joel discuss how CBS has angered legions of Trekkies by complicating how one can watch Star Trek Discovery. Of course the media uses this to push a dystopian TV future - http://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/tv/news/a28344/cbs-all-access-bad/  (CBS ALL ACCESS BAD) Traditional pay TV companies are waking up to what customers want .  . . sort of.    Here is what Verizon is doing - https://www.groundedreason.com/switched-verizon-fios-internet-access/ Comcast jumps into streaming - http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/comcast-xfinity-instant-tv-launches-1202573808/ Amazon released a New Fire TV https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/27/16375134/new-amazon-fire-tv-announced-4k-hdr-price-date-2017 FuboTV Picked up MSG Networks so that’s good for New York and the NHL this season -http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/09/26/1132828/0/en/fuboTV-to-Launch-MSG-Networks.html   Please Subscribe to The Show on iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show on iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

We’re back after a break. Joel and Dennis cover the number of broadcast networks jumping on the streaming bandwagon, They also discuss how streaming services kicked cable TV’s butt at the Emmys this year. Articles Discussed in this episode DirecTV Now – https://www.groundedreason.com/direct-now-cable-tv-over-internet/ YouTube TV - https://www.groundedreason.com/?s=youtube+tv Hulu TV - https://www.groundedreason.com/tv-shows-hulu-worth-cost/ NFL without Cable - https://www.groundedreason.com/how-to-watch-nfl-football-online/ Please Subscribe to The Show on iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show on iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

With football season quickly approaching Dennis explains how you can watch both NFL and College football without a Pay TV subscription. Watching the NFL without cable TV in 2017: https://www.groundedreason.com/how-to-watch-nfl-football-online/ What about NCAA College Football: https://www.groundedreason.com/college-football-online/ All about TV Antennas: https://www.groundedreason.com/watch-tv-free-antenna-guide/   Please Subscribe to The Show on iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show on iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

This episode we discuss everybody losing their heads on Disney’s announcement about their new streaming services. We also discuss some Ajit Pai shadiness at the FCC as it pertains to broadband standards. We also conflicted over Nazis being more popular than the FCC’s plan on repealing Net Neutrality. We live in the upside down.  (2:10) Ajit Pai is trying to lower broadband standards: https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20170809/15282637966/fcc-begins-weakening-definition-quality-broadband-deployment-to-aid-lazy-uncompetitive-isps.shtml (9:50) Net Neutrality Update (18:17) Net Neutrality vs Nazis (23:45) Everyone is loosing their mind over Disney’s Cord Cutting move Sources: Tech Crunch : https://techcrunch.com/2017/08/11/dont-ruin-streaming-by-turning-it-into-cable/ NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/13/technology/the-messy-confusing-future-of-tv-its-here.html WaPo Article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/freedom-from-cable-isnt-free-flood-of-streaming-services-will-make-cutting-the-cord-more-complicated/2017/08/11/01f9ade0-7d1f-11e7-a669-b400c5c7e1cc_story.html Most Watched Shows: http://www.indiewire.com/2017/05/most-watched-tv-show-2016-2017-season-the-walking-dead-this-is-us-football-1201832878/ Please Subscribe to The Show on iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show on iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

With pay TV networks losing subscribers hand over fist, Networks are turning toward over the top streaming. Today we discuss what Disney, ESPN, CBS, and other networks are planning for cord cutters over the next year.  (00:53) Pay TV lost 1 million in q2 this year http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Another-Million-Consumers-Cut-the-TV-Cord-Last-Quarter-140097 (4:45) DisneyESPN is putting out a couple streaming services Press Release: https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/walt-disney-company-acquire-majority-ownership-bamtech/ (17:30) Here begins a Marvel Cinematic Universe tangent because we are big nerds. We also discuss the possible effects on Marvel TV shows on Netflix and ABC. (27:00) CBS is putting a lot of energy into over the top streaming. (34:00) You can stream the Mayweather vs. McGregor Fight and CBS is putting out a sports based streaming service as well (43:30) Will there be a Discover/HGTV streaming network? https://techcrunch.com/2017/07/31/cord-cutting-pressures-lead-to-discovery-communications-acquisition-of-scripps-networks-for-14-6b/ (49:50) While there are many networks making the right moves to be relevant in the modern age, there are a couple companies still making the same mistakes. https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2017/08/04/business/04reuters-viacom-stocks.html Please Subscribe to The Show on iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show on iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

