The Buffering Podcast

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Hosts Dan Whelan and Adam Erdmann invite guests on to discuss Streaming Media News & Topics (Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, iTunes, Pandora, etc.), and playing movie-, TV- and music-based trivia games.

Dan Whelan & Adam Erdmann


    • Mar 31, 2014 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 35 EPISODES


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    Episode 122 – Bennett Wadekamper & James Wheeler

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2014


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Bennett and James to discuss iTunes Radio’s leap to the No. 3 most used music streaming service, a band that has come up with a new way to get extra royalties from Spotify, and the WWE streaming service. From there, they play “Build a Title”. Taped at …

    Episode 121 – Maianne Preble & Joel Vollmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2014


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Mai and Joel to  discuss the inclusion of streaming media into the UK inflation “shopping bag”, a new robot that “streams” you to meetings, and a new format of Hulu programming marketing. From there, they also try their hands at the “Lifetime Movie” game. Taped at The …

    Episode 120 – Maddi Hinton & Jack Lob

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2014


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Maddi and Jack to discuss Streaming News, including new Hulu and Netflix content, the digital availability of Oscar flicks, and a head-to-head-to-head comparison of Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime. From there, they play another round of “Movie Bluff”. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN …

    Episode 119 – Alex “AJ” Johnson & Andrew Osberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2014


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by AJ and Andrew to discuss Streaming News, including a Netflix/Comcast partnership, a new product from the TiVo team, and a new iOS streaming app from Disney. From there, they play another round of “Movie Bluff”. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN on February 25, …

    Episode 118 – Nick Fugate & Dave Wheeler

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2014


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Nick and Dave to discuss this week’s streaming news. They talk about “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” on Netflix, more CBS content for Hulu, and the death of CAPTCHA. From there, they play another round of “Movie Bluff”. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN …

    Episode 117 – Steven “Frank” Frankenfield & Jon Shrader

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2014


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Frank and Jon to discuss tons of current streaming news. They talk about the third season of “House of Cards”, Netflix vs. HBO, and Spotify vs. Pandora. From there, they play another round of “Movie Bluff”. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN on February …

    Episode 116 – Curtis James & Drew James

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2014


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Curtis and Drew to discuss tons of current streaming news. They talk about the unheard songs of Spotify, Pokemon on Hulu, and a potential Amazon Prime price increase. From there, they play another round of “Movie Bluff”. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN on …

    Episode 115 – Jeff Becklund & Katie Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2014


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Jeff and Katie to discuss Grammy-based Spotify boosts, new Last.fm playlists, a new Hulu show sponsored by Chipotle, and browser add-ons to work around international web blocks. From there, they play an adapted version of “Wise and Otherwise”. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN …

    Episode 114 – Alex “AJ” Johnson & Julia Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2014


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by AJ and Julia to discuss Hulu’s AdZone, which provides a one-stop spot for Super Bowl ads, and Amazon’s attempts to secure live TV streaming programming. From there, they play an adapted version of “Wise and Otherwise”. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN on January …

    Episode 113 – Dave Kvam & Jake Pullis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2014


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Dave and Jake to discuss a new Netflix program starting production surrounding Marco Polo, and the revival of Winamp. From there, they play “Movie Bluff”. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN on January 14, 2014. Check out photos and this week’s bonus tracks by …

    Episode 112 – Maianne Preble & Dave Wheeler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2014


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Mai and Dave to discuss new Netflix and Hulu content, Nic Cage fixes, and modern video picture quality. Thereafter, they play “Build a Title”. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN on January 7, 2014. Check out photos and this week’s bonus tracks by clicking …

    Episode 111 – Emily Dyess & Caity Shea Robertson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2013


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Emily and Caity Shea to discuss the “Breaking Bad” spinoff, new Netflix original content, the Sochi Olympics, and more. Thereafter, they play “Build a Title”. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN on December 17, 2013. Check out photos and this week’s bonus tracks by …

