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Rusty and Bags are back—this time breaking down the good, the bad, and the glitchy of recent sports broadcasts. From NBC’s audio nightmares during the Ryder Cup to the surprisingly silent chaos of Jeremy’s NASCAR weekend in Bristol, the guys dig into what worked, what didn’t, and what live directors can learn from it all.
They wrap up with a look at Georgia’s night-game spectacle, complete with PixMob wristbands, 3D graphics, and a healthy dose of smoke. Plus, a little fantasy-football talk, golf-handicap updates, and some back yard grilling.

In Episode 7, Rusty and Bags debut their new segment “Fix It in Post” (shoutout to Josiah for keeping us honest) before heading into a jam-packed conversation with their friend Zach about Formula 1.

From nine cameras strapped to every car, to live AR graphics inside the cockpit, to pit stop precision measured in milliseconds, F1 might be the most advanced live broadcast in the world. The guys talk about how the storytelling and production keeps fans hooked, what broadcasters in other sports (and concerts!) can learn from it, and why Zach got hooked on the sport through his son.

Stick around for Cut and Fill, where Zach joins Rusty and Bags to share what they’re in on and out on these days.

00:00 – Intro & Fantasy Football Draft Chaos
02:10 – New Segment: Fix It in Post (Logo Placement Fail)
04:30 – PGA Tour Championship Soapbox
07:15 – Meet Zach: Video Engineer & F1 Fan
09:00 – How Zach Got Hooked on Formula 1 (Father-Son Story)
15:40 – What Makes a Grand Prix Special
20:40 – Watching F1: Apps, Cameras, and Graphics
23:30 – Data, Tires, and Immersive Storytelling
31:00 – AR Halo Graphics & Live Data Feeds
39:00 – Nine Cameras Per Car & Wireless Tech at 200 mph
43:30 – Speed vs. Storytelling in F1 Broadcasts
47:20 – Pit Stops, Team Drama & Fan Engagement
50:00 – Cut and Fill: Airports, DIY Projects, and Family Time
55:00 – College Football Talk & Outro

Rusty and Jeremy are back after a summer break with plenty to catch up on. From working the Dude Perfect tour (and their upcoming movie) to behind-the-scenes looks at the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake, they break down cameras, drones, and wireless tech. Plus, some personal golf highs and lows, a bougie round at PGA Frisco, and a few production war stories. It’s a mix of sports, production, and life—classic Take the Shot.

• 00:00 – We’re Back

• 01:15 – Summer catch-up & College Football Fever

• 05:10 – Dude Perfect Tour & Movie Behind the Screens

• 15:00 – Golf at PGA Frisco with Caddies

• 20:45 – In the Round: State Farm Arena Production

• 27:25 – Global Leadership Summit & DVE Challenges

• 34:00 – PGA Tour Championship at East Lake

• 38:15 – Watching Golf Live vs. on TV

• 40:50 – Mobile Cinema Cameras & RF Wireless Systems

• 46:50 – The Drone Surprise

• 49:40 – Pro Tips for Attending a PGA Event

• 56:00 – Rory’s Grandstand Birdie

• 57:35 – Bags’ Bad Round & Triple Bogey Confession

After a summer break filled with golf trips, Vegas concerts, and delayed flights, Rusty and Bags are back with a loaded episode. They catch up on recent adventures, then head Behind the Screens to break down the PGA Tour’s upgraded drone tracer, Apple TV’s bold baseball broadcast aesthetic, and an inside look at The Sphere in Vegas from Bags’ Kenny Chesney concert experience. Plus, a fresh Cut and Fill segment covers concert encores, par-3 golf courses, and some airplane etiquette hot takes. Let’s take the shot.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back and Summer Catch-up

07:57 Member Guest Tournament

11:02 PGA Tour Drone Tracer Upgrade

19:00 Apple TV Friday Night Baseball

24:21 Kenny Chesney at The Sphere

35:33 Cut and Fill

49:58 Bag's Bonus with Bruno

54:39 Sign Off

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.

10:00 – NBA Playoffs

In this episode, Rusty and Bags dive into the evolution of sports broadcasting—from drone shot tracers in golf to cinematic Super35 cameras in European Futbol. Bags breaks down two very different baptism camera angles and why lens choice matters. Plus: NBA transitions, airport parking rage, sourdough pizza, golf swing meltdowns, and a friendly PGA Championship wager.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Show and Its Purpose

10:09 The Technology Behind Drone Tracers in Golf

15:04 Exploring Future Applications of Drone Technology

15:33 The Rise of Drones in Sports Analysis

17:55 Broadcasting Innovations in Soccer

20:53 Cinematic Techniques in Live Sports Production

23:39 The Intersection of Reality and Virtuality in Sports

26:47 The Art of Camera Work in Live Events

32:47 The Importance of Depth of Field in Cinematic Shots

38:30 Exploring New Techniques in Live Church Production

41:38 Creative Design and Copyright Challenges

42:27 Travel Plans and Networking in Nashville

43:23 Experiences with Atlanta Airport Parking

48:53 Golfing Insights and Personal Progress

52:13 PGA Championship Predictions and Wagering Fun

In this episode of Take the Shot, Rusty and Bags swap travel stories, talk about Rusty's sports bar findings, and go behind the scenes of Jeremy’s recent broadcast with YouTube megastar MrBeast. Plus, we introduce our new segment "Cut and Fill" — where we decide what’s in and what’s out — and check in on our golf handicaps (spoiler: they're not getting better). Pull up a seat — it's time to take the shot.

00:00 Introduction and Travel Experiences

03:02 Broadcasting Insights and Sports Observations

05:47 Score Bugs in Sports Broadcasting

07:13 NBA Playoffs and Court Design Discussion

09:29 Camera Directing in Sports

18:27 Crafting Stories Through Composition

23:19 Bags TDs a MrBeast live stream on YouTube

27:47 The Brave New World of Live Events

34:55 Behind the Scenes: Challenges in Live Production

42:18 The NFL Draft: A Hybrid Experience

44:01 Cut and Fill: What Are You In or Out On?

46:02 Bags Cut: Broadcast on IMAG Screens

47:07 Rusty Cut: The Kids' Lingo

49:38 Rusty Fill: Sourdough

52:26 Bags Fill: Margarita Mixology 

58:25 Handicap Check

Welcome to the very first episode of Take the Shot with Rusty & Bags! We kick things off by sharing why we decided to dust off the mics and launch a podcast about live video, entertainment, and the chaos that comes with it. With NAB 2025 happening without us, we dive into some of the gear announcements we're excited about — and play a little game of “Real or Rendered” to separate fact from marketing fiction. Then we break down the Masters broadcast from a director’s eye, even though (let’s be honest) nobody asked us. Thanks for hanging out with two guys who love cameras, concerts, golf swings, and bad puns. Let’s take the shot!

00:00 Introduction to 'Take the Shot' Podcast

02:16 The Passion for Golf and Video Production

06:08 Balancing Family Life and Work

08:11 NAB Conference Experience

14:23 Exploring New Products from NAB

31:06 The Masters: A Golfing Spectacle

41:06 Broadcasting Insights from The Masters

46:32 Visual Storytelling in Sports Broadcasting

56:35 Cinematic Techniques in Sports Coverage

01:01:40 The Power of Silence in Storytelling

01:09:31 Engagement Without Distraction

01:12:29 Reflections on the Broadcast Experience