Welcome to Free Space, your guide to the galaxy of free streaming TV!
We're here to help you find a great series or movie to occupy your free time. But there are WAY too many options!!! Too many for your attention and too many for your wallet.
That's where we come in! Host Aaron Perine will take you on a weekly tour around the solar system of free streaming channels: faraway worlds like Tubi, Pluto TV, Plex, The Roku Channel, Kanopy, and more!
You'll meet a rotating crew of creatives and culture writers who will join us to share what they've been watching on a budget and together, we'll find you something good to watch - for free!!
So hop on board the spaceship! Follow Free Space, find us on our home planet at HowToWatchFree.TV (https://www.howtowatchfree.tv/), and tune in for our first episode on March 20.
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The Free TV Podcast breaks down the newest additions to Pluto TV and explains the streaming service's new strategy. For the Free TV App, the future looks a lot like the past!
Aaron Perine, the host of the Free TV Podcast discusses former broadcast favorites added to Pluto TV. It turns out the past can teach us a lot about Free TV's future. Other streaming companies might try similar strategies moving forward.
Pluto TV's annoncement: https://www.paramount.com/news/pluto-tv-grows-its-free-streaming-offering-with-exclusive-series-for-viewers-18-34 (https://www.paramount.com/news/pluto-tv-grows-its-free-streaming-offering-with-exclusive-series-for-viewers-18-34)
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:27 - Back to the Future...
02:40 - An unexpected return?
05:00 - Audiences want good shows!
07:54 - Pluto TV's new strategy comes together
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Keep up with the show!
Visit us at @HowToWatchFreeTV (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCBcblE6P-gwF_WagMov3xPA) with new episodes every week!
We've got even more Free Space recommendations over at www.howtowatchfree.tv (www.howtowatchfree.tv )
We'd love to hear from you on Instagram: www.instagram.com/howtowatchfreetv (www.instagram.com/howtowatchfreetv)
And make sure you check out the Free Space Streaming TV Guide and more merch here: www.free-space-shop.fourthwall.com (www.free-space-shop.fourthwall.com)
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21 Mar 2026
Free TV & Content Creators
Tubi and The Harris Poll just revealed the future of Free TV. Along with other FAST Channels, advertisements and the creator economy are the way forward.
TikTok announced a partnership with To be to boost their creators onto longer form content. This signals a massive shift in how projects will be greenlit on these services. The creator economy will be an even bigger force in the world of free TV and movies moving forward.
Aaron dissects The Stream 2026 and explains how Intention is turning into Attention when it comes to TV.
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Tubi's The Stream numbers and report: https://tubitv.com/thestream (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmxJZzljX3hCWk1uWHlhems2bXYwdGxFVkRDZ3xBQ3Jtc0tteUNYdjFCdXFNbDFScTAyM1RzdW1zek1jamhZSm50ZDJhYUZ0ZFRhcXlhQmRsM3FTY01HM09RZWc1WlNzc0pZa21ZbEU3UFBSMFRPVXB6bHVCQTh2Q2VtNTBoalBuLWdSTURpbzVfWUc1RFJUOVpnMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftubitv.com%2Fthestream&v=rXsyPi8UPtU)
PlutoTV's X-Files Channel: https://pluto.tv/us/on-demand/series/... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkVSazJfN1VsQ0pxa2wzUVNxeHZtLVh1MzAyQXxBQ3Jtc0ttQWZ3Z0dLS2N6WksxbS04V0U3eEgtdjc3N3JUYnVPeTdqazE5a1gtaWhESlFvcUt4UFdaZkZFWEZaQmNSRkFsVm9Cc05VWGZLNmViM1gyX3FRazFaWlNmUnhrMjhZbXlZTzY5b0RsbUFJVEFLUEdVOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpluto.tv%2Fus%2Fon-demand%2Fseries%2F692fa4e06a5d6e386082d27f%2Fseason%2F1&v=rXsyPi8UPtU)
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Free TV for the week!
House of Feelings: https://tubitv.com/series/300018684/house-of-feelings/season-1 (https://tubitv.com/series/300018684/house-of-feelings/season-1)
Pati's Mexican Table: https://www.pbs.org/show/patis-mexican-table/ (https://www.pbs.org/show/patis-mexican-table/)
Beast: https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/Beast/2101626 (https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/Beast/2101626)
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Keep up with the show!