Dennis and Joel discuss the state of internet access in rural America, and why it hurts all Americans. They also discuss how so few companies came to control how we access the Internet.  They also discuss what we can do to change it.  (1:20) The worst Broadband in America FiveThirtyEight.com Article that inspired this segment: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-worst-internet-in-america/ (20:46) Internet Access In America: How did we get here? (40:20) Why the state of Internet Access in America is a problem and ways to fix it. Other Sources:  Wireless Speeds in America compared to other countries: Wireless isn’t there yet - https://www.recode.net/2017/6/7/15747486/united-states-developed-world-mobile-internet-speeds-akamai Per Study on Digital Divide : http://www.pewinternet.org/2016/07/14/digital-divides-2016/   Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

Today we’ve got Nielsen numbers to go over to see how many people are cutting the cord. We talk about the cable TV industry swearing it’s now competitive,  and we have a whole bunch of news on the FCC, most notably how they’re getting sued. We also discuss  Ajit Pai playing a game of hide the data that just got FOIA requested. (4:58) We cover the new Nielsen numbers and find out how many people are cutting the cord and dropping Pay TV Link to Nielsen Total Audience Report : http://www.nielsen.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en/reports-downloads/2017-reports/total-audience-report-q1-2017.pdf (21:20) A little trick to get quick support from your ISP (25:28) The NCTA seems to think there is plenty of Broadband competition in the U.S.  - https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/07/cable-lobby-claims-us-is-totally-overflowing-in-broadband-competition/ (33:38) Did the FCC fail to document the cyber attack they claim occurred? - https://gizmodo.com/fcc-now-says-there-is-no-documented-analysis-of-the-cyb-1797073113 (44:13) The FCC got sued last week. - https://gizmodo.com/fcc-sued-over-failure-to-comply-with-transparency-law-a-1797264463 (52:00) FCC Chairman Ajit Pai seemed to forget why Net Neutrality happened in the first place. - https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/07/congressman-blasts-ajit-pai-for-anti-consumer-anti-competition-agenda/ (1:02:00) There is a lot of broadband investment in 2017 -  Comcast Earnings - http://www.cmcsa.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=1034647 AT&T Earnings - https://investors.att.com/~/media/Files/A/ATT-IR/financial-reports/quarterly-earnings/2017/2q-2017/IB_2Q17.pdf Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

In today's show, we discuss the White Houses hedge regarding Net Neutrality. We also discuss what polls look like on the issue of Net Neutrality. Finally, we discuss the terrible arguments and outright propaganda you may have heard when it comes to open the internet. We kick off the show with a bit of a recap of last week's health care analogy and how we seemed to have kicked off a chain reaction in Washington.  . . maybe. 22:20 The White House states it’s position on Net Neutrality 39:20 Public Polling on Net Neutrality  46:30 Propaganda and bad arguments against net neutrality  http://thefederalist.com/2017/07/19/net-neutrality-nothing-corporate-power-grab/ Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

Be warned. This episode is our most political episode to date. We discuss the tactics being employed by anti-Net Neutrality forces, how they are taking this tactic from politicians lead, and how it's destroying our system of government. (2:20) Net Neutrality Day explained What companies are doing - https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/12/15958030/net-neutrality-day-of-action-internet-companies-list (7:10) The Big ISP attempt to Co-Op Net Neutrality by flat out lying. AT&T - https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/11/15953912/att-fcc-net-neutrality-rules-protest Comcast - http://corporate.comcast.com/comcast-voices/on-the-internet-day-of-action-comcast-supports-net-neutrality Link to History of Net Neutrality - https://www.groundedreason.com/net-neutrality-need-know/ (12:50) How the Media enables this behavior and how to see through truth the lies of companies and politicians. (23:00) How Big ISPs seem to be stealing their tactics from Politicians in Washington. We compare ISP tactics on Net Neutrality to the GOP’s current tactic on Healthcare to give real world example on using the Internet to find the truth behind a story. We do cover some aspects of the Healthcare bill to give you an idea of the lies and falsehoods that are surrounding this issue. Links for this section CBO report on healthcare bill - https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/115th-congress-2017-2018/costestimate/52849-hr1628senate.pdf Medicaid Satisfaction - http://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2016/may/aca-tracking-survey-access-to-care-and-satisfaction Gallup poll on healthcare  - http://www.gallup.com/poll/186527/americans-government-health-plans-satisfied.aspx (44:00) How equating actual news organization with conspiracy websites plays into the hand of those distorting the facts. (48:00)  How the purpose of the Healthcare bill is a lie, to begin with. We discuss how mindful opposition in calling out lies will negate their tactics. (55:00) They even lie about the documented history of how past healthcare legislation occurred. http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/28/politics/supreme-court-health-timeline/. We point out the parallels between the games in Washington and the games Anti-Net Neutrality forces are playing. We close on how propaganda tactics have infected our system of government and how dire the situation is and has an effect on all policy-making, tech and otherwise.   Support Net Neutrality by commenting at this link - https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/proceedings?q=name:((17-108)) Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

