PODCAST · comedy
The Constitutionals
by Chad White
C+ Comedy's entertainment business news podcast with interviews (sometimes).
Episodes
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Episode 402 - Quite Literally Middling
We're all Skydance now. And SiriusXM's latest comedy channel change is not going over well with comedians. Marvel Unlimited is shutting down and being replaced by another Marvel comic subscription Can the new Skydance work? HBO Max and Paramount+ will merge too Sebastian Maniscalco, SiriusXM are...
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Episode 401.5 - Vanessa Gonzalez
Vanessa Gonzalez stops by to talk about her new special, "MAMONA." Plus, her move from Texas to California to perform comedy; writing Catholic jokes; and how she almost talked herself out of putting out the special. Watch the video here! ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok...
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Episode 401 - Just Lots of Quotes
How many quotes is too many quotes? The Golf League and "Inside the NBA" are getting more ESPN support. Ben Affleck thinks AI is A-OK. And movie theaters reinvest in themselves. TGL gets a new deal, expansion at ESPN “Inside The NBA” is going to have more episodes on ABC/ESPN this season Movie...
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Episode 400.5 - Dan Wilbur
Dan Wilbur (stand up!) comes to the show to talk about comedy and politics! His JD Vance is satirical and en vogue and downright funny. Check out his weekly shows with We Have Funin Brooklyn. (Watch the video here)[https://youtu.be/xbTDGP45OLo?is=9e3nU6T_1jGYJnc5] ————————————————— Get social!...
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Episode 400 - Positive They Probably Did
The entertainment industry continues its perilous journey towards uncertainty. How poetic! Paramount-Warner Bros. merger delayed by judge in last ditch effort from Block The Merger coalition Xbox goes forward with layoffs, massive restructuring Letterboxed is up for sale. Suitors include New York...
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Episode 399 - Without Subscription
Chad's been making pasta. FROM SCRATCH. Yeah, he's the full package. Plus: Emmys still white; major streamers form a coalition to combat the FCC; and Microsoft has been prepping for disc-to-digital for 13 years. The 2026 Emmys were as white as ever Netflix and YouTube form a streaming coalition…
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Episode 398.5 - The Cast and Creators of Golden Axe
Creators of of the video game-turned-show "Golden Axe" Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler as well as cast members Liam McIntyre ("Marvel's Wolverine," "Spartacus"), Danny Pudi ("Community," "DuckTales") and Carl Tart ("Grand Crew," "Star Trek Lower Decks") sit down to talk about the new Paramount+…
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Episode 398 - The Cast of The Paper
Chad sits down with the cast of "The Paper" season 2! Join him as he talks to Eric Rahill, Duane Shepard Sr., Alex Edelman, Ramona Young and Melvin Gregg. Watch the video here! Plus: Netflix to report box office numbers, at least for a few films Suno and Warner Music dive head first into AI music...
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Episode 397 - Diarra Kilpatrick
Diarra Kilpatricik ("Diarra From Detroit," "Perry Mason") stops by to talk about the second season of "Diarra From Detroit" on Paramount+. Watch the video here! Plus, Nora O'Donnell is back where she belongs; and Bluesky might be too leftwing for its own good. ESPN Unlimited is finally available...
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Episode 396 - All Types of Funky
GTA VI is going to be huge but you already knew that. There are also 11 new albums out today - hoo boy! GTA VI’s first look shows a modern GTA Xbox starts rollout of disc-to-digital program The Summer 2026 Box Office was better than most recent years with an asterisk Comedians test new ways of...
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Episode 395 - Do a Simile
Chad went to the "La La Land" 10th Anniversary screening. Plus, some other stuff happened this week. Sorry this is late! ABC finally decides to stand up for itself against the FCC, Trump Charter now owns Cox Communications, will become Cox Communications U.S. Open ticket prices are out of control...
