Blockbuster Video: The Rise, The Fall, & The Netflix Blunder

Was the "Blue & Yellow" empire destined to fail, or was it killed by a $50 million ego trip? In this episode, we’re deep-diving into the nostalgia of the video rental era. We explore the massive impact of Blockbuster Video on 90s culture, their failed partnership with Enron, and the real reason they turned down a chance to buy Netflix.👉 Tap the "Follow" button and hit the 🔔 to get every Friday drop.📍 EPISODE GUIDE:​ [04:54] David Cook: From Oil & Gas to Video Stores.​ [10:28] The Nintendo Lawsuit that changed gaming history.​ [16:12] The $50M Netflix Meeting: A play-by-play of the ultimate blunder.​ [21:07] Carl Icahn vs. John Antioco: The boardroom battle that ended it all.​ [28:40] Reverse Stock Splits: Explaining the 2010 financial collapse.​ [34:15] The Last Blockbuster: Why Bend, Oregon is the 2026 nostalgia capital.⭐ WHY WE LOVE THIS ERA:We’re the After School Special Podcast—your home for the latchkey kids and broken homies. We don't just talk about movies; we analyze the cultural staples that defined us.🔗 CONNECT WITH THE CHURCH:​ Official Website: afterschoolspecialpodcast.com​ Follow on IG: @afterschoolspecialpodcast