We've updated the way we do the show notes to make things a bit easier to find in each episode. Below you will find the topics discussed in this episode along with a timestamp of when we start discussing it. We hope you listen to the entire episode, but we understand that not everyone has the time to do so. (1:36) Playstation Vue surprises customers with a big price hike. We also cover the current subscriber numbers for the top Pay TV and streaming services. Top pay TV services https://www.ncta.com/industry-data Sling TV hit 2 million subs - http://www.fiercecable.com/cable/sling-tv-has-more-than-2m-subs-comscore-says (16:36) A Pay TV company moves to streaming with MobiTV, and it opens up a world of possibilities for TV over the Internet. CSPIRE - https://www.cspire.com (29:10) Disney is in trouble when it comes to their TV business. Disney In decline - http://www.investopedia.com/news/disney-declining-cable-ratings-raise-concerns/ (43:50) Cord cutting and it’s effect on our kids. (49:50) Hulu is driving the cord cutters - https://consumerist.com/2017/06/23/why-does-hulu-drive-more-cord-cutting-than-netflix-or-amazon-prime/ (53:30) What we’re watching (GLOW, Catastrophe, The Handmaid’s Tale, Orange is the New Black.) Support Net Neutrality by commenting at this link - https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/proceedings?q=name:((17-108)) Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

Today, Dennis interviews Charlie Nooney. He’s a been an executive at Walt Disney Company and technicolor. Presently, the CEO of a company called MobiTV.  And they have a technology platform that may help the Pay TV industry innovate in a way that may actually give customers what they want. Links for today's show: MobiTV - https://www.mobitv.com OTT Streaming is eating PayTV's Lunch - http://www.businessinsider.com/streaming-tv-packages-are-cannibalizing-traditional-tv-according-to-ubs-2017-6 PayTV Breaks Cable Box Promise - https://finance.yahoo.com/news/big-cable-broke-promise-youre-paying-191135140.html Support Net Neutrality by commenting at this link - https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/proceedings?q=name:((17-108)) Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

This episode covers current and developing technologies that have impacted the job market. It's only just beginning.  Links for Todays Show AI Benefits to Healthcare Industry - https://phys.org/news/2017-06-artificial-intelligence-health-revolution.html  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/artificial-intelligence-and-the-future-of-work_us_5942f125e4b0d188d027fcdf Globalization and automation – Truck driving has been immune until now - http://www.npr.org/sections/money/2015/02/05/382664837/map-the-most-common-job-in-every-state AI and the Future of Work -  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/artificial-intelligence-and-the-future-of-work_us_5942f125e4b0d188d027fcdf When will robots take out jobs - http://www.businessinsider.com/when-robots-will-take-peoples-jobs-2017-6 Support Net Neutrality by commenting at this link - https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/proceedings?q=name:((17-108)) Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

  This episode covers the competing HDR (High Dynamic Range) TV specification and why it's much more important than 4K TV. We also discuss Netflix recent change of heart on Net Neutrality and Dennis has a new found love for Roku Smart TV. What is HDR - https://www.groundedreason.com/what-is-hdr-tv/ Netflix joins the fight to save Net Neutrality - https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/06/netflix-re-joins-fight-to-save-net-neutrality-rules/ Battle for the Net - https://www.battleforthenet.com TLC Roku Smart TV - http://amzn.to/2sG6aMa Support Net Neutrality by commenting at this link - https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/proceedings?q=name:((17-108)) Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

