Major Announcement: WaPo and Bog Do TV! (Early Evening Cable, Anyhow)
(This is a self-indulgent entry. If you want to read about Gilbert Arenas, check out his half-court shot over at The 700 Level.)
Lemme actually go ahead and quote from an official-sounding news release for one second.
Comcast SportsNet, the leader in local sports television in the Washington, D.C.-Baltimore region, and The Washington Post will collaborate on a new daily sports talk show, which will debut Monday, March 19. Washington Post Live will be a high-energy, interactive sports roundtable covering the stories, trends and topics in the news and on the minds of sports fans throughout the region. Washington Post Live will air live Monday-Friday from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on Comcast SportsNet and simultaneously on www.washingtonpost.com, which receives an average of eight million unique visitors per month. Two or three or maybe four times a week, Washington Post Live will feature a pale-faced, sleep-deprived blogger, who will attempt to start his TV career and become a first-time father within a span of about 12 days, despite the fact that he never wanted to go on TV, doesn't really know all that much about sports, panics easily, is scared of bright lights and owns just one suit, which doesn't really fit around the ol' waist any more and wasn't all that nice to begin with.
All of those sentences are 100 percent factually accurate, although one of them didn't actually come from the press release. Yes, that's right, after our oh-so-successful foray into radio, the WaPo is taking TV by storm, 90 minutes at a time, plus occasional primetime replays. Expect heavy doses of Mike Wise, Saint Barry Svrluga, Steve "blog-a-lot" Goff, BFF's Ivan Carter and Michael Lee, Tarik El-Hockey (who won't appear as often as FS would like), LaCa (assuming he has time between planning birthday parties and meeting with his readers), Maske, and the rest of the gang, excluding any gang members who happen to already have a wildly popular sports talk show airing at the same time on some other cable channel.
Why am I posting this news here? Aside from hoping to be the official DCRTV link for this story, there are two Bog implications.
1) For a reason no one can exactly figure out (lack of breathing humans, presumably), I will have a major role on this show. At least for the first two weeks, until reality sets in. I had planned on complaining about this incessantly on the Bog from now until March 19, but Tony K. sort of set an unreachable standard for complaining about upcoming TV gigs, and then he stopped writing for The Post altogether, so I won't go there. I will say that, despite the assurances of all parties, I fear this may hurt my Bog productivity considerably, until I get fired from the TV show after two weeks. But we'll wait and see.
2) In actual good news, there is a very strong chance that Jamie Mottram (aka Mister Irrelevant) and I will collaborate on a regular feature to spotlight local sports bloggers. We will be assisted in this endeavor by Local Poll voter (and actual CSN employee) Adam Littlefield (aka Littles). Our head producer will be Andy Beanie Siegel, whose cell ring tone is, I'm serious, the music from "The Godfather." So it should be a good time.
Regardless of how quickly I get whacked, this show will be all about the Internets, from the live streaming on WaPo.com to the regular blogger love (quick, someone think of a spring-time equivalent of the Atlantic 11 Local Hoops Poll....) After last week's groundbreaking True-Hoop-to-ESPN news, it's another positive development in sports blogland, and I'll do my best to thoroughly enjoy the first two weeks of the show, plus my going-away party.
And all you local sports bloggers, plan on hearing from me very soon.
By Dan Steinberg |
February 19, 2007; 8:01 AM ET
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Posted by: kwamebrownsucks.com | February 19, 2007 08:59 AM
The Godfather was my cell phone ring tone for about two years. Good times.
If TK is orange on tv what color will you be? MAKEUP!
Posted by: Unsilent Majority | February 19, 2007 09:10 AM
that's big time dan. congrats!
Posted by: bryc3 | February 19, 2007 09:21 AM
that's big time dan. congrats!
Posted by: bryc3 | February 19, 2007 09:24 AM
DSteinz with his own takeover ...
Posted by: tmc | February 19, 2007 09:47 AM
Are you going to wear the Bog hat on TV? Because I would.
Posted by: Skin Patrol | February 19, 2007 10:10 AM
No disrespect to the Post, but this looks like a desperate attempt by Comcast Sports Net to remain relevant for the next 7 months.
They will have NO professional baseball, since their Orioles' contract ended last year.
I am still mad at Comcast for blocking the Nationals games for the last 2 seasons.
I doubt whether watching Mike Wise of Steve Goff talk about baseball will be anywhere near as compelling as actually watching baseball on that other (baseball) sports network...
