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EPISODE · May 23, 2025 · 50 MIN

NBA Broadcast Magic and Golf Reality Check

from Take The Shot with Rusty and Bags · host Rusty and Bags

This week, we go behind the screens of the NBA Playoffs and nerd out on all things broadcast: camera ops, graphics engines, augmented reality, and the brilliant storytelling behind ESPN’s broadcast flow. From analyzing replay sequences to studio setups (looking at you, TNT), Rusty and Bags break it all down — plus a little golf trash talk to end the show.00:00 – Welcome & Summer Kickoff03:30 – EA Sports Soccer Recap & AR Discussion05:00 – Golf Drone Tracer Update and Emmy Win10:00 – NBA Playoffs13:30 – The Sign Guy Ruins the Dolly Shot16:30 – ESPN Scorebug & Replay Package Analysis22:00 – AR Sequences & Switcher Talk26:00 – TNT’s Studio Setup Breakdown31:00 – SGA's AR Shot Chart Breakdown 37:00 – Golf Talk: Who’s Actually Good?44:00 – New Gear, New Goals

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