Eric Cuts The Cord

We're back!YouTubeTV's price hike brings Eric out of exile. Tune in to hear what he's been up to and where he thinks we're going with recent price hikes for streaming services.Find Eric on Letterboxd @mrerickeithBe sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Check out the podcast page on Facebook!Email questions and comments to ericcutsthecord@gmail.com

Eric previews a few services he's interested in seeing this year.He also tackles the question "Can you survive without live tv?"This episode has several series and movie recommendations.Find Eric on Letterboxd @mrerickeithBe sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Check out the podcast page on Facebook!Email questions and comments to ericcutsthecord@gmail.com

Eric gives the lowdown on the new Disney Plus. What is must watch, what is the service lacking, and, most importantly, is it worth it?!?Head over to the Facebook page to see Eric's live video walkthrough of the service.Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Check out the podcast page on Facebook!Email questions and comments to ericcutsthecord@gmail.com

How does Playstation Vue stack up as a live tv streaming option?Check out my experience after utilizing a free trial of Vue's service. I talk about the channel lineup, DVR experience, the user-interface and much more in this review.With Halloween quickly approaching, I give you my recommendations for excellent horror movies on Netflix, Prime, Hulu, and Shudder. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Check out the podcast page on Facebook!Email questions and comments to ericcutsthecord@gmail.com

It's a new season of Eric Cuts the Cord.Listen to my rant about Sling TV and its lack of free trial.I had a positive experience with DirecTV customer service.I map out where we're going in Season 2 of the podcast.Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Check out the podcast page on Facebook! Check out the poll to decide which service I review next. Email questions and comments to ericcutsthecord@gmail.com

Eric Cuts the Cord is my journey to get rid of cable and take control of my media....and maybe save a few bucks while I'm at it.This episode has a bit of a different format.The first part is dedicated to my reaction to the HBOMax announcement and departure of Friends from Netflix. (HBOMax Press Release)The second part is my review of the niche streaming service, DC Universe.Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Check out the podcast page on Facebook!Email questions and comments to ericcutsthecord@gmail.com

Eric Cuts the Cord is my journey to get rid of cable and take control of my media....and maybe save a few bucks while I'm at it (or something like that).In this episode, I review the pros and cons of the YouTube TV live streaming service. I talk about the unlimited DVR, UI, price point, and channel content. News items-‘The Office’ to Leave Netflix in 2021 for Upcoming NBCU Streaming Service-AT&T’s Plans to Merge DIRECTV NOW Into WarnerMedia’s New Streaming Service-Most Cord Cutters Are Not Trying to Replace Cable TV-More Cord Cutters Are Looking Forward to Disney+ Than Any Other New Streaming Service-Adam Sandler's 'Murder Mystery' breaks Netflix viewing records-Netflix Saves Our Kids From Up To 400 Hours of Commercials a Year-Amazon is Adding a New Live TV Section to The Fire TV With Content From DIRECTV NOW, PlayStation Vue, & More-Streaming Overload? Nielsen Report Finds Average Viewer Takes 7 Minutes To Pick What To Watch; Just One-Third Bother To Check Menu-Roku is the #1 streaming TV platform in

Eric Cuts the Cord is my journey to get rid of cable and take control of my media....and maybe save a few bucks while I'm at it (or something like that).- Summer Break- Summer Movie Recommendations using JustWatch.Com- Movies SpreadsheetNews Items:- WarnerMedia may not do 3-tier service- VRV and CrunchyRoll join WarnerMedia- NBC's Streaming service not good for cord cutters- The new Twilight Zone can be watched in black and white- EpixNow available on AndroidTV- ACC Network coming to Vue and Hulu Live- HaystackTV a good option for local news- What's streaming in June?Pick of the Week:Dead to Me on NetflixBe sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Check out the podcast page on Facebook!Email questions and comments to ericcutsthecord@gmail.com

Eric Cuts the Cord is my journey to get rid of cable and take control of my media....and maybe save a few bucks while I'm at it.- Whistling is great- Philo ReviewNews Items:- Swamp Thing Trailer Dropped- DC Universe adds more comics to there service- Try Kanopy through your library for movies- What's on Netflix in May?Pick of the Week:New Girl on NetflixBe sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Check out the podcast page on Facebook!Email questions and comments to ericcutsthecord@gmail.com

