My Philosophy on Entertainment Trailers
I constantly have friends who are befuddled why I stringently avoid most trailers. Trailers are, to me, a tool for a binary choice - Am I going to watch this thing or not? As soon as I have a decision (in either direction!) then the trailer becomes superfluous. And if my choice is "to watch" the thing the trailer is advertising, then the trailer is a potential risk for me.
If the trailer gives away too much plot, or sets my expectations wrong, etc. then it can harm my viewing of the media.
This post was inspired by everyone online talking about the new 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' trailer. And, look, without even seeing the trailer - I'm going to watch the show. I'm hyped already. So, I am not going out of my way to see the trailer. I'm expecting I'll see commercials and I won't be militant about avoiding stuff, but I am definitely not going to willfully watch anything for the show.
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The Problem with Jon Stewart
I forgot how much I needed Jon Stewart. For people of my generation, I can't overstate the importance of the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. It was a huge blow for my political education when he moved on from the show. I'm thrilled he's back producing content and talking about the dystopia around me.
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Soccer Broadcast Rights in the US
What an absolutely amazing time to be a soccer fan in the US. I just compiled the leagues and competitions which are broadcast by the major networks and this is what the landscape looks like:
ESPN+ / ESPN / ABC
- MLS
- USL
- EFL
- FA Cup
- Scottish Premiere League
- Bundesliga
- DFB-Pokal
- Eredivisie
- La Liga
- Chinese Super League
- Danish Superliga
- Allsvenskan
- A-league
- Indian Super League
NBC / Peacock
- Premiere League
Paramount+ / CBS
- UEFA Champions League
- Europa League
- NWSL
- Serie A
- Coppa Italia
- Argentina Primera Division
- Brasiliero
- Asian Football Confederation
FOX Sports
- MLS
- World Cup
- Concacaf
- Conmebol
- Liga MX (Tijuana, Monterrey, Santos)
- Canadian Premier League
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars Chronological Episode Order
I've been wanting to check out the cartoon but the first episodes are a bog and I couldn't get into it. I'm following this chronological release list and trying the show out again. It's no Machete order, but if it makes the show more palatable I'm down.
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