Episode 17 The Dark Side of Korean Broadcasting

Today on the show we talk about the scandals, history, and skirts behind the controversies in the Korean sports broadcasting world. If you don't live in Korea, don't worry as we'll go over the networks involved and some of the bizarre history. We also discuss how the baseball talk shows position their female hosts in the perfect angle for leering fans. There's also a mention of the KCTV illegal Premier League streams. Worst Persons returns as well. Music by DumiAFava. We'll get contact info from him soon but if you wanna reach him, message us at [email protected]. You can get our transition clip here at ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to our artist James, who made the logo. Check out his blog "⁠A Texan in Korea,"⁠ and his cycling notes as well. Notes TVing poor quality broadcasts Mocking Romania Olympic soccer game Some details on I Love Baseball Calls for reform in team funding with mention of broadcast rights Broadcaster suspended and network fined for reading a fan’s stupid sign North Koreans bootlegging Premier League games Sports Broadcaster Suicide in 2011 KLPGA and KBS controversy I love baseball famous host Starcraft lawsuit in Korea [century] Korea's TV Age Began With KBS in 1962 SBS Sports - NamuWiki Something about pro baseball broadcast rights controversies in the 2000 https://www.sportschosun.com/sports/2025/01/20-year-old-is-allowed-to-participate-but-43426 Football Federation Elections https://m.sports.naver.com/basketball/article/047/0002458462