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Evelyn's back!! While things were a bit slow over the summer due to the entertainment industry strikes, what better episode to return with than this week's update on the SAG strike talks falling apart and what exactly happened. Since it's the weekend, Evelyn also shares what she's been watching recently and what she plans on watching this upcoming weekend.

With the return of Tom Staggs and Kevin Mayer, Evelyn reviews Disney's decisions around ESPN in 2023 and how all roads lead to the fall of one of the strongest brands in sports media. Since it's Friday, Evelyn reviews what she'll be watching this upcoming weekend.

What led to the SAG strike and what is its impact on Hollywood and the entertainment industry? Evelyn explains how we got here and what we can expect next. Evelyn also shares her reviews of Oppenheimer and Barbie heading into Barbenheimer weekend!

With the Instagram Threads launch last week, Evelyn dives into the background of the app, the current state of the app, and the many many shortcomings of the app.Evelyn also shares what she has recently been watching this past weekend. For her reviews, follow her on Instagram

Evelyn explores the rumors of Warner Bros Discovery licensing out coveted HBO shows to other streaming platforms, specifically Netflix. With the upcoming weekend, Evelyn shares what she's been watching and will be watching.To keep up with her film and TV reviews, following along on zgeistreviews

It's been a week since the Atlantic dropped their profile on Chris Licht that was career-ending. No, literally, Chris Licht lost his job after that profile. Evelyn dives into what exactly happened.Since it's Monday, Evelyn also shares what she's been watching over the weekend and the past week.

Disney's "The Little Mermaid" took the top spot at the Memorial Day weekend box office, but Evelyn explains why she thinks the movie will break even at best and may not be a huge hit for Disney like the company hopes.Evelyn also reflects on what she watched on TV over Memorial Day Weekend.

It's a new regime at Twitter! Evelyn breaks down who Linda Yaccarino is, what her strengths are, what Twitter's current weaknesses are, and why this is great for Twitter.Since it's Monday, Evelyn reviews what she watched this past weekend.

She's baaaack and she missed you all! What a milestone week to return! Evelyn explains the 101 on the Writers Guild Strike in Hollywood and the four major reasons behind the strike.Evelyn also shares what she'll be watching this weekend.

Disney announced they would be laying off 7,000 employees in order to cut costs, but Evelyn explains that there are plenty of other challenges that Disney has to sort through in 2023 beyond just cutting costs. For Evelyn's TV and film reviews, follow her at zgeistreviews on Instagram

HBO renewed "The Last of Us" last week after just 2 episodes - say what?! Evelyn looks into the numbers driving this early renewal and watches the show herself to understand the hype. She shares her opinion on "The Last of Us" and what else she was watching this past weekend.

Evelyn dives into Netflix's recent news of Reed Hastings stepping down as co-CEO. Why now? And what's next for Reed Hastings? Evelyn explains it all.Follow Evelyn's TV & Film reviews at zgeistreviews

Evelyn is back!! She covers the terrible, no good, very bad trend of the 3 hour movie: Wakanda Forever, Babylon, and Avatar: the Way of Water. Evelyn also reviews her best and worst shows and films she watched over the last 4 weeks.

In an emergency episode, Evelyn covers the most shocking event the weekend before Thanksgiving: Disney announced Bob Chapek is out after three years as CEO and Bob Iger, former CEO for 15 years, is back in. Evelyn breaks down what went wrong and what we can expect from Bob #1 in the future.

She's back! Evelyn dives into all of the recent layoffs in the entertainment and tech industries, including this week's most recent Roku layoffs. Since it's Friday, Evelyn dives into what she'll be bingeing this weekend.

She's back! Evelyn covers Taylor Swift's new album and The Rock's Black Adam surprise success. She also shares what she's been bingeing on vacation and what she'll be watching coming up.

Elon Musk is buying Twitter, again. But what about those juicy texts from his rich and powerful friends? Evelyn dives into why the texts are more revealing about how Silicon Valley business is done at a high level.

Evelyn discusses this week's news about Google folding their video game streaming platform Stadia and how this is more of the same pattern we're seeing of tech companies stretching beyond their core product, and failing in the process.Since it's Friday, Evelyn shares what she's been watching and will be bingeing this weekend

Outside of Spitgate and TIFF, Harry Styles completed a 15-night residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Harry Styles and BTS have done residencies in this post-pandemic world, but what does this mean for the future of music touring?Since it's Friday, Evelyn shares what she's been watching and will be watching this weekend.

Did Harry Styles really spit on Chris Pine at the Venice ? You won't find out in this episode! Evelyn dives into the business of the Venice Film Festival and other top Film Festivals and what goes on at these events.

Snapchat (SNAP) is the latest company during this unofficial recession to announce steep layoffs. The most interesting victim is the Snapchat Originals show and what this means for the other social media companies that try to be "Hollywood." Evelyn also shares what she's been watching lately.

Evelyn looks into the (surprising) success of HBO's House of Dragon series premiere last weekend and what this says about our viewing habits (and what's missing!). Since it's Friday, she also shares what she's been watching and will be watching this weekend.

Media headlines last week were in aflutter announcing that Disney had beaten Netflix in streaming subscribers. Evelyn pushes you to look beyond the headlines and why the numbers may not be what they seem. Since it's Friday, Evelyn shares what she's been watching and will be bingeing over the weekend.

Evelyn notices that Warner Media Discovery put themselves in the headline four times last week and dives into which ones are worth noting and which ones are forgettable. She also reviews what she most recently binge watched this past weekend.

Evelyn dives into Instagram's headlines last week ranging from how the Kardashian-Jenners came for them to the rollbacks of app features they were testing.

With some distressing news from Netflix, Snapchat, and TikTok this week, what does it mean for the rest of the powerful digital platforms? Evelyn dives in. Since it's Friday she also shares what she's been bingeing and will be watching this weekend.

