# In Broadcasting, the End Is Sudden, and Often Totally Pointless

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Podcast: [CzabeCast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/czabecast-228155)
Published: 2026-09-01T10:00:08+00:00
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Czabe welcomes Andy Pollin to the pod, as they discuss esteemed and well-liked Karl Ravech being shown the door at ESPN for reasons nobody really understands. It's the nature of the business, but it doesn't make it any less stupid or annoying. Would you watch the "Fuzz Zone" tennis multi-channel? Are mid-tier colleges going the way of dinosaurs? What is a college degree actually good for these days? The SEC is rallying to stop LSU from ruining everything. What happens when your radio partner has never seen The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, or Game of Thrones? Light crowds out at USC for Week 0. Does it matter? MORE...... Our Sponsors: * Check out Ethos and use my code ethos.com/czabe for a great deal: https://www.ethoslife.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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