Author: Luke Bouma

Luke Bouma @LukeBK on X graduated from Grand Valley State University and has spent over 10 years as a dedicated Cord Cutter. He has been featured as a cord cutting expert for many publications, radio stations, news broadcasts and more on Wall Street Journal, Maxim, Refinery29, USAToday, BBC Radio, iHeart Radio, and many more.

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Fox News Dominates Cable News Ratings for Week of October 13, Claiming 98 of Top 100 New Programs

Fox News solidified its position as the undisputed leader in cable news for the week of October 13, securing 98 of the top 100 most-watched weekly telecasts, according to Adweek. The network’s commanding performance underscores its enduring appeal amid a competitive landscape, drawing millions of viewers across both primetime and total day programming. During primetime…

October 24, 2025
YouTube TV Expands Local Lineup with 10 New Local Affiliates

YouTube TV this week added 10 new local CW affiliates to its streaming service. This expansion brings more hyper-local content to subscribers across the U.S., focusing on markets that have long clamored for broader access to The CW’s mix of nostalgic sitcoms, superhero sagas, and original programming. The new channels on YouTube TV, all CW…

October 24, 2025
Frndly TV Adds a New Channel From Dr Phil

Frndly TV has officially integrated EnvoyTV into its robust streaming platform as of October 23, 2025. This addition marks a significant expansion for Frndly TV, a service renowned for its curated selection of wholesome, family-oriented content, by introducing a fresh array of educational and inspirational programming. EnvoyTV, known for its focus on global stories, cultural…

October 23, 2025
YouTube TV Could Lose ESPN, ABC, & Other Disney Channels Next Week

YouTube TV faces another potential blackout, this time with Disney, just a month after resolving a similar dispute with NBCUniversal. The current distribution agreement between YouTube TV and Disney is set to expire on October 30 at 11:59 p.m. ET, and without a new deal, popular networks like ABC and ESPN could vanish from the…

October 23, 2025
You Can Upgrade Your Old Roku TV or Roku Player With The New Roku Pro Remote 2 On Sale For Lowest Price Ever

Back in April, Roku officially announced the new Roku Pro Remote 2 that was first spotted in testing last fall. This new remote will make it easy for you to upgrade your old Roku TV or Roku Player with a new powerful remote with new features that are not included with older versions of the…

October 23, 2025
67 Years Ago Today The Smurfs First Premiered as a Cartoon Strip

Today marks the 67th anniversary of the debut of the beloved blue creatures known as The Smurfs, who first captured hearts in 1958. Created by Belgian cartoonist Pierre Culliford, known by his pen name Peyo, these pint-sized, blue-skinned characters made their initial appearance in the comic strip Johan and Peewit (originally Johan et Pirlouit in…

October 23, 2025
MeTV’s ‘A Very Merry MeTV’ Returns with Nostalgic Holiday Cheer

MeTV, America’s #1 classic television network, is set to spread holiday joy with its annual A Very Merry MeTV programming event, kicking off Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET/PT. This two-month celebration will deliver a heartfelt dose of nostalgia, featuring Thanksgiving and Christmas-themed episodes from beloved classic TV shows, along with holiday specials,…

October 23, 2025
Cord Cutting 2.0 Explodes In Popularity: AT&T and T-Mobile Surge with 776,000 New 5G Home Internet Users

In a seismic shift reshaping the American living room, the era of Cord Cutting 2.0 has erupted onto the scene, driven by explosive growth in 5G home internet services. AT&T and T-Mobile, the vanguard of this digital revolution, collectively onboarded 776,000 new customers in the latest reporting quarter, catapulting fixed wireless access (FWA) into the…

October 23, 2025
T-Mobile Added 560,000 5G Home Internet Customers In Just 3 Months As Cord Cutting 2.0 Explodes

T-Mobile has once again solidified its position as the nation’s leading wireless provider, reporting unprecedented third-quarter results for 2025 that showcase robust growth across its broadband and postpaid segments. The company’s relentless focus on innovation, network expansion, and customer-centric services has propelled it to new heights, delivering industry-leading metrics that outpace competitors. T-Mobile’s broadband business…

October 23, 2025
86 Years Ago Today NBC Makes History with First Televised Pro Football Game in 1939

In a groundbreaking moment for both sports and broadcasting, the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) made television history today by airing the first-ever professional football game on television. The historic event featured the Brooklyn Dodgers defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 23-14 at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of sports…

October 22, 2025