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Gearing Up for the Best Regular Season Ever

The NBA season is finally here, as Verno and Jacoby preview the upcoming season by debating where the teams in each conference will finish, which teams will be better (and worse) than we all think, Finals predictions, bold takes, and so much more. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (01:42) Cason …

Why You Don’t Need a Major Studio to Release Your Movie Anymore

Matt is joined by Jason Brenek, CEO of Fathom Entertainment, to discuss why the creators of the new big-budget animated film 'Wildwood’ are bypassing a traditional studio to distribute and market the film with Fathom Entertainment instead. They get into the growing popularity of going to the theate…

Elon’s Skydance Bet, Netflix’s New Rival, and the YouTube Problem

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss why Elon Musk invested $1 billion in the new Skydance mega studio, if the new Hollywood superpower is a threat to Netflix, and if any streamer has a shot competing against YouTube (02:47). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the World S…

Chuck Lorre on Surviving Sitcoms, Difficult Stars, Replacing Sheen, and Ghosting Scientology

Matt is joined by legendary showrunner Chuck Lorre to discuss his new memoir ‘Sitcom’, the heyday of network television, the decline of the general sitcom and if it can be revived, working with difficult people, how to build a perfect writers room, replacing Charlie Sheen with Ashton Kutcher on ‘Tw…

The 2026 Hollywood Executive Power Ranking

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to revisit their executive power poll and determine the new top players in Hollywood (01:45). Lucas sticks around for The Call Sheet for an update on the 2026 box office draft (28:03). Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Lucas Shaw Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jess…

Should Netflix Stop Trying to Be YouTube?

Matt is joined by Puck’s Julia Alexander to discuss why Netflix should stop trying to compete with YouTube, the real numbers behind their competition, why YouTube’s engagement dominance shouldn’t be compared to other streaming services, and what traditional Hollywood can and should do to combat You…

Jason Blum on Film School vs. YouTube, Curry’s Next Movie, and the Fallout From Admitting Failure

Live from New York, Matt is joined by producer Jason Blum to discuss the explosion of young talent in the horror space; how YouTube has changed the path to success for young filmmakers; Curry Barker’s new movie, ‘Anything but Ghosts’; how to stay current and maintain good taste as you age; and the …

Hollywood’s Midterm Election Aftermath and James Gunn Out at DC

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss how the sweeping election results will affect the entertainment business at the local and federal levels, including if a federal film tax incentive is more or less likely to pass, how a new California governor and Los Angeles mayor will impact fil…

Six Stats That Might Matter, Tatum vs. Brown, and a Monday Night Recap

Verno and Jacoby return to discuss the Monday night slate of basketball: Cooper Flagg did it all for the Mavs in their win against the Pacers, and Fred VanVleet is making the difference for the Rockets. They also preview tonight’s game between the Celtics and 76ers, the first matchup between Jayson…

Bill Hader on Directing vs. Performing, Leaving ‘SNL,’ and Stefon the Movie

Live from UCLA, Matt is joined by actor, writer, and director Bill Hader to discuss his upcoming feature film directorial debut, ‘They Know’; why he made the movie independently; taking studio notes on ‘Barry’; finding the line between comedy and horror; why a Stefon movie never happened; going bac…