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Netflix Comes for the NFL, the Argument About the College Football Playoff, and a Very Merry Jolabokaflod

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Dec 23, 2024
The hosts celebrate the festive tradition of Jolabokaflod while diving into Netflix's ambitious NFL Christmas broadcasts. They discuss Shannon Sharpe's fiery comments on the College Football Playoff aftermath. Moreover, they explore how media companies are reshaping content for CEOs and the ensuing challenges in sports broadcasting. With humor and insights, the conversation reflects on the evolving media landscape and the quirky dynamics of sports commentary.
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ANECDOTE

Jolabokaflod Gift Exchange

  • Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker exchange Jolabokaflod gifts, a tradition of giving books on Christmas Eve.
  • Curtis gifts a 1969 Esquire, while Shoemaker's gift, Paul Gallico's "Farewell to Sport," is delayed.
INSIGHT

NFL's Christmas Power Play

  • The NFL's Christmas games on Netflix demonstrate a power play against the NBA's traditional Christmas programming.
  • This move also signifies Netflix's strategic entry into sports broadcasting, potentially impacting future NFL rights deals.
INSIGHT

Netflix Overhires Announcers

  • Netflix hired numerous announcers for its two Christmas Day NFL games.
  • This overstaffing seems to prioritize inclusion over a streamlined broadcast.
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