    Episode 110 – Dan Skaarup & Bennett Wadekamper

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2013


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Dan and Bennett to discuss bonus digital video content on VUDU, Spotify going free on mobile, and “House of Cards” season 2. Thereafter, they play “Build a Title”. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN on December 10, 2013. Check out photos and this week’s …

    Episode 109 – Andrew Nelson & Jeff Priesmeyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2013


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Andrew and Jeff to new YouTube advertising tactics and the new content release schedules for original Netflix and Amazon Prime programming. Thereafter, they play “Build a Title”. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN on December 3, 2013. Check out photos and this week’s bonus …

    Episode 108 – Jeff Becklund & Connor Boran

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2013


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Jeff and Connor to discuss CBS’s streaming of the JFK assassination coverage, which started today. They also talk about the collapse of NickReboot.com, based on too much press coverage. Thereafter, they play “Build a Title”. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN on November 19, …

    Episode 107 – Rachel Eaton & Caity Shea Robertson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2013


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Rachel and Caity Shea to discuss new Netflix content, a release date for “The Short Game”, and a new Marvel/Disney partnership with Netflix. Thereafter, they play “Build a Title”. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN on November 12, 2013. Check out photos and this …

    Episode 106 – Molly Kamph & Chris Loven

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2013


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Molly and Chris to discuss new Netflix content, new Amazon Prime content, and Netflix’s road to the Oscars. From there, Dan hosts a round of “Movie Bluff” Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN on November 5, 2013. Check out photos and this week’s bonus …

    Episode 105 – Dave Wheeler

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2013


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Dave to discuss the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who, and rehash digital copy versus physical copy when it comes to media. They also return to some of the original Buffering games. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN on October 29, 2013. Check out photos …

    Episode 104 – Steve “Frank” Frankenfield & Bennett Wadekamper

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2013


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Frank and Bennett for their “Closest We’ll Get to a Halloween Episode” episode this week. They talk about preferred movies to watch in October, and Frank sheds some light on his experiences as a Hulu Plus newbie. Then they play Movie Bluff. Taped at The Wheels Brewing …

    Episode 103 – Maianne Preble & Joel Vollmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2013


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Mai & Joel for a podcast with a mess of news brought by Mai. That, and Joel recounts the iTunes Festival now that September has passed. Mai and Joel face off against Adam in “The Leonard Maltin Game”. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN …

    Episode 102 – Cody Christian & Jack Lob

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2013


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Cody & Jack for a podcast about music talk. As musicians, Cody and Jack weigh in on the debate surrounding streaming music services like Spotify, as well as BandCamp and SoundCloud. Cody and Jack face off against Dan in “Movie Bluff”. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. …

    Episode 101 – Jeff Becklund & Caity Shea Robertson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2013


    This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Jeff & Caity Shea for a podcast rebirth, including a new theme song by Samuel Truth! They discuss Scribd, and its e-book rental service, and iTunes Radio. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN on October 1, 2013. Check out photos and this week’s bonus …

    Episode 100 – Hundredth Episode Game Show-stravaganza!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2013


    This week, Dan and Adam hand over the hosting reigns to James Wheeler, as they celebrate their 100th Episode! The first half of the show is a two-on-two version of “The Leonard Maltin Game”, featuring Caity Shea Robertson & Bennett Wadekamper, and the second half is a one-on-one-on-one round of “Movie Bluff” where Dan and …

    Episode 99 – Katie Best & Andrew Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2013


    They discuss the Netflix’s shopping habits, Ricky Gervais’ “Derek”, and booze. Katie and Andrew face off against Adam in “Movie Bluff”. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN on September 17, 2013. Check out photos and this week’s bonus tracks by clicking here. Click here to listen: Episode 99 – 09/17/13 feat. Katie …

    Episode 98 – Elizabeth Eckman & John Gleason

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2013


    They discuss the iTunes Festival Line-Up, YouTube OnDemand, and Ad Trap (plus the future of online advertising. Izzy and John face off against Dan in “Movie Bluff”. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co Studio, Minneapolis, MN on September 3, 2013. Check out photos and this week’s bonus tracks by clicking here. Click here to listen: …