Visit us at @HowToWatchFreeTV (https://www.youtube.com/@HowToWatchFreeTV) with new episodes every week!
We've got even more Free Space recommendations over at howtowatchfree.tv (howtowatchfree.tv)
We'd love to hear from you on Instagram: instagram.com/howtowatchfreetv (instagram.com/howtowatchfreetv)
And make sure you check out the Free Space Streaming TV Guide and more merch here: free-space-shop.fourthwall.com (free-space-shop.fourthwall.com)
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10 Mar 2026
Tubi's Cartoon Network Bonanza
Tubi drops a ton of Cartoon Network favorites for FREE. Justice League (https://tubitv.com/series/300019077/justice-league), The Powerpuff Girls, and your entire childhood are here. #tubi #cartoonnetwork #free
The Free TV Podcast dives into all of that and some recent releases with Culture Collective's Vanessa Shark (https://www.instagram.com/vanessashark/). Host Aaron Perine introduces the Tubi extravaganza and talks about Bad Girls Club, Hunger Games & More.
- We discuss why Warner Bros new strategy is important.
- What YA series have been influential in our lives.
- How Reality TV has evolved.
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Hunger Games Movie: https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/play/2700037/ADVERT_CONTENT (https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/play/2700037/ADVERT_CONTENT)
Twilight Zone: https://tubitv.com/series/300017350/the-twilight-zone (https://tubitv.com/series/300017350/the-twilight-zone)
Bad Girls Club: https://tubitv.com/series/300008167/bad-girls-club (https://tubitv.com/series/300008167/bad-girls-club)
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Keep up with the show!
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And make sure you check out the Free Space Streaming TV Guide and more merch here: free-space-shop.fourthwall.com (https://shows.acast.com/free-space-the-free-streaming-tv-podcast/episodes/free-space-shop.fourthwall.com)
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24 Jan 2026
How to Lose a Popularity Contest Takes Over Tubi
Host Aaron Perine interviews Sarah Carey from Smells Like Teen Angst about the Tubi movie *How to Lose a Popularity Contest* and the resurgence of rom-coms on streaming platforms.
24 Dec 2025
Simply having a Merry Little Mystery w/ Jordin Sparks
Actress Jordin Sparks discusses her role in the holiday romantic comedy *Merry Little Mystery* with host Aaron Parine in a festive interview about the film.
6 Dec 2025
Maxing and Relaxing with Bel-Air, A Holiday Fave and More
The cast of Bel-Air, including Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, and others, discusses character growth and the importance of found family in this interview episode.
19 Nov 2025
Skit on Tubi, the Promise of the Y2K Era, and Magical Picks
Comedians Jamie Shapiro and Jamie Linn Watson discuss their comedy movie SKIT on Tubi with host Aaron Perine, exploring how they captured the Y2K era feel, in this interview episode.
21 Aug 2025
Freakier Friday, Magpie Murders, and Demascus' Multiverse
Playwright Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm discusses his sci-fi comedy series "Demascus" and attracting stars like Martin Lawrence with host Aaron Perine, who also shares media recommendations.
7 Aug 2025
Kids Raised on Sesame Street... and Miracle Mile...??
Podcast guest Tony Pauletto reminisces with host Aaron about formative media experiences, ranging from *Sesame Street* to the film *Miracle Mile*, while exploring unexpected cinematic gems in this interview.
13 Jun 2025
The Best Thing from The Streaming Era
Host Aaron Perine interviews Marya E Gates about the saving grace of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels during the streaming era.
8 May 2025
A May Minisode: Moose Migration, Anime, and More!
Find something great to watch on a budget, with the help of our spaceship captain and host Aaron Perine - whether you're looking for anime, sports, action, or even moose migrations!
We've got even more Free Space recommendations over at howtowatchfree.tv (https://howtowatchfree.tv/)
We'd love to hear from you on Instagram: www.instagram.com/howtowatchfr... (https://www.instagram.com/howtowatchfreetv/)
And make sure you check out the Free Space Streaming TV Guide and more merch here: free-space-shop.fourthwall.com (https://free-space-shop.fourthwall.com/)
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24 Apr 2025
High Action Heists, Witch Hunts, and Gunsmoke Galore!
