Ben Koo
@bkoo.bsky.social
Owner and editor of @AwfulAnnouncing Recovering Silicon Valley startup guy. Fan of Buckeyes, A's, dogs, naps, tacos, and the old AOL dialup sounds.
Can't believe we're all here because Elon Musk's midlife crisis.
Can't believe we're all here because Elon Musk's midlife crisis.
ABC has 3 of the 4 games with ranked teams facing off tomorrow.
BTN has the other.
Good time to plug my article on the meeting that led to the creation of BTN and the domino that led to colossal disruption, including the Big Ten's split from ESPN.
awfulannouncing.com/ncaa/conside...
BTN has the other.
Good time to plug my article on the meeting that led to the creation of BTN and the domino that led to colossal disruption, including the Big Ten's split from ESPN.
awfulannouncing.com/ncaa/conside...
November 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
ABC has 3 of the 4 games with ranked teams facing off tomorrow.
BTN has the other.
Good time to plug my article on the meeting that led to the creation of BTN and the domino that led to colossal disruption, including the Big Ten's split from ESPN.
awfulannouncing.com/ncaa/conside...
BTN has the other.
Good time to plug my article on the meeting that led to the creation of BTN and the domino that led to colossal disruption, including the Big Ten's split from ESPN.
awfulannouncing.com/ncaa/conside...
Really, the only relevant time to share this....
My dad's best man invented the navigable channel guide, got rich selling the company fraudulently to Rupert Murdoch, and then, as the walls of justice were closing in, wired himself millions overseas and has never been seen since.
My dad's best man invented the navigable channel guide, got rich selling the company fraudulently to Rupert Murdoch, and then, as the walls of justice were closing in, wired himself millions overseas and has never been seen since.
November 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Really, the only relevant time to share this....
My dad's best man invented the navigable channel guide, got rich selling the company fraudulently to Rupert Murdoch, and then, as the walls of justice were closing in, wired himself millions overseas and has never been seen since.
My dad's best man invented the navigable channel guide, got rich selling the company fraudulently to Rupert Murdoch, and then, as the walls of justice were closing in, wired himself millions overseas and has never been seen since.
Per Dan Dakich’s request we have updated this story
November 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Per Dan Dakich’s request we have updated this story
BRING BACK CHANNEL NUMBERS!
I wrote about how YouTubeTV and others have rewired how we watch TV.
Without channel numbers, we don't flip as easily, which means more ads, reliance on algo based suggested tiles, and we don't realize when channels go dark.
awfulannouncing.com/youtube/tv-s...
I wrote about how YouTubeTV and others have rewired how we watch TV.
Without channel numbers, we don't flip as easily, which means more ads, reliance on algo based suggested tiles, and we don't realize when channels go dark.
awfulannouncing.com/youtube/tv-s...
November 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
BRING BACK CHANNEL NUMBERS!
I wrote about how YouTubeTV and others have rewired how we watch TV.
Without channel numbers, we don't flip as easily, which means more ads, reliance on algo based suggested tiles, and we don't realize when channels go dark.
awfulannouncing.com/youtube/tv-s...
I wrote about how YouTubeTV and others have rewired how we watch TV.
Without channel numbers, we don't flip as easily, which means more ads, reliance on algo based suggested tiles, and we don't realize when channels go dark.
awfulannouncing.com/youtube/tv-s...
This conference is addicted to short-term cash grabs, knowing that most people will move on by the time the long-term implications of these moves are felt.
I hope they walk way. Nobody wants this. Nobody needs this.
I hope they walk way. Nobody wants this. Nobody needs this.
November 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
This conference is addicted to short-term cash grabs, knowing that most people will move on by the time the long-term implications of these moves are felt.
I hope they walk way. Nobody wants this. Nobody needs this.
I hope they walk way. Nobody wants this. Nobody needs this.
The Terry Crew Dodge Ram commercial with the now awkward Drew Allar NIL reference sucks and needs to just be put out to pasture.
November 10, 2025 at 12:06 AM
The Terry Crew Dodge Ram commercial with the now awkward Drew Allar NIL reference sucks and needs to just be put out to pasture.
The local casino here in Columbus is going to have to rebrand its sportsbook for a third time in four years.
November 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The local casino here in Columbus is going to have to rebrand its sportsbook for a third time in four years.
Most lit election watch party right here
November 5, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Most lit election watch party right here
I enjoyed Task, but now having caught up, I have a beef....
November 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I enjoyed Task, but now having caught up, I have a beef....
These FB shitposting pages can be hilarious sometimes…..
That is until you see:
- the comments are people believing this is real
- the page admin is posting from Vietnam
- the Page is getting creator funds for constantly posting this type of content
What an ass platform
That is until you see:
- the comments are people believing this is real
- the page admin is posting from Vietnam
- the Page is getting creator funds for constantly posting this type of content
What an ass platform
November 1, 2025 at 3:08 AM
These FB shitposting pages can be hilarious sometimes…..
That is until you see:
- the comments are people believing this is real
- the page admin is posting from Vietnam
- the Page is getting creator funds for constantly posting this type of content
What an ass platform
That is until you see:
- the comments are people believing this is real
- the page admin is posting from Vietnam
- the Page is getting creator funds for constantly posting this type of content
What an ass platform
I honestly thought majority of people blamed their cable company.
For ESPN/disney to be -46 here (yes I know, it’s unscientific) is REALLY surprising to me.
People siding over a company that they pay money to over a content company. Never thought I’d see it.
For ESPN/disney to be -46 here (yes I know, it’s unscientific) is REALLY surprising to me.
People siding over a company that they pay money to over a content company. Never thought I’d see it.
