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Knocking out a senior executive in a company would make me masculine? Fucks sake. What’s next, beating the wife? This forum is mad.
Which one is Baldoni and which one is Lively 😬
Certainley, burning bridges at NBC kills the chance for possible announcing jobs with AMA Flat Track, AMA Road Racing, or even announcing Sprint Cars on FLO RACING or Dirt Vision. Life isn't always fair. ( Reprimand in Private, Praise in Public )
Doesn't Daniel Blair realize that, even if you're a better salesman, the boss's son is always going to get the better leads?
Why wouldn’t we as enthusiasts, ViTARDS, want Ricky Carmichael, Bubba Stewart and Chad Reed all commentating at the Daytona Supercross?
I like Daniel Blair’s commentating and cannot understand all the hate for Ricky Carmichael.
Well welcome to corporate America Blair. I hate to say it but most of us have probably been lied to and screwed over by our bosses and coworkers. Only DEI hires get everything they want and get away with anything. Blair is great but he is learning what a lot of us deal with all the time.
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You can tell DB was in a rock band, he has no F’s to give when he’s been wronged. Yeah he could’ve done the PC thing and let bygones be bygones. But you pushed him one too many times so he blew the entire thing up. Yeah did it torpedo his tv career? Of course it did. But he has integrity and did what he felt was right, some of you need to watch Scent of a Women to understand the conflict and doing what’s right over what’s easy.
one of my all time fav movies, but mis-applied here. Charlie's issue in the movie was to snitch or not snitch. He chose not to. DB could have not snitched, but he did the opposite and laid it all bare. Which one requires more "integrity" or "moral character"? I've got my opinion and just feel this was all fully unnecessary and frankly is a bad look for EVERYONE, from Feld to NBC to Diffey to RC to Blair. They all should be ground for acting like children.
You should legally be allowed to do this once a month, without any legal repercussions, as a treat.
Man once drank blood from the skulls of our enemies and this guys like “ like oh my god, you’ve had thoughts of striking someone, THOUGHTS!! You Neanderthal!”
Again. Not a masculine bone.
No i don’t think about those things. Just pointing out we can’t always control our thoughts. We can control if we act on them. Thoughts are often tied to emotions and we must decide whether to latch on to them or let them go. Daniel having the thought to punch that guy was brought on by an emotion (anger, frustration, whatever it was). He chose to let that thought/emotion go rather then act on it.
We are saying the same thing.
Jonny Paycheck said it best
I really don’t think RC is the main bad guy in all this. I know the pitch forks are lit and he is definitely not smelling like a rose but I think he’s probably third on the “blame” chart. Just IMO.
Still not blameless.
Unnamed person def isn’t Bondo. Blair always mentioned Bondo by name and his story about meeting with unnamed exec was centered around the realization that the exec didn’t watch SX broadcasts.
Blair said as much in his video. RC should have been the one guy in Blair’s corner. But unfortunately Blair was TOO smart and good at his job so Ricky complained to the bosses, told Blair to dumb it down so Lil Ricky could follow along in his picture book.
Why did porn just enter your mind at 9 a.m.? Get control of yourself man.
The thought has already crossed my mind and it's only 9:15 AM 🤣
Totally agree. Big DB fan but this isn’t even extreme office politics, it’s actually normal.
The young hotshot engineer doesn’t get their shot at leading the technical roadmap until the incumbent moves on, in spite of HR and customers telling him or her they are the greatest gift ever.
Sometimes it’s easy to see who has had jobs outside of the industry where they worked for a big company and who hasn’t.
It’s a lifestyle
Counterpoint: Why would we want any of those guys if they suck at their jobs and are unable to add anything worthwhile to the broadcast?
Of what benefit is RC saying shit like "inside outside", "meeting of the Mayans", or calling passes that never happen? JS7 isn't great either, but he at least adds some real analysis to the broadcast.
The sad thing is, DB being there actually elevated RC and thus the whole broadcast. Even with all of his experience, Leigh is unable to carry RC on his back. The two of them look and sound like stooges in the booth.
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Unless the incumbent is overpaid and the company needs to trim some fat and lower payroll.
I don't really think we needed this. I kind of got the picture of what was going on. Obviously Dan needed to get it off his chest and that is entirely on him.
I literately think we where watching Blair's Break Down.
As someone who got "forced out" of a position in which they were excelling (or at least continuing to get better), DB's frustrations were a very difficult to listen to.
It starts with random one-off comments that you think you must just be reading too much into, then those around you have an attitude shift that is notable, then you're being critiqued in specific areas that you're actually excelling....all the meanwhile you continue to ask "guys am I missing something here?"
"No no no were just trying to help! You're doing great!"......
Then the wheels fall off - all of the sudden you cant do anything right now matter what you're doing & you're suddenly alone at a crowded table. At that point, the waiting is the worst part. You see the trainwreck coming and you cant stop it.
At this point, the only thing I do not agree with DB on is NOT saying the name of "Mr. Executive"...If you're going to put it all out there, put it all out there. While RC was clearly threatened, and Leigh appears to have the confidence of a hobbit, this Mr. Executive needs to have a name. If DB has the receipts, bring on the court dates.
I'm PST, it was even earlier!
That’s not what I said at all. Thinking about something and publicly posting it on YouTube are two entirely different things. Clearly, I’m not as masculine as you—your dedication to being rude online proves that. I wish I had that level of masculinity. You, sir, are my hero.
