Streamiverse: Recent Episodes
Robert Dezendorf
This used to be a fan podcast about Quibi, but they sent us a cease and desist, so now we have pivoted to podcasting about STREAMING CONTENT. Here's our old summary: Quibi is the newest entry in the streaming wars. It boasts A-List talent, a BILLION dollars in funding, and 10-minute episodes. It could also be the biggest flop of 2020. Friends Danielle and Rob are obsessed with the insanity of Quibi, and can't wait to see if ends up being a HIT, or a FORCE QUIT. Join them as they investigate everything about Jeffrey Katzenberg's insane internet venture. We are NOT Quibi.
The writing's been on the wall for a while, but it's finally official: Quibi is shutting down. In this supersized episode, Danielle and Rob reflect on Quibi's "legacy".
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Of course we had to discuss Ellen's public dragging, courtesy of anyone with Twitter and Buzzfeed's newest piece. Has Ellen always been evil? Or is this a new development?
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Indian Matching, Love on the Spectrum, Fear City. Have you watched? Dani and Rob have! Let us fill you in.
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Rob gives a retrospective on the chaotic weekend TikTok has had, and offers his thoughts on whether our beloved short video app will stand or be banned.
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Continuing yesterday's chat, Danielle and Rob get to the actual nominations and discuss the flops and the bops of this year's Emmys.
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The Emmy nominations were announced, and Danielle and Rob discuss whether that means anything anymore.
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FULL DISCLOSURE Rob is an investor in Chinese video platform Iqiyi. He walks us through why he thinks nearly half a billion users love this service so much!
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Never heard of it? Danielle hadn't either! Rob loves this weird free live TV service.
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Danielle and Rob talk about whether TikTok will actually get shut down in the U.S.
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Rob wants to put his psych 101 credit to good use in today's episode about Netflix and too many options. PLUS! Danielle watched Mucho Mucho Amor.
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YouTubeTV JACKED up their prices yet again. Is it worth it? Let Rob and Dani twerk it (yes, it is).
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Let's be real, Quibi is just floundering, meanwhile HBO Max and Peacock have a lot to offer! We check in with their slate of shows and what programming we're excited about.
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Danielle and Rob continue to delight in the NYMag article, and the fact that Quibi's 90 day free trial is now over.
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On this day, the end of the 90 day free trial of Quibi, Dani and Rob celebrate by discussing the bombshell NYMag article (that they were interviewed for but CUT OUT of) and how they feel about Quibi now. Will they subscribe?! And PAY??? If you follow us on Twitter, you already know the answer.
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Instagram is coming for the new kid on the social block with their Reels feature- but is it too late?
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Rob and Danielle really take a journey on this one! Even though we've frequently mentioned "Call Her Daddy" we've never listened to a normal episode. That has slightly changed and we are SHOCKED!
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It's a "I'm good luv, enjoy" for us on Royalties. We tried! Also Rob has given Daily Essentials a second try-- what did he think??
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Part 4 of our chat with Wesley!
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Quibi on social, working with Quibi when you know they're a laughingstock, coronavirus- this interview covers it all. We just keep talkin'!
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Wesley and Streamiverse try to overcome a daunting obstacle together- long airport announcements. Will they make it? Tune in to find out.
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PULITZER PRIZE WINNER @wesleylowery joins Danielle and Rob to talk Quibi. We respect the press!
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Rob and Danielle finally find a show they both agree on: Netflix's Dating Around. Season 2 is out now and oh boy, it's a doozy.
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Just when you think they're out, a new bombshell piece about Quibi pulls Rob and Dani back in. They discuss the turmoil between Meg and J Katz, the original Quibi name, and the newly discovered utter chaos surrounding Quibi.
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Danielle and Rob talk about streaming stuff they actually LIKE for a change. That includestravel porn on YouTube and Netflix's newest drug venture.
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Thanks to a tip from the Discord, Danielle and Rob do a deep dive on an exciting new start-up called Whatifi. They try to not get too excited, and fail immediately.
