Barry Diller, a businessman known for his influential roles in media and entertainment and also the chairman and senior executive of IAC, joins Scott to discuss his origin story, the current state of media and streaming, and his new book, Who Knew. Help us plan for the future of The Prof G Pod by filling out a brief survey: voxmedia.com/survey. Timestamps 00:00 - In this episode 00:54 - What’s your origin story? 3:37 - What experiences or influences shaped your ambition early on? 5:30 - Would you be just as successful if you were a young exec navigating Hollywood today? 6:25 - Tell us about ABC’s “Movie of the Week.” 9:06 - What helped you break through early in your career? 10:30 - How did your experience in television prepare you to go into movies? 13:38 - Why did you go back to TV? 20:57 - What inspired you to get involved in the digital world? 24:23 - What signals to you that someone is worth investing your time in? 26:43 - Where is the media world headed? 28:41 - Is the ecosystem too concentrated right now? 31:35 - How do you see the streaming wars playing out? 33:05 - Are Hollywood’s issues cyclical or structural? 37:50 - How long have you and your wife been together? 38:21 - What advice for husbands and dads? 40:34 - What boxes are left to check for you? Please support this channel by subscribing here: https://links.profgmedia.com/youtube-prof-g-sub Want more Prof G? Check out everything we're up to at https://links.profgmedia.com/home #scottgalloway #barrydiller #filmindustry #america #news #podcast #podcastshow #usa #profg