Episode 101: Binge-Watching with Emil Steiner

What this episode covers

Two years later, Dr. Emil Steiner (Rowan University) returns to the program to discuss binge-watching with Jonathan and Steve. Whereas last time we primarily discussed sports documentaries, this time it is today’s popular mode of viewership, binge-watching – which is also the subject of Dr. Steiner’s new book Binge TV: The Rise and Impact of the Viewing Revolution (McFarland). Dr. Steiner’s Faculty Page: link If you’re new to the podcast, here are some basics about how to listen: Find last season’s free episodes wherever you listen to podcasts (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, & Podbean) or through our homepage at https://www.tvhistorypod.com . You’ll also find additional videos and images on our homepage to supplement your listening experience (if you like). Also, if you’d like access to our full archive of episodes, head over to https://www.patreon.com/tvhistorypod and consider donating. Donating a small amount grants you not only access to our FULL PATREON ARCHIVE of episodes, but you’ll also be able to listen to brand-new BONUS, Patreon-only episodes as well. Morning Consult is a relatively new analytics company who in 2018 surveyed an 1,800 person sample regarding their binge-watching habits. In 2014, as binge-watching began its dominance, Nielsen released infographics calculating the time required to watch the entirety of certain programs. Here the list is for animated content.

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