The Olympics

Urban Hat€monger ? · 08-13-2012, 04:00 AM

I thought Michael Johnson did a great job, easily the best of the pundits they had.

I liked it during the 10,000 metres final when they showed the whole studio cheering Mo Farah and Johnson was there cheering on Galen Rupp

Mojo · 08-13-2012, 04:17 AM

I loved that footage. It was really nice to see what the "professional" BBC team of pundits were doing while the rest of us were going absolutely mental.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 08-13-2012, 04:28 AM

I REALLY hate John Inverdale.

He reminds me of a slimy boss that ignores all the male employees and tries to be every female employees best friend.

Mojo · 08-13-2012, 04:40 AM

Haha yeah, there was a lot of hate for John during the games. I was tweeting about the Olympics every 2 seconds (I'm just that cool) and reading a lot of tweets during the games too and there was a lot of hate for him.

Did you see this, Urban? Its one of many BBC VTs during the games that left me absolutely speechless. This particular one was about the pressure of being the "face of the games", narrated by Michael Johnson. Its streamed from the BBC website so will only work for those in the UK. If I find a link on another site I'll edit this post for other people to watch, as it is absolutely wonderful.

EDIT: Here you go.

Also the Olympics always provides great stories. Whether it be of personal triumph, overcoming odds or tragedy or of just sheer acts of strength or dedication. None more so, in my opinion, at these games than Manteo Mitchell.

London 2012 Olympics: US relay runner Manteo Mitchell completes relay despite breaking his leg - Telegraph

Zaqarbal · 08-13-2012, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by A$AP Sparky

u.s coverage is awful, i know who got the medal way beforehand and they never show the basketball

Not even the final? It was epic. One of the best matches between national teams in the last years.

steve0211 · 08-13-2012, 08:55 AM

Yes the Basketball final was broadcast live in the US. However, i am currently in Germany, and only saw snippets as the Handball Gold Medal game took priority. I like Handball, but really??

From what i understand the Basketball game was quite exciting. I have to give Spain a lot of credit. They deserved to be in the Championship game. At least from what I was able to follow with constant online updates.

Thom Yorke · 08-13-2012, 09:10 AM

Every time I turned on NBC they seemed to be showing water polo or volleyball.

The b-ball game was pretty good, but the US completely stepped it up and separated themselves from Spain in the 4th. Paul in particular looked great. Loved how the entire team lined up to hug Gasol at the end.

Mojo · 08-13-2012, 11:03 AM

What was the coverage like in other countries? Was it good? Did you have much control over what you watch?

The coverage here was spectacular. The BBC, switching between BBC1 and BBC2, had coverage from 6am (the normal Breakfast show but with a round-up of the events from the previous day, bringing medalists on as guests etc), picking up the action as it started and going through all the way until 22:00 where they would then have a highlights show on until midnight. Also BBC3 was showing Olympics all day too, offering some of the events that the other two channels werent showing. However, behind the red button on digital was coverage of literally every single event throughout the day for you to pick and choose from and you could also access this on their website, their mobile site and their mobile app.

As I said, incredible coverage from the BBC.

FETCHER. · 08-20-2012, 07:52 AM

The coverage was unbelievable, I can't remember but did we have that much flexibility in what you wanted to watch during Beijing?

Burning Down · 08-20-2012, 08:10 AM

Coverage was awesome here. Of course the Canadian channel CTV was showing it (next time it will be CBC though) and they did a damn good job not only featuring events with Canadians, but also featuring other events.

Because I live close to the border, I get American channels too - NBC was showing the Olympics and they did a great job as well. I also get channels from other time zones and regions in Canada and the US (time shifting I think it's called), so I could have watched it all 24/7 pretty much, if I so desired

08-13-2012, 04:00 AM	#91 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	I thought Michael Johnson did a great job, easily the best of the pundits they had. I liked it during the 10,000 metres final when they showed the whole studio cheering Mo Farah and Johnson was there cheering on Galen Rupp __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

08-13-2012, 04:17 AM	#92 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	I loved that footage. It was really nice to see what the "professional" BBC team of pundits were doing while the rest of us were going absolutely mental. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

08-13-2012, 04:28 AM	#93 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	I REALLY hate John Inverdale. He reminds me of a slimy boss that ignores all the male employees and tries to be every female employees best friend. __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

08-13-2012, 04:40 AM	#94 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Haha yeah, there was a lot of hate for John during the games. I was tweeting about the Olympics every 2 seconds (I'm just that cool) and reading a lot of tweets during the games too and there was a lot of hate for him. Did you see this, Urban? Its one of many BBC VTs during the games that left me absolutely speechless. This particular one was about the pressure of being the "face of the games", narrated by Michael Johnson. Its streamed from the BBC website so will only work for those in the UK. If I find a link on another site I'll edit this post for other people to watch, as it is absolutely wonderful. EDIT: Here you go. Also the Olympics always provides great stories. Whether it be of personal triumph, overcoming odds or tragedy or of just sheer acts of strength or dedication. None more so, in my opinion, at these games than Manteo Mitchell. London 2012 Olympics: US relay runner Manteo Mitchell completes relay despite breaking his leg - Telegraph __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

08-13-2012, 11:03 AM	#98 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	What was the coverage like in other countries? Was it good? Did you have much control over what you watch? The coverage here was spectacular. The BBC, switching between BBC1 and BBC2, had coverage from 6am (the normal Breakfast show but with a round-up of the events from the previous day, bringing medalists on as guests etc), picking up the action as it started and going through all the way until 22:00 where they would then have a highlights show on until midnight. Also BBC3 was showing Olympics all day too, offering some of the events that the other two channels werent showing. However, behind the red button on digital was coverage of literally every single event throughout the day for you to pick and choose from and you could also access this on their website, their mobile site and their mobile app. As I said, incredible coverage from the BBC. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

08-13-2012, 08:55 AM	#96 (permalink)
steve0211 Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Düsseldorf and Detroit Posts: 84	Yes the Basketball final was broadcast live in the US. However, i am currently in Germany, and only saw snippets as the Handball Gold Medal game took priority. I like Handball, but really?? From what i understand the Basketball game was quite exciting. I have to give Spain a lot of credit. They deserved to be in the Championship game. At least from what I was able to follow with constant online updates.

08-13-2012, 09:10 AM	#97 (permalink)
Thom Yorke Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,848	Every time I turned on NBC they seemed to be showing water polo or volleyball. The b-ball game was pretty good, but the US completely stepped it up and separated themselves from Spain in the 4th. Paul in particular looked great. Loved how the entire team lined up to hug Gasol at the end.

08-20-2012, 08:10 AM	#100 (permalink)
Burning Down The Music Guru. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,858	Coverage was awesome here. Of course the Canadian channel CTV was showing it (next time it will be CBC though) and they did a damn good job not only featuring events with Canadians, but also featuring other events. Because I live close to the border, I get American channels too - NBC was showing the Olympics and they did a great job as well. I also get channels from other time zones and regions in Canada and the US (time shifting I think it's called), so I could have watched it all 24/7 pretty much, if I so desired