Bally Sports Ohio has struck a deal with Bleav to give the RSN original studio programming. Seven BLEAV shows will be on the network in all.
The move fills a serious void for regional sports networks everywhere and makes a lot of sense. Bleav has proven just how popular it can be with over 500 shows being produced each week and consumed through a variety of platforms.
Farm to the Show, which focuses on the Cincinnati Reds, debuted on BSO earlier this month. It features former MLB players Chris Dickerson and Paul Janish.
Bleav’s Notre Dame show, Lucky Underdogs, featuring former players players Devin Butler and CJ Prosise made its TV debut this week. The Big Ten Show will join Bally’s lineup this week too. Adam Carriker and Jeff Thurn host the show, which joins Bally Sports Ohio on Thursday.
Three more shows will debut next month. Pacman Keeps Crazy Company with Pacman Jones debuts on September 6.
“This is going to be a fun, hyped family-friendly show,” Jones said in a press release. “Hope all the kids and parents enjoy my show with crazy company.”
Later this fall, Bleav shows focused on the Cincinnati Bengals and Ohio State will debut.
Bally Sports Ohio is just the latest company to utilize Bleav’s content. The company has signed paertnerships in the past with SiriusXM and TuneIn and has recently launched multiple channels through FuboTV.