    Episode 97 – Julia Schmitt & Bennett Wadekamper

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2013


    They discuss Pandora’s drop of the 40-hour listener cap for mobile users, and audio streaming habits. Adam, Julia and Bennett go head-to-head-to head in “Movie Bluff”. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co Studio, Minneapolis, MN on August 27, 2013. Check out photos and this week’s bonus tracks by clicking here. Click here to listen: Episode …

    Episode 96 – Mai Preble & Dave Wheeler

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2013


    They discuss Hulu original programming including “Quick Draw” and “The Awesomes”, as well as the A.V. Undercover program hosted by The A.V. Club. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co Studio, Minneapolis, MN on August 13, 2013. Check out photos and this week’s bonus tracks by clicking here. Click here to listen: Episode 96 – 08/13/13 …

    Episode 95 – Kia Hammill & Matt Walstead

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2013


    They discuss Klingon subtitles on Netflix, and Japanese cinema available on Hulu.com Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co Studio, Minneapolis, MN on August 6, 2013. Check out photos and this week’s bonus tracks by clicking here. Click here to listen: Episode 95 – 08/06/13 feat. Kia Hammill & Matt Walstead

    Episode 94 – Emily Dyess & Bow Ludwig

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2013


    New Guest Bow and Returning Guest Emily join Dan and Adam in studio to discuss a lot of new original programming, including “The Awesomes” and “Moone Boy” (both available on Hulu). They also talk about Netflix Instant queues, and Bow talks about how he and his girlfriend choose which movies to watch on Netflix. They …

    Episode 93 – Curtis James & Drew James

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2013


    The James Brothers return to the Wheels Brewing Co Studio to chat with Dan and Adam about Netflix’s Emmy noms, high school aspirations, future Netflix original content plans, another vote for HBO independence, and the want for original content across all entertainment. They also learn how to play the new version of “Movie Bluff”. Taped …

    Episode 92 – Alex “AJ” Johnson & Julia Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2013


    AJ and Julia join Dan and Adam in the studio to discuss Amazon’s plans regarding original content release schedules, compared to the binge-enabling of Netflix. They also discuss AJ & Julia’s take on the new “Arrested Development”, and childhood education experiences. Plus, a new game of Movie Bluff. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co Studio, …

    Episode 91 – Kelli Meschke & Jake Pullis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2013


    Jake and Kelli join Dan and Adam to discuss a few pieces of streaming news, as well as what they’re watching and listening to via streaming services. They talk about Netflix getting FOX’s “New Girl”, more on “Orange is the new Black”, and more, plus another round of Movie Bluff. Taped at The Wheels Brewing …

    Episode 90 – Jeff Becklund & Elizabeth Eckman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2013


    Jeff and Izzy join Dan and Adam for their first respective appearances in the Wheels Brewing Co. Studio to discuss the Pink Floyd/Pandora debacle, plus some new and renewed streaming content. They also take their first swings at “Movie Bluff” Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co Studio, Minneapolis, MN on June 25, 2013. Check out …

    Episode 89 – Steve “Frank” Frankenfield & Cara Kluver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2013


    Frank and Cara join Dan and Adam in the Wheels Brewing Co. Studio to catch up, goof off and discuss streaming stuff. This week, they cover the Dreamworks/Netflix original content plan, and some new titles they’ve noticed recently. Thereafter, they play a great round of “Movie Bluff”. Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co Studio, Minneapolis, …

    Episode 88 – Maianne Preble & Dave Wheeler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2013


    Dave and Mai join Dan and Adam in the Wheels Brewing Co. Studio after Dave’s time spent in California to discuss the new season of “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”, the season finale of “Doctor Who”, as well as Dave’s streaming experiences with Netflix and Amazon Prime. From there, Dave, Mai and Adam play another …

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