
Take the Shot with Rusty & Bags is a behind-the-scenes look at the world of live video production, concerts, sports, and entertainment. Hosts Rusty Anderson and Jeremy Bagwell bring decades of industry experience and a healthy dose of humor to conversations about directing, technology, leadership, and life. Whether breaking down iconic broadcasts, debating new gear, or swapping golf stories, the s... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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Rusty and Bags are back—this time breaking down the good, the bad, and the glitchy of recent sports broadcasts. From NBC’s audio nightmares during the Ryder Cup to the surprisingly silent chaos of Jeremy’s NASCAR weekend in Bristol, the guys dig into... more
In Episode 7, Rusty and Bags debut their new segment “Fix It in Post” (shoutout to Josiah for keeping us honest) before heading into a jam-packed conversation with their friend Zach about Formula 1.
From nine cameras strapped to every car, to live A... more
Rusty and Jeremy are back after a summer break with plenty to catch up on. From working the Dude Perfect tour (and their upcoming movie) to behind-the-scenes looks at the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake, they break down cameras, drones, and wirele... more
After a summer break filled with golf trips, Vegas concerts, and delayed flights, Rusty and Bags are back with a loaded episode. They catch up on recent adventures, then head Behind the Screens to break down the PGA Tour’s upgraded drone tracer, Appl... more
This week, we go behind the screens of the NBA Playoffs and nerd out on all things broadcast: camera ops, graphics engines, augmented reality, and the brilliant storytelling behind ESPN’s broadcast flow. From analyzing replay sequences to studio setu... more
In this episode, Rusty and Bags dive into the evolution of sports broadcasting—from drone shot tracers in golf to cinematic Super35 cameras in European Futbol. Bags breaks down two very different baptism camera angles and why lens choice matters. Plu... more
In this episode of Take the Shot, Rusty and Bags swap travel stories, talk about Rusty's sports bar findings, and go behind the scenes of Jeremy’s recent broadcast with YouTube megastar MrBeast. Plus, we introduce our new segment "Cut and Fill" — whe... more
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 wi... more
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