More Notes on the L.A. Fires, the Tom Brady One-and-Done Theory, and Sounds From the NFL Playoffs
Digest
This podcast covers a wide range of sports topics, beginning with expressions of sympathy for those affected by the LA fires. The bulk of the discussion centers on the NFL playoffs, including detailed analyses of several games (Eagles-Packers, Washington-Tampa Bay, Steelers-Ravens, Buffalo-Denver), commentary on the broadcasting styles of prominent figures like Jim Nance and Kirk Herbstreit, and a debate on the merits of the expanded playoff format. Tom Brady's performance and future are speculated upon, with differing opinions on whether his success in his first year of broadcasting will continue. The podcast also touches upon other sports news, such as the Texas-Ohio State game and Chris Fowler's accurate prediction. Beyond sports, the hosts discuss the failed streaming service Venue and Rachel Maddow's return to MSNBC. Finally, a humorous segment involves an overused Twitter joke and Big Cat's surprising confession about his true sports allegiances.
Outlines
LA Fires & NFL Playoff Analysis
The podcast opens with sympathy for LA fire victims and then dives into an analysis of the NFL Wild Card weekend, focusing on Tom Brady's performance and future, and commentary styles in games like Eagles-Packers, Washington-Tampa Bay, and Steelers-Ravens. The expanded playoff format is debated.
Playoff Game Commentary & Linguistic Analysis
Detailed analysis of the Washington-Tampa Bay and Buffalo-Denver games, focusing on commentary styles and the use of terms like "doink" and "fracas," along with a discussion of the "proud franchise" label.
NFL Playoff Expansion & Texas-Ohio State Game
Continued discussion of the expanded NFL playoff format, weighing pros and cons. Analysis of the Texas-Ohio State game and Chris Fowler's prediction are included.
Social Media Trends & Big Cat's Confession
Discussion of an overused Twitter joke about NFL playoff matchups and Big Cat's surprising confession about his true sports allegiances.
Venue's Failure & Rachel Maddow's Return
Analysis of the failed streaming service Venue and Rachel Maddow's return to MSNBC.
Concluding Thoughts
Concluding remarks summarizing the podcast's key themes and discussions.
Keywords
NFL Playoffs
Analysis of the expanded NFL playoff format, including game reviews and commentary on broadcasting styles.
Tom Brady
Discussion of Tom Brady's broadcasting performance and speculation about his future career.
Sports Commentary
Analysis of the language and styles used by sports commentators, including examples from Jim Nance and Kirk Herbstreit.
Barstool Sports
Mention of Big Cat's confession and its implications for authenticity in sports media.
Venue (streaming service)
Discussion of the failed streaming service and the reasons behind its collapse.
Rachel Maddow
Analysis of Rachel Maddow's return to MSNBC and the unusual circumstances surrounding it.
Expanded Playoffs
Debate on the merits and drawbacks of the NFL's expanded playoff format.
Q&A
What are the hosts' predictions for Tom Brady's future in broadcasting?
The hosts have differing opinions, with one predicting a return to Fox based on insider information, while the other suggests his success might not be replicated.
What are the arguments for and against the NFL's expanded playoff format?
Arguments for include increased viewership and revenue, while arguments against include reduced competitiveness in early rounds and diminished value of a bye week.
What was the significance of Big Cat's confession on the Barstool Yak podcast?
Big Cat's admission of being a Boston sports fan, contrary to his public persona, sparked a discussion about authenticity in sports fandom and media.
How did the hosts react to the cancellation of the Venue streaming service?
The hosts expressed surprise and questioned the service's viability from the start, citing a lack of clear target audience and value proposition.
What was the humorous moment discussed regarding the Buffalo-Denver game?
Jim Nance's use of the word "fracas" to describe a minor altercation was highlighted as humorous and outdated.
Show Notes
Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David begin the week by showing love to Ringer colleague Yasi Salek, who was affected by the L.A. fires (1:07 ). If you would like to help out Yasi, here is a link to the GoFundMe that Bryan mentions.
Then they get into the stories and sounds from wild-card weekend, including:
- Tom Brady’s Game of the Year and the one-and-done theory (7:19 )
- A.J. Brown reading a book on the sideline (15:57 )
- The proud franchise tier (20:30 )
- Kirk Herbstreit’s promo on the Steelers (23:57 )
- The "I Have Seen the Future" Call of the Week (31:27 )
Then, in the Notebook Dump, they discuss:
- Barstool’s Big Cat’s interesting revelation (33:46 )
- Venu, the sports streamer, is no more (46:23 )
- Rachel Maddow returns to MSNBC prime time (49:24 )
Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, Only in Journalism, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.
Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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