I sat down with director Yuriko Gamo Romer and baseball legend Masanori “Mashi” Murakami, the first Japanese player in Major League Baseball, to discuss Diamond Diplomacy, a documentary on how baseball became a bridge between Japan and the U.S. Watch, listen, or read: austinb.media/latest/yurik...

Diamond Diplomacy shows how baseball bridged Japan and the U.S. I talked with director Yuriko Gamo Romer and legend Masanori “Mashi” Murakami about the story. Watch, listen, or read it now on Patreon (Scott’s Sidekick tier $3 and above) for the next 48 hours: www.patreon.com/posts/early-...

My full interview with Norita producer Sarah Schoellkopf is now live. We discuss how the film blends animation, archives, and language to tell a story of memory and activism. Read, watch, or listen here → austinb.media/latest/inter...

I sat down with producer Sarah Schoellkopf to talk about Norita, a moving documentary on Nora “Norita” Cortiñas and the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo. Watch, listen, or read the interview below. Early access is available now for Scott’s Sidekick ($3/month) tier & above. www.patreon.com/posts/conver...

Does anyone else feel like the televised NFL games are getting shorter? I could’ve swore games were four hours long.

@variety.com really should've proofread this before hitting publish on this. Entire paragraphs of this read as offensive to the senses or otherwise fail to evaluate the situation in a meaningful manner. variety.com/2025/film/op...

My Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Season One review is now live! Netflix’s animated take remembers what Splinter Cell is really about: silence, precision, and consequence. Read the review now: austinb.media/latest/splin...

My Splinter Cell: Deathwatch review is now live! Season 1 is a surprisingly focused and personal take on the series, staying true to what Splinter Cell has always been about. Patrons at the Scott’s Sidekick tier ($3/month) and above have early access until Friday. www.patreon.com/posts/splint...

Correction: Apple TV’s price is now $12.99 per month.

In case you missed it, some huge Percy Jackson S3 casting news dropped! I wrote up my thoughts on what the fantastic Dafne Keen and Saara Chaudry will bring to the show. Check out my piece for Movies We Texted About here: movieswetextedabout.com/dafne-keen-s....

The In Case You Missed It monthly recap series is back after a long hiatus! August was a massive month of behind-the-scenes growth, and I'm sharing all the details in a new public post. Check it out here: www.patreon.com/posts/in-cas....

Nothing puts me in a purer state of bliss than hearing the lyric” 16 more minutes gotta get it done” from Now Or Never from High School Musical 3: Senior Year than realizing I have 16 minutes left in my workout.

Apple TV+'s price is now $12.99 per month. Is an originals-only library still worth it? I argue no. Instead, Apple needs to build a creator-focused back catalog, and I wrote a piece explaining how and why. It's free to read. Let me know what you think. austinb.media/latest/apple...

I can't prove it, but the numerous close-ups of feet in Alien: Earth make it feel like Tarantino directed those scenes.

Big news in the MCU! Tramell Tillman, known for his role in Severance, has joined Spider-Man: Brand New Day! Although his role remains a secret, I shared my thoughts on who he could be and what it means for the film. Read more on Movies We Texted About. movieswetextedabout.com/tramell-till...

No IMAX Enhanced version of Thunderbolts* on Disney+ is a weird choice given how much Marvel Studios championed the IMAX format for this film.

Apple TV+ recently hiked its price to $12.99/month. Is its originals-only library enough to justify it? I don't think so. I wrote a piece on the simple, creator-focused strategy they're ignoring. Patrons get the full deep dive now. www.patreon.com/posts/apple-...

I apologize in advance for how I'll be when Taylor livestreams the wedding. variety.com/2025/music/n...

The official Saw accounts are teasing 4K versions of Saw II, III, and IV.

Abraham's Boys: A Dracula Story explores Van Helsing's family after the hunt. It has a great gothic horror premise, but ends up visually striking yet narratively underdeveloped. My full, spoiler-free review is now live. austinb.media/latest/abrah...

For the first time in years, the new Spidey suit feels handmade, bright, and personal. I broke down why the Spider-Man: Brand New Day suit reveal hit me so hard for Movies We Texted About: movieswetextedabout.com/spider-mans-...

I just published my review of Abraham's Boys: A Dracula Story 48 hours early for $3 Patrons and above. Check it out here: www.patreon.com/posts/early-...

