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    #364: Content Arms Dealer

    August 2nd, 2021 · 107 minutes

    Myke and Jason discuss last week's record Apple financial results, and then Jason welcomes special guest Julia Alexander for a mega-Upstream about ScarJo v. Disney, the future of movies, and the current state of affairs for streaming services.

    Guest Starring: Julia Alexander

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    Links and Show Notes

    the Tea Maker™ Kettle • Breville
    Ember
    Apple posts $81B quarterly results: Charts – Six Colors
    Even iPhone chip shortages can't slow down Apple's money train | Macworld
    Apple Earnings, Microsoft and LinkedIn – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ Streaming Release - WSJ
    Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Black Widow’ Lawsuit May Be Legally Weak – The Hollywood Reporter
    Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Black Widow’ Was Sacrificed To Boost Disney+’s Marvel Shows
    It’s not just you, streaming the Olympics is a mess - The Verge
    julia alexander (@loudmouthjulia) / Twitter