Hour 1 – TNT Loses NBA Contract, Mike Tirico
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The podcast begins with introductions from Amy Roboc and TJ Holmes, who announce their new daily podcast, "T from Perry," starting on July 26th. They also promote other iHeart Radio podcasts, including "Good Game with Sarah Spane" and "Kavino and Rich." The show then shifts to a discussion of the upcoming Olympics in Paris, focusing on the controversy surrounding a soccer match where VAR review led to a delayed result. Dan Patrick and his co-hosts discuss the timing of official results in sports and the use of VAR technology. They also talk about the NBA's upcoming rights deal and the potential loss of TNT's popular pre-game and post-game show featuring Charles Barkley and Shaq. The show then moves on to a discussion of DeShawn Foster's awkward press conference as the new head coach of UCLA. Foster's attempt at humor falls flat, leading to a discussion about the importance of keeping things simple and avoiding forced jokes in front of a large audience. The show concludes with the "Play of the Day," featuring a highlight from the US Women's Soccer team. The hosts also discuss the return of the iconic "Roundball Rock" theme song for NBC's NBA coverage and pose a poll question about whether the NBA on TNT or the return of the theme song is bigger news.
Outlines
Podcast Announcements and Olympics Discussion
The podcast begins with introductions and announcements, followed by a discussion about the upcoming Olympics in Paris, focusing on the controversy surrounding a soccer match where VAR review led to a delayed result.
NBA Rights Deal and DeShawn Foster's Press Conference
The show discusses the NBA's upcoming rights deal and the potential loss of TNT's popular pre-game and post-game show. It then shifts to a discussion of DeShawn Foster's awkward press conference as the new UCLA head coach.
Play of the Day and Poll Question
The show concludes with the "Play of the Day," featuring a highlight from the US Women's Soccer team. The hosts also discuss the return of the iconic "Roundball Rock" theme song for NBC's NBA coverage and pose a poll question about whether the NBA on TNT or the return of the theme song is bigger news.
Keywords
VAR
VAR stands for Video Assistant Referee, a technology used in soccer to review controversial calls and potentially overturn decisions made by the on-field referee. It has been a source of debate, with some praising its ability to improve accuracy and others criticizing its potential to slow down the game and disrupt the flow of play.
Charles Barkley
Charles Barkley is a retired NBA player and current television analyst known for his outspoken personality and humorous commentary. He is a popular figure on TNT's NBA coverage, where he provides insightful analysis and often delivers memorable quotes.
Roundball Rock
"Roundball Rock" is a popular theme song associated with NBC's NBA coverage during the 1990s and early 2000s. Composed by John Tesch, the song became synonymous with the NBA and is considered a classic theme song in sports broadcasting.
DeShawn Foster
DeShawn Foster is a former NFL running back who played for the Carolina Panthers and the UCLA Bruins. He is now the head coach of the UCLA Bruins football team, replacing Chip Kelly who left to become the offensive coordinator for Ohio State.
NBA Rights Deal
The NBA's upcoming rights deal is a significant event for the league, as it will determine which networks will broadcast games and how much money the league will receive from television contracts.
Olympics
The Olympics are a major international sporting event held every four years, featuring athletes from around the world competing in a variety of sports.
Q&A
What was the controversy surrounding the soccer match in the Olympics?
A VAR review led to a delayed result, with the players being called back to the field after a two-hour delay to play the final minutes of stoppage time. This sparked a discussion about the timing of official results in sports and the use of VAR technology.
Why is the NBA's potential loss of TNT's pre-game and post-game show significant?
The show featuring Charles Barkley, Shaq, Ernie Johnson, and Kenny Smith is highly popular and considered a unique and entertaining part of NBA coverage. Its potential loss is a significant event for the NBA and its fans.
What made DeShawn Foster's press conference awkward?
Foster's attempt at humor, including a joke about UCLA being located in Los Angeles, fell flat with the audience. This led to a discussion about the importance of keeping things simple and avoiding forced jokes in front of a large audience.
Show Notes
Dan discusses the new media rights deal for the NBA that leaves TNT on the outside looking in and fans wondering if we’ll ever see Ernie, Kenny, Shaq and Chuck breaking down games after this season. And he talks to Mike Tirico from Paris as he covers the Olympics.
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