October 31, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I honestly thought majority of people blamed their cable company.
For ESPN/disney to be -46 here (yes I know, it’s unscientific) is REALLY surprising to me.
People siding over a company that they pay money to over a content company. Never thought I’d see it.
For ESPN/disney to be -46 here (yes I know, it’s unscientific) is REALLY surprising to me.
People siding over a company that they pay money to over a content company. Never thought I’d see it.
This one brat just said “how many do I get?”, and I said “one” (look, these are full size)
And she replied with “some houses are doing five”.
You’re god damn right I’m the candy police.
And she replied with “some houses are doing five”.
You’re god damn right I’m the candy police.
October 31, 2025 at 9:42 PM
This one brat just said “how many do I get?”, and I said “one” (look, these are full size)
And she replied with “some houses are doing five”.
You’re god damn right I’m the candy police.
And she replied with “some houses are doing five”.
You’re god damn right I’m the candy police.
Dot com wasn’t very interested promoting as well (from yesterday)
October 31, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Dot com wasn’t very interested promoting as well (from yesterday)
Our editor checked the database diligently for updates for months.
A few sites have credited other outlets that covered hours later.
A small site like AA really benefits from getting credited correctly when we do break one. Appreciate those who do it consistently.
A few sites have credited other outlets that covered hours later.
A small site like AA really benefits from getting credited correctly when we do break one. Appreciate those who do it consistently.
October 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Our editor checked the database diligently for updates for months.
A few sites have credited other outlets that covered hours later.
A small site like AA really benefits from getting credited correctly when we do break one. Appreciate those who do it consistently.
A few sites have credited other outlets that covered hours later.
A small site like AA really benefits from getting credited correctly when we do break one. Appreciate those who do it consistently.
The WSJ feature on David Ellison was informative
October 26, 2025 at 12:52 AM
The WSJ feature on David Ellison was informative
Not long ago, ESPN would have covered today’s bombshell story with a heavy dose of Bob Ley, Jeremy Schaap, and Roger Cossack.
We are a long ways from that era in media and are never going back. It’s a sad reality of modern day media and extends well beyond sports media.
We are a long ways from that era in media and are never going back. It’s a sad reality of modern day media and extends well beyond sports media.
October 24, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Not long ago, ESPN would have covered today’s bombshell story with a heavy dose of Bob Ley, Jeremy Schaap, and Roger Cossack.
We are a long ways from that era in media and are never going back. It’s a sad reality of modern day media and extends well beyond sports media.
We are a long ways from that era in media and are never going back. It’s a sad reality of modern day media and extends well beyond sports media.
Monica's face here (and throughout) told the story
October 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Monica's face here (and throughout) told the story
Photo from @slmandel.bsky.social
I polled a lot of people on if NBC’s ND vs USC game would do better than ABC’s UT vs Alabama. People were very split.
It’s not even close.
The non ABC TV networks can’t love this trend (who cares), but the non SEC conferences have to be getting a little rattled
I polled a lot of people on if NBC’s ND vs USC game would do better than ABC’s UT vs Alabama. People were very split.
It’s not even close.
The non ABC TV networks can’t love this trend (who cares), but the non SEC conferences have to be getting a little rattled
October 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Photo from @slmandel.bsky.social
I polled a lot of people on if NBC’s ND vs USC game would do better than ABC’s UT vs Alabama. People were very split.
It’s not even close.
The non ABC TV networks can’t love this trend (who cares), but the non SEC conferences have to be getting a little rattled
I polled a lot of people on if NBC’s ND vs USC game would do better than ABC’s UT vs Alabama. People were very split.
It’s not even close.
The non ABC TV networks can’t love this trend (who cares), but the non SEC conferences have to be getting a little rattled
Both Alabama and Penn State scored on the last play of the first half without being on offense.
Woof!
Woof!
October 19, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Both Alabama and Penn State scored on the last play of the first half without being on offense.
Woof!
Woof!
First time dressing up for Halloween in a decade.
October 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
First time dressing up for Halloween in a decade.
It’s not just the investigative work, but also pairing the reveal to people who provide great real time reactions.
It’s like thr Manningcast for journalism
It’s like thr Manningcast for journalism
October 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
It’s not just the investigative work, but also pairing the reveal to people who provide great real time reactions.
It’s like thr Manningcast for journalism
It’s like thr Manningcast for journalism
Lost a wife but gained an AI therapist
October 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Lost a wife but gained an AI therapist
In my inbox today.
Going to respond with "Very excited for the start of football season!"
Going to respond with "Very excited for the start of football season!"
October 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
In my inbox today.
Going to respond with "Very excited for the start of football season!"
Going to respond with "Very excited for the start of football season!"
Awful Announcing has a higher than average amount of desktop traffic than most sites.
On most days I look at it and triggers me back to watching a close swing state on election night (tablet being a shitty third party candidate).
Let’s go desktop! We can win this one
On most days I look at it and triggers me back to watching a close swing state on election night (tablet being a shitty third party candidate).
Let’s go desktop! We can win this one
October 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Awful Announcing has a higher than average amount of desktop traffic than most sites.
On most days I look at it and triggers me back to watching a close swing state on election night (tablet being a shitty third party candidate).
Let’s go desktop! We can win this one
On most days I look at it and triggers me back to watching a close swing state on election night (tablet being a shitty third party candidate).
Let’s go desktop! We can win this one
Ohio- Where you can no longer crack a weed drink and check your Bluesky DMs because Republicans are tackling all of the major issues facing citizens.
October 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Ohio- Where you can no longer crack a weed drink and check your Bluesky DMs because Republicans are tackling all of the major issues facing citizens.