Last week was the big Sun Valley Idaho Conference, or as Evelyn calls it, "the Met Gala for business." She also does a quick prediction on the Elon Musk's request to terminate his Twitter acquisiton.

Evelyn brings on her friend and sports expert Brandon Curran onto the pod to discuss the headline news of the shakeup by 2 colleges in the United States: UCLA & USC joining the Big 10 sports conference. What does that mean? Why should we care? Will it affect you? Since it's Friday, Evelyn & Brandon dive into what they'll be watching this holiday weekend. Happy July 4th to those who celebrate!Follow Brandon on LinkedIn and check out his app, SocialChair - a social meetup app!

After 2 years of marketing, the box office will really be put to the test about whether or not audiences still care about 1) Elvis Presley or 2) Austin Butler. Evelyn explains her top reasons for why this film will be a flop. Since it's Friday, she'll also share what she's bingeing and will be watching this weekend to inspire you.

Which celebrities aren't getting sued these days for cryptocurrency scams lately?? Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather, Paul Pierce, and most recently Elon Musk last week. Evelyn dives into this this recent trend and why they're happening now more than ever.

Sheryl Sandberg shocked the tech industry this week - when she announced her departure as Meta's COO; Evelyn explains why this is actually better for everyone involved.Since it's Friday, Evelyn shares what she's been watching.

Losers: Snapchat and every other blue-chip company in the stock market this week, Amber Heard AND Johnny DeppWinner: Elon Musk??Since it's Friday, Evelyn shares what she's been watching and will binge this upcoming weekend.

Despite the majority of media outlets criticizing Elon Musk for getting cold feet about buying Twitter, Evelyn dives into why Elon is just trying not to get ripped off. She also reviews what she binged the previous weekend

Evelyn covers what's been keeping her attention this week: Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial and the cryptocurrency downturn.Since it's Friday, Evelyn shares what she's been watching and will binge this upcoming weekend.

This week Cameo laid off 25% of their staff and Meta shut down 2/3 of their audio projects they started during the pandemic. CNN+ gets shut down. Netflix laid off staff last week. What's going on? Evelyn dives in what's happening in the wider industry and why this is a good thing. Since it's Friday, Evelyn shares what she's been watching and will binge this upcoming weekend.

Evelyn explains why she believes Netflix's stock slump is only temporary and how Wall Street doesn't remember or appreciate Netflix's biggest competitive advantage compared to their peers in the streaming wars.Since it's Friday, Evelyn shares what she's been watching and will binge this upcoming weekend.

Don't fall for all the clickbait surrounding Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter this week including: the Trump thing, the free speech thing, and the how-can-Twitter-make-money-thing. Evelyn dives into these topics and asks listeners to think at a higher vibration.

What a week!! Evelyn covers Elon Musk securing the bag, Netflix's topsy-turvy strategic pivot, and CNN+ shutting down and laying off 500 employees, eek!

Elon buying 9% of Twitter? That is sooo last week! It's all about 100% or bust, baby! Evelyn dives into Elon Musk's hostile takeover attempt of Twitter this week and why Elon may actually be a good thing for Twitter.

Elon Musk buying a 9% share in Twitter, but what does actually mean for the company? Evelyn dives into this. Since it's Friday, Evelyn also shares her recent TV/film binge recommendations.

Happy 50th Episode! Evelyn breaks down the Slap into how its ripple effects touch every corner of culture: race, comedy, Hollywood, and Will Smith and Chris Rocks' personal brands.

In the 90s and 2000s we worshipped the tech founders. In the 2010s we drank the tech koolaid. In 2022, we eat popcorn and gleefully watch their downfall play out in high end television adaptations. Evelyn dives into the current trend of today's shows about the famous, cultish tech founders: Theranos, WeWork, and Uber.

The Discover-HBO Max merger is approved and moving along: the big surprise is that they're going to be combined into one super app. In a world where Disney has separated Disney+, Hulu, ESPN and other companies have done the same, what does that mean for the future of streaming? Since it's Firday, Evelyn also shares her weekend watchlist.

Ai-yi-yi, can Disney do anything right this month? Evelyn explores Disney's recent announcement of Disney+ going ad-supported and the recent controversy around Disney, Disney CEO Bob Chapek, and Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill

Evelyn explains how Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is able to use his former acting chops to communicate clearly and effectively to the rest of the world about the current war in Ukraine.

Evelyn gets early access to all 3 parts of the inspiring Netflix Ye West trilogy 'Jeen-yuhs' and dives into her biggest takeaway from it. She also shares her weekly Binge Watchlist for the weekend.

Evelyn covers the series finale of Arthur this week and how it was more than a kids show because of the impact it has had on internet pop culture. Long live the clenched fist meme!

McDonalds had a Superbowl ad last weekend with Kanye West -- and it feels like the cherry on top of a very successful celebrity campaign run they've had since they started this business strategy in 2020. Evelyn also dives into what she's been bingeing on TV recently and will be watching this upcoming weekend.

Disney+ recently announced that "Turning Red" would be their third Pixar movie going straight-to-streaming and skipping a theatrical release. Pixar employees are disappointed and wish it were in theaters, but Evelyn points out why straight-to-streaming for select titles is the future and not a pandemic anomaly.

YouTube recently announced that they were folding their Originals Program department. This is the first social media company to throw in the towel on trying to be like the next Netflix. Evelyn breaks down why she isn't surprised at all, and, why Meta and Snapchat need to give up too if they can take a hint.

Evelyn is obsessed with Paramount's "Yellowstone" -- but she has a huge problem with the whitewashing of one of the actress who plays Monica Long (Kayce Dutton's wife) and why Hollywood still has a long way to go.