"With that being said" ( E 5 )

·1 hr 8 min·5 clips

Tony and Justin kick off Technology Rocks by diving into the chaotic world of MLB and RSN disputes.

This episode of Technology ROX features hosts Tony, Bob, and Justin discussing current technology and media developments. The hosts provide a wide-ranging "information dump" on new and emerging tech topics. They position themselves as guides to navigating complex digital changes. The conversation begins with the ongoing issue of how to watch Houston Astros baseball games due to shifting broadcast rights. Tony and Bob mention receiving about 20 calls from listeners confused about accessing Astros content. They reference an MLB article detailing the complex situation with Regional Sports Networks (RSNs). Specific examples include sports teams suing their RSNs and teams leaving their RSNs entirely. The San Diego Padres are cited as a team that lost its traditional television broadcast. The Texas Rangers are noted as another franchise potentially facing a similar broadcast blackout. The hosts find the MLB's own explanation of the situation confusing enough to make their "ears start smoking." They acknowledge that while they personally may not care about the Astros, their audience is clearly seeking answers. The dynamic involves Tony and Bob leading the technical explanation while Justin participates in the group banter. The core problem presented is the fragmentation of sports media across different streaming and cable platforms. The tone is informal and conversational, driven by the hosts' personal anecdotes and listener interactions. The style is a free-flowing discussion that jumps between specific tech problems and broader industry trends. Listeners interested in practical guides to watching sports in the streaming era would find this segment relevant. Those uninterested in sports media or seeking highly structured, single-topic episodes might choose to skip.

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Astros TV chaos meets blunt TV-mounting advice and a quick turn through LG and Sony.

Technology Rocks Episode 5 opens with Justin and Tony working through the familiar Astros viewing headache, then broadens into a wider look at RSNs, team broadcasts, and the confusion that follows when a club leaves the channel that carried it.

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With that being said opens with Astros TV headaches, then pivots to wall-mount warnings and a Sony detour.

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