The Shocking Reason Daniel Blair Left NBC Sports...

[@mikemani91381]

Daniel Blair, Jason Thomas and Jason Weigant are the class of the field from an announcing standpoint.

[@rbrinks5]

100%

[@GGumbs264]

I agree ❤️🇬🇧 and JS7

[@Grizzlymetal1]

Langston

[@tedturner9054]

Adam C, Weigant, and Brayton were solid in the pre race show. The race show with Stewart and RC is fine with me, but Diffy just ruins everything.

[@legomaster721]

I agree!

[@MrHunterbg]

Man, thank you DB for being so candid with his fallout with NBC. I know he’s not really the kind of guy to spill beans like this, but it’s very appreciated. It’s sad to hear his back was against the wall since the moment he arrived. He was a perfect candidate for the play-by-play spot considering he was also a pro racer. All I’ve ever heard from fans is how he made RC better in the booth. They really made a good pair and it sucks it never stuck. Loved his post-race track walks as well. Sad to not have him anymore, but glad he found something that really makes him happy.

[@Jbeales2]

Who the heck doesn't like DB! From his personality, sense of humor and fan interactions there is nothing to not like. As far as on-track reporter he's by far the best we've seen in a long time. Weege and Daniel should carry all moto and SX broadcast.

[@expendable0youth]

listening to rc and leigh doofy is torture. nbc can suck a fat one for screwing us out of a decent commentator

[@jordanonofer3886]

If I hear about the rider learning from the guy in front of him one more time may lose it lol

[@svboyce2]

Plus the librarian Wil ?? Absolute dribble

[@MikeHunt-qu6sk]

That NBC guy obviously doesn't know how to run a casting couch, he needs to start taking advice from the Monster Girl recruiter.😊

[@mudpro200]

@@svboyce2 You men where she shakes her head up and down when she talks. Drives me bat shit crazy

[@MatthewC137]

@@svboyce2 and absolute drivel too!

[@jc478_2]

DB is the best guy for this shit, and why they pushed him out…. It’ll never make sense. The dude lives for the sport. Full support and respect to Daniel

[@dirtbikejim3900]

Taken out of the show because of jealousy over Daniel's talent. Was clear to everyone paying attention. The loss of Daniel as an announcer was a loss for the sport.

[@donmiller2246]

Daniel Blair hang on to that girl she’s a keeper. To achieve any goal in life requires commitment it requires effort and often it requires risk. Motocross is a great example of this. Risk comes with consequences the great ones overcome all these things. Congratulations champ

[@Lowbrass64]

RC is the greatest motocrosser of all time. He is terrible as a commentator: he stumbles, repeats himself constantly, and doesn’t seem like he has the ability to verbalize all the moto knowledge that’s in his head. Then there’s the insipid Will Christian. She’s probably nice, but she makes me want to mute my television. Blair was great and deserved better. After all this time you can still see his pain in his eyes. Jase you’re the best by far. Keep doing your thing!

[@vhfaanccVH]

RC is perfectly fine as a commentator.

[@curtiswood110]

WTF

[@RickCecrle-ep9ui]

He's not half as bad as some of the voices I've heard. My God who the fuck hires these people.!!

[@dickberry3910]

RC is not bad. Emig was good.

[@slurpnterps698]

Will Christian is literally nails on a chalkboard annoying asf

[@gnizzit4928]

Ricky was the goat on a bike. But listening to him as a commentator it's like nails to a chalkboard. He is horrible to listen to. For me when you heard Ralph Shaheen you knew you were watching Supercross

[@chopperenduro6590]

When l heard Ralph l pushed mute .

[@maaduece5132]

Rc is doing emigs role

[@45crisess]

DB’s wife sounds like an incredible woman. Solid as a rock. Really sucks he got shafted

[@Thefailcycle]

Shafted by her and nbc

[@jeffro5032]

DB....if you see this , we have met a couple times in the past Tiger was a buddy of mine too. I always rooted for you to take over the booth at these races. You are one of the best to EVER do it in my opinion. Keep your chin up dude , because a man with your amount of talent behind the Mic , deserves to be on the screen!! LOTS of us feel this way!

[@mattchew7219]

I miss Blair’s breakdown. I looked forward to the pre-commentary videos on KZbin.

[@ericphillips2704]

Raw, DB is one of the coolest dudes in the game. He'll always crush it doing anything.

[@rbrinks5]

The favoritism these networks show to certain individuals is beyond me. You’re the man DB!

[@deniseemede5458]

Every time Will Christian asks a question it takes like 5 minutes. She goes on and on. It's frustrating to listen to. Ask the rider a pertinent question and let them talk...

[@rgeniec]

No one can understand her especially during the race.

