MGoWatchalong: Watch Michigan Hockey With Brian, David, and AlexAlex.DrainFebruary 10th, 2023 at 6:59 PM
[Bill Rapai]
Tonight we're trying something new, a watch-along stream of tonight's Michigan Hockey game. It will be video of myself, Brian, and David watching Michigan Hockey vs. MSU and providing (we hope) entertaining and insightful commentary. Ideally, you could have this on a phone or laptop and have it open as you watch the game on your TV. It's a first attempt, so no guarantees about the technology or quality. If it sucks, we'll scrap the idea. If fans like it, we could do more of these in the future, so let us know your thoughts in the comments after the fact.
Embedded below is the YouTube broadcast, which will go live at 6:55 PM:
I know this isn't after the fact, but two thoughts so far:
I vaguely remember someone mentioning the watchalong in a podcast this week, but I had forgotten about it until I saw a tweet after the game started. Maybe more advanced notification next time?
And then I turned in, but this game is only available on BTN+ for me (Maybe it's on Bally on local cable for most of you in Michigan? But not outside of Michigan). But I quickly turned it off because I don't have BTN+, and it's pretty much useless if you can't actually watch along. If you're going to try this again, maybe try on a game that's on regular BTN or ESPNU or something like that.
Anyways, those are my thoughts, which may or may not be worth anything.
ST3
February 10th, 2023 at 7:55 PM
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Is the guy in the middle Eminem?
Imjesayin
February 10th, 2023 at 8:09 PM
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Maybe...
David
February 11th, 2023 at 12:25 AM
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You should hear me rap...
Niels
February 10th, 2023 at 8:25 PM
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This is fantastic. Please do this more often
michigandadof4
February 10th, 2023 at 8:39 PM
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Yes. It's like Mystery Science Theatre. But for hockey.
DT76
February 10th, 2023 at 8:28 PM
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Peyton and Eli better watch out.
Teambizy
February 10th, 2023 at 8:29 PM
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A hockey companion? I’m in!
Imjesayin
February 10th, 2023 at 8:53 PM
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Please, please, please do this with a road football game you're not attending!
David
February 11th, 2023 at 12:26 AM
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Maybe a basketball game, but football...probably not a great idea for us.
MGlobules
February 10th, 2023 at 9:01 PM
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At CBN we used to caution against too much dead air. I think you need a blow-by-blow guy. Something on the order of a running commentary from one of you.
CarrIsMyHomeboy
February 10th, 2023 at 9:18 PM
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I love this.
Gentle suggestion: Could you run this set up with two televisions (one at your faces and one at your backs?). To watch the game (many of us lack that access) with this color commentary would be a major draw (even if I had game access, I'd choose this suggestion, if available).
What is the relevant law there? Copyright; other? It seems that many youtubers get away with that kind of thing by providing such video while throwing themselves at their desk or whatever into 1/2 the screen ... as if to argue that makes it fully original content. Youtube, for example, will take down game video fast but keep those "my take on the games" up indefinitely.
Seth
February 11th, 2023 at 12:51 AM
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The issue isn't directly YouTube but a company that the Big Ten subcontracts to go around YouTube and put claims on anything they can. Much of it is well within fair use, and when the company gets counter-sued they fold up and change names and go right back at it. But if it's a live broadcast that you could watch instead of the game...they actually have claim there.
CarrIsMyHomeboy
February 11th, 2023 at 1:01 AM
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Splitting hairs:
What if the thing behind them weren’t a tv, but rather a mirror?
Stimulus Progression
February 10th, 2023 at 9:21 PM
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This is awesome guys! Thanks for doing it.
David frequently makes me engage in a “sensible chuckle”.
Stimulus Progression
February 10th, 2023 at 9:23 PM
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Alex looks like a young Robert Fripp.
The Wolf
February 10th, 2023 at 9:30 PM
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Thanks guys. Really enjoyed this. I hope you decide to do it again.
Sextus Empiricus
February 10th, 2023 at 9:34 PM
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This was 👍.
I would put Brian in between. Dave was awesome. I really like the 1:1 between Alex and David. Putting Brian in between would make the M&M analogy work.
RedRum
February 10th, 2023 at 9:36 PM
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Brian need a business consultant. Content was good
viewfromalbany
February 10th, 2023 at 10:12 PM
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Enjoyed
do it again
stephenrjking
February 10th, 2023 at 10:14 PM
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This is an excellent idea, and I hope you guys do this on judicious occasions for other things.
