PuckSports

Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host  and John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com, discuss Puck's recent vacation in the Canadian Rockies and the kindness of Canadians. They then delve into the future of the Oregon State and Washington State football teams, specifically regarding their scheduling agreement with the Mountain West Conference. They explore the possibility of the two schools forming an agreement with the ACC and discuss the challenges of scheduling independent games. They also touch on the recent telecast of the Oregon State and Washington State football games on the CW network and the issues with game overflows. Finally, they address the ongoing dispute between the Big Ten Network and Xfinity. The conversation discusses the ongoing dispute between the Big Ten Network and Comcast over distribution rights. It explains how the Big Ten Network is owned by Fox and is included in the basic cable package for local cable providers in Big Ten markets, while it is considered an outer tier channel for the rest of the country. The dispute arose when Comcast started charging an additional fee for the Big Ten Network in the Pacific Northwest, where there are no Big Ten teams. The conversation also touches on alternative streaming options for viewers.

Rundown

00:00 Kindness and Cleanliness in the Canadian Rockies
03:31 The Future of Oregon State and Washington State Football
07:11 Exploring Scheduling Agreements with the ACC
12:02 Challenges of Telecasting Games on the CW Network
17:22 Dispute Between Big Ten Network and Xfinity
18:41 The Big Ten Network and Comcast Distribution Dispute
19:40 Understanding the Inner Market vs. Outer Market Debate
20:39 Comcast's Markup and the Staring Contest
21:35 The Bigger Negotiation at Play
22:34 The Impact on Viewers and Alternative Streaming Options

What is PuckSports ?

Jason Puckett (Puck) , the charismatic host of a daily sports radio show, injects his own unique flair into every broadcast, infusing it with his love for sports and his quirky perspective on life.
Through live show content and interviews with Seattle sports figures and beyond, Puck creates a dynamic blend of sports commentary and personal anecdotes.
Listeners are taken on an unpredictable journey as Puck seamlessly weaves his everyday experiences into the latest happenings in the sports world.
With his engaging style and unfiltered approach, Puck ensures that his show is always entertaining and full of surprises.
Tune in, because with Puck at the helm, you truly never know where the show will take you next.

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