The entire crew of Artemis II were born in the 1970s. Gen X to the core.

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We have a hurt Veronica, Cadbury eggs, Nebula Award winners, and Tom Bombadil-lo! Plus, we kick off The Raven Scholar and wrap up Automatic Noodle. Which, of course, leads to Veronica's new business plan for a nacho bar.

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Cordkillers 595: Station to Stationballs — Cordkillers YouTube is testing artist-programmed “Stations” that turn playlists into always-on channel streams, while the watchlist this week ranges from Beef and Dungeon Crawler Carl to Spaceballs and One Piece....

YouTube is testing artist-programmed “Stations” that turn playlists into always-on channel streams, while the watchlist this week ranges from Beef and Dungeon Crawler Carl to Spaceballs and One Piece. Meanwhile, Netflix is playing with object-erasing AI

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Cordkillers 594: Streamflation Frustration — Cordkillers Netflix got more expensive again, while the rest of the streaming world kept busy with new trailers, sports-rights maneuvering, global launches, and yet another attempt to turn every screen into a TV....

Why Netflix is still cheaper than every other streamer. Should you be estimating your dollars per minute viewed? Watch Cordkillers www.cordkillers.com/blog/2026/3/...

Cordkillers 593: Exposition Impossible — Cordkillers Netflix insists it is not turning scripts into dialogue-heavy plot recaps, even as its executives try to laugh off a criticism that keeps sounding familiar. Meanwhile, trailers, renewals, cancellation...

Netflix insists it is not turning scripts into dialogue-heavy plot recaps, even as its executives try to laugh off a criticism that keeps sounding familiar. DO WE BELIEVE THEM? Watch Cordkillers!
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Cordkillers 592: The Streaming App Trap — Cordkillers Streaming apps are trying to become full-blown entertainment destinations, not just places to watch shows. Meanwhile, Firefly may fly again, lost Doctor Who has resurfaced, and studios keep fiddling w...

I had my best argument in years with Brian Brushwood about what streaming services are up to with all this 'Vertical video" Did you ask for Verts? Plus Firefly is back! Watch Cordkillers! www.cordkillers.com/blog/2026/3/...

Cordkillers 591: Aegon in the Writer’s Room — Cordkillers Warner Bros. is eyeing a Game of Thrones movie while streamers keep shuffling premieres, renewals, bundles, and big strategic bets. Also, the mailbag proves old TVs never really die.

On the latest Cordkillers:
Aegon-y in the Writer's Room. Warner Bros. is eyeing a Game of Thrones movie while streamers keep shuffling premieres, renewals, bundles, and big strategic bets. Also, the mailbag proves old TVs never really die.
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Digital media is using negativity to steal our attention — here’s how to reclaim it Research in psychology and cognitive science suggests there are ways to fight back against this and reclaim your attention.

They want to steal your attention and make you mad. Here’s how to stop them. theconversation.com/digital-medi...

Cordkillers 590: Paul Anka’s Vegas Bid — Cordkillers Paramount’s sweetened offer for Warner Bros. Discovery spooked Netflix into an immediate exit, turning the “bidding war” into a one-horse race. Meanwhile, streaming’s arms race keeps rolling with subs...

This week on Cordkillers:
We uncover what really happened to swing Warner Bros. Discovery to Paramount.

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Robots - Google Photos Shared album · Tap to view!

Google found all my robot pics from CES photos.app.goo.gl/AQpmG4LkTo8f...

On Sword and Laser!
A voter's guide to our March Madness tournament. How to define genres. Your favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy quotes. And we wrap up our thoughts on Someplace to Be Flying by Charles de Lint.
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So true

Paramount Wins Bidding War For Warner Discovery As Netflix Drops Out - WSJ Paramount emerged victorious in the fight to buy Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix said it wouldn’t match the David Ellison-led company’s latest offer for the iconic Hollywood property.

PAUL ANKA WAS RIGHT!! www.wsj.com/business/med...

My dog is a lot like cable internet. Some days he just takes a little longer to respond to requests.

Cordkillers 589: Gold Zone, Cold Zone — Cordkillers Milan-Cortina gave NBCU a big Winter Olympics win, and “Gold Zone” proved the whip-around format still rules. Meanwhile, streaming keeps getting weirder - from boxing rematches at The Sphere to vertic...

On the latest Cordkillers
NBCU gets a big Winter Olympics win, and “Gold Zone” proved the whip-around format rules. Meanwhile, streaming keeps getting weirder - from boxing rematches at The Sphere to vertical “microdramas” outpacing major apps.
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DTNS Live for Thursday February 19, 2026
“RAMageddon”
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Cordkillers 588: What’s The Tilly Tax? — Cordkillers ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 kicked up a Hollywood copyright-and-likeness firestorm, while SAG-AFTRA floats a “Tilly tax” aimed at fully synthetic performers. Meanwhile, big audiences still show up for te...

On the latest Cordkillers:
ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 kicked up a Hollywood copyright-and-likeness firestorm, while SAG-AFTRA floats a “Tilly tax” aimed at fully synthetic performers. Meanwhile, big audiences show up for Puppy Bowl andMuppets
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On Sword and Laser
It's time for our March book tournament! Nominations are open. Also, Veronica and Tom have shocking revelations about books they have NOT read. Also, why is Tom having a hard time with this month's pick?
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The internet is full of content that really makes you feel as if you’ve learned something.

The internet is full of content that really makes you feel as if you’ve learned something.

The internet is full of content that really makes you feel as if you’ve learned something.

Cordkillers 586: Hoops, Hype, and Microdramas — Cordkillers Peacock’s NBA deal boosts subscribers while deepening losses, Apple doubles down on prestige TV and fantasy epics, and Disney and Amazon continue reshaping the streaming sports landscape. Meanwhile, l...

On the latest Cordkillers! THE OLYMPICS IS THIS WEEK? How that ent under the radar and what it means about our changing TV habits. Plus microdrams. STILL HOT

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Did you know the Winter Olympics start Friday?

KiiiKiii 키키 '404 (New Era)' MV YouTube video by STARSHIP

Hat tip to KiiiKiii for turning the 404 response status code into a number one dance track. youtu.be/zhHB4dZTChw?...

On the latest Sword and Laser, Andrew Heaton from the Political Orphanage stops by to talk about "I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom" by Jason Pargin. Also, Veronica drinks in reverse. You'll understand if you listen.

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Videos Contradict U.S. Account of Minneapolis Shooting by Federal Agents See how immigration officers escalated a fatal confrontation on Saturday.

Solid reporting from the WSJ www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...

Isn’t the true blind box when you don’t even know what you bought?

Millennials: Thing happened. Let’s judge it
Gen Z: Let’s mock how Millennials judge things
Gen Alpha: brainrot brainrot brainrot

(GenX: BS like this post
Baby Boomers: Looking for close button)

LACon V(eronica) registration is open, the Philip K. Dick Award nominees are out, and we discuss why we're "halfway happy." Plus, we kick off I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom and wrap up The Book That Wouldn't Burn.
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Cordkillers 583: Conformity Gate Crashes the Upside Down — Cordkillers Stranger Things 5 didn’t just dominate Netflix charts, it sparked conspiracy theories and renewed debate about release strategies and ads. Meanwhile, renewals, spinoffs, redesigns, and streaming powe...

Stranger Things 5 didn’t just dominate Netflix charts, it sparked conspiracy theories and renewed debate about release strategies and ads. Meanwhile, renewals, spinoffs, redesigns, and streaming power plays filled a packed week.
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