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Better Call Paul

Better Call Paul

Written by: Lola Media
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Hosted by former Marvel entertainment lawyer Paul Sarker and entertainment enthusiast Mesh Lakhani, Better Call Paul will delve into the business and legal issues at play behind the glitz and glam. This show takes you beyond the catchy headlines to find out what’s really at play behind the scenes and gives you an introduction to the business side of show business.Lola Media Art Politics & Government
Episodes
  • 525. July Box Office Preview and Vetter's Copyright Termination Drama

    525. July Box Office Preview and Vetter's Copyright Termination Drama
    Jul 1 2026
    This week, Paul and Jess discuss the scorching summer box office with July expected to be a major month for tent pole films including Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Next, Paul breaks down the Fifth circuit's somewhat curious view on US copyright terminations having a global reach, and why publishers are asking the Supreme Court to weigh in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • 524. New Fox buys Roku and Old Fox signs Quinta Brunson

    524. New Fox buys Roku and Old Fox signs Quinta Brunson
    Jun 24 2026
    This week, Jess and Paul begin with a major streaming update as legacy media power house Fox Corp announced a $22B purchase of Roku which will position Fox as a major player in the platform wars. Next, they discuss Quinta Brunson's overall deal with Twentieth Century Fox/Disney as she moves her production banner 5th Chance from WB to Disney and hopes to build out her content catalog beyond the widely-adored Abbott Elementary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • 523: Go Knicks, World Cup Arrives, and Brendan Sorsby Shakes up NCAA

    523: Go Knicks, World Cup Arrives, and Brendan Sorsby Shakes up NCAA
    Jun 17 2026
    This week, Paul and Jess focus on a sports-themed episode to celebrate the NBA champion New York Knicks, the arrival of the World Cup in North America for the first time in over 30 years, and how the recent Brendan Sorsby judicial decision could set a precedent that gambling may not be a deal breaker for NCAA eligibility. Finally, they end with a brief recap of the 25th Tribeca Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
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