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Episode 394.5 - Derek Sheen
Derek Sheen (stand up!) comes by to talk about his new special - "Unrelatable." Plus, we discuss his early comedic metamorphosis; the disappointing comedians who are currently successful; and we get political. Watch the video here! ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok Instagram...
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Episode 394 - C+ Comedy at 13
C+ Comedy turned 13! Listen as Chad covers life with the website, interviews, and more as he goes behind the scenes. ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok Instagram Bluesky
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Episode 393 - A Big Cultural Moment for Netflix
As Chad enters his 7th year in the same apartment, he knows it's time for things to change. He also has frank words for Microsoft and Sony as they plan on introducing new consoles. Microsoft is looking to bring Xbox 360 games to PC GTA VI extended look to air on Netflix How the Rockstar and…
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Episode 392.5 - Nick Guerra
Nick Guerra (stand up!) joins the show to talk about his latest special, "Risk Taker." Plus, we talk about how he's able to perform both clean and dirty sets; why his projects have themes behind them; and his love of Batman. Watch the video here! ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube…
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Episode 392 - Variety Hour
CBS News moves a little to the right. Disney reneges on a Marvel show it renewed. And the translator for "The Odyssey" thinks she's interesting enough to comment on Christopher Nolan's movie version. CBS News hires a couple of problematic people for 60 Minutes, a couple of traditional video...
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Episode 391.5 - Zach Noe Towers
Zach Neo Towers (stand up) joins the show to talk about his new special, "Twink Death." We also talk about straight vs gay dating; how difficult it is selling merch that says "Tower Bottom;" and the moment he knew he could call himself a comedian. Watch the video here! ————————————————— Get…
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Episode 391 - Michael Schur Microphones
Producer Michael Schur is missing out when it comes to cashing in on Shure microphones. Chad finished "The Shield." And Peacock finally makes money. Peacock makes a profit A reckoning for Criterion’s own lack of diversity Broadway musicals are having my trouble staying on Broadway long term...
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Episode 390 - Moana, Live Action
Moana (2026) didn't need to be made so soon after Moana (2016). Marvel is leaving NYC. Netflix isn't as popular as it thinks it is. What a week! OnePlus shuts down in the US and Europe Marvel Comics is relocating to Hollywood Paramount investors sue Ellisons over supposed backroom Trump deal...
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Episode 389.5 - Francisco Ramos
Francisco Ramos (stand up!) joins the show to talk about his new special, "Still Learning." Plus, we talk about how getting spanked helped us not make stupid decisions; the differences in performing shows in English and Spanish; and how he transitioned from working in an investment firm to…
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Episode 389 - That's So Lot
"Minions & Monsters" is the best movie in the "Despicable Me" universe. Also, "The Invite;" Emmy noms; and Netflix's latest streaming dilemma. 2026 Emmy nominations Is Netflix gearing up for live channels? Wikipedia vs Elon Musk ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok Instagram Bluesky
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Episode 388.5 - Arj Barker
Arj Barker ("Flight of the Conchords," comedy!) joins the show to talk about his new special, "The Mind Field." Our conversation goes in every direction from comedic to heartbreaking. Plus, we talk about developing jokes; unlimited potential; and how much he relishes the craft of standup. Watch…
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Episode 388 - Pushing Buttons
Sony thinks the digital revolution is here. And Comcast thinks someone will buy their assets piecemeal. Sony is dropping physical games in 2028 Sony is restructuring its disc manufacturing plant Comcast is splitting up ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok Instagram Bluesky
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Episode 387.5 - Skyler Higley
Skyler Higley joins the show to talk about his new podcast - "Help Me Be Black" - where he invites Black creatives to tell him about things he missed out on while growing up. Plus, we cover the entertainment industry's middle class; the shifting landscape of late night; and why Pokemon are…
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Episode 387 - Jesus Year
Happy birthday, Chaddy Boy! Plus, "Jackass Best & Last." Lin-Manuel Miranda’s next musical is a female-centric remake of “The Warriors” Bob Iger wanted Disney to own Twitter, 007 and even Apple MS NOW’s weekend coverage shrinks ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok Instagram Bluesky
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Episode 386.5 - Sally Ann Hall
Sally Ann Hall returns to talk about her new special - "Dead Wife Pretty." Plus, we cover how she tailored her 10-year catalogue of jokes for the set while being true to herself on stage; New York eats; and her willingness to dance to the cheesiest songs. Watch the video here! —————————————————…
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Episode 386 - A Hard Knock Life Out There
Broadcast network morning news shows are struggling. Streaming stars diversity is down. And BBC and Fox Corp. make big money moves. Morning news ratings are still low for two networks Streaming movies and shows were a lot less diverse in 2025 Fox is buying Roku The BBC is going through it...
