# Wednesday 5-6-26 Hour 3

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Podcast: [MBC Grand Broadcasting, Inc.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mbc-grand-broadcasting-inc-10063)
Published: 2026-05-07T12:19:49+00:00
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## Resource

A discussion on the fragmentation of sports media and the rising costs of streaming services. The hosts also debate regional sports blackouts and share personal 'sports icks.'

## Highlights
- Main idea: The proliferation of niche streaming services is making it increasingly expensive and difficult for fans to follow multiple sports
- Failure mode: Regional blackouts, such as the Avalanche being available via Altitude Plus due to Arizona market shifts, alienate long-time viewers
- Practical takeaway: Subscription fatigue is real as fans are forced to juggle Netflix, ESPN+, and team-specific apps to maintain coverage
- Main idea: The 'Dunning-Kruger' effect in sports fandom often leads to unearned confidence when analyzing unfamiliar sports like rugby or Australian Rules football
- Social takeaway: Being a 'contrarian' fan at major events, like wearing a non-participating team's jersey to a Super Bowl party, is a significant social 'ick'

## Topics

Colorado Sports, Denver Broncos, Colorado Avalanche, Sports Streaming, Regional Blackouts, NFL, NHL, Sports Media

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Wine About It Wednesday: The hosts open with listener grievances, including a debate over the merits of Pueblo, Colorado, versus Boulder.
- 5:00 — The Pueblo Debate: A discussion on the cultural divide between blue-collar and white-collar regions in Colorado.
- 12:00 — Streaming Fatigue and Blackouts: A deep dive into the rising costs of sports streaming and the frustration of regional blackouts affecting Avalanche fans.
- 23:00 — Remembering Mark Felski: A tribute to late colleague Mark Felski and a nod to the Buffalo Sabres' playoff run.
- 31:00 — Russell Wilson's Next Move: Speculation regarding Russell Wilson potentially joining CBS Sunday pregame shows.
- 42:00 — Sports Icks and Unfamiliar Games: The hosts share pet peeves, ranging from bad golf instructors to fans wearing the wrong jerseys at the Super Bowl.

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