
Episode #213
Pat McAfee’s Debut Album Is a Bigger Business Move Than You Think - The Diary of a Polarizing Figure
Welcome to The Real Oshow, 0:00 Intro 0:40 The Diary of a Polarizing Figure 5:40 Avengers: Doomsday trailer 10:20 Game of Thrones: War for Westeros 14:00 Closing Thoughts Pat McAfee officially dropped his debut album, The Diary of a Polarizing Figure, and there might be a much bigger strategy behind it than simply making music. We break down why Pat finally decided to turn nearly 20 years of lyrics and ideas from his Notes app into an actual album, the role Jelly Roll played in inspiring him and connecting him with people in Nashville, and why being an independent artist could make this an incredibly interesting business move. Some of these songs sound built for sports. College GameDay, NFL broadcasts, ESPN promos, live events. Pat already has access to platforms most independent artists could only dream of. We talk about the potential for licensing, performances and Pat essentially creating music that fits directly into the sports-media world he’s already dominating. Then we get into the new Avengers: Doomsday trailer and what we’re more interested in: the ripple effect. Which Marvel characters become the faces of the MCU after this? And where does Marvel go next? Finally, we break down Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, the new real-time strategy game expected on PC in 2027. The concept looks interesting, but it also leaves us wondering how we still haven’t gotten the massive open-world Game of Thrones game the franchise seems perfect for. Check out our YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoqz3s_B_VYHuQtuVIDxpiQ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealoshow?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Tweet @zacharyowings2 with your thoughts about the podcast or suggestions for future shows. Music by Leno Tk - Greatness (Streaming on all platforms)