[@ericktorrence6708]

I love DB’s heart in a difficult situation. It’s obvious he has personal aspirations but coming to the knowledge that in broadcasting you may have a dozen great shows over a 10-15 year career but that pales in comparison to having a hand in scouting and developing talent that will have an impact on the entire sport for twice as long. When he looks back in 20/30 years it won’t be a few great broadcasts it will be 40-60 people that were impacted by him that will be involved in racing, be it racers that were great, that went into broadcasting, became team managers, scouts, coaches, etc. This type of impact will improve our sport far more and far longer and is the kind of impact all pro racers should aspire to have.

[@santiagobenites]

Daniel Blair is far too cool for the NBC dinosaurs to handle. He's far better off not having to deal with their bull***t games.

[@douglassloan6831]

In my 30 + years in the TV world as a producer/writer/director, I can tell you without a doubt that at every place I worked there was someone who didn't want me to succeed. And this was after the Emmy noms and the WGA awards and the success of Johnny Tsunami and Motocrossed. it didn't matter. There was always someone at each place that for some reason wanted to see me fail and went out of their way to make things way more difficult for me and eventually you just kind of get sick of it and walk away. when it becomes to much to take. Daniel, you were the absolute cream of the crop when it comes to SX/MX announcing and hosting. Whatever the reason this person had it in for you, trust me, it was NOT your fault, had nothing to do with you. These folks in these middle management jobs positions are so terrified of losing their own jobs that they make it miserable and difficult for everyone around them. Welcome to big time show biz! LOL. Anyway, love your work. Glad things are going well for you. You deserve it bro.

[@jc3578]

those movies are insane. Literally the fuel for my passions today (moto/surf)

[@NvSrAgE679]

I thought Blair and Jason should be taking over for years to come.

[@legomaster721]

Yup, 100%. It's NBC's loss...and it's our loss. The coverage has gotten better, at least JT has a role still, and JS7 is great IMO. But Diffie ruins it. Weege should be the guy, and DB & him would have been epic.

[@BJJ403]

Blair is the best guy in the booth. He brings relevant information and controls his emotions. JW can't keep his emotions in check and reminds me of a cheerleader rather than letting the audience enjoy the action. He's at 11, we need him around 6. Listen to Formula 1; they don't undermine the audience; they respect the talent and action and tastefully add to the action.

[@johnb2019]

Screw NBC

[@kurtnielsen6684]

That was a heavy duty moment with Daniel. I’ve watched him race for several years I Think that’s NBC’s loss I don’t care for NBC and I hope Daniel goes on to fulfill whatever he puts his mind to

[@leadhead7338]

Whatever you do DB keep making content and all of us fans will aupoort it all Bro!...Good luck with everything Man!

[@n1k0n_]

DB is a real one.

[@jakeblizzard6019]

We would take you back in a heartbeat in the booth over Ricky.

[@rgeniec]

Great interview!

[@JSugianto24]

He’s extremely talented

[@rly_rly]

DB is such a good human, wish nothing but the best for him

[@henrys_wrld]

Blair in my opinion was the best ever on the podcast, amazing insight and delivery with the guy. Always hanging on his words

[@DavidxWebb]

I'm sure all those other Peacock guys are good men, but they come off more than a bit robotic. DB and GL come off as genuine dudes, and they actually know the nuances of the sport. They also explain it better.

[@N2TW_customlures]

Loved watching RC on the bike but can’t stand him in the booth. DB was by far the best person to be in that spot

[@othgmark1]

Give me Emig and Blair in the booth. Best available.

[@barcuda1250]

He did make Ricky sound so much better 😂

[@therichfiles]

Except when Ricky was trying to be a jerk to him, RC isn't slick enough to pull that off in air without sounding stupid.

[@svboyce2]

Blair actually adds important and interesting information. Commentary that brings in the spectator. Not sure why they have a librarian giving commentary instead of Blair. Please bring him back.

[@ridemx323]

RC stumbles more than Emig and Emig had an actual speech impediment. Stewart tries too hard to make dad jokes. Daniel, Emig, Ralph, Jason, and Langston. They are the best.

[@r.l.sheldrake2109]

Carmichael is horrible as an announcer.

[@mudpro200]

He will contradict himself several times in a show

[@450aviator]

Daniel Blair is such a good dude. Love his takes

[@danarrington2224]

This just proves that Hollywood and network television don't give a shit about the quality of their product. Sorry you had to learn it the hard way but you saw the rot behind the camera and you chose to walk away from it. Most people choose to sacrifice who they are to join the rot. I have even more respect for you now, if that's possible.

[@craigb.5650]

I'd love to see a short compilation of his announcing

[@themotobarn702]

I've been waiting to hear the reason ever since hearing about Daniel stepping down. Man, you were so SO good at that job! I'm glad you found where you are meant to be, now. I felt the heartache and passion in that interview. Keep pushing on!

