Welcome to the very first episode of Take the Shot with Rusty & Bags! We kick things off by sharing why we decided to dust off the mics and launch a podcast about live video, entertainment, and the chaos that comes with it. With NAB 2025 happening without us, we dive into some of the gear announcements we're excited about — and play a little game of “Real or Rendered” to separate fact from marketing fiction. Then we break down the Masters broadcast from a director’s eye, even though (let’s be honest) nobody asked us. Thanks for hanging out with two guys who love cameras, concerts, golf swings, and bad puns. Let’s take the shot!

00:00 Introduction to 'Take the Shot' Podcast

02:16 The Passion for Golf and Video Production

06:08 Balancing Family Life and Work

08:11 NAB Conference Experience

14:23 Exploring New Products from NAB

31:06 The Masters: A Golfing Spectacle

41:06 Broadcasting Insights from The Masters

46:32 Visual Storytelling in Sports Broadcasting

56:35 Cinematic Techniques in Sports Coverage

01:01:40 The Power of Silence in Storytelling

01:09:31 Engagement Without Distraction

01:12:29 Reflections on the Broadcast Experience