In this episode what the head of a major pay TV lobby said about the future of cable TV. We also discuss Mohu's wireless TV antenna, Verizon's streaming service, a lawsuit against a popular Kodi plugin, and rural broadband Internet. Links for Todays show: Cable TV is Failing - https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/06/cable-tv-failing-as-a-business-cable-industry-lobbyist-says/ Beta Testing Verizon Streaming Service - http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Verizon-IPTV-Beta-Testers-Get-Free-Year-of-Triple-Play-Service-139711 Mohu AirWave -  https://www.groundedreason.com/mohu-airwave-wireless-antenna/ Kodi Lawsuit -  https://torrentfreak.com/dish-network-sues-zemtv-and-tv-addons-for-copyright-infringement-170605/ Rural America, Health, and Broadband - https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/connect2health.key_findings.pdf Support Net Neutrality by commenting at this link - https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/proceedings?q=name:((17-108)) Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

Today we discuss a real life story of saving money by cutting the cord. We also cover five different streaming services that allow you to cut the cord and watch stream live TV over the Internet Links for Todays Show Finding Affordable Internet - https://www.groundedreason.com/how-to-get-internet-without-cable/ Sling TV - https://www.groundedreason.com/sling-tv-review-watch-live-tv-online/ DirecTV Now - https://www.groundedreason.com/direct-now-cable-tv-over-internet/ Hulu TV - https://www.groundedreason.com/tv-shows-hulu-worth-cost/ PlayStation Vue - https://www.groundedreason.com/replace-cable-with-playstation-vue/ YouTube TV - https://www.groundedreason.com/youtube-tv-channels/   Support Net Neutrality by commenting at this link - https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/proceedings?q=name:((17-108)) Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

In today's episode we discuss the next generation of wireless internet and how it will change how we all access the Internet.  It will also provide provide affordable high speed Internet access to those that currently do not have it. Decent summary of 5G - http://www.pcmag.com/article/345387/what-is-5g Comcast/Charter non compete - https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/08/business/dealbook/comcast-charter-communications-deal.html?_r=0 Verizon's plans for 5G - http://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/verizon-more-excited-than-ever-about-fixed-wireless-for-5g-ceo Verizon’s Planned Streaming service - http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/aol-yahoo-close-mid-june-verizon-lowell-mcadam-1202440050/ Support Net Neutrality by commenting at this link - https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/proceedings?q=name:((17-108)) Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

In todays episode we discuss why you should drop your pay TV package in 2017 if you haven't already. We also cover how to ease into the cord cutting lifestyle while saving money and adding more time to your day. Here are some important links discussed in the show. Affordable Internet Plans - https://www.groundedreason.com/how-to-get-internet-without-cable/ How to choose the right antenna - https://www.groundedreason.com/watch-tv-free-antenna-guide/ Want to hear the episode on TVFool.com? Check out this episode -  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/011-tv-fool-improve-tv-antenna-reception/id1140661229?i=1000375799691&ls=1&mt=2 Need a DVR for that antenna? Check out this episode of the pod https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/018-dvrs-record-tv-from-an-antenna/id1140661229?i=1000377318396&ls=1&mt=2 Sling TV –  https://www.groundedreason.com/sling-tv-review-watch-live-tv-online/ Playstation Vue– https://www.groundedreason.com/replace-cable-with-playstation-vue/  Direct TV – Now we covered in in Episode 23 but here is a High level https://www.groundedreason.com/direct-now-cable-tv-over-internet/ YouTube TV – We covered in episode 35. https://www.groundedreason.com/youtube-tv-channels/ Hulu TV - https://www.groundedreason.com/tv-shows-hulu-worth-cost/ Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

So it begins. Trumps FCC started to roll back Net Neutrality. We are sounding the alarm!    Make sure to log your comments at https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/proceedings?q=name:((17-108)) or use John Olivers like at https://www.gofccyourself.com  

This episode Dennis and Joel discuss the cyber attack no one is talking about. Comment at the FCC to support Net Neutrality - https://www.gofccyourself.com DDoS attack on The FCC -http://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/washington/petition-circulated-seeking-fcc-info-ddos-attack/165716 Comment Bot Attack on the FCC - https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/10/15610744/anti-net-neutrality-fake-comments-identities and http://www.zdnet.com/article/a-bot-is-flooding-the-fccs-website-with-fake-anti-net-neutrality-comments/ Comcast/Charter deal -  https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/05/comcast-and-charter-agree-not-to-compete-against-each-other-in-wireless/   Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