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Episode 385.5 - Jamel Johnson
Jamel Johnson (stand up! comedy!) joins the show to talk about his new album - "Mid-Range." Plus, the NBA finals, approaching comedy like sports, and finding room to make opinions on stage. Watch the video here! ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok Instagram Bluesky
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Episode 385 - Wring Them Out
It's Maverick's gotcha day! CBS News continues going in another direction. "Doctor Who" isn't coming back for a while. And Nintendo is getting proper 3rd party support. CBS Mornings is trying out new co-hosts Doctor Who is essentially on hiatus Nintendo's June 2026 Direct ————————————————— Get...
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Episode 384 - Young. White. Male.
"Backrooms" and "Obsession" are just two of the biggest movies to release this year. They have one thing in common: directors who came from YouTube. Their success could be where an ailing Hollywood needs to look to next. NYT Magazine Reader Top 100 Songwriters YouTubers are seeing success in...
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Episode 383 - It Might Will Be
Three days at a wedding. A car story. Pulling double duty. Eric Deggans on Stephen Colbert’s career Hailee Jackson’s streaming NBC News show to be aired on linear TV Lionsgate finally joins Movies Anywhere Hulu’s migration to Disney has begun ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok...
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Episode 382 - Subsequent Apologizing
Chad gets into it with Expedia customer service while packing for a wedding. The NFL ups the number of international games for 2027 Fox One subscribers go for sports, stay for news Plagiarized audiobooks made using A.I. are rampant on YouTube ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok...
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Episode 381 - A Trying Day
Byron Allen wants to be the godfather of streaming. And what's coming to TV in 2026-2027. Byron Allen’s plans for Buzzfeed What’s next for Byron Allen after buying Buzzfeed Warner Bros. Discovery’s final (?) upfront did not impress 2026 TV Schedules ABC CBS FOX NBC ————————————————— Get social!...
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Episode 380.5 - Emily Markoe
Emily Markoe (comedy!) sits down to talk about her stage show, "My Little Phobia," that follows her struggles with emetophobia; Plus, we cover clowning, her start in Opera, and Chad's lifelong germaphobia. Watch the video here! ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok Instagram Bluesky
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Episode 380 - Watch It, Old Grey Lady
The New York Times also has a show called The Interviews but mine started first. They're both equally successful. Yes they are. Disney wants Disney+ to be a super app Vice News is on its way back The anchors who left traditional TV news try to deliver directly to viewers ————————————————— Get...
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Episode 379.5 - JoAnna Ross
JoAnna Ross (comedy!) joins the show to talk about her new special, "Hot 50!" We cover how she collides the worlds of pole dancing and comedy; how teaching yoga translated to performing stand up; and what it takes to produce a live show. Watch the video here! ————————————————— Get social! Website...
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Episode 379 - Attorney's Generals
The New York Times' music critics released a list of the best songwriters and the internet was not pleased. ESPN and CW team up for sports rights What hurdles remain for Warner and Paramount? Sony denies monthly online game license checks NYT 30 Greatest Songwriters ————————————————— Get social!...