Eric Cuts the Cord is my journey to get rid of cable and take control of my media....and maybe save a few bucks while I'm at it. - Puppy woes- Disney+ Announcement Reaction- Articles mentioned in review/reaction: https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/disney-spotlights-comprehensive-direct-to-consumer-strategy-at-2019-investor-day/https://ohmy.disney.com/movies/2019/04/12/disney-plus-library/https://deadline.com/2019/04/disney-plus-programs-movies-full-list-marvel-star-wars-pixar-simpsons-streaming-service-1202594496/https://variety.com/2019/biz/news/disney-plus-unveiling-investor-presentation-1203187721/https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/04/13/how-dream-cheap-streaming-television-became-pricey-complicated-mess/?noredirect=on&utm_source=reddit.com&utm_term=.576c811da66bhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/bastard-machine/critics-notebook-disney-price-point-ups-streaming-wars-ante-1201579News items:- DVD and Blu Ray sales halved in last 5 years- Hulu acquires AT&T's stock- Hulu is ma

Eric Cuts the Cord is my journey to get rid of cable and take control of my media....and maybe save a few bucks while I'm at it. * Catch Up After Spring Break* Hulu Live Review* Hulu Decreases Ad Times https://adage.com/article/media/hulu-cuts-ad-breaks-half/317174/* AppleTV+ Announcedhttps://deadline.com/2019/03/apple-streaming-service-details-live-event-tim-cook-1202581965/    https://www.apple.com/apple-tv-plus/* ESPN+ now the home of UFC PPVs https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/18/18271607/ufc-espn-plus-pay-per-view-exclusive-rights* YouTube is cutting show productions (but not really) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-24/youtube-bows-out-of-hollywood-arms-race-with-netflix-and-amazon https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/25/youtube-denies-that-it-is-canning-scripted-series-plans-to-launch-ad-supported-slate-in-coming-weeks/* Comcast offers Xfinity Flex (Stay away!!!!!)  https://variety.com/2019/digital/news/comcast-flex-streaming-service-1203169140/* Disney+ Details https://ew.com/tv/2019/03/20/d

Eric Cuts the Cord is my journey to get rid of cable and take control of my media....and maybe save a few bucks while I'm at it. - Where can you find us?- What's my set up?- Review of Hulu Basic- How to Watch March Madness (https://amazonfiretv.blog/how-to-stream-every-minute-of-the-madness-61431b646677)- Disney+ is adding the ENTIRE vault! (https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/7/18254862/disney-plus-streaming-disney-vault-movies)- What's Leaving Netflix in March? (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/netflix-march-2019-movies-leaving-tv-shows-expiring-1191078)- DirecTV NOW is raising its prices (https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/directv-now-will-reportedly-raise-its-price-10-a-month-next-week-launch-2-new-packages/)- NBC News is starting a streaming service (https://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/nbc-to-launch-streaming-news-service-in-early-may)- DC Universe will let you try the first episodes of Titans, Doom Patrol, and Young Justice until March 29 (https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/15/dc-universe-

The inaugural episode of Eric Cuts the Cord. My journey to get rid of cable and take control of my media. In this episode:* Why am I cutting the cord?* My review of the OG streaming site, Netflix* Netflix Releases in March (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/netflix-march-2019-new-releases-movies-tv-1191101)* Hulu cuts basic subscription price (https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/26/cost-of-popular-streaming-sites-like-netflix-amazon-prime-and-hulu.html)* Disney Villain Series on Disney+ (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/disney-villains-tv-series-works-upcoming-streaming-service-1191174?)* Sandlot sequel series on a streaming service? (https://news.avclub.com/the-sandlot-director-says-hes-sold-a-2-season-sequel-sh-1833012551)*Pick of the Week: Santa Clarita Diet on Netflix. Will I binge it, list it, or skip it?Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Check out the podcast page on Facebook!Email questions and comments to ericcutsthecord@gmail.com