Perhaps it's time for CSN to cut its losses and sell what's left of its network to MASN...
Posted by: Still mad at Comcast | February 19, 2007 10:12 AM
But it will not include Tony K. or Wilbon, given the PTI time conflict, correct?
Posted by: jr | February 19, 2007 10:21 AM
Perhaps a local top-11 lacrosse poll?
Posted by: Incredulous | February 19, 2007 10:21 AM
But it will not include Tony K. or Wilbon, given the PTI time conflict, correct?
Posted by: jr | February 19, 2007 10:23 AM
Congrats on the TV time and the fatherhood!
Posted by: Niv | February 19, 2007 10:29 AM
Talk about compelling TV! Each reporter can compete over who loves Gary Williams more.
Posted by: ALR | February 19, 2007 10:31 AM
Talk about compelling TV! Each reporter can compete over who loves Gary Williams more.
Posted by: ALR | February 19, 2007 10:33 AM
Live call-in segment maybe?
Posted by: Reader Glenn | February 19, 2007 10:44 AM
Congrats Dan.
Since ComcastSportsNet actually broadcasts Caps games, will they (and you for that matter) make sure that it is not just Redskins/Bullets (excuse me Mr. Polin) Wizards talk and that there will actually be some Capitals talk? And dare I ask, if so, will it be somewhat positive Caps talk?
Cheers! and Break a Leg!
Posted by: Gustafsson | February 19, 2007 10:46 AM
- DCRTV has linked here, FYI.
- I'd think that Goff would talk more about soccer especially since CSN should still have the local DC United rights.
- Wonder if Post Radio will simulcast this effort. If MASN can pick up radio shows, maybe it can work in reverse.
- Second the call for a Local LAX poll.
Posted by: Everett W. | February 19, 2007 11:10 AM
That's all well and good, Dan but will there be cheese and/or curling? And when you throw gourds off of large stadia, will it be the same graininess of the web? Or will it be in HD?
Posted by: Kim | February 19, 2007 11:23 AM
I'll have a reason to turn on my TV for something other than live sporting events now. This is excellent.
Still mad at Comcast: Why are you blaming it all on Comcast, Angelo$ is the on ultimately at fault here.
Posted by: WFY | February 19, 2007 11:25 AM
Incredulous, I like the idea! It gives me something else I can vote UVa #1 in (although with a lot more regularity).
Posted by: FS | February 19, 2007 11:39 AM
Congrats, Dan.
Now that you will become famous, you can walk into restaurants around town like Mr. Tony, demanding prompt service, all the while screaming, 'DON'T YOU KNOW WHO I AM!'!
Seriously, though. Very cool. And congrats on fatherhood.
Posted by: Blackaces | February 19, 2007 11:50 AM
Dan, confess. You guys make the website act all fishy so we end up posting our comments twice. And you're getting paid by the comment and using that money to fund your media empire. Brilliant.
Posted by: bryc3 | February 19, 2007 11:51 AM
Awesome stuff Dan-o.
Posted by: Awful Announcing | February 19, 2007 11:53 AM
Will you be as good as Kornheiser is on MNF? In all seriousness, way to go and good luck!
Posted by: Rob Iola | February 19, 2007 11:54 AM
Awesome stuff Dan-o.
Posted by: Awful Announcing | February 19, 2007 11:55 AM
The real question whether Dan now gets a top parking spot over at the Post.
Move over Woodward, Bogman is taking over!
Posted by: Blackaces | February 19, 2007 11:57 AM
Dan, I thought the "St. Barry" thing freaked you out! No one can resist it. . .
Posted by: ava | February 19, 2007 12:31 PM
since when was the last time a baseball game started anytime between 5 and 6:30 on a normal basis on a weekday?
and explain to me why Goff would be talking baseball? that's weird
Enjoy watching ESPNews all day over on MASN big guy!
I'lll stick with the network that actually gives me relevent local sports news
Posted by: Comcast > MASN | February 19, 2007 12:32 PM
Still Mad at Comcast: What is this "baseball" of which you speak?
Congrats Dan! Will the show take callers? Can the Barra call in and do profane chants?
Posted by: Bootsy | February 19, 2007 12:43 PM
Huzzah! :)
Posted by: TheHype | February 19, 2007 01:07 PM
Please tell is there will be live beer and cheese pairings!
Posted by: Markus v. | February 19, 2007 01:22 PM
This is what happened to Bill Simmons with Page 2 of ESPN. He became big and then stopped being funny.
I can only hope that the same does not happen to you.