[@celineferdinand6944]

8:00 - "Misunderstanding with one of my sensitive colleagues who got me in the dog house." Any idea who he is talking about here? Was it a female colleague that he said something to that she didn't like, and complained?

[@RatchetGamingNation]

talking about Ricky

[@rockcrusher4680]

I could tell this was hard, DB.. Respect 💯

[@EricWhite-wj8hw]

I'm calling a request for a DB/Gypsy race reaction podcast once a week

[@TheJGJR9]

whats the guys name from nbc i jus wanna talk

[@launchfiend]

Crazy, RC is so bad in the booth, always wanted more DB and Weege.

[@mudpro200]

I know, we need him to be the goat of racing not sound like a goat on tv.

[@JamesyMusial14]

Geez strange how they can be so harsh on this guy meanwhile dyslexic Ricky’s on tv dribbling rubbish every weekend and has NBCs full support? 😂

[@shane_ohara51]

Rc sucks in the booth

[@maverick2242]

A hard lesson for us all to understand and maybe more than ever today especially for someone like yourself and I have been there many times and made peace with it is understanding this! If no one sees you as an enemy It means you are not important enough If no one sees you as a threat It means you are not strong enough If none talks behind your back It means you are not outstanding enough If someone is taking advantage of you It means you have value If someone isolates you It means you are strong enough If someone imitates you It means you are charismatic If someone slanders you It means you are too prominent If someone mocks you That means you have unique thinking If someone confronts you That means you are superior to them. There are lots of meanings like this, but that is life, many follow, to lead and care is to bleed. Never give never surrender always be true to yourself which is what you have shown DB don’t sell out, it will mean you are often on the outer but those around you like your wife your true friends are real, they aren’t fake, want something from you or use you for something! You will excel in whatever you do and because of that people will do the above to you! They only win if you sellout! You didn’t don’t forget that…

[@logankrah3531]

DB is the best I could listen to him for hours go buy some main even moto merch good stuff!

[@aldelvechio2002]

Thank You Daniel 🤙

[@johnny598a]

You nailed it enough said

[@andrewford80]

Wow, I felt that one. Funnily enough I kind of went through something similar recently in my line of work, completely unrelated. Makes you doubt yourself pretty badly. Glad you have bounced back though dude.

[@79travisdee]

So is the guy at NBC Rick Cordella?

[@ultimatedriversofmachinery]

RC should not be in the booth. It should be rare occasions that either him or stew are in the booth and Stewart is twice as good as RC in the booth.

[@charliewhitehead3412]

Dans the man, thought he was good commentator but know just lots of respect for the dude

[@andymannoh2383]

So when do WE get to see your audition?

[@billberry3669]

That's right Daniel. You are meant to be on the track not above it. Screw those executives. They've never went over the bars and got up pissed and greased the section the next lap!❤

[@ryanrowe1975]

Great interview

[@440hzguitar]

The second the top guys felt challenged, that’s when his seat ended. Charmichael and Stew are the goats. No dude is going to take those spots outside of their circle unless they can get respect from them on seat of a dirtbike or it’s one of NBC’s announcers from another sport. It’s a click.

[@rico8089]

Ken Schanzer or Rick Cordella. Are one of these two guys to blame for forcing out the best commentator our sport has ever had?

[@therichfiles]

Doesn't matter, those guys don't give a crap about their end users

[@eric6rock]

DBNC 🙏 AC, Weege, Blair, Stew, Langston, Emig and Sheehan great modern day commentators!

[@onlygazza]

It’s how the world works, arseholes run the show, good luck to you in the future fella

[@davidhaworth7152]

It’s just a travesty that DB isn’t in the booth. DB with James would be great.

[@rockcrusher4680]

RC has come a long way “ and the reason why I say that is”🤣🤣🤣

[@pags1981]

Ralph Shaheen, Daniel Blair, James Stewart and Grant Langston for the dream team of commentators.

[@jreed740]

NBC gotta figure something out. I don’t see their fascination with Leigh Diffey. Weigandt should be calling every supercross imo. That said I thought Daniel was awesome and do miss him on there but gotta do what’s best for you!

[@matthewlab3834]

Why they have the Aussies on call is mind boggling. I love Stewart, miss Emig and tolerate RC (on the mic). But the Aussies and their Lawrence brother love fest simply blow it.

[@impactjim]

Sad that Daniel is on the outside as a TV guy. He was tight! I don't like Jason Thomas. mainly because I tried to talk to him in Tampa. He was a freaking jerk. Needlessly.