Actor Christian Kane boards the Free Space spaceship to talk all things Leverage: Redemption!
And host Aaron Perine continues the high action vibes, discussing Vin Diesel's The Last Witch Hunter, Ryan Coogler's Sinners, and even the old Western series Gunsmoke, which has boomeranged back into popularity.
We've got even more Free Space recommendations over at howtowatchfree.tv (https://howtowatchfree.tv/)
We'd love to hear from you on Instagram: www.instagram.com/howtowatchfr... (https://www.instagram.com/howtowatchfreetv/)
And make sure you check out the Free Space Streaming TV Guide and more merch here: free-space-shop.fourthwall.com (https://free-space-shop.fourthwall.com/)
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17 Apr 2025
How to Watch Cinema Her Way!
Author and critic Marya E. Gates comes on board to explore the films of her favorite female directors - including Gillian Armstrong, Jane Campion, Agnès Varda, and Haifaa al-Mansour.
Marya walks host Aaron Perine through a guided tour of the planet, pointing out places like Sesame Street (Street Gang: How We Go To Sesame Street, 2021), San Francisco (Carol Doda Topless at the Condor, 2023), Prague (Daisies, 1966), and the March household (Little Women, 1994).
Marya's book, Cinema Her Way: Visionary Female Directors In Their Own Words, came out earlier this spring - go check it out (https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847846610/)!
We've got even more Free Space recommendations over at howtowatchfree.tv (https://howtowatchfree.tv/)
We'd love to hear from you on Instagram: www.instagram.com/howtowatchfr... (https://www.instagram.com/howtowatchfreetv/)
And make sure you check out the Free Space Streaming TV Guide and more merch here: free-space-shop.fourthwall.com (https://free-space-shop.fourthwall.com/)
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10 Apr 2025
Spider-Man's High School and Craig's Creek
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man showrunner Jeff Trammel is this week's first mate on the Free Space ship! Join Jeff and host Aaron Perine as they web-sling through the solar system and the Marvel multiverse.
Drop in on Field of Dreams' baseball diamond, Grinders' poker tables, Manhunter's crime scenes, and Craig of the Creek's creek, just to name a few!
We've got even more Free Space recommendations over at howtowatchfree.tv (https://howtowatchfree.tv/)
We'd love to hear from you on Instagram: www.instagram.com/howtowatchfr... (https://www.instagram.com/howtowatchfreetv/)
And make sure you check out the Free Space Streaming TV Guide and more merch here: free-space-shop.fourthwall.com (https://free-space-shop.fourthwall.com/)
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3 Apr 2025
Thelma & Louise & Queen Latifah & My Husband's Mistress
The maiden voyage of the spaceship Free Space! Join our host and captain Aaron Perine and special guest first-mate Jenna Anderson as they explore the vast galaxy of free streaming TV.
Aaron and Jenna cover a lot of ground (sky?), talking about workplace comedies, Judge Judy, cozy cooking shows, horror Winnie the Pooh, and Queen Latifah. Come along for the ride!
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27 Mar 2025
Mini-sode
Find something great to watch on a budget, with the help of our spaceship captain and host Aaron Perine.
Check out our free streaming recommendations this week in this mini episode (mini-sode, if you will) to tide you over till next week's big launch!
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3 Mar 2025
Welcome to Free Space
Welcome to Free Space, your guide to the galaxy of free streaming TV!
We're here to help you find a great series or movie to occupy your free time. But there are WAY too many options!!! Too many for your attention and too many for your wallet.
That's where we come in! Host Aaron Perine will take you on a weekly tour around the solar system of free streaming channels: faraway worlds like Tubi, Pluto TV, Plex, The Roku Channel, Kanopy, and more!
You'll meet a rotating crew of creatives and culture writers who will join us to share what they've been watching on a budget and together, we'll find you something good to watch - for free!!
So hop on board the spaceship! Follow Free Space and tune in for our first episode on March 20.
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Who has been a guest on Free Space
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Sarah Carey
Jordin Sparks
Jabari Banks
Adrian Holmes
Cassandra Freeman
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
702,163
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100
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Quality
26
Social presence
91
YouTube
93
Engagement
32
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