Dan Dakich questions Netflix’s recent strategy to resemble an ESPN-style platform. On his show, Don’t @ Me, Dakich discusses Netflix’s hiring moves and their potential consequences for sports fans.
Netflix’s New Signings
Netflix appointed former ESPN anchor Elle Duncan as their first full-time sports anchor. Following this, Netflix secured Ryan Clark and his The Pivot Podcast on a multi-year deal. Dakich suggests this focus might alienate core subscribers by embracing a victimhood mindset.
Eric Byrnes’ Anecdote
Former MLB player Eric Byrnes shared a story from his baseball days on the podcast Deuces Wild. A former Oakland A’s bat boy impersonated Byrnes using a team cap and his mother’s Escalade. This led to a misunderstanding with two women, which the bat boy used to his advantage.
“The girls are like, ‘Eric Byrnes! Eric Byrnes!’ and he’s like, ‘Yeah, what’s up?’” Byrnes recounted. The incident ended with Byrnes warning the young man against repeating his actions.
Similar Cases Today
In a modern case, social media influencer Daejon Love faces federal charges. He allegedly tricked 26 women out of $1.3 million by pretending to be a San Francisco 49ers player. Love used fake apps and videos to carry out this scheme, drawing comparisons to the bat boy’s escapade.
Love’s case now proceeds in federal court, facing serious repercussions for impersonating an NFL player.