Chris & Craig Debate ESPN Streaming, Bundles & The Future of Sports TV! #ESPNStreaming #TedLasso

18/03/2025 43 min

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Episode Synopsis

(EDITOR’S NOTE: ⁠View From The Pugh⁠ is a journalism project from ⁠Chris Pugh⁠. ⁠Subscribe to his daily newsletter⁠ and ⁠podcast⁠, ⁠follow him on YouTube⁠ and ⁠sponsor his work⁠)Today’s post is sponsored by ⁠StreamYard⁠.Chris and Craig dive into the potential launch of ESPN’s direct-to-consumer streaming service, rumored to cost $25-$30 per month and include full ESPN channel access plus pay-per-view options. They debate whether bundling it with other sports networks could make it more appealing and discuss Craig’s current $16.99/month Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max bundle.Beyond sports, they explore the challenges of content licensing and speculate on a future with a unified streaming service. Plus, they express cautious optimism about Ted Lasso’s return and the impact of Oscar Nunez joining the new Office series, set in the world of journalism. Can ESPN’s new service revolutionize sports streaming, or is it just another pricey subscription? Join the discussion!

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