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Show Viewing Date: 10-24-2008
Show Title: Inside: MMA
Network: HDNet
Reviewed By: Mike Wilkerson - 2GuysTalking
(Be sure to read more about reaction to this post at MMAJunkie.Com's forums...)
Intro:
Those of you that haven't yet come to realize that having a goal, sticking to it, and working hard to make it come to fruition - pay attention! I have, for more than half a year, been reporting, providing feedback, consulting with as many people as possible, leaving pointed, informative comments and making as large a footprint as possible online in regard to getting what is my favorite sports television program currently on television closed captioned. I am incredibly satisfied to report that this week, from initial pre-show voiceover to Godspeed & partying on commentary - this week's episode of HDNet's Inside: MMA (I:MMA) is completely and gloriously closed captioned and is detailed on this informative and revealing Caption Hunt review on The 2GuysTalking Network.
Previews/Commercials Captioned: One of the primary focuses in this episode of Inside: MMA, is "baby steps." Whether it's the failure of business, the growth of a fighter, or even the success of finally having one of many not-yet-captioned programs closed captioned, baby steps is incredibly appropriate here. While this entire program is precisionly closed captioned, only 3 of the many commercials featured during this program were captioned. Let's see if our small success spills onto the commercial prospects as we continue our Caption Hunt reviews.
Opinion Review:
This last weekend was one of the most action-filled, event-ridden weekends in Mixed Martial Arts history. Whether it was the wonderfully-crafted UFC card that awaited us on Saturday (Silva V. Cote, and a company), the many smaller shows across the nation, or the always-informative "INSIDE: MMA" on HDNet being closed captioned, this weekend had a TON of memorable, Mixed Martial Arts Action! This episode of Inside: MMA provides us with a closed-captioned bonanza, framed by three great guests: Coach and Author Martin Rooney, recent MMA-premiere winner Mo Lawal, and one of the most magnetic personalities and legacy-making icons of Mixed Martial Arts, Renzo (pronounced "Hen-Zo" because of the wonderfully-peculiar Brazillian context) Gracie - a walking and fighting legend in the coaching and fighting game. When you add in the mix of our regular co-hosts, Kenny rice and the conqueror of the now-conclusively-closed-caption-kingdom, Bas Rutten to the mix, you have a show that is not only informative, not only ground-breaking in the closed captioned realm, but a piece of incredibly entertaining television that provides a little something for everyone. Heartfelt, entertaining stories, detailed recaps of the weeks bloody, bodacious bludgeonings, entrances to the ring that will last a lifetime, and - have I mentioned yet that it was all closed captioned? :)
So many things rang out from the stream of this show that it makes it difficult to encapsulate them all here. Obviously, one of the largest notes in this episode is the addressing of the door-shutting situation over at EliteXC, what was a large, impact-making MMA organization that recently featured the busted "Kimbo Slice" after losing to Seth Petrazelli, a previous UFC fighter that came out of literally no where to fell the streetfighting internet splashing brawler from Florida a couple of weeks ago. Not so strangely, baby steps are mentioned here again, which led to more details of extravagant spending and sadly wanting to run, before ever thinking about crawling or walking. That's terribly sad because I enjoyed their shows, their fighters, and the spirit that EliteXC provided to the MMA mix. Put another red cross on the ever-shrinking listing of MMA promotional organization options.
All three of the guests in this week's show were perfectly suited to the onset of the show being closed captioned, because they were all wonderfully animated and provided great input in regard to their opinions, insight, and storytelling (wonderfully executed, especially for Renzo). Perspective and the passing on of previous events and exploits is just a small piece of the magic that is Mixed Martial Arts and this episode is a great sample of what awaits you while watching Inside: MMA on HDNet.
The captioning in this episode was - again as detailed above - the first time in a long time that we've seen closed captioning featured in a show that screams for closed captioning. Again, the characters that are co-hosts Kenny Rice, and Bas Rutten speak volumes of text this time via the captioning that is wonderfully presented, just above the continual-ticker of information through the show. This is really great attention to detail. So many programs (whether it's something appearing on CNN, on our local network affiliates - the listing continues on forever) have captioning that obscures graphics, tickers and details and frankly - that's why people "hate captioning" when it appears usually. If just a tiny bit of care and attention were given to "where" the captioning appears, other shows would experience the success that I guarantee HDNet's Inside: MMA will. Again, an outstanding offering of closed captioning from a network and program that is just a continual treat.
Finally, I'd like to take a moment to showcase the power of storytelling. Three fathers showcased in this episode (Bas, Martin and Renzo) detail some great, informative and fun stories that my wife was finally able to share in real time with me this evening. Again, as I have in other closed captioning reviews, I ask everyone to imagine listening to this show, a fight - hell, any show, with the volumed turned down (but not off - just enough to hear that someone is saying something), and trying to make heads or tails of what's being provided in the way of entertainment. That question mark of "what the hell is going on" disappears completely with the addition of Closed Captioning, and opens up programs, commercials, and hours of entertainment to a completely new and never-before-tapped audience that wants to know what's going on. This episode of HDNet's Inside: MMA provides everyone with the opportunity to learn, revel and perpetuate stories of greatness to others which is the whole point, isn't it? Again, our thanks to HDNet's Inside: MMA for literally getting into the ring of Closed Captioning and making true impact in more lives than you will be able to imagine.
Overall Caption Rating: 5
Overall Show Rating: 5
Total Rating: 5
Do You Recommend This Show to Others Who Depend on Captioning? Hell, Yes.