Posted by: Stay Funny | February 19, 2007 01:57 PM
Don't worry us nonpaid bloggers will pick up your slack.
Don't be intimidated by Mottram's good looks.
And the reason they chose you is that you've got the street cred with the underground.
Posted by: Marc | February 19, 2007 02:01 PM
Way to rep the underground, Steinz!
I have to start one of these "blogs" on the internets...
Posted by: smperk | February 19, 2007 02:08 PM
I think Bill Simmons is still pretty damn funny ...
Posted by: littles | February 19, 2007 02:44 PM
I think Bill Simmons is still pretty damn funny ...
Posted by: littles | February 19, 2007 02:46 PM
Simmons was funny the first time he used whatever joke/writing gimmick he used in his latest article, but not so much anymore. He's also a little too full of himself now.
Posted by: Paul | February 19, 2007 02:55 PM
Once you are a big tv star, will you forget the little people you met along the way?
I would.
Posted by: Big Adam | February 19, 2007 02:55 PM
Daily News Live has been a big draw on Comcast Philly - glad to see you get the chance Danny.
Posted by: Bryan76 | February 19, 2007 02:56 PM
Men! OK, the FIRST thing we congratulate you on is being a first-time Dad.
Ok, then, two: "I will say that, despite the assurances of all parties, I fear this may hurt my Bog productivity considerably, until I get fired from the TV show after two weeks."
Here, we have to be honest with you. We hope you get fired. Most of us are still hard at work between 5 and 6:30 pm. There we will be, working, bogless. It seems so cruel . . . .
So, with a keen grasp of how this potentially life-changing news for you affects ME: Please get fired soon. ;)
Seriously, congrats on the Dad thing. You're going to need that sense of humor A LOT very soon. We readers should probably stop crying like babies so much for the next 5-6 months, huh?
Sincerely,
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | February 19, 2007 03:47 PM
Congrats and good luck to you
Posted by: Sean | February 19, 2007 03:57 PM
This is going to be pretty cool, I think. Come on, who hasn't experienced that weird high that comes with a total lack of sleep? Some of my best moments have come because I've ignored the need to rest, and I never had a camera to document them. Plus, it might be a slightly higher budget for pumpkins to throw the next time one of the sports changes its ball.
Posted by: Chest Rockwell | February 19, 2007 04:57 PM
Damn, Britney already scooped you on the shaved-head look! ;-p
Have fun on tv!!
K
Posted by: SEKim | February 19, 2007 05:09 PM
Will there be Orioles and Ravens talk on the show as well as DC area stuff? CSN does, after all, claim to cover both markets, even though there are no live broadcasts of Baltimore sports and the DC teams get a lot more play on their news programs. I am still having flashbacks to "The Redskins third string quarterback has a hangnail, let's talk about it for 10 minutes from all the different angles. In other news, Ray Lewis and Steve McNair are doubtful for Sunday's Ravens game. Moving on to more Redskins news...". ;)
Posted by: Baltimore Guy | February 19, 2007 07:09 PM
Without men, there would be no dads.
All the best.
Posted by: Everett W. | February 19, 2007 07:38 PM
Baltimore Guy must have missed the day that CSN had Cal Ripken's Hall of Fame press conference AND the Ravens weekly media availibility before their season ending loss to the colts both LIVE back to back ...
Posted by: littles | February 19, 2007 08:10 PM
id call in to that show
Posted by: Ed Lee | February 19, 2007 09:00 PM
Good thing I have TIVO cause I'll be watching ATH&PTI-ha!
Congrats and blogger spotlight pls.!!!
Posted by: WGDC- | February 20, 2007 03:16 AM
Congrats on the impending Daddyhood!
... and I THIRD the motion for a local LAX top-11!!
Posted by: Juan-John | February 20, 2007 11:09 AM
Congrats on impending fatherhood, you're in for a wild ride.
Any chance that the Bog will get Rugby on TV around here without having to spring for a F#$%ing satellite dish?
Posted by: KJ | February 20, 2007 04:35 PM
Congrats on impending fatherhood, you're in for a wild ride.
Any chance that the Bog will get Rugby on TV around here without having to spring for a F#$%ing satellite dish?
Posted by: KJ | February 20, 2007 04:40 PM
I third (fourth) the call for more lacrosse; it's possible that Maryland might sweep both the men's and women's titles this season.
Posted by: TOTC | February 20, 2007 06:58 PM
Hot stuff, coming through!
Looking forward to the show!
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bog tv! congrats!