Lydia and I are back for Season 2 of our Riffs podcast and in this, episode 1, we discuss topics past, current and future. They include:

00:00 Welcome Back to Season 2
03:06 Netflix’s Withdrawal from WBD Transaction
09:47 ITV’s 2025 results and an update on the potential Comcast deal
16:14 Future of BBC iPlayer and Advertising
20:08 BBC Charter Renewal and Leadership Challenges
21:14 The State of Streaming in 2026
23:17 Unpredictable Industry Dynamics
24:43 Apple and Netflix: A Missed Opportunity
25:41 World Cup Impact on Viewership
28:04 Risk-averse Content Programme Commissioning
29:05 The Algorithmic Dilemma in Programming
30:28 AI in Content Creation
34:24 Premier League’s Direct-to-Consumer Strategy
38:51 Consolidation and Bundling in Media
39:25 The Media Act and Public Service Broadcasting
40:59 The Changing Landscape of Streaming Services
44:55 User Interface Innovations in Streaming
45:54 The Dominance of YouTube
46:59 Future Trends in Streaming and Content Delivery
47:45 The Impact of Advertising on Public Broadcasting

Watch the video below and, as ever, drop me and/or Lydia a line if you have any comments. 

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