What Batman, an Oscar-winning Doc, and a Sports Team's Show All Have In Common
Published about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader,
What does an Oscar-winning documentary short, a Major League Baseball team's TV show, the TikTok collaboration with Tubi, and Jack Nicholson’s Batman deal all have in common?
They all reveal the same thing: those who understand the value of story, and are smart about structuring around it, are the ones who win.
None of these stories are accidents. They’re signals.
This month’s edition connects those dots and shows us that the real leverage in professional storytelling isn’t just creating, it’s controlling how the story is produced, positioned, and monetized.
I'm grateful you're here and welcome your feedback. Have a great April!
Ron
1. Feature Article
The Show That Almost Wasn't Begins 11th Season on Television
The Show That Almost Wasn't
St. Louis, MO April 2, 2026 -Last week I had one of those “no shit sherlock” moments where the obvious hits you all at once.
I was thinking about Opening Day.
Like I’ve done the past few years, I planned to share a throwback post from ten years ago.
I dig into my photo archive, find a few cell phone images from seasons past, and put something out on social media. Posting doesn’t come naturally to me. I know that sounds ironic given what I do now, but I’ve never been particularly drawn to self-promotion or the performative nature of those platforms.
After all, I’m a middle-aged introvert, not some Gen Z dude who grew up with social media and enjoys self-promotion.
That said, I have a fellow Gen X friend who has been chirping at me for years to share more about my time with the St. Louis Cardinals. I headed her advice and started digging.
From TikTok to Tubi - A New Studio System is Hiding in Plain Sight
For years, we've talked about the "creator economy" as if it exists somewhere outside of Hollywood. That distinction is collapsing.
The recent partnership between TikTok and Tubi isn't just another creator initiative or talent program. It's more significant. It's a signal that the infrastructure of the entertainment industry is being rebuilt quietly, efficiently, and right in front of us.
We approach storytelling and filmmaking as a long-term, rights-first business rather than a project-by-project creative exercise. Our focus is on understanding how stories create value over time through ownership, disciplined development, and thoughtful risk management.
The ideas shared here are intended to contribute to a broader conversation about sustainable, independent media, not to promote specific projects or investment opportunities.
