đď¸Episode 008: Throwbacks, Subscriptions, and Handwritten Notes
In this episode, Brian dives into the ever-expanding world of sports streaming, exploring new subscription options from FOX, ESPN, and Sling TV, while also poking fun at the Streaming Wars⢠in his signature Not a Sponsor segment.
Shifting to sports news, he highlights the Phoenix Sunsâ upcoming season opener and participation in the Emirates NBA Cup, examines MLBâs search for a new home for Sunday Night Baseball (with Apple TV+ and Peacock in the mix), checks in on the Arizona Diamondbacksâ playoff hopes, and details the Green Bay Packersâ 1923 Classic throwback uniforms â complete with leather-look helmets.
On the economics side, Brian discusses the surprising $10 billion candle industry, exploring how candles have transitioned from necessity to ambiance, tradition, and ritual, while still carrying safety risks.
Finally, in productivity, he compares handwritten versus digital lists, weighing the memory and organizational benefits of handwriting against the flexibility and shareability of digital options.
From streaming shake-ups to old-fashioned candles and note-taking methods, Episode 008 blends tech, sports, economics, and personal productivity into one thoughtful â and fun â desk-side conversation.
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Sources:
Entertainment:
https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/05/fox-one-streaming-service-gets-launch-date-and-pricing/
https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/06/espn-standalone-subscription-service-launch-date-price/
https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/12/sling-tv-now-lets-you-watch-live-sports-and-tv-for-just-4-99-a-day/
Sports:
https://www.nba.com/suns/schedule
https://www.packers.com/news/packers-introduce-1923-inspired-classic-uniform-leather-look-helmet
Economics:
https://freakonomics.com/podcast/why-do-candles-still-exist/
Productivity:
https://www.upworthy.com/grocery-lists-personality-handwriting-ex1
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