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We can't talk much about Quibi because how can we possibly top the last episode, plus we're just losing interest. Instead we discuss The Quibi Curse, as evident by Rachel Hollis's divorce.
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The stunning conclusion to our chat with the inimitable Nick Kreiss.
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You wanted more Nick, you GET more Nick. We're told that these episodes are making waves at the Quibi offices. So what in the world are you people waiting for?? Get to fixin' Quibi!!! Tie J Katz and Meg Whit up and make them listen for god's sake!!
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This convo about Punk'd, Quibi, boomers, the tech world versus the entertainment world and MUCH MORE was SO damn good we kept it going for many more episodes. Nick Kreiss is an HONEST PERSON!!! And there's nothing we respect more!!
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Danielle and Rob delve into streaming news and generously share ideas for Quibi's content execs. Why do we do this?! They don't pay us!! They refuse to even donate to our Patreon!!!!! We're just too nice.
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What have Danielle and Rob been watching on Quibi lately? Plus, does Quibi have a value prop? PLUS, will screenshots save Quibi? Or is it too late?
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Let's take a minute to all get on the same page: Tom Conrad, CPO of Quibi, is our reply guy. He's up in our mentions. Come on the podcast, Tom!!!! Other than that, this episode delves into the strides Quibi is hopefully making behind the scenes to set them up for success, because the end of 90-day free trial period is LOOMING.
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Here's what going on with us lately, a peek behind the curtain at Streamiverse! It includes Hollywood big wigs, more press mentions, and our newest obsessed: the Streamillionaire Lair (a private Discord).
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Rob and Danielle finally give our full reviews of Barkitecture and Gone Mental with Lior. We haven't done a full review episode in a while because let's be honest: we haven't opened our Quibi apps in awhile. Will Barkitecture change that? Listen and find out.
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Did you really think we wouldn't discuss the CURSED New York Times interview with Jeffrey Katzenberg? We scooped the Grey Lady on J Katz and then they swooped in to get the same sound bites a few weeks later. Why didn't they reach out to Streamiverse for comment? We'll never know. But we do know that someone at the NYT is listening. Hi haters!
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The second of our TWO PART exclusive with MP Cunningham. We hear a little more about the process of making art with Quibi and try to get the deets on what the Quibi offices are REALLY like.
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The first star from the Quibi constellation (well, unless you count J Katz) graces Streamiverse with his presence: star and creator of Agua Donkeys MP Cunningham! Danielle and Rob try to get the juice about what working with Quibi is like as an artist. MP is VERY nice and gives us an EXCLUSIVE look behind the curtain of Quibi.
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Rob and Danielle try to get the filthy facts about Quibi from special guests Shawna Thomas, Brian Tannenbaum, and Quibi founder Jeffrey Katzenberg. Listen as this conversation bobs and weaves around The Golden Arm, the lack of screenshots, Jonas stans, and more.
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Well folks, we did it. We had Jeffrey Katzenberg, founder of Quibi, on our podcast rooted entirely in spite. Shawna Thomas and Brian Tannenbaum, self-described Streamiverse fans and Quibi execs, were also along for the ride.
Rob and Danielle unpack their pre- and post- interview feelings, break down how these interview episodes are gonna roll out, and then get right into the juice with the one and only J Katz. First up, we confront him about the beginning of our descent into spite: the cease and desist.
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Rob and Danielle delve deeper into Quibi conspiracy theories they've been seeing floating around the internet, and chat about new Quibi reviews, and the weird numbers. More DM gossip is revealed in this episode!
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After the HuffPo piece came out, our DMs were absolutely lit up by people dying to tell us insider gossip about Quibi. Turns out we aren't the only ones operating from SPITE! And now, we share it all with you! Plus: Quibi's pivot to casting, a new conspiracy theory, and reading off some Quibi App Store reviews.
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Danielle and Rob had a WHIRLWIND week after their press storm. They talk about what it's like to go lightly viral, and catch up on all the (bad) news Quibi's been going through lately- another exec GONE!
