Brian and Company 12-12-24

Brian Shactman and Matt Sirois discussed the holiday party, which faced severe weather, and Bill Belichick's move to coach UNC for five years. Belichick's deal includes full control, unlike his NFL tenure. They also covered the NBA playoffs, with the Knicks losing to the Hawks and the Warriors' controversial loss to the Rockets. The Red Sox acquired Garrett Crochet from the White Sox. Local news included a power outage in Hartford, a record-setting travel season, and the sentencing of a shooter. They also touched on AI's role in productivity and the potential impact of Twitter's new platform, BlueSky. Brian Shactman discussed the weather forecast, noting mostly sunny and cold conditions with temperatures in the 40s. Lon Seidman explained his decision to drop his Twitter Blue checkmark due to lack of value and poor analytics. He also mentioned exploring alternatives like Blue Sky and Mastodon. Brian and Mark Mitchell discussed the auto industry, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in the electric vehicle market. Jacqueline Gartner from Happily Furever After Rescue shared her experience starting a no-kill shelter and the challenges of pet adoption post-pandemic.Brian Shactman and Matt Sirois discussed the holiday party, which faced severe weather, and Bill Belichick's move to coach UNC for five years. Belichick's deal includes full control, unlike his NFL tenure. They also covered the NBA playoffs, with the Knicks losing to the Hawks and the Warriors' controversial loss to the Rockets. The Red Sox acquired Garrett Crochet from the White Sox. Local news included a power outage in Hartford, a record-setting travel season, and the sentencing of a shooter. They also touched on AI's role in productivity and the potential impact of Twitter's new platform, BlueSky. Brian Shactman discussed the weather forecast, noting mostly sunny and cold conditions with temperatures in the 40s. Lon Seidman explained his decision to drop his Twitter Blue checkmark due to lack of value and poor analytics. He also mentioned exploring alternatives like Blue Sky and Mastodon. Brian and Mark Mitchell discussed the auto industry, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in the electric vehicle market. Jacqueline Gartner from Happily Furever After Rescue shared her experience starting a no-kill shelter and the challenges of pet adoption post-pandemic.