In this episode we discuss the new Hulu Live TV service, what net neutrality has to do with cord cutting, and talk about why Ajit Pai's argument to kill Net Neutrality is ultimately doomed to fail, as long as we all voice our concerns to the FCC. Voice your support for Net Neutrality: https://www.groundedreason.com/support-net-neutrality/ Hulu's new Live TV service: https://www.groundedreason.com/hulu-live-tv-service-now-available/ Pay TV has worst quarter ever: http://www.fiercecable.com/cable/pay-tv-has-its-worst-q1-sub-losses-ever-analyst-pegs-total-carnage-at-762k Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?ls=1&mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

Dennis and Joel cover the history of Net Neutrality in America, which dates back to 1860.  Leave a Comment with the FCC to support Net-Neutrality (Proceeding 17-108) https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings/express  A written Guide to Net Neutrality: https://www.groundedreason.com/net-neutrality-need-know/ FCC Docket to kill Net Neutrality - https://www.fcc.gov/document/wireline-competition-bureau-opens-wc-docket-no-17-108 Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Purchase a Grounded Reason T-Shirt : https://www.groundedreason.com/store/ Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com

In this episode Dennis and Joel discuss the FCC’s plan to Kill net Neutrality and were also going to talk about a letter that congress wrote to try and fix the privacy mess they created. Finally cut the cable TV cord in eight easy steps - https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home/finally-cut-the-cable-tv-cord-in-eight-easy-steps/2017/04/18/6cae6086-1ed8-11e7-be2a-3a1fb24d4671_story.html?utm_term=.3663851338bd Congressman “The Cable Guy” - http://www.talkingnewmedia.com/2017/04/17/congressman-defends-end-to-net-neutrality-rules-nobodys-got-to-use-the-internet/   *CORRECTION - In the episode we stated that the Senate sent this letter to the FCC. This is incorrect, it was the House of Representatives. Congresses solution to the problem they created - http://energycommerce.house.gov/sites/republicans.energycommerce.house.gov/files/documents/114/20170407FCC.pdf FTC Comments on privacy - https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/advocacy_documents/comment-staff-bureau-consumer-protection-federal-trade-commission-federal-communications-commission/160527fcccomment.pdf Mandatory arbitration clauses - https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/10/mandatory-arbitration-restricts-rights-of-isp-customers-says-fcc-democrat/ FTC Chairman Interview - https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/04/unenforceable-how-voluntary-net-neutrality-lets-isps-call-the-shots/ Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Purchase a Grounded Reason T-Shirt : https://www.groundedreason.com/store/ Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com    

In this episode Dennis and Joel discuss the recent war on Android "Kodi Boxes" happening in the UK and how that can affect those using these devices in the US. They also discuss Amazon and their recent banning of these devices. Kodi UK Crackdown: http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/765125/Kodi-box-crackdown-five-arrest-illegal-streaming-Sky-sports-movies Amazon Banning Seller of “loaded” Kodi Boxes : http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4378222/Amazon-bans-Kodi-TV-boxes-pirate-players.html Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Purchase a Grounded Reason T-Shirt : https://www.groundedreason.com/store/ Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com    

Dennis is excited over the new cord cutting numbers from Nielsen. He and Joel also cover some more bad news out of Ajit Pai's FCC. They also discuss how Donald Trump put the last nail in the coffin of you personal privacy when it comes to your ISP. Links for Todays Show Buy a Grounded Reason Podcast T-Shirt:https://www.groundedreason.com/store/ The Cord Cutting Data: https://www.groundedreason.com/cord-cutting-statistics-show-trouble-pay-tv/ Minnesota attempts state privacy law: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/03/isp-privacy-rules-could-be-resurrected-by-states-starting-in-minnesota/ Pai reverses rule for Charter to build out service to 1 million homes. https://www.wsj.com/articles/fcc-reverses-merger-condition-requiring-charter-to-overbuild-broadband-service-1491237364 YouGov Poll on ISP Privacy Repeal: http://big.assets.huffingtonpost.com/tabs_HP_Online_Privacy_20170330.pdf   Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com  

