
John Finn
John Finn is the Founder and Editor of Streaming Better, where he helps consumers make smarter decisions about streaming. Since launching the site in 2019, John has focused on breaking down live TV streaming, SVOD, AVOD, FAST, and TVOD services.
John has been covering technology since 2014, writing and editing for multiple online publications before shifting his attention to the streaming industry. His work includes hands‑on testing, industry research, and a consumer‑first perspective designed to highlight what actually matters.
Originally from England and now based in the United States, John holds a degree in Psychology. Before entering the streaming world, he worked as an airline reviewer — an experience that helped shape the detail‑oriented evaluation style he now applies to devices, services, and industry trends.
John subscribes to multiple streaming services to stay current with the market, but he continues to advocate for the cost‑effective strategy of rotating services based on what you want to watch, rather than paying for everything at once.
John’s Core Topics
- Live TV Streaming
- SVOD, AVOD & FAST Services
- Streaming Industry Analysis
- Device Reviews
- Consumer Streaming Strategy
Featured Articles
A selection of John’s most popular guides and explainers.

Want to Save on Streaming? Here Are 7 Tips I Use to Stream For Less
Seven things I do to help keep a lid on my monthly streaming costs.

Live TV Streaming Subscriber Tracker
See how many subscribers the most popular live TV services have, and had in the past.

Streaming 101: A Beginner’s Guide To Services, Devices, And More
Want to get started with TV and video streaming? You’re in the right place.
All Articles
John’s latest articles and guides.
Halloween Streaming Guide (2026): The Best New Releases, 2025 Horror Hits & Classics
It is that time of the year again. With October now here, and Halloween just around the corner, it is that time when many of us will watch some very…
Save 50% On AMC+ Or Paramount+ With Prime Video (Prime Day Streaming Deal)
These Prime Video deals are a good way for new subscribers to see what AMC Plus and Paramount Plus have to offer at half the usual cost.
These Prime Video Channels Are Just 99 Cents Right Now (Prime Day Streaming Deal)
Prime Video is offering streaming subscriptions at just $0.99/month for two months, Depending on the service, you could save up to $9 a month.
MLB.TV Fourth of July Free Preview Lets You Watch For Free Through Thursday
MLB.TV is running a Fourth of July free preview that lets you watch for free through Thursday. Yearly subscriptions are also on sale right now.
NFL Network Goes Live on DirecTV Stream on July 17
DirecTV had already confirmed NFL Network was coming, and we now know that the channel will go live on DirecTV Stream on July 17.
Yes, Showtime Is Free With Paramount+ (But Not For All Subscribers)
Showtime movies and shows are now included for free with a Paramount+ subscription, but only for those signed up to the ad-free plan.
Upgrade to Google One 2 TB and Get a Free Chromecast With Google TV 4K
If you already use Google One for cloud-storage and upgrade to the 2 TB plan, Google will give you a Chromecast with Google TV 4K for free.
Tubi Review: One Of The Best Free Streaming Services
Tubi is a free streaming service that provides access to a library of more that 50,000 movies and television shows, but is it worth using?
Netflix Begins Adding HBO Originals, Starting With Insecure
Netflix has added HBO’s Insecure to its library, and this is only the first HBO show that’s due to be available to stream on both platforms.
DirecTV, DirecTV Stream Just Lost NewsNation and 150+ Nexstar Stations
DirecTV and DirecTV Stream subscribers have lost access to NewsNation and more than 150 local TV stations owned by Nexstar due to a dispute.
MLB Network Is Free On Sling TV Through July 4th (And More Free Previews Are Coming)
MLB Network is currently free to all Sling Orange, Sling Blue, and Sling Orange & Blue subscribers. The free preview lasts through July 4th.
‘New In Your Library’ Returns To YouTube TV
The YouTube TV Library section has undergone quite a few changes recently, and not all of them have been well received by all subscribers.
DirecTV Subscribers Might lose NewsNation and Nexstar Stations
DirecTV and DirecTV Stream subscribers might lose access to NewsNation and a number of other channels due to a carriage dispute with Nexstar.
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