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Home Shopping (MM #5441)

Home shopping channels have been a TV craze for decades. But it looks like the remaining players will be filing for bankruptcy shortly. QVC and HSN’s days are numbered thanks to the Internet. They can’t survive. I remember friends who were obsessed with the home shopping channels back in the 80s. They would watch for…

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A Slow Process (MM #5432)

One of my old bosses used to say that nobody likes change except for a wet baby. I always knew what he meant and agreed, to a point. One thing I’ve realized is that most change is a slow process. It happens behind the scenes when we’re not paying attention. When we notice, the change…

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One Channel (MM #5275)

I’ll be the first to admit, I probably watched too much television. I come from the generation that grew up on the boob tube, and of course, having a father who worked in the business for over 25 years, it was an essential part of our lives. Scrolling through the TV guide the other day,…

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Cut The Cord (MM #4815)

As TV viewership continues to shrink, the cost of cable TV continues to rise. We often hear stories of those who opt to cut the cord rather than pay for channels they don’t want. High-speed internet has made other viewing options possible. However, younger people still opt to avoid the programming networks created for them….

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Keep Up (MM #4717)

I’ve always tried to keep up with the latest entertainment and pop culture offerings. Back in my radio days, it was easier. There were fewer cable channels, no streaming services, and less content overall. But I recently realized it’s impossible to keep up with everything. I never tried to consume it all; I just tried…

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Movies On Cable (MM #2500)

We now have thousands of cable channels and dozens of streaming services at our disposal. You can find movies on cable all the time. So why do some once popular movies disappear?

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Standard Definition (MM #1785)

Recently I started having issues with watching TV in HD. All of the sudden my HD channels were gone and I was forced to watch TV in standard definition. I know, this may seem like a first world problem, and it is. But I have an excuse… my eyesight isn;t as good as it once…

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Rerun Time (MM #1057)

I can’t be the only person who’s frustrated. But then again, maybe I am…

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Bill S. Preston (MM #974)

While the title of today’s podcast pays homage to one of the characters from the movie ‘Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure’, there’s one thing missing from the title. Do you remember what is missing?

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