Episode
"Ted Sarandos"
1:00:25
Published: Mon Apr 05 2021
Description
The gents are thrilled to host their dear friend and boss on the pod this week: Mr. Ted Sarandos (Co-CEO and Chief Content Officer for Netflix). They talk shoppe, they talk turkey, and Will finallllly explains to the guys what "Netflix and chill" means. Ta-dum! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapters
The hosts of the podcast explain the format of the show for new listeners, using a pilot on an airplane as an analogy.
00:00 - 01:57 (01:57)
Summary
The hosts of the podcast explain the format of the show for new listeners, using a pilot on an airplane as an analogy.
Episode"Ted Sarandos"
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The speaker shares a picture with friends of different flavors of sugar-free water that Jason has at his home.
01:57 - 04:01 (02:03)
Summary
The speaker shares a picture with friends of different flavors of sugar-free water that Jason has at his home. Jason then sends pictures of the speaker's apartment to a group chat, highlighting a shaky treadmill monitor.
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In a conversation with a friend, they discuss Ted's warm and personable personality, which makes him approachable to anyone.
04:01 - 07:41 (03:40)
Summary
In a conversation with a friend, they discuss Ted's warm and personable personality, which makes him approachable to anyone. They then transition into a discussion about the importance of one's partner in daily life.
Episode"Ted Sarandos"
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The speaker discusses how pitching TV shows has become increasingly popular, but warns against taking the bad advice of not pitching them.
07:42 - 10:29 (02:47)
Summary
The speaker discusses how pitching TV shows has become increasingly popular, but warns against taking the bad advice of not pitching them. They also mention an example of a show that was pitched and picked up while the pitch was still being presented.
Episode"Ted Sarandos"
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Sarah Harden, CEO of Hello Sunshine, discusses the growth of streaming services, the changing landscape of television, and the competition for viewership.
10:29 - 14:49 (04:20)
Summary
Sarah Harden, CEO of Hello Sunshine, discusses the growth of streaming services, the changing landscape of television, and the competition for viewership.
Episode"Ted Sarandos"
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The foresight to shift human behavior to consume entertainment now is key, and networks are slowly adapting to this notion by shooting entire seasons all at once.
14:49 - 17:51 (03:01)
Summary
The foresight to shift human behavior to consume entertainment now is key, and networks are slowly adapting to this notion by shooting entire seasons all at once.
Episode"Ted Sarandos"
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The founder of Netflix discusses his journey from a distributing company to a content provider and how they initially failed at it.
17:51 - 23:21 (05:30)
Summary
The founder of Netflix discusses his journey from a distributing company to a content provider and how they initially failed at it.
Episode"Ted Sarandos"
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The challenge between giving feedback to creative people and assessing it from a neutral standpoint was discussed.
23:21 - 27:01 (03:39)
Summary
The challenge between giving feedback to creative people and assessing it from a neutral standpoint was discussed. They talked about how it is important to give constructive feedback and how becoming too successful can result in becoming the status quo.
Episode"Ted Sarandos"
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The pilot system in podcast networks has its challenges as the pilot episode serves as the "audition" and feedback for improvement isn't always clear and concise, leaving creators unsure about how to move forward with their show.
27:01 - 30:38 (03:37)
Summary
The pilot system in podcast networks has its challenges as the pilot episode serves as the "audition" and feedback for improvement isn't always clear and concise, leaving creators unsure about how to move forward with their show.
Episode"Ted Sarandos"
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Netflix's pricing for ads on its shows is based on the viewership, which is why the streaming giant is more open about disclosing how many people watch a show within the first 28 days.
30:38 - 35:20 (04:41)
Summary
Netflix's pricing for ads on its shows is based on the viewership, which is why the streaming giant is more open about disclosing how many people watch a show within the first 28 days. The viewership also plays a significant role in deciding the economics of a show on Netflix.
Episode"Ted Sarandos"
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The speaker shares a story of accidentally walking into a party and discusses the challenges in replacing the movie theater business.
35:20 - 39:39 (04:18)
Summary
The speaker shares a story of accidentally walking into a party and discusses the challenges in replacing the movie theater business. He also talks about the social dynamics when in a dinner or function with people from broadcast networks that see their business as a threat.
Episode"Ted Sarandos"
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Non-English television has grown 50% YoY, with Korean drama seeing a 100% increase in the U.S.
39:39 - 43:53 (04:13)
Summary
Non-English television has grown 50% YoY, with Korean drama seeing a 100% increase in the U.S. The hosts speculate on what the future holds for the entertainment industry.
Episode"Ted Sarandos"
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The speaker recalls the experience of watching the filming of "The Gauntlet" movie as a child and reflects on his life growing up with a chaotic home environment.
43:53 - 47:24 (03:31)
Summary
The speaker recalls the experience of watching the filming of "The Gauntlet" movie as a child and reflects on his life growing up with a chaotic home environment.
Episode"Ted Sarandos"
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The first season of Arrested Development, when it was released for streaming on Netflix, introduced a new way of watching TV that emphasized binging an entire series.
47:25 - 53:14 (05:48)
Summary
The first season of Arrested Development, when it was released for streaming on Netflix, introduced a new way of watching TV that emphasized binging an entire series. It revealed the full complexity and genius of the show's comedy that could be missed with a weekly viewing.
Episode"Ted Sarandos"
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The speaker reflects on the beginnings of the NAB convention and a favorite memory of his colleague admitting to shopping frequently on Amazon.
53:14 - 56:05 (02:51)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the beginnings of the NAB convention and a favorite memory of his colleague admitting to shopping frequently on Amazon. The conversation pivots to current Netflix shows they are watching.
Episode"Ted Sarandos"
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The speaker discusses the difficulties people have faced during the quarantine, including staying in a marriage and managing time, and admires how one of his friends managed to enjoy expanding and diversifying his life while staying in his lane.
56:05 - 59:21 (03:15)
Summary
The speaker discusses the difficulties people have faced during the quarantine, including staying in a marriage and managing time, and admires how one of his friends managed to enjoy expanding and diversifying his life while staying in his lane.
Episode"Ted Sarandos"
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The phrase "Netflix and chill" has become a popular euphemism for inviting someone over under the guise of watching Netflix together, but with romantic intentions.
59:21 - 1:00:55 (01:34)
Summary
The phrase "Netflix and chill" has become a popular euphemism for inviting someone over under the guise of watching Netflix together, but with romantic intentions.
Episode"Ted Sarandos"
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The hosts discuss the human fascination with people who can predict the future, whether it's scientists or programming geniuses, and the risk-taking and timing involved.
1:00:55 - 1:02:11 (01:15)
Summary
The hosts discuss the human fascination with people who can predict the future, whether it's scientists or programming geniuses, and the risk-taking and timing involved.