The Nash Attack

What happens when the disruptor becomes the industry leader? Netflix has spent decades reinventing itself, disrupting movie rentals, streaming and eventually Hollywood itself. But with layoffs, leadership changes and pressure to keep growing, can it continue reinventing itself? It's an interesting bet.

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Streaming was supposed to free us from expensive cable bundles. So why does it feel like we're back where we started? Drawing on my experiences at Roku, Apple and DIRECTV, I tackle the Great Rebundling and explore how we got here. Did we just reinvent cable? It's not that simple.

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Warner Bros. has spent a century creating some of Hollywood's greatest entertainment. So why does it keep changing hands? Now part of Skydance, I explore Warner's turbulent corporate history, HBO's streaming transformation, and whether the company has spent too much time protecting its past instead of building its future. Did Warner lose its way, or was it simply trying to keep up with an industry that never stopped changing?

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On this episode, we ask what the "Disney Magic" really is—and what makes Disney so special. We look back at how Disney built generations of fans, how streaming challenged the formula, and what it takes to keep the magic alive for the next generation.

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On this episode, we ask why Fox sold Hollywood—and then turned around and bought Roku. We look back at Fox’s Hollywood history, how the value of media has shifted from owning content to owning the interface, and what bringing Fox and Roku together could mean for both companies.

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On this episode, we ask how Roku won—or even survived. We look back at how a small streaming company took on the biggest tech companies in the world, the choices that helped it break through, and how Roku changed the way we watch television.

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Before we attack anything, I thought we should start with the obvious questions: Why did I start a podcast? And why the hell would you care? This is a quick introduction to me, the show, and what you can expect when you listen.

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