In this episode Joel and Dennis discuss the recent action by Congress to remove consumer privacy protection when it comes to your ISP. They discuss what is hyperbole and what isn't and what we can do to still protect out privacy. They also discuss how the vote went down and how it connects to money donated from ISPs.   A History Of ISPs and Privacy Regulation: https://www.groundedreason.com/truth-repealing-online-privacy-protection/ What to look for in a VPN: https://www.groundedreason.com/what-is-a-vpn-and-how-to-chose-the-best-one/ OpenSecrets: https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2017/03/vote-correlation-internet-privacy-res/ ISP Donations to Votes: https://www.opensecrets.org/datasets/house-privacy-vote-correlation  Jared Newman's Tech Hive Article on Cord Cutting: http://www.techhive.com/article/3186232/streaming-services/no-cord-cutting-will-not-break-the-internet.amp.html Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com  

The media is at it again. Some are claiming that cord cutting isn't a thing. Others are saying that cord cutters are going to break the internet. Joel and I dissect a couple of articles and a recent Deloitte study that attempts to support these opposing narratives. We also take a look at some streaming services that aren't Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. We also lead off with the Senate valuing your ISP's profits more that your privacy. Links for todays show: The Senate values ISP profits over your Privacy: https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20170323/10251536993/congress-just-voted-to-kill-consumer-broadband-privacy-protections.shtml Cord Cutting will break the internet: https://www.bloomberg.com/gadfly/articles/2017-03-17/cord-cutting-millennials-may-break-america-s-internet There is no cord cutting: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/cord-cutting-isnt-happening-report-040100035.html Streaming Services Other than Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime: https://www.groundedreason.com/9-lesser-known-tv-streaming-services/   Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com  

This week Dennis and Joel discuss two major ISPs and the problems they are having with consumers in New York and Ohio. There is a bit of self congratulations as the media seem to be agreeing with a lot of what Joel and Dennis have been saying about the new direction of the FCC. Support the show! Get A Grounded Reason Podcast T-Shirt: https://www.groundedreason.com/store/ AT&T Alleged redlining in Ohio: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/03/att-allegedly-discriminated-against-poor-people-in-broadband-upgrades/ Verizon get’s sued by NY: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/03/nyc-sues-verizon-alleges-failure-to-complete-citywide-fiber-rollout/ An L.A. Times article basically reiterating everything we’ve said about Pai over the last few episodes.  http://www.latimes.com/business/hiltzik/la-fi-hiltzik-fcc-broadband-20170310-story.html Great Verge article on the FTC vs FCC regs.  They even use our analogy: http://www.theverge.com/2017/3/10/14881068/fcc-privacy-rules-fight-web-history-ads Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com  

This episode covers how to watch baseball without cable, Sling TV DVR and a ton of cord cutting news. How to watch MLB baseball without cable - https://www.groundedreason.com/how-to-watch-mlb-games-without-cable/ Cord Cutting is on the Rise - http://www.multichannel.com/news/content/cord-cutting-rise-tivo-study-finds/411378 I wanted to go over a disaster of an article that hit USA Today last week saying that cord cutting costs just as much as cable - http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/talkingtech/2017/03/08/cutting-cord-could-cost-much-cable/98894132/ Ajit Pai dodged an important question when he was in front of congress last week - https://www.c-span.org/video/?423947-1/new-fcc-chair-ajit-pai-testifies-capitol-hill A new Streaming Service hit the US from across the pond - https://www.britbox.com/ TiVo Maverik - http://zatznotfunny.com/2017-03/tivo-mavrik-breaks-cover/ Verizon new Internet Option - https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/03/verizon-offers-prepaid-fios-with-lower-speeds-and-slightly-lower-price/ Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com  

Joel and Dennis discuss FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and his recent speech where he calls Net Neutrality “a mistake.” We answer a question on last weeks VPN episode, and talk about Google's new Live TV service YouTube TV. We also go over how to watch March Madness when you don't have cable. Support link to install IPVanish on an Amazon FireTV Stick https://support.ipvanish.com/customer/portal/articles/2650803 YouTube TV: https://youtube.googleblog.com/2017/02/finally-live-tv-made-for-you.html?m=1 Coverage of Ajit Pai’s Speech http://www.theverge.com/2017/2/28/14761510/fcc-chairman-ajit-pai-says-net-neutrality-was-a-mistake Reasons why it’s complete BS: https://consumerist.com/2017/02/28/fcc-chair-claims-broadband-investment-at-historic-low-level-because-of-net-neutrality-thats-not-what-the-numbers-say/ How to watch March Madness without cable https://www.groundedreason.com/watch-march-madness-without-cable/   Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com  