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For the first time EVER Rob and Danielle talk about a non-Quibi show, Netflix's Ozark. Rob loves it, but Danielle doesn't trust Laura Linney. We also get into Quibi's controversial Memory Hole and Danielle's attempt to watch Free RayShawn.
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We go through Quibi's Daily "Essentials", Rob fills Danielle in on the confusion of Nikki Fre$h, and Rob actually rides for Agua Donkeys- perhaps the only show on Quibi that is just straight up quality?? In this house we STAN Agua Donkeys.
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Danielle and Rob chat through Quibi's user experience and their bafflingly secretive way of releasing shows. Plus Rob shares his takes on Fight Like A Girl, The Rachel Hollis Show, and The Stranger.
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Danielle and Rob get into two of Quibi's crown jewels: Punk'd and Thanks a Million, and also Quibi's redheaded stepchild, The Rachel Hollis Show. These shows are all CURSED!
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Danielle and Rob debate whether pasta is good or not, and chat about viral sensation The Golden Arm from Sam Raimi's Quibi show, 50 States of Fright.
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Danielle and Rob talk about the WWE's attempt to become the new Queer Eye with a truly nonsensical makeover show, and Idris Elba's attempt to forget Cats and just drive, baby.
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Danielle and Rob delight in Quibi's newly announced plans to enable casting to TVs. They also MUST discuss Sexology, possibly the most cursed show on Quibi.
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Danielle and Rob aren't convinced by Meg Thee Whitman's proclamations about Quibi's 1.7million downloads, and delve into Quibi's very drama launch week numbers and PR. Plus their pivot to casting and App Store ranking shenanigans!
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Danielle and Rob continue their diatribes against Chrissy's Court, Dishmantled, and Most Dangerous Game, which Danielle keeps calling World's Most Dangerous Game.
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Danielle and Rob release the full Kraken of their rage in this episode on Quibi's pathetic download numbers. Plus, they finally start their deep dive reviews of Quibi's SHOWS, starting with Chrissy's Court.
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Happy Quibi launch day, suckers! More importantly, happy STREAMIVERSE DAY! Danielle and Rob are BACK, rebranded, and they're mad as hell! They walk you through the HIGHS of having the ultimate, leading, and only Quibi podcast to the LOWS of served a C&D by Quibi's lawyers. But now, they rise with a new podcast! Join us, into the Streamiverse!
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Disclaimer: we recorded this episode before we got a cease and desist from Quibi. Stay tuned for our podcast about THAT! Rob and Danielle finally get started on Quibi's comedy offerings, which range from Immortan Joe voice MEEEDIIIIOOOCRE!!! to very good.
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Rob and Danielle can't stop Quibi from producing these unscripted shows, and they don't wanna!!! The shows still sound LIT AF. Is it Rona Madness or is Quibi sounding more and more tantalizing every day?!
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We know the world is falling apart, but Quibiverse is still here for you on a Monday morning!! And we're boosting the mood by going through Quibi's absolutely FANTASTIC slate of Unscripted shows. If anything can save us from 'rona, it's Killing Zac Efron!
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Danielle and Rob catch up on the latest Quibi news (Free Quibi! News items!) and Danielle SHOCKS Rob with a bombshell realization. ALSO, they continue further down the rabbit hole of Quibi's slate of dramatic shows. NOT GREAT, ROB!
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Danielle and Rob start to delve into the meat of Quibi's content, in the DRAMA genre. These shows sound almost as demented as Quibiverse. Rob is NOT excited, and Danielle canNOT stop dropping names.
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Rob and Danielle give you the FRESHEST update on Quibi, including their personal Twitter BEEF, the newest $750 million funding announcement, and Barry Diller talking about naked J. Katz. PLUS: We start talking SHOWS and try to make sense of "Nikki Fre$h" !
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What the hell is Quibi? Will it be the new Netflix, or the new FyreFest? Join friends Danielle and Rob as they venture into the Quibiverse.
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