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Next TMT Talks: The Intersection of Technology, Media and Telecom

Next TMT Talks: The Intersection of Technology, Media and Telecom

Next TMT: Insights into Media, Telecom, Tech, Streaming Wars & FAST Cha 72 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

Next TMT Talks is a podcast that explores the intersection of technology, media, and telecom. It features executive interviews and trend analysis on topics like streaming wars, FAST channels, AI in broadcasting, advertising innovation, broadband infrastructure, sports media, and telecom transformation. Co-founded by media veterans Daniel Frankel and David Bloom, the show provides sharp insights into the forces reshaping the global media landscape.

Episodes

The Future of Streaming: Netflix, ESPN, NFL & the Collapse of Linear TV
The Future of Streaming: Netflix, ESPN, NFL & the Collapse of Linear TV Aug 20, 2026 2368 What will the television and streaming business look like three years from now?David Bloom and Daniel Frankel break down the forces reshaping the media industry — from the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery deal and the accelerating decline of cable TV t...
Will the $112B Paramount Merger Fall Apart Plus Charter-Cox Deal & AI News  Next TMT
Will the $112B Paramount Merger Fall Apart Plus Charter-Cox Deal & AI News Next TMT Aug 17, 2026 3890 In this episode of Next TMT Talks, David Bloom and Daniel Frankel are joined by Rick Ellis of All Your Screens (soon launching Too Much TV) to break down the massive $112B proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. They dive...
Streaming Ads Explode, Lakers Sold for $12.5B & Elon's AI Pivot | Next TMT Talks
Streaming Ads Explode, Lakers Sold for $12.5B & Elon's AI Pivot | Next TMT Talks Aug 14, 2026 2960 David Bloom and Daniel Frankel dive into the biggest shifts reshaping media, tech, and sports entertainment: The Streaming Upfront Shift: How ad-supported streaming tiers (HBO Max, Prime, Netflix) and FAST channels are finally matching viewership—and w...
Starlink’s Mobile Operator Plan Sounds Simple - The Reality Is Not
Starlink’s Mobile Operator Plan Sounds Simple - The Reality Is Not Aug 11, 2026 751 Ericsson, Samsung, and Nokia are racing to put AI directly into the RAN, but the real question is which approach actually survives the jump from 5G Advanced to 6G. Daryl Schoolar — Analyst & Director at Recon Analytics breaks down what AI RAN really me...
Tubi’s Rabbit Hole Strategy Is Quietly Winning Free Streaming
Tubi’s Rabbit Hole Strategy Is Quietly Winning Free Streaming Aug 11, 2026 2975 Tubi is quietly building the stickiest rabbit hole in streaming, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are stuck in a deal that could reshape Hollywood, and Netflix just scored an exclusive first look at the biggest video game launch of the year.David B...
Streaming Profits Arrive, David Ellison's Media Gamble & Spider-Man's Billion-Dollar Weekend
Streaming Profits Arrive, David Ellison's Media Gamble & Spider-Man's Billion-Dollar Weekend Aug 7, 2026 2966 After years of losses, is streaming finally becoming a sustainable business? On this episode of Next TMT Talks, David Bloom and Daniel Frankel break down the biggest stories shaping the technology, media, and entertainment industries. They examine Davi...
Humanoid Robot Bans, SpaceX’s Wireless Ambitions, and the 6G Spectrum Battle
Humanoid Robot Bans, SpaceX’s Wireless Ambitions, and the 6G Spectrum Battle Aug 4, 2026 1323 Roy Chua joins Dan Jones to break down the latest US policy moves, satellite D2D realities, and the ROI on enterprise AI. In This Episode: This week on the podcast, Dan Jones sits down with Roy Chua, Founder and Principal at AvidThink, to analyze the m...
Is Larry Ellison's AI Bet About to Backfire? | Oracle's $250B Gamble
Is Larry Ellison's AI Bet About to Backfire? | Oracle's $250B Gamble Aug 4, 2026 2707 Is the AI Bubble About to Burst? Oracle, Warner Bros., FIFA & Hollywood's Biggest Risks | Next TMT Talks Is the AI investment boom reaching a breaking point? This week on Next TMT Talks, David Bloom and Daniel Frankel examine the growing cracks in the ...
YouTube Bets on Peacock, DAZN's NBA Ambitions & Paramount's Political Fallout
YouTube Bets on Peacock, DAZN's NBA Ambitions & Paramount's Political Fallout Jul 30, 2026 2275 YouTube is making one of its biggest streaming moves yet by adding Peacock Premium to YouTube Premium—but is this the beginning of a new era of streaming bundles? This week, David Bloom and Daniel Frankel unpack what the deal means for YouTube, NBCUniv...
Peacock’s Profit Miracle + The $400 Apple TV
Peacock’s Profit Miracle + The $400 Apple TV Jul 27, 2026 3178 In this flagship edition of Next TMT Talks, David Bloom and Daniel Frankel dive into the latest tectonic shifts across technology, media, and telecom. From streaming market share reality checks to pricing surges and legal battles, here is what’s drivin...
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Next-TMT_Warner-Paramount-Merger_Fandango-FAST_Nolan-Odyssey_Love-Island-Kalshi.txt Jul 16, 2026 2627 FAST Sports, Merger Wars, Christopher Nolan's Odyssey, & Love Island’s $77M Prediction Craze! David Bloom and Daniel Frankel are back to break down the latest chaotic shifts across technology, media, and telecom. In this episode, the duo dives into the...
Are Cash Strapped Streaming Consumers Are Fleeing to Free TV FAST?
Are Cash Strapped Streaming Consumers Are Fleeing to Free TV FAST? Jul 13, 2026 1667 As paid streaming services continuously hike prices, inflation-weary consumers are shifting how they balance their entertainment budgets. In this episode of Next TMT Networks, host Daniel Frankel sits down with Jason Platt Zolov, senior consultant for ...

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