Today's episode discusses Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, and why every home user needs one. They can provide access to content on the internet, protect your privacy, and keep your information secure. Topics discussed today are covered in this article: https://www.groundedreason.com/what-is-a-vpn-and-how-to-chose-the-best-one To test your DNS for information leaks, use this tool:https://www.dnsleaktest.com/ To to for leaky IPV6 information, try this tool: http://test-ipv6.com/ Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit https://www.groundedreason.com  for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com      

Today we discuss the battle of the unlimited wireless data plans between AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint.  We also have a bit of news on a few Viacom Shows leaving Hulu, and a ridiculous statement made by an FCC commissioner not named Ajit Pai.  Article on Data Plan Comparison: https://www.cnet.com/news/how-does-verizon-unlimited-plan-stack-up-against-the-others/ Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit http://www.groundedreason.com/ for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com      

Today Joel and Dennis discuss the following: How you can help save Net Neutrality: https://www.groundedreason.com/how-you-can-save-net-neutrality/ PBS kids is available OTA in a bunch of areas so run an antenna scan also on streaming https://www.google.com/amp/deadline.com/2017/01/pbs-kids-channel-launch-tcs-1201887347/amp/?client=safari ESPN streaming service - Last week at Disney’s quarterly earnings call the CEO of Disney Robert Iger said “We will be launching a direct-to-consumer sports service sometime in calendar 2017.” (Disney is the parent company behind ESPN.) Cord cutting saves billions: https://www.groundedreason.com/cord-cutting-is-saves-americans-billions/  This week in Bad Ajit: Net Neutrality 2 Wrath of Pai  -FCC stops investigating Zero Rating https://www.wired.com/2017/02/fcc-oks-streaming-free-net-neutrality-will-pay/ -FCC blocks Lifeline expansion to offer internet https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/02/03/the-fcc-is-stopping-9-companies-from-providing-subsidized-broadband-to-the-poor/?utm_term=.66e74438b00f   Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit http://www.groundedreason.com/ for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com    

Dennis and Joel discuss the new AirTV device from Dish Network, the makers of Sling TV. They also discuss some FCC news this week from Ajit Pai, the new FCC Commissioner.  Check out the links below for more information on topics covered on the show. AirTV: https://www.groundedreason.com/airtv/ FCC kills the Cable Box regulations : https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/01/fcc-chairman-pai-takes-wheelers-set-top-box-plan-off-the-table/ FCC pushes ATSC 3.0 : http://www.theverge.com/2017/2/2/14488608/4k-tv-broadcasts-ajit-pai-atsc-3-hdr Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit http://www.groundedreason.com/ for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com    

Today we are going to talk about the New FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and his potential affect on the freedoms will all enjoy online. We’ll also discuss how Senator Thune of SD is looking for compromise on the issue of net neutrality. All the links and details on how to stop what is happing can be found in this article: https://www.groundedreason.com/ajit-pai-trumps-new-fcc-chairman/   Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit http://www.groundedreason.com/ for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com    

This episode discusses a scheme that is taking place right now that's bigger than overturning Net Neutrality. The current administrations FCC transition plans will leave companies like Comcast, AT&T, Verizon, and others completely unregulated and free of any consumer protections oversight. This plan could spell the end of cord cutting and open internet as we know it. This episode is the most important one we have done so far.  All the links and details on how to stop what is happing can be found in this article: https://www.groundedreason.com/government-sells-us-out/   Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit http://www.groundedreason.com/ for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com    

In this episode we cover how the new 5G wireless spectrum will change the way internet is delivered to your home. We will also discuss how a practice called zero-rating has the potential to leave cord cutters right back where they started.  This episode is explained in detail in the following article: https://www.groundedreason.com/zero-rating-on-the-5g-spectrum-is-a-problem/ Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit http://www.groundedreason.com/ for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com    