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Episode 378.5 - Katie Compa
Katie Compa (stand up!) joins the show to talk about her new album, "Incurable Optimist." Plus, she talks about why doing less sets during the week is better for her; taking a break from comedy during the pandemic; and starting out in a "comedy college." Watch the video here! —————————————————…
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Episode 378 - Arv Zitzkoff
Xbox is getting back to what makes Xbox Xbox. Xbox! SNL UK explodes with online views but falls in TV ratings A new bill is aimed at making sports TV more accessible Xbox releases a new memo about the company’s hopeful trajectory Microsoft Gaming reverts back to Xbox Xbox lowers the price of Game...
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Episode 377 - Nary A Person
Movie theater owners unite to save the movie going industry. Cinema United CEO has words for the mergers Ted Sarandos meets with theater owners for possible theater expansion with Netflix Sony Pictures CEO wants less ads in movie theaters New Jersey is a hot bed of filmmaking —————————————————…
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Episode 376.5 - Kelly MacFarland
Kelly MacFarland (stand up!) joins the show to talk about the audio release of her latest special - "Hot Gnome." Plus, we get into the paintings that are in the room with us; how she trimmed down her special; and how tragedy led her to doing more comedy. Watch the video here! —————————————————…
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Episode 376 - Streaming Apex
People are getting pretty tired of paying for subscription services. Amazon removing third party access to Luna DOJ opens up an anti-trust investigation against the NFL YouTube Music’s first price hike since 2023 Streaming prices are reaching a bubble in the tough economy ————————————————— Get...
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Episode 375 - Tower of Screens
The reality TV world is shrinking and so is JJ Abram's Bad Robot. Reality TV’s hold on television is falling Max Verstappen has been vocal about the new style of F1 racing JJ Abram’s Bad Robot is shrinking, moving to New York ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok Instagram Bluesky
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Episode 374 - Very Much 2002
Netflix can't keep doing this, dang it! Netflix sets price hike across all tiers A theory on the Netflix price increase CNN’s hosts get homely podcast studios CNN’s podcasts aren’t the cable product ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok Instagram Bluesky
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Episode 373.5 - Nicole Alyse Nelson
Nicole Alyse Nelson (I Am Frankie!) joins the show to talk about her role in the Oscar-nominated short film "Jane Austen’s Period Drama." We cover what going to the Oscars was like; her journey as a comedy actor while working on Nickelodeon; and I ask way too many Oscar based questions. Watch the...
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Episode 373 - Craig Robinson
Craig Robinson (Killing It! American Dad!) returns to the show to talk about his role on "The Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins." Plus, we talk keyboards. “CBS Evening News” ratings have fallen sharply Can “Dune 3” and “Avengers Doomsday” share the same release date and bring butts to theater…
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Episode 372.5 - Morgan Evans
Director/writer Morgan Evans stops by to talk about his new movie, "Micro Budget." We also cover the stellar cast, what the writing process was like, and shooting during the pandemic only to have restrictions lift a week later. Watch the video here! ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube...
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Episode 372 - A Reluctant Fan
Pixar's "Hoppers" is good! People want diverse casts. And TikTok makes music based moves. New Xbox hardware to get alpha phase in 2027 Universal expands its theatrical window Audiences want diverse casts in movies TikTok users can enjoy music in the app courtesy of Apple Music TikTok and...
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Episode 371.5 - Matt Koff
Matt Koff (The Daily Show!) joins the show to talk about his new special - "Cat Man." We talk about being cat owners; tirelessly writing jokes about the president for late night; and newspaper comics. Watch the video here! ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube TikTok Instagram Bluesky
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Episode 371 - The Cast of Ted
Scott Grimes, Alanna Ubach, Giorgia Whigham and Max Burkholder stop by to talk about the second season of Peacock's Ted. The Interviews: Cast of Ted season 2 BBC doesn’t expect its YouTube shows to make much money What a combined Paramount+ and HBO Max brings to the table SAG wants to help…
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C+ Comedy's entertainment business news podcast with interviews (sometimes).
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