WampaStompa
February 10th, 2023 at 10:41 PM
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I'm not really into hockey but I would love something like this for football season... Even if it's only for away games
truferblue22
February 10th, 2023 at 10:42 PM
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Ah shit -- If I had known I would have tuned in -- don't scrap it just yet!
mp2
February 10th, 2023 at 11:30 PM
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too bad don cherry went crazy. then someone could be wearing crazy suits in these.
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wile_e8
February 10th, 2023 at 7:47 PM ^
I know this isn't after the fact, but two thoughts so far:
Anyways, those are my thoughts, which may or may not be worth anything.
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ST3
February 10th, 2023 at 7:55 PM ^
Is the guy in the middle Eminem?
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Imjesayin
February 10th, 2023 at 8:09 PM ^
Maybe...
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David
February 11th, 2023 at 12:25 AM ^
You should hear me rap...
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Niels
February 10th, 2023 at 8:25 PM ^
This is fantastic. Please do this more often
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michigandadof4
February 10th, 2023 at 8:39 PM ^
Yes. It's like Mystery Science Theatre. But for hockey.
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DT76
February 10th, 2023 at 8:28 PM ^
Peyton and Eli better watch out.
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Teambizy
February 10th, 2023 at 8:29 PM ^
A hockey companion? I’m in!
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Imjesayin
February 10th, 2023 at 8:53 PM ^
Please, please, please do this with a road football game you're not attending!
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David
February 11th, 2023 at 12:26 AM ^
Maybe a basketball game, but football...probably not a great idea for us.
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MGlobules
February 10th, 2023 at 9:01 PM ^
At CBN we used to caution against too much dead air. I think you need a blow-by-blow guy. Something on the order of a running commentary from one of you.
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CarrIsMyHomeboy
February 10th, 2023 at 9:18 PM ^
I love this.
Gentle suggestion: Could you run this set up with two televisions (one at your faces and one at your backs?). To watch the game (many of us lack that access) with this color commentary would be a major draw (even if I had game access, I'd choose this suggestion, if available).
What is the relevant law there? Copyright; other? It seems that many youtubers get away with that kind of thing by providing such video while throwing themselves at their desk or whatever into 1/2 the screen ... as if to argue that makes it fully original content. Youtube, for example, will take down game video fast but keep those "my take on the games" up indefinitely.
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Seth
February 11th, 2023 at 12:51 AM ^
The issue isn't directly YouTube but a company that the Big Ten subcontracts to go around YouTube and put claims on anything they can. Much of it is well within fair use, and when the company gets counter-sued they fold up and change names and go right back at it. But if it's a live broadcast that you could watch instead of the game...they actually have claim there.
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CarrIsMyHomeboy
February 11th, 2023 at 1:01 AM ^
Splitting hairs:
What if the thing behind them weren’t a tv, but rather a mirror?
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Stimulus Progression
February 10th, 2023 at 9:21 PM ^
This is awesome guys! Thanks for doing it.
David frequently makes me engage in a “sensible chuckle”.
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Stimulus Progression
February 10th, 2023 at 9:23 PM ^
Alex looks like a young Robert Fripp.
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The Wolf
February 10th, 2023 at 9:30 PM ^
Thanks guys. Really enjoyed this. I hope you decide to do it again.
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Sextus Empiricus
February 10th, 2023 at 9:34 PM ^
This was 👍.
I would put Brian in between. Dave was awesome. I really like the 1:1 between Alex and David. Putting Brian in between would make the M&M analogy work.
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RedRum
February 10th, 2023 at 9:36 PM ^
Brian need a business consultant. Content was good
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viewfromalbany
February 10th, 2023 at 10:12 PM ^
Enjoyed
do it again
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stephenrjking
February 10th, 2023 at 10:14 PM ^
This is an excellent idea, and I hope you guys do this on judicious occasions for other things.
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WampaStompa
February 10th, 2023 at 10:41 PM ^
I'm not really into hockey but I would love something like this for football season... Even if it's only for away games
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truferblue22
February 10th, 2023 at 10:42 PM ^
Ah shit -- If I had known I would have tuned in -- don't scrap it just yet!
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mp2
February 10th, 2023 at 11:30 PM ^
too bad don cherry went crazy. then someone could be wearing crazy suits in these.
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