What Draymond Green’s Suspension Means for the Warriors. Plus, Bomani Jones on Today’s Sports Media Environment | Real Ones
Dec 14, 2023
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Bomani Jones, Emmy-winning journalist and podcast host, discusses his transition to podcasting full time and gauging success in the modern media landscape. Also, Logan and Raja talk about Draymond Green's suspension and the ongoing issues in the NBA with indefinite suspensions. They compare the disciplinary approaches of Adam Silver and David Stern, and reflect on their experience with a failed HBO show. Plus, they explore the impact of ESPN's shift away from journalism and share an amusing anecdote about Magic Johnson.
The shift from linear TV to podcasting and video content creation has been influenced by the pandemic and increased accessibility of production tools.
Success in the modern media landscape is now more individualized, emphasizing the importance of building a community and generating income, rather than relying solely on numerical metrics.
Bo-Mani reflects on the success of his HBO show, highlighting the importance of being present in the moment and accepting outcomes while recognizing areas for improvement.
Deep dives
Transitioning to a new phase
Bo-Mani reflects on the transition from linear TV to podcasting and video content creation. He discusses how the pandemic influenced this shift and the increased accessibility of production tools. He highlights the importance of maintaining quality and curation in the saturated media landscape.
Defining success in the current media landscape
Bo-Mani discusses how success is now more individualized, depending on one's goals and circumstances. He mentions the significance of building a community and generating income for those pursuing podcasting as a profession. He also emphasizes the importance of content and community over numerical metrics.
Reflections on the HBO show experience
Bo-Mani shares that the HBO show went as planned within the limits of his planning. Although he would have liked a longer tenure, he views the experience as a success and highlights the importance of being present in the moment. He mentions areas where he could have been more assertive but expresses contentment with the overall outcome.
The future of late-night television
Bo-Mani suggests that the traditional late-night show format may be dying, as American life and media consumption have evolved. He raises questions about what may replace it and notes the abundance of comedy and news content available on the internet. He reflects on the changing landscape of media and the potential for new forms of entertainment.
The Changing Landscape of Media Consumption
The podcast explores the evolving ways in which people consume media content. It highlights the shift from traditional linear television to digital platforms like YouTube, where viewers have access to a wide range of content and can create their own customized viewing experiences.
The Influence of Belief in Sports and the Future of Radio
The podcast discusses the role of belief in sports and its impact on the younger generation's engagement with sports. It also delves into the future of radio in the digital age and how technology has affected the way people listen to radio programming, ultimately leading to a decline in traditional radio listenership.
Logan and Raja discuss Draymond Green’s recent antics, the indefinite suspension handed down to him by the league, and what’s next for the Golden State Warriors forward (1:50). Next, the guys award their Real Ones of the Week (32:44). Later, Emmy-winning journalist and ‘The Right Time’ podcast host, Bomani Jones, joins the show to talk about transitioning to podcasting full time, how he gauges success as a creative in the modern-day media landscape, what he learned from his experience at HBO, and much more (36:12).
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