JJ Meets World

In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker break down the massive news shaking the entertainment industry: Netflix has announced a planned $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. — bringing HBO, DC, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and decades of iconic film and television history under one company.

The conversation takes listeners on a nostalgic but deeply analytical journey through the evolution of streaming, starting with Netflix's early days as a DVD-by-mail service, through the death of video stores, the rise of binge-watching, and the explosion of subscription media. JJ and Tucker unpack how Netflix used viewer data and analytics to rewrite Hollywood business models, the dangers of corporate consolidation, and what happens when creators, audiences, and entire libraries become disposable for tax write-offs.

They dive deep into:

• The cancellation and tax write-off of films like Batgirl and Coyote vs. Acme
• What this merger means for HBO Max, DC films, and Warner franchises
• Why Netflix owning the Warner Bros studio lot itself is a huge power shift
• How subscription pricing, data ownership, and media monopolies affect consumers
• Whether Netflix will enter theme parks, merch, and in-platform commerce next
• Why Disney, Apple, and Netflix may be on an eventual collision course

This episode isn't just about the merger — it's about the future of entertainment, the death of ownership, and the new digital empires replacing Hollywood studios as we once knew them.

00:00 – Netflix Buys Warner Bros: The $72 Billion Shockwave

01:10 – Netflix's DVD-by-Mail Origins & the Death of Video Stores

05:45 – The Birth of Streaming & the Rise of Binge-Watching

09:20 – Netflix's Data Empire & Original Content Strategy

13:30 – The Subscription Economy & Media as a Service

17:00 – HBO, Paramount+, and the Streaming Land Grab

19:00 – Netflix Enters Full-Scale Content Production

22:00 – Theatrical Releases vs Streaming Wars

26:30 – Warner Bros Tax Write-Off Controversies (Batgirl & Coyote vs. Acme)

30:10 – The True Power of Netflix's Subscriber Base

32:30 – Disney, Fox & the MCU Power Expansion

33:00 – Netflix's Official Statement on the Warner Bros Deal

35:00 – Why the Warner Bros Studio Lot Is a Huge Power Move

37:30 – What Happens to HBO Max & Warner Streaming?

39:20 – Netflix Inheriting HBO Television Networks

42:10 – Theme Parks, Licensing & Netflix's Next Frontier

45:15 – In-Platform Shopping, Ads & Media Monetization

46:45 – Could Netflix Merge With Disney or Apple Next?

48:00 – Final Thoughts & The Pillsbury Cinematic Universe

In this festive episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker dive into the unwritten rules of office Christmas parties, the art of planning unforgettable events (without becoming a party tyrant), and the real danger of losing a king-sized Snickers bar in your own house.

From Mad Men, The Office, and Office Christmas Party (2016), to the genius of Sam Richardson, the team explores how pop culture shapes our expectations for holiday gatherings. You'll learn why the worst sin is hosting an office party AT the office, why drink tickets beat open bars, and how a toy poodle could (almost) steal Christmas.

This episode also includes. 🎁 The war between perfect vs. practical gift wrapping 🍗 Why March might be the best time for a "Christmas" party 💀 Turning a Home Depot skeleton into a year-round decoration 💡 Cultural questions: Why do ALL big holidays cluster in 3 months? 💥 And a preview of next week's story: A skunk sprays JJ's house!

This episode is full of movie references, hilarious real-life stories, planning chaos, and Yuletide wisdom — perfect for anyone who's ever attended (or survived) a holiday work party.

00:00 – The Perfect Introduction & Holiday Gift Projects

02:00 – Homemade Chex Mix & Peanut Tin Adventure

04:00 – The Lost King-Sized Snickers Bar Incident

07:40 – Office Christmas Party (2016) Movie Breakdown

10:50 – Sam Richardson: Comedy MVP

13:00 – The Rules of Office Christmas Parties

16:30 – Drink Tickets, Venues & Avoiding Cringe Entertainment

20:00 – Mad Men Christmas Party Deep Dive

24:00 – Party Planning Chaos & Wrapping Debate

28:00 – Holiday Traditions & Why All Holidays Come at Once

31:00 – Decorating Skeletons Year-Round & New Homeowner Ideas

33:20 – Teaser: The Skunk House Story – Next Episode Preview

34:00 – Closing, Links & How to Support JJ Meets World

In this episode, JJ and Tucker take listeners on a zig-zag journey through holiday traditions, turkey disasters, childhood money memories, coin collecting, unclaimed property treasure hunts, and pop culture nods from West Wing, Salute Your Shorts, Mother, and In & Out.

In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker dive head-first into holiday food, bizarre culinary experiments, JJ's attempt to pitch a Hallmark-style movie, Tucker's terrifying contact-lens mishap, and the ambitious beginning of Tucker's 2025 Zordon cosplay build.

The guys also get deep about creativity, regret, future goals, and how your 30s sometimes feel like a decade-long boss battle. JJ recounts his theater pilgrimage to New York (including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), and the duo shares stories about ghosts, grandparents, adoption, and being alone for the holidays.

JJ and Tucker have moved into a brand-new studio… and immediately realized how expensive it is. To keep the show alive, they take on a roster of sponsors — including a Wisconsin bear-only law firm, a political anti-bee awareness initiative, cyborg crime-fighters from 3092, and more.

Along the way, JJ questions whether he missed his true calling as a rancher. Between Yellowstone binges, City Slickers nostalgia, and a dream of opening JJ's Hog Heaven™, the boys explore what ranch life could really look like… including spring-loaded shovel-pitchfork hybrids and steamed-mug-on-the-porch energy.

They also discuss:

• Their "sales training" at a Courtyard by Marriott

• Movie talk — Glengarry Glen Ross, Alec Baldwin, Sneakers, and more

• The Council of Tuckers

• The ethics of giving yourself a nickname

• Why JJ is furious at quarterback J.J. McCarthy