
The Macademia Nuts
We’re media academics who chat about pop culture, media industries, news, and pretty much all things media
The Macademia Nuts
Episode 0096: Children’s Television is Now Just YouTube
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David Morris, Ph.D.; Alec Tefertiller, Ph.D., & Lindsey Maxwell, Ph.D.
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Season 4
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Episode 96
It’s an episode focused on the latest and greatest in streaming television, including the new season of Reacher, the upcoming show Andor, and the Apple TV series Silo. Oh, and the Oscars are coming up, and the Nuts wonder if anyone cares. Other topics include the state of contemporary films, the impact of reality TV, particularly TLC shows, and the recent transition of the James Bond franchise to Amazon. Finally, the Nuts review the Mr. Beast game show, discussing its unexpected outcomes and the psychology behind player decisions, as well as the implications of sponsorship and branding in game shows, particularly in the context of children's content on YouTube.