What a strange newsletter subject when the email doesn’t mention Lionsgate, the Detroit Lions, or any kind of lions and is actually about content marketing.

I'm now in seven fantasy leagues, with an invitation to join an eighth. I may have a problem.

This suit looks so good. Are you kidding me?! I refuse to be normal about this.

What a loss. I don't know what else I can say, but this will hurt for years to come. cpb.org/pressroom/Co...

The wait is over! My podcast with six-time guest @alisechaffins.bsky.social on The Bear Season 4 is now available. We discuss Carmy's "apology tour," the intense season finale, and if Season 5 is a good idea. Watch or listen below! austinb.media/latest/the-b...

I'm not a fan of listicles or pitting one project against another, but wow, this is a bad list. variety.com/lists/marvel...

Football is back in 10 minutes. It’s a good day.

I sat down with the brilliant @alisechaffins.bsky.social (her 6th time on the show!) to dig into The Bear Season 4. We get into Carmy's "apology tour", that intense finale, and whether a Season 5 is even a good idea. $3 Patrons and up can stream it below! www.patreon.com/posts/early-...

I discussed The Bear season four with six-time guest Alise Chaffins, covering Carmy's apology tour, Emmy fraud, and predictions for season five. $10+ Patrons can now access the full, unedited episode on Patreon. www.patreon.com/posts/bear-s...

Random thought of the day: if Apple introduced AirPods with cameras built-in, I think the big sell would be for ear mapping features and ensuring each AirPod has a good seal. It’s either that, or Apple will use those cameras for Visual Intelligence.

It could just be Sheridan's shows suck, but that's just my opinion. www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/e...

In an era where small Patreon creators are trying everything under the sun to get a modicum of financial success from their work, the last thing Patreon needs is a huge celebrity joining the platform. www.patreon.com/deadmau5?utm...

So, now that the HBO Max branding is back, do I get rid of the old one?

dear bsky i have a suggested new reply setting

The newest episode of The Austin B Media Podcast is live for everyone! This week, I sat down with Gal Balaban from FilmToppings to do a deep dive on Apple TV+'s satire of Hollywood, The Studio. Listen/watch at the link below. www.austinb.media/latest/the-s...

My new episode, breaking down Apple TV+'s The Studio, is now live for $3+ Patrons. Gal Balaban of FilmToppings joins me to discuss the sharp satire, the wild cameos, and the state of the film industry. Get it now before it goes public on Monday! www.patreon.com/posts/early-...

Big news! Patreon just rolled out a brand-new page design, and I've spent the past few days giving my page a major overhaul. It's cleaner, much easier to navigate, and I wrote a full post giving everyone a tour of the new layout. See what's new! www.patreon.com/posts/my-new...

It's a small thing, but now that we have Monday Night, Thursday Night, and Sunday Night primetime broadcast packages in Madden NFL 26, why can't we get the actual broadcast teams to announce or provide commentary for those games?

Can I get some feedback on how this looks? I got the new Patreon creator page layout, and this is what I came up with. www.patreon.com/cw/AustinBMe...

At this point, I fully expect the Miami Dolphins to trade Tyreek Hill to the Cleveland Browns for a late fifth round pick.

Can we agree as a society to stop glazing Angel Reese? Her rebound stats are great, but she’s hitting on less than 40% of her shots. So, let’s cool it, okay?

My unedited discussion on Apple TV's The Studio with Gal Balaban of FilmToppings is now live for Wallace's Warriors ($10+ Patrons)! We get into the cameos, the art vs. commerce debate, and why "no good movies exist" is the worst take. www.patreon.com/posts/unedit...

Take my critic card away. This is all I've seen from the NYT top 100 of the century and what are absolute must-watches.

Me watching my “comfort show” The Bear.

Fuck The Bear for making me cry multiple times on a random Thursday.

What should my next Patron-only podcast episodes be? My paid Patrons can vote now on my Patreon. www.patreon.com/posts/choose...

FX, Disney, and Hulu: I’m about to fight y’all. All week, there was nothing to suggest that The Bear S4 launches at a specific time of day on June 25th, but now that it’s June 25th, the season doesn't hit until 7 PM Central? Low blow.

Is the Lilo & Stitch remake just… "kinda Lilo & Stitch?" My deep-dive review with Jack Martin of Film Feeder is now available everywhere! We discuss whether this remake is a "soulless" cash grab or a worthy update. Listen/watch here or wherever you get podcasts: austinb.media/latest/lilo-...