Summer Breaks and Sphere Takes

Ryder Cup Glitches and Gridiron Glow-Ups

Rusty and Bags are back—this time breaking down the good, the bad, and the glitchy of recent sports broadcasts. From NBC’s audio nightmares during the Ryder Cup to the surprisingly silent chaos of Jeremy’s NASCAR weekend in Bristol, the guys dig into what worked, what didn’t, and what live directors can learn from it all. They wrap up with a look at Georgia’s night-game spectacle, complete with PixMob wristbands, 3D graphics, and a healthy dose of smoke. Plus, a little fantasy-football talk, golf-handicap updates, and some back yard grilling. 0:00 – Intro & Fall Catch-Up 2:00 – Ryder Cup Recap & Broadcast Fails 10:00 – What Golf Can Learn from F1 Graphics 17:00 – Jeremy’s Trip to Bristol: Inside a NASCAR Broadcast 26:00 – Fan Experience vs TV Experience 28:00 – College Football & Georgia-Bama Breakdown 33:00 – PixMob Bracelets and 3D Broadcast Magic 41:00 – Pylon Cams & Ref Comms: New Tech in Football 48:00 – Green Room Chats: Fantasy Football & Fall Grilling 52:00 – Phones for Kids & Parenting in 2025 54:00 – Outro & NFL Graphics Tease

Why F1 Might Be the Best Broadcast in Sports

In Episode 7, Rusty and Bags debut their new segment “Fix It in Post” (shoutout to Josiah for keeping us honest) before heading into a jam-packed conversation with their friend Zach about Formula 1. From nine cameras strapped to every car, to live AR graphics inside the cockpit, to pit stop precision measured in milliseconds, F1 might be the most advanced live broadcast in the world. The guys talk about how the storytelling and production keeps fans hooked, what broadcasters in other sports (and concerts!) can learn from it, and why Zach got hooked on the sport through his son. Stick around for Cut and Fill, where Zach joins Rusty and Bags to share what they’re in on and out on these days. 00:00 – Intro & Fantasy Football Draft Chaos 02:10 – New Segment: Fix It in Post (Logo Placement Fail) 04:30 – PGA Tour Championship Soapbox 07:15 – Meet Zach: Video Engineer & F1 Fan 09:00 – How Zach Got Hooked on Formula 1 (Father-Son Story) 15:40 – What Makes a Grand Prix Special 20:40 – Watching F1: Apps, Cameras, and Graphics 23:30 – Data, Tires, and Immersive Storytelling 31:00 – AR Halo Graphics & Live Data Feeds 39:00 – Nine Cameras Per Car & Wireless Tech at 200 mph 43:30 – Speed vs. Storytelling in F1 Broadcasts 47:20 – Pit Stops, Team Drama & Fan Engagement 50:00 – Cut and Fill: Airports, DIY Projects, and Family Time 55:00 – College Football Talk & Outro

Summer's Over, Dude Perfect Tour, and PGA Tour Championship Tech

Rusty and Jeremy are back after a summer break with plenty to catch up on. From working the Dude Perfect tour (and their upcoming movie) to behind-the-scenes looks at the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake, they break down cameras, drones, and wireless tech. Plus, some personal golf highs and lows, a bougie round at PGA Frisco, and a few production war stories. It’s a mix of sports, production, and life—classic Take the Shot. * 00:00 – We’re Back * 01:15 – Summer catch-up & College Football Fever * 05:10 – Dude Perfect Tour & Movie Behind the Screens * 15:00 – Golf at PGA Frisco with Caddies * 20:45 – In the Round: State Farm Arena Production * 27:25 – Global Leadership Summit & DVE Challenges * 34:00 – PGA Tour Championship at East Lake * 38:15 – Watching Golf Live vs. on TV * 40:50 – Mobile Cinema Cameras & RF Wireless Systems * 46:50 – The Drone Surprise * 49:40 – Pro Tips for Attending a PGA Event * 56:00 – Rory’s Grandstand Birdie * 57:35 – Bags’ Bad Round & Triple Bogey Confession

Summer Breaks and Sphere Takes

After a summer break filled with golf trips, Vegas concerts, and delayed flights, Rusty and Bags are back with a loaded episode. They catch up on recent adventures, then head Behind the Screens to break down the PGA Tour’s upgraded drone tracer, Apple TV’s bold baseball broadcast aesthetic, and an inside look at The Sphere in Vegas from Bags’ Kenny Chesney concert experience. Plus, a fresh Cut and Fill segment covers concert encores, par-3 golf courses, and some airplane etiquette hot takes. Let’s take the shot. Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back and Summer Catch-up 07:57 Member Guest Tournament 11:02 PGA Tour Drone Tracer Upgrade 19:00 Apple TV Friday Night Baseball 24:21 Kenny Chesney at The Sphere 35:33 Cut and Fill 49:58 Bag's Bonus with Bruno 54:39 Sign Off

NBA Broadcast Magic and Golf Reality Check

This week, we go behind the screens of the NBA Playoffs and nerd out on all things broadcast: camera ops, graphics engines, augmented reality, and the brilliant storytelling behind ESPN’s broadcast flow. From analyzing replay sequences to studio setups (looking at you, TNT), Rusty and Bags break it all down — plus a little golf trash talk to end the show. 00:00 – Welcome & Summer Kickoff 03:30 – EA Sports Soccer Recap & AR Discussion 05:00 – Golf Drone Tracer Update and Emmy Win 10:00 – NBA Playoffs 13:30 – The Sign Guy Ruins the Dolly Shot 16:30 – ESPN Scorebug & Replay Package Analysis 22:00 – AR Sequences & Switcher Talk 26:00 – TNT’s Studio Setup Breakdown 31:00 – SGA's AR Shot Chart Breakdown 37:00 – Golf Talk: Who’s Actually Good? 44:00 – New Gear, New Goals