HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
All the HDTV and Home Theater news and info you need, without all the reading.
Episodes
On this week's show we take a hypothetical look at Cable and Satellite TV's future. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news!
News:
- Netflix Is Exploring Live TV and Bundles as It Struggles to Keep Viewers Hooked
- Scripps, DirecTV End Blackout, Ink New Retrans Deal
- RGB LED TVs Set For Market Growth In Coming Years
What If Cable & Satellite Providers Exit Traditional Linear TV Business
On ...
On today's show we discuss a post about how Netflix is experiencing a severe "sophomore slump". We also read your emails and discuss the week's news.
News:
- Sony's New Blu-ray & DVD Player Upscales DVDs to Near-HD Quality – Bring Your Old DVDs To Life Again
- Satellite Pay-TV Provider Dish DBS Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Other:
No show this week. We are on vacation. Happy Independence Day to our US Listeners.
Enjoy the 1980s jungle at the end of the message. I crack myself up!
On today's show we create alternate reality TV Spinoffs of some of our favorite TV shows. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
News:
- What Fox's Roku Acquisition Signals For Local Broadcast
- Wurl Chief Warns FAST Business Model Is 'Fundamentally Flawed'
- Walmart in reported $1.4 billion deal to acquire connected TV ad platform
- Google Home will soon get better at recognizing you
Other:
On today's show we take a look at the new Apple CarPlay Ultra. And with the high cost of streaming these days, we give you our pick for the one streaming service that you should keep. We also read your emails and look at the week's news.
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On today's show we look at some AppleTV and Home announcements from the Apple WWDC and look at what that fuss is about the new Sony's True RGB TVs. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
News:
- Households Used More Than 10 Video Services Daily
- Google Rolls Out a Major Update to Its Google TV Streamer 4k
Apple TV from Apple's WWDC 2026
Key takeaways for Apple TV from Apple's WWDC 2026 are r...
On today's show, we dive into the cost structure of audio speakers. We start with an article that asks whether 'audiophile' speaker brands are milking you for $20,000. We also read your emails and cover the week's news.
News:
- Important update to your DIRECTV account
- SVS Auto EQ Room Correction for R|Evolution Subwoofers
- YouTube TV adds Fox One, Peacock to Primetime Channels store
Other:
On today's show we look at an article published at Slashgear.comthe scientifically proves that expensive cables are a waste of money. We also look at five Google TV features that you are probably not using. And of course we read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
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In this week's show we do a review of the WiiM Amp Multiroom Streaming Amplifier but first, we read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
News:
- Tubi Will Stream The 2026 FIFA World Cup For Free
- Roku launching new creator-driven content channels, hub
- Disney+ to join Hulu in streaming top music festivals
- Streaming Bundles Offsetting Rising Subscription Costs
WiiM Amp: Multiroom Streaming Amplifier
On this week's show we take our first look at the new batch of Ikea smart home products that support matter. Are they worth the money? We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
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On this week's show we do our annual Broadcast Network TV Renewals and Cancellations and also read your emails and look at the week's news.
News:
- Fubo Lost Over 500,000 Subscribers in North America In The 2nd Quarter of 2026
- AMC Theatres Partners With Arena One For Live Music Concert Streaming
Other:
On this week's show a listener asks for some help with keeping his audio in sync with his video. We also discuss how to turn off the ACR on your Smart TV. But first we read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
News:
- Here's What's Coming in the 2026 Apple TV
- Roku's Howdy Streaming Service Reaches an Estimated 1 Million Users
- Deal Alert! 65" TV for $238
Audio Sync in a Home Theater
Byron's request for...
On this week's show we look into how your TV may be spying on you so that manufacturers can profit off of what you watch. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
News:
- Roku eclipses 100 million streaming households
- Paramount chief: We'll preserve 45-day theatrical window
- Dolby ATMOS coming to OTA TV
Smart TVs Spy on What You Watch and Profit From Your Data
Last week we read a news story a...
On this week's show we take look at five underrated home theater picks that will set you back less than $500. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
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On this week's show we ask the question: Why does anyone still need a physical satellite TV service?. We also read your emails and take a look at the news. There is also a standup comic bonus during the email segment.
News:
- Tubi Launches a ChatGPT App to Give Show & Movie Recommendations
- Sony's 'True RGB' TVs are coming – and they were 20 years in the making
Other:
On this week's show we go beyond the hype to tell you what specs matter most, what specs are mere marketing hype, and we give you some tips for buying your next HDTV. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
News:
- The price of Netflix is set to go up for all users
- New VIZIO smart TVs to require a Walmart account
- The latest Matter update improves camera streaming
Other:
On this week's show we countdown 10 Underrated TV Shows You Should Be Watching from an article at Screen Rant. and we do a deep dive into the Next Big Thing in Home Automation. Plus we read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
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On this week's show we take a walk down memory lane and look at how the Set Top Boxes we all take for granted evolved from niche Netflix-focused or iTunes-centric devices to broad ecosystems. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
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On this week's show we look into why terrestrial radio stations are disappearing. We also read your emails and take a look at the news.
News:
- LG reveals US pricing for 2026 C6 and G6 OLED TVs
- 19 Years Ago This Month, Apple Released the Apple TV
Other:
Why are Radio Stations Disappearing?
A growing number of commercial AM and FM radio stations in the US are shutting...
On this week's show we have a shootout between four set top boxes and we try to determine which one is best for you. We also read your email and take a look at the week's email.
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