By Phillip Swann
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Former editor of 4 TV magazines. Author of TV Dot Com.
DIRECTV Stream, the live streaming service owned by DIRECTV, has added three new ‘free’ channels to its lineup. The trio, which is available now, are free to all DIRECTV Stream subscribers. The new channels are:
Origin Sports
Produced by Raycom Sports, the channel offers a mix of classic game highlights and original studio shows about sports. Programs include Gametime With Boomer Esiason, The Fantasy G.O.A.T., The Rise and Portraits. Origin Sports is now available on channel 4120.
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Nosey TV
The channel is home to classic daytime reality/talk shows of past decades, including The Jerry Springer Show, Maury, Sally, Divorce Court and The Steve Wilkos Show. Nosey TV is now available on channel 4255.
Power Nation
The channel features programming on classic muscle cars, horse-powered fueled engine builds, 4X4’s and trucks as well as how-to automotive tips. Power Nation is now available on channel 4191.
The three channels are free networks available on such services as Pluto TV. DIRECTV Stream in recent months has also added such free channels as Fuel, Fox Soul, Sportsgrid and Tastemade. The streamer says more free channels will be added in the coming months.
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