For anyone interested, I asked AI to analyze the transcript of the video, the analysis is below
"The speaker, a former Supercross broadcaster, apologizes to fans for not being fully transparent about why he left the sport. He initially avoided sharing details to protect the sport and those involved but now feels compelled to tell the full story due to ongoing frustrations.
He recounts a series of incidents that led to his departure:
Offending a Colleague (Lee Diffey): In 2021, he praised another broadcaster, Todd Harris, which offended Lee Diffey. He was reprimanded by a higher-up and warned to "clean it up." This led to ongoing tensions and him feeling boxed in at NBC.
Uncertain Job Security: After proving himself as a commentator, he was led to believe he would be the lead voice of Supercross. Based on this, he made major life changes, including selling his business and relocating. However, he later learned that NBC had renewed contracts with existing talent, leaving him in a lesser role.
Struggles with Ricky Carmichael (RC): He describes multiple interactions where RC was displeased with him. After a broadcast where he followed instructions to change his style, fans criticized RC instead. RC then publicly mocked him in a segment, which deeply affected him.
Final Straw - Daytona Incident: He was invited to return to Supercross Race Day Live (RDL) but later learned that he would only be allowed to do a short promotional segment, not commentary. He refused, seeing it as a disrespectful move influenced by past conflicts with NBC and RC. This solidified his decision to completely walk away.
Future Plans: He will focus on his podcast, Main Event Moto, and his new Supercross University project, helping amateur racers and their families. He vows to be more open with fans and not hold back the truth about his experiences.
Ultimately, he regrets not being honest with fans earlier but now commits to prioritizing them, as they are the heart of the sport."
I also asked AI to comment on the professionalism:
"From a professional standpoint, his statement is highly emotional, deeply personal, and lacks the level of restraint typically seen in corporate or media settings. While it’s clear that he is passionate and feels wronged, his approach could be seen as unfiltered, confrontational, and somewhat impulsive rather than measured and strategic.
Pros (Professional Aspects):
Transparency & Accountability:
He acknowledges past mistakes, particularly in not being fully honest with fans.
He takes responsibility for his decisions and explains his reasoning.
Commitment to Fans & Future Plans:
He reassures fans of his continued involvement in Supercross media through Main Event Moto and Supercross University.
He clearly outlines what he intends to do next rather than dwelling solely on past grievances.
Authenticity:
His raw honesty makes it relatable for fans who value directness.
He avoids excessive legal or corporate jargon, making it easier to understand.
Cons (Unprofessional Aspects):
Emotionally Driven & Potentially Damaging:
The statement is heavily emotional, with moments of anger and frustration directed at specific individuals.
He describes almost knocking someone out, which could be perceived as aggressive and inappropriate.
He uses language like "douchy call," "clueless," and other phrases that may not reflect well on him in a professional setting.
Burning Bridges & Public Criticism of Colleagues:
He directly criticizes high-profile figures (Lee Diffey, Ricky Carmichael, NBC executives) and implies corruption or favoritism.
Publicly attacking former colleagues could make it difficult for him to work in broadcasting again if he ever wanted to return.
Lack of Strategic Communication:
Instead of controlling the narrative with a composed statement, he unloads all his frustrations in one go.
He acknowledges that people advised him to "move on" but chose to publicly vent instead.
Verdict:
While this statement connects with fans and expresses his raw emotions, it is not professional by traditional standards. A more composed and strategically worded message would have helped him share his truth without sounding bitter or burning bridges. Instead, his approach may alienate potential future employers or partners while reinforcing existing tensions in the Supercross community.
If his goal was to exit broadcasting permanently and fully commit to his independent ventures, then this approach may work for him. However, if he ever wants to work in the industry again, this statement could be a major liability."
Bondo:
https://x.com/BondoTV
We are so fucked.
Yeah that was pretty damn well done.
Regardless of that, going to AI to analyze shit rather than doing it yourself is.. worrying.
Agree 100%, and have literally been the person in your example as an engineer. As you said, that's workplace politics and the normal stuff you have to deal with in the professional space. Ended up brute forcing my way to being the "next guy" early in my career. The sitting director of engineering got moved up to COO, so I filled his spot; in the years after there were many instances where he would still get his way in design choice and product selection over me, even though I was supposed to be "the guy" now. That stuff tore me up and left me super salty b/c I wanted it all so badly, and in a hurry too b/c I felt like I'd earned it (I did, but I was overzealous and impatient at times). In hindsight, if I cared less it would've been more sustainable, a slower roll out, and I may have not gotten burned out either, but I was young and my work and its success was my identity. I can totally see how DB gets so emotional looking back and I'd think he could see that some of it was him not being willing to "play the game" badly enough to keep him in that spot (and that's totally okay and not at all a knock on him, it's not worth it sometimes).
Just like in racing, there are people who will battle and compete very cordially, giving opportunities for both sides to see who's the "better" guy fairly, and there are people that are cut throat and will come in with a dagger to get you out of the way at all costs and no empathy or consideration for those around them (RC literally admits this in the Gypsy Tales interview when discussing how things never impacted him emotionally b/c everything was about the end goal)... "Playing the game" is a big part of being successful, and sometimes you can find that the only reason you're doing it is your ego, and the juice isn't really worth the squeeze (I'm projecting here lol)! I certainly got all I wanted and more early in my career, and choose to coast a little more now and enjoy the other hobbies and life w/out making my soul identity based upon my work and career success...
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