Disney
American multinational mass media company
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Videos Mentioning Disney
Inauguration Interviews: Trump's Talent, Dem Rebrand & more w/ Whip Emmer, Reps Swalwell & Khanna
All-In Podcast
Mentioned (in the context of Bob Iger) as an oligarch, highlighting a critique of powerful business figures entering politics.
E118: AI FOMO frenzy, macro update, Fox vs Dominion, US vs China & more with Brad Gerstner
All-In Podcast
Referenced in the context of Ron DeSantis revoking its special administrative status, with DeSantis arguing that Disney should focus on business and not 'woke' agendas.
E77: Tech work culture, crypto regulation, stablecoins, $NFLX & more w/ Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong
All-In Podcast
Discussed in the context of corporate politics and its special privileges in Florida being revoked after giving in to employee demands.
E76: Elon vs. Twitter
All-In Podcast
A media and entertainment company whose potential interest in acquiring Twitter is speculated as a 'white knight' bid, offering a 'culturally safer' alternative to Elon Musk.
The Random Show — Bitcoin Pros and Cons, 2021 Resolutions, Fave Books, Lucid Dreaming, and More
Tim Ferriss
A streaming service, highlighted for its content library (Marvel, Nat Geo, Pixar, Star Wars) as a strong investment, especially given the post-COVID market.
E101: Ye acquires Parler, Snap drops 30%, macro outlook, VC metrics, valuing stocks & more
All-In Podcast
Streaming service, mentioned as an example of a stock based on subscriber growth and narrative-driven investing.
E64: Antitrust standards & enforcement, tech repricing, lab leak obfuscation, E63 reactions & more
All-In Podcast
Used as an example of a company that integrates its products (like Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel) into one streaming service, providing better consumer experience and lower prices. Also mentioned for dropping the ball on Baby Yoda merch.
The Random Show — New Year's Resolutions, 2010-2019 Lessons Learned, Finding Joy, and Much More
Tim Ferriss
Disney's streaming service, mentioned as a competitor in the streaming market that makes Kevin Rose skeptical of Netflix's future.
Bob Iger — CEO and Chairman of Disney | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Disney's new streaming service, part of Bob Iger's ambitious direct-to-consumer strategy.
Todd Howard: Skyrim, Elder Scrolls 6, Fallout, and Starfield | Lex Fridman Podcast #342
Lex Fridman
The parent company of Lucasfilm, mentioned in the context of increased licensing and willingness to work with external developers on properties like Indiana Jones.
E61: 2022 Predictions! Business, politics, science, tech, crypto, & more
All-In Podcast
Predicted to be a corporate winner in 2022, with Disney+ performing well, parks raising prices, and strong IP like Spider-Man and the Mandalorian.
E60: The 2021 Bestie Awards PLUS Jack Dorsey starts the Web3 Wars
All-In Podcast
Recognized for 'best turnaround' due to its successful streaming platform and park rebound post-pandemic, with potential to rival Netflix.
Dr. Gabor Maté — Trauma, Addiction, Ayahuasca, and More
Tim Ferriss
Criticized for 'Disney-fying' the original Winnie-the-Pooh stories, suggesting that their adaptations lost some of the original humor and wisdom.
Ryan Hall: Martial Arts and the Philosophy of Violence, Power, and Grace | Lex Fridman Podcast #125
Lex Fridman
The entertainment company, criticized by Ryan Hall for its recent Star Wars movies.
E43: Innovative venture strategies, Zymergen's implosion, Square acquires Afterpay & more
All-In Podcast
The only major studio not gobbled up by a tech company, became a tech company itself, rolling over Netflix.
Mag 7 sell-off, Wiz rejects Google, UBI, Kamala in, China's nuclear buildout, Sacks responds to PG
All-In Podcast
The company that acquired most of the 20th Century Fox assets, an example of Rupert Murdoch selling assets and distributing the cash to his children, which is contrasted with his current succession plan.
E39: West coast super drought & climate crisis, Nuclear virtue signaling, chaos in SF & more
All-In Podcast
Its Tomorrowland attraction at Disneyland is used as an example of how public sentiment towards technology has shifted from optimism to fear over time.
Matthew Hussey: The Secret To Building A Perfect Relationship | E142
The Diary Of A CEO
Company where an Imagineer was responsible for Animal Kingdom, illustrating the concept of finding passion in one's current work.
E15: “The Besties” All-In’s inaugural award show covering the best, worst & most memorable of 2020
All-In Podcast
Streaming service that saw significant subscriber growth in 2020, becoming a major rival to Netflix.
Meta's scorched earth approach to AI, Tesla's future, TikTok bill, FTC bans noncompetes, wealth tax
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a potential non-tech company buyer for TikTok's US operations. Recalled that Disney considered buying Twitter but avoided its toxicity.
E12: Biden wins, Pfizer vaccine, markets rip, Trump's next act, COVID endgame scenarios & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a stock that is 'ripping' back up, indicating market's expectation of park reopenings.
Robert Rodriguez: Sin City, Desperado, El Mariachi, Alita, and Filmmaking | Lex Fridman Podcast #465
Lex Fridman
Company that acquired Miramax, making 'Pulp Fiction' Miramax's first film under new ownership.
Master Negotiator William Ury — Strategies and Stories from Warren Buffett, Nelson Mandela, & More
Tim Ferriss
The company that later acquired ABC after it was bought by Warren Buffett's partner.
The Random Show with Tim Ferriss & Kevin Rose — Affordable Luxuries, Brain Stimulation, and More!
Tim Ferriss
A large media and entertainment conglomerate, used as a potential benchmark for Nintendo's future growth with its IP.