Show Title: Inside: MMA
Network: HDNet
Reviewed By: Mike Wilkerson - 2GuysTalking
(Be sure to read more about reaction to this post at MMAJunkie.Com's forums...)
Intro:
Those of you that haven't yet come to realize that having a goal, sticking to it, and working hard to make it come to fruition - pay attention! I have, for more than half a year, been reporting, providing feedback, consulting with as many people as possible, leaving pointed, informative comments and making as large a footprint as possible online in regard to getting what is my favorite sports television program currently on television closed captioned. I am incredibly satisfied to report that this week, from initial pre-show voiceover to Godspeed & partying on commentary - this week's episode of HDNet's Inside: MMA (I:MMA) is completely and gloriously closed captioned and is detailed on this informative and revealing Caption Hunt review on The 2GuysTalking Network.
Previews/Commercials Captioned: One of the primary focuses in this episode of Inside: MMA, is "baby steps." Whether it's the failure of business, the growth of a fighter, or even the success of finally having one of many not-yet-captioned programs closed captioned, baby steps is incredibly appropriate here. While this entire program is precisionly closed captioned, only 3 of the many commercials featured during this program were captioned. Let's see if our small success spills onto the commercial prospects as we continue our Caption Hunt reviews.
Opinion Review:
This last weekend was one of the most action-filled, event-ridden weekends in Mixed Martial Arts history. Whether it was the wonderfully-crafted UFC card that awaited us on Saturday (Silva V. Cote, and a company), the many smaller shows across the nation, or the always-informative "INSIDE: MMA" on HDNet being closed captioned, this weekend had a TON of memorable, Mixed Martial Arts Action! This episode of Inside: MMA provides us with a closed-captioned bonanza, framed by three great guests: Coach and Author Martin Rooney, recent MMA-premiere winner Mo Lawal, and one of the most magnetic personalities and legacy-making icons of Mixed Martial Arts, Renzo (pronounced "Hen-Zo" because of the wonderfully-peculiar Brazillian context) Gracie - a walking and fighting legend in the coaching and fighting game. When you add in the mix of our regular co-hosts, Kenny rice and the conqueror of the now-conclusively-closed-caption-kingdom, Bas Rutten to the mix, you have a show that is not only informative, not only ground-breaking in the closed captioned realm, but a piece of incredibly entertaining television that provides a little something for everyone. Heartfelt, entertaining stories, detailed recaps of the weeks bloody, bodacious bludgeonings, entrances to the ring that will last a lifetime, and - have I mentioned yet that it was all closed captioned? :)
So many things rang out from the stream of this show that it makes it difficult to encapsulate them all here. Obviously, one of the largest notes in this episode is the addressing of the door-shutting situation over at EliteXC, what was a large, impact-making MMA organization that recently featured the busted "Kimbo Slice" after losing to Seth Petrazelli, a previous UFC fighter that came out of literally no where to fell the streetfighting internet splashing brawler from Florida a couple of weeks ago. Not so strangely, baby steps are mentioned here again, which led to more details of extravagant spending and sadly wanting to run, before ever thinking about crawling or walking. That's terribly sad because I enjoyed their shows, their fighters, and the spirit that EliteXC provided to the MMA mix. Put another red cross on the ever-shrinking listing of MMA promotional organization options.
All three of the guests in this week's show were perfectly suited to the onset of the show being closed captioned, because they were all wonderfully animated and provided great input in regard to their opinions, insight, and storytelling (wonderfully executed, especially for Renzo). Perspective and the passing on of previous events and exploits is just a small piece of the magic that is Mixed Martial Arts and this episode is a great sample of what awaits you while watching Inside: MMA on HDNet.
The captioning in this episode was - again as detailed above - the first time in a long time that we've seen closed captioning featured in a show that screams for closed captioning. Again, the characters that are co-hosts Kenny Rice, and Bas Rutten speak volumes of text this time via the captioning that is wonderfully presented, just above the continual-ticker of information through the show. This is really great attention to detail. So many programs (whether it's something appearing on CNN, on our local network affiliates - the listing continues on forever) have captioning that obscures graphics, tickers and details and frankly - that's why people "hate captioning" when it appears usually. If just a tiny bit of care and attention were given to "where" the captioning appears, other shows would experience the success that I guarantee HDNet's Inside: MMA will. Again, an outstanding offering of closed captioning from a network and program that is just a continual treat.
Finally, I'd like to take a moment to showcase the power of storytelling. Three fathers showcased in this episode (Bas, Martin and Renzo) detail some great, informative and fun stories that my wife was finally able to share in real time with me this evening. Again, as I have in other closed captioning reviews, I ask everyone to imagine listening to this show, a fight - hell, any show, with the volumed turned down (but not off - just enough to hear that someone is saying something), and trying to make heads or tails of what's being provided in the way of entertainment. That question mark of "what the hell is going on" disappears completely with the addition of Closed Captioning, and opens up programs, commercials, and hours of entertainment to a completely new and never-before-tapped audience that wants to know what's going on. This episode of HDNet's Inside: MMA provides everyone with the opportunity to learn, revel and perpetuate stories of greatness to others which is the whole point, isn't it? Again, our thanks to HDNet's Inside: MMA for literally getting into the ring of Closed Captioning and making true impact in more lives than you will be able to imagine.
Overall Caption Rating: 5
Overall Show Rating: 5
Total Rating: 5
Do You Recommend This Show to Others Who Depend on Captioning? Hell, Yes.
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