The Shameless Golden Globes, and Paramount Takes Warner Bros. to Court

The podcast dissects the 2024 Golden Globes, spotlighting instances of corporate influence and absurdity. It highlights David Zaslav sitting with Mike DeLuca, whom he almost fired, and points out the conflicts of interest arising from the Globes' ownership by billionaires Jay Penske and Todd Boley. Matt Belloni shares his "Top Five Cringiest Moments of Corporate Corruption," including the UFC security guards promoting Paramount+ and the placement of Variety's Mark Malkin in a prominent announcing role. The conversation also explores David Ellison's lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery and the potential implications of a Netflix acquisition, considering regulatory hurdles and Donald Trump's opposition. Finally, Belloni experiments with prediction markets, betting on heavy favorites in the awards season.