[@artvandelay2111]

I mean Carmichael comes off as a bit of a prick. Outstanding achievements of course but I don't reckon you'd want to spend time with the guy. DB seems like a good dude and Blairs Breakdown was one of the thing I really looked forward to leading up to each event.

[@celineferdinand6944]

I get the impression that Carmichael burns a lot of friendships - e.g., he and Emig don't seem to be friends anymore, either.

[@davejohnson607]

I always liked David bailey and emig as commentators.

[@kylegarrett4071]

Deeper you go the weirder it gets

[@jaredwoelmer2798]

Gosh i feel like i want to cry

[@fombyjambox]

RC is the GOAT as a racer but his grammar is so embarrassingly bad it’s painful to listen to him. He sounds exactly like the ‘homeschooled’ racer that he is.

[@noControl556]

100% He's a racer not a broadcaster and that is what made him such a great broadcaster. DB could carry that job based solely on his announcing skills, if Ricky wasn't the GOAT, no one would let him near a microphone.

[@jacobwhyte920peasant]

Daniel Blair is the man. Wish the best of luck to him. 👍🏻

[@B-Rad412]

Daniel Blair was awesome....was one of my favorites for sure😢

[@willh1082]

Another corporatist and their inability to admit they are wrong ruining a good thing.

[@Tonybeheler]

God would they please get rid of Lee freaking diffy and put him in that spot!! Having to listen to diffi makes watching super cross almost unbearable.

[@karlthistle1501]

Amen bro couldnt agree more!

[@bathproperties3486]

Blair is the best announcer! It was So foolish to cut him! 🤯

[@Grizzlymetal1]

I don’t mind RC and Stew being rough around the edges because they’re legends and know the sport but please get rid of Leigh and put Weege in there

[@Motosportz]

Go DB GO!!!

[@DisasterTheoryX]

DB just told us that RC and Weege are eating A LOT of crow from the "decision maker" and just biting their lips. Either that or the guys a Dbag and just decided early on he was going to fire DB anyway and just looked for any reason.

[@rashjay]

Wait why did he leave im confused? Can someone please answer thank you!

[@scubaeb]

Damn. I've been bitter since Daniel got pushed out. Now I don't want to watch anymore. Kill my Peacock subscription. Watch free replays. Why is corporate always so disconnected? Sorry to see anyones dream get trashed. I could feel his pain! Ouch. To be honest, it actually works out great for fans. Unfiltered, self promoted Daniel is way more fun than the TV version without teeth.

[@RubbishFPS]

Yet on the flip side yall voted for disconnected billionaires that lie to you to run your country. Make up your minds which side your on.

[@Brado231]

Great interview. Something that I have been so curious to know since it happened. I have to say Daniel Blair rocks! Hopefully the loser at NBC either leaves or retires and we can be blessed with having Daniel on the broadcast again one day.

[@Hugo-py2ce]

Daniel Blair needs to come back!

[@wesleysharpston4906]

And we gotta listen to leigh Diffey. NBC sports can suck it

[@GGumbs264]

I don’t understand how RC can run a team and still be a TV presenters.! If it was anyone else they would be let go based on your head isn’t in the race and you thinking of other things..

[@GGumbs264]

I miss DB..🇬🇧❤️

[@traileater]

Do that to the awesome DB but keep that extremely irritable will christian around.... wtf. Everyone mutes her jibberish

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

DB was so good in the booth. NBC screwed up.

[@scottquick8827]

Why does NBC get rid of the good ones….Blair, Bailey…..?

[@BrendanGregory07]

Get more retired pros. Like tom brady for nfl. Its awesome

[@moe92870]

I never liked Carmichael, he always seemed like an ego tripper. Big time short-man syndrom, I would call it "nepoleon complex", but Nepoleon was taller.

[@lakeloon]

DB is the best!

[@justincowen441]

I can’t stand listening to Leigh Diffey , Will Christensen and Jason Thomas.

[@eddalton8530]

maaaaan... just put ralph and jeff back in there with js7, just my opinion..

[@Hugo-py2ce]

You're right about will christian it's ridiculous. They're freakin accent kills it, it's American supercross, not UK . Accent sucks!

[@svboyce2]

NBC truly has no idea what they’re doing with the camera work. They don’t anticipate when passes for the lead are coming. They focus on some guy crashing in 19th rather than cover a pass for podium. Close up’s way to tight on the bike-you can’t tell the pace or the flow of the race because only the bike is in the shot-bad. Almost like doing a waist-up shot on a boxer-no context at all.

[@Matthew-zw9su]

Peacock coverge sucks imho. Disjointed, wierd 'We will be back soon' moments, soooo many commercials and then just when a battle is developing they cut to a planned midrace segment to 'grow' the sport or who knows what. I also seem to experience unusual buffering and/ or delays only with Peacock...