Cordkillers (All Audio)

Could the next prestige drama live between your YouTube subscriptions and TikTok swipes? Tom and Brian explore television’s changing routes to viewers, Netflix’s theatrical ambitions, the Paramount–Warner Bros. deal, and a price hike for Nvidia’s aging Shield.This week on The FULL Experience: Battlestar Galactica: Lowest (109 - “The Young Lords”)Next week: Battlestar Galactica: Last (121 - “The Hand of God”)Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers

Tom and Brian meet Lloyd Bridges’ swaggering Commander Cain as the Pegasus arrives in their Ultimate Battlestar Galactica pick, “The Living Legend.” They enjoy the sarcastic Cylons and surprising casting connections, but find the pace slow and the cliffhanger underwhelming.Next week: Battlestar Galactica: Lowest (109 - “The Young Lords”)Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers

DirecTV adds Netflix to the bundle pile, leaving viewers to untangle which combination actually saves money. Plus, Disney raises streaming prices, Netflix brings back Gene Wilder’s voice with AI, and a new Star Wars trilogy may have found its director.This week on The FULL Experience: Battlestar Galactica: Ultimate (110 - “The Living Legend”)Next week: Battlestar Galactica: Lowest (109 - “The Young Lords”)Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers

Tom and Brian board the original 1978 Battlestar Galactica for “Saga of a Star World,” where sweeping space battles give way to disco, bug men, and a surprisingly grim survival story. They debate the marathon premiere’s uneven pacing, compare it with the reboot, and inspect everything from Cylon eyes to the unexpected performer inside Muffit.Next week: Battlestar Galactica: Ultimate (110 - “The Living Legend”)Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers

Disney wants Disney+ to become a gateway to everything it sells, as streaming grows beyond television into games, sports, and experiences. Plus, Paramount makes concessions for its Warner Bros. Discovery deal, Roku and Amazon add more bundles, and an AI actor’s interview takes an unexpected linguistic detour.This week on The FULL Experience: Battlestar Galactica (101 - "Saga of a Star World")Next week: Battlestar Galactica: Ultimate (110 - “The Living Legend”)Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers

Tom, Brian, and Amos wrap up their Get Smart watch with The Nude Bomb, a movie that leaves much of the original series behind but delivers practical stunts, ridiculous gadgets, and an extended detour through vintage Universal Studios. Brian finds unexpected charm—and plenty of parallels to Austin Powers—while Tom thinks a tighter edit would help considerably. Amos goes in blind and comes away entertained, as the discussion explores how a poorly reviewed movie can still be a surprisingly good time.Next week: Battlestar Galactica (101 - "Saga of a Star World")Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/r0qTK9yid7k

How cheap does a TV have to be before you stop asking what it knows about you? LG denies recording ambient conversations for ad targeting, but its other tracking practices leave plenty to discuss. Plus, Apple TV and Jean Smart clean up at the Emmys, streaming giants team up to lobby Washington, and AWS wants to put ten live feeds on one screen. Netflix prepares to share box-office numbers, IMDb makes room for digital creators, and a possible Get Smart reboot arrives with suspiciously good timing.This week on The FULL Experience: The Nude BombNext week: Battlestar Galactica (101 - "Saga of a Star World")Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/d71FfUfHZrU

The crew finishes Get Smart with a finale that mixes polished slapstick with uncomfortable racial stereotypes and dated gender roles. Brian enjoys the comedy, while Tom and Amos recommend skipping this episode. Next up: The Nude Bomb as a bonus “final exam,” followed by the original Battlestar Galactica.Next week: The Nude BombSubscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/t0zYaGW63O8