Episode 1
On this episode
Welcome to streaming surge! We are five college seniors at High Point University that are obsessed with all things streaming. We talk about binge worthy shows, our favorite streaming platforms, what’s new on different streaming platforms, and so much more.
Our goal is to expand listeners watch lists and get them interested in new shows and movies!
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Time Outline
1:02 - This being the first episode of Streaming Surge, Carsyn starts by outline what the show will include. From crime to rom-coms streaming surge will cover.
3:30- Everyone has a show that they always go back to, is comforting, or is just used as plain old background noise. The hosts tell their favorite background noise shows and give new recommendations for listeners. A guide for what-shows-to-watch-in-what-season
is even mentioned!
6:39- What are the host’s favorite genres? There are so many options to choose from and every host has a different one! Hosts talks about the current shows they are watching as well.
10:29- How do the hosts really feel about the gossip girl reboot?
Absolute Cringe! Even though the show was heavily marketed, the show lacked good acting and did not live up to its original. What a let down!
11:34- Carsyn struggled to watch One Tree Hill during the first season, even stopped it 4 different times before making it though the season. But after she was obsessed. One tree hill is truly iconic even though it may have a slow start. Paige gives insight on how the show even played out in the first season behind the scenes with information gathered from the actresses podcast!
13:21- The 90210 reboot is loved by many, especially Carsyn and Paige. Carsyn only strictly watched this show for a short period of time.
14:01- Sarah wasn’t allowed to watch The Secret Life of the American Teenager as a kid! But she wasn’t alone ! Carsyn wasn’t either, in addition Carsyn couldn’t watch That’a so Raven.
15:00- What’s the difference between the different streaming platforms? Hulu has more reality TV and the commercials make it more like you are watching cable TV.
16:28- The hosts talk about how they receive so many different show and movie recommendations through the app TikTok. Many new shows are marketed through social media and that’s where their success comes from.
18:30 - Do people still watch movies on streaming services? The answer is yes! The hosts definitely have to be in the mood but movies are perfect for a rainy day or night. Sarah says that she has to know what movie she wants to watch.
20:26- The hosts love the movies! Especially Carsyn, she always goes with her mom and has even seen movies three different times in the theater. The snacks are the best part and make going the the theater ltotally worth it!