S5E11 - I Cut the Cord—Then Streaming Became Cable

I canceled almost every streaming service after rising prices and ads turned cord cutting into cable all over again. I kept Netflix and Peacock, canceled the rest, and built a simpler way to rotate subscriptions without paying for apps I rarely watch.

Streaming promised cheaper TV, fewer bundles, and freedom from commercials. Instead, Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Peacock, and other streaming services split entertainment across more monthly bills while ad-supported tiers became the norm.

In this fast episode, JP follows the charges on his own bank statement, explains how subscription fatigue took...