Joel is back this week. This episode has us discussing just how many cord cutters are out their based on the latest numbers from Nielsen. We also discuss all the new cord cutting technology unveiled this year at CES 2017. You especially won't want to miss what Mohu and Sling TV have to offer. Below are some links to some of the products. Dish's AirTV - https://www.groundedreason.com/airtv/ Mohu AirWave - https://www.groundedreason.com/mohu-airwave-wireless-antenna/ Tablo's DROID DVR and more - https://www.tablotv.com/blog/ces-2017-new-technology-new-ways-watch-ota-tv/ Hulu's new live service - http://www.theverge.com/ces/2017/1/7/14195588/hulu-live-tv-streaming-internet-ces-2017 Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit http://www.groundedreason.com/ for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com    

This episode discusses how to watch the 2016-2017 NFL playoffs without cable TV, what jailbreaking a devices actually means, and the legality of owning a jailbroken Amazon Fire TV stick to stream TV and movies. Links addressed in this episode are as follows: Is Jailbreaking an Amazon Fire TV legal: https://www.groundedreason.com/illegal-jailbreak-fire-stick/ Watching the NFL Playoffs Without Cable: https://www.groundedreason.com/2016-nfl-playoffs-without-cable/ TV Antenna Guide: https://www.groundedreason.com/watch-tv-free-antenna-guide/   Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit http://www.groundedreason.com/ for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com  

Younity is a media server that aggregates all your media files on all your devices and requires no configuration from users. . It's an amazing piece of software and today I get to interview the CEO of the company behind Younity, Erik Caso.  For information on Todays Show check out https://www.groundedreason.com/younity-the-easy…use-media-server/ To obtain Younity fo to https://getyounity.com. Use offer code GroundedReason for 20% off the lifetime service. Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit http://www.groundedreason.com/ for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com  

Many listeners and readers of https://www.groundedreason.com have been asking about where to obtain cheap internet. We cover that it todays shows by discussing the following: Cheap Internet without Cable: https://www.groundedreason.com/how-to-get-internet-without-cable/ Charter Sets Industry Standard With New Low Cost, High-Speed Broadband for U.S. Families, Seniors: https://newsroom.charter.com/press-releases/2016/charter-industry-standard-low-cost-broadband-families-seniors/ We also discuss a study released that shows broadband prices drop in areas with gigabit broadband: http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Broadband-Prices-Drop-in-Areas-With-Gigabit-Broadband-138369 Sling TV Roku Deal: https://www.groundedreason.com/recommends/SlingRoku Roku Holiday Deals: https://www.groundedreason.com/recommends/RokuHoliday Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit http://www.groundedreason.com/ for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com  

This episode starts as a discussion over the recent New York Post article calling HBO's new streaming service "disappointing." It goes on to cover the facets of cord cutting, just how many people are cutting the cord and how the media gets the trend so very wrong way to often.   A full article discussing todays article including sources for the data we discuss can be found here: https://www.groundedreason.com/the-new-york-posts-ignorance-of-cord-cutting/ The New York post article is here: http://nypost.com/2016/12/04/hbo-now-isnt-as-popular-as-expected/ Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit http://www.groundedreason.com/ for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com      

Today Dennis and Joel discuss the release of AT&T's new streaming service DirecTV Now. They also discuss Sling TV's plan for a cloud based DVR along with new premium channels on Amazon Prime and Netflix new long anticipated feature. Links to topics; DirecTV Now review: https://www.groundedreason.com/direct-now-cable-tv-over-internet/ Sling TV DVR beta signup: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N2VGCR8 Amazon Prime: hhttp://amzn.to/2gZVYpH    Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit http://www.groundedreason.com/ for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com  

In today's episode, Joel and Dennis discuss some of their favorite apps for saving both money and time. To see the full description of the apps discussed on todays show check out the full show notes page here: https://www.groundedreason.com/time-money-saving-apps/ Please Subscribe to The Show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your Podcast App. Be sure to visit http://www.groundedreason.com/ for more tech tips and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite player using the links below. Subscribe Free on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast/id1140661229?mt=2 Subscribe Free on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/groundedreason.libsyn.com/rss Subscribe Free on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grounded-reason-podcast Subscribe Free on Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijyw42al3inofdsxd3s44v6rxny?t%3DGrounded_Reason_Podcast Please rate and review the show in iTunes. If you want to send us questions or comments please use any of the methods below. For more information on cutting the cord visit - https://www.groundedreason.com Call and leave a question or comment for the show: (650) 825-5477 (TALK-GRP) Grounded Reason Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/GroundedReason/ Email us at podcast@groundedreason.com