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Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. Cav recounts his role as an official witness of the state's first execution in five years. Sunday featured three races all over the world with some historic TV ratings. Will Levis is changing his strategy and the SEC meetings are changing. Plus, a terrifying new AI news report. Thanks, ⁠⁠⁠⁠8th & Roast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nashville Banner member.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.

Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. The WNBA gets started with a record-setting bang, the PGA Championship ratings are way down, FIFA is asking for free labor and HBO continues its nightmare branding saga. Thanks, ⁠⁠⁠8th & Roast⁠⁠⁠ Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nashville Banner member.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.

Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. Nashville SC is at odds with its supporters over immigration issues in the community. What is the right way to approach the very difficult situation? The Titans media team did a spectacular job on their 2025 schedule release but should they hype up Cam Ward more? Thanks, ⁠⁠8th & Roast⁠⁠ Become a ⁠⁠⁠Nashville Banner member.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey⁠⁠⁠ here.

Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. Kentucky Derby TV ratings, Champions League soccer, Barry Trotz end of season press conference and Tim Corbin talks Vandy-Tennessee baseball. Thanks, ⁠8th & Roast⁠ Become a ⁠⁠Nashville Banner member.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey⁠⁠ here.

Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. Mel Kiper is still king of the NFL Draft, The Shedeur Slide, On 3 is "purchasing" Rivals and the Mayor gave a speech. Thanks, 8th & Roast Become a ⁠Nashville Banner member.⁠ ⁠Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey⁠ here.

Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. Is there too much group think around the Titans No. 1 pick? Did the media get it wrong by allowing the annoymous sources to drag Sheduer Sanders? Would you sit down with Trump and how would you report on it? 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity Draft Party: Thursday tickets and Saturday tickets Become a Nashville Banner member. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. Masters ratings were way up after Rory made history. Is it the best that golf can do? What is the real economic value to a city hosting the Super Bowl? The WNBA draft, the Preds animated broadcast and mock drafts. 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity Draft Party: Thursday tickets and Saturday tickets Become a Nashville Banner member. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. It's Masters week in golf and Cav has a quiz for everyone. Final Four ratings are way up. Soccer is having a big moment on Paramount+ but will soccer have a moment in Nashville when the FIFA Club World Cup comes to town this summer? 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity Draft Party: Thursday tickets and Saturday tickets Become a Nashville Banner member. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. Music City Baseball is getting more headlines, Bill Haslam is getting more involved in pro sports in Nashville and Will Minkoff of Nashville Severe Wx talks weather, the twitter account and flooding. 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity Draft Party: Thursday tickets and Saturday tickets Become a Nashville Banner member. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. The Titans have parted ways with long time vice president of communications Robbie Bohren. What is going on inside that building? Max Herz is doing an animated kids broadcast for the Preds next week and he joins to talk about the technology challenges. Become a Nashville Banner member. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. Nashville Stars baseball hat sells out but still doesn't mean what many think it means. The SEC tournament continues to set records and define success for sports in Nashville. We break down the top 10 most viewed college basketball games of the season. News has broken about the two finalists to replace Mike Keith as the voice of the Titans. Plus, golf headlines (but not like that). Become a Nashville Banner member. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. Nashville is getting a new sporting event in the form of a Bridgestone Block Party this August. What else do we want to see in Nashville? Ultimately, what was the value of covering the NFL Combine? Lastly, we toured Nissan Stadium this week and have many thoughts on the new home of the Titans. Become a Nashville Banner member. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Braden Gall was in Indianpolis for the NFL Combine this week and he compares the event to SEC Media Days and the Senior Bowl. Then he visits with national ESPN NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler about his goals and strategies during the Combine as well as AL.com Bama beat writer Matt Stahl. Become a Nashville Banner member. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. Nate Rau from Axios joins to talk the WNBA's future in Nashville and Ascend Amphitheater's pending contract with the city. We also talk Belmont's broadcast, USA hockey's viewership and the start of Nashville SC's season on Saturday. Become a Nashville Banner member. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. Kendrick Lamar, Tom Brady and the new score bug highlight the most watched Super Bowl of all-time. Plus, the 4-Nation's Face-off and Unrivaled might have found the right format. Become a Nashville Banner member. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish of The Nashville Banner talk Nashville sports, media and business. We break down Nashville's near-perfect WNBA bid and why women's hoops is the right sport for the city. Plus, Super Bowl 59 broadcast info and projections. A Senior Bowl recap and Vegas review. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Braden Gall was down in Mobile at the Senior Bowl this week and had a chance to catch up with the head of Zebra Technologies Dom Russo. The tech company is tracking speeds, distances and more in all 32 NFL stadiums and throughout the NFL Draft scouting process. How does it work, can they fix spotting the ball (a la Josh Allen's QB sneak) and what's next for tech in football. Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish of The Nashville Banner talk Nashville sports, media and business. We talk to News Channel 5's Levi Ismail about his success on TikTok, what the community is saying about the future, how the medium impacts content and what facts you need to know about the national conversation. Plus, Chad Brinker's local media strategy and the national championship games poor TV ratings. Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish of The Nashville Banner talk Nashville sports, media and business. Who are the top candidates and strategies to replace Mike Keith? Belmont SID Greg Sage has worked on a play-by-play search and has insight into the process. How do we define "personal" when it comes to reporting ethics and what do we make of the Ran Carthon radio interview on 104.5? Plus, Mike Fisher and playoff ratings. Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Braden Gall visits with Sam Phalen of A to Z Sports. Mike Keith is moving to Knoxville. Deciphering the palace intrigue behind the scenes with the Tennessee Titans decision to fire Ran Carthon. Why being on Survivor has helped him cover the Titans. Sam almost won Survivor - how did he do it? Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville sports, media and business. Steve's crypto scheme, mistakes in coverage of the New Orleans tragedy, college football playoff TV ratings and the Netflix big Christmas bet pays off with record numbers. Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville sports, media and business. Netflix has announced its SEC documentary timeline and the opt-outs will benefit Tennessee in a big way. But who has final edit? We also talk college football playoff tickets. How worried should consumers be about Donald Trump's settlement with ABC over defamation? And then we recount the top 10 most listened to episodes of the year - aka, Naval Gazing 2024. Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville sports, media and business with CEO of the Nashville Sports Council Scott Ramsey. Nashville landed the FCS National Championship game in 2026 and 2027. How does the changing Playoff format impact the Music City Bowl and Nashville's chances at an College Football Playoff National Championship? How is stadium construction viewed by the NFL re: a Super Bowl? Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville sports, media and business. The NWSL announced the three expansion cities and Nashville isn't one of them. Why and what's next for Women's Soccer in the city? The NFL breaks records on Turkey Day and the Vols become a dependable brand for ABC/ESPN in the most watched season of college season in history. Plus, the worst Titans game... ever? And recommendations. Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville sports, media and business. The Preds are going to be over-the-air on NewsChannel 5. What does it mean for the future of Preds games? Nick Suss of The Tennessean talks about being the pool reporter for the Tennessee Titans. The Nashville Banner has officially left twitter and ESPN has traded games for people?!? Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall launch the "next evolution of the sports podcast." Diamond Sports Group's bankruptcy case and single-game money grab. The MLS is considering a totally new calendar for Nashville SC. And BlueSky is stealing millions from Twitter. Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall explain what covering a massive election night is like in Nashville. News Channel 5's election night secret. Pre-writing both outcomes. Telling the Mayor that his plan would pass. Amazon's live coverage was lacking in several key areas. The Harris Campaign's biggest issue. Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Jamie and Braden talk transit with Mayor Freddie O'Connell just days before the Election on a special bonus episode. Early voting, the changing electorates, his closing argument, what happens if we don't pass transit and more. Brought to you by 8th & Roast & Shotgun Willie's BBQ.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall sit down with Club & Country host Wes Boling to talk about the adversity his family has faced in 2024. His wife Lisa has been battling cancer since February. How has sports helped his family cope and how can you support the family. Support Wes and his family here Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Diego Pavia NIL snafu and the "Best Of" winners in sports. We are joined by 440 host and writer Justin Melo to break down his career, his new book "Titans of the South" and covering a team that keeps doing the same thing every Sunday. Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Vanderbilt Commodores historic upset and what it could mean for the program long-term with Vandy Sports' Billy Derrick. What was it like to be at the greatest upset in school history, how has Clark Lea built the program to this point and how is Vandy capitalizing on the momentum? We also talk about the potential for a new Predators broadcast partner. Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Tennessee Volunteers athletics and football with Adam Sparks of the Knoxville News Sentinel. What don't we know about Nico? How has the fan base reacted to the great start? What is going to be the story he wants to write about this team? Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville Severe Wx in light of our weekend weather. Will Minkoff talks about weather patterns, the company's origin story and Nashville's biggest threats. Plus, the guys talk Nashville Super Bowl timeline and if recent news offers any insight as to when we might get the Big Game. Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Pay for good local journalism at NashvilleBanner.com Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Malik Willis' return to Nissan Stadium, the new Titans regime, audience engagement, emotional connection and the future of media with Sam Phalen of AtoZ Sports. He debuted on Survivor this week as well and we break down why he wanted to be on the show, how he got on the show and what we thought of his first episode. Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall visit with Adam Vingan, who is back covering the Nashville Predators for LowerBroadHockey.com Why is he back, how close was he to quitting the business and what has he learned about hockey in this market? We also talk about the future of twitter and the brand new 440 Sports line-up. Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall are all aboard the Diego Pavia Hype Train as we talk with Chris Lee of Vandy Sports and Southeastern 16. We talk Clark Lea, the Dores new QB, the investment in the program, the new S&C coaching staff and much more after Vanderbilt's big win over Virginia Tech. Then we break down Lee Corso, Pat McAfree and Nick Saban on Gameday. Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

In our second part of Olympic media analysis, Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk with the AP's Teresa Walker - who spent a month in Europe. Covering women's basketball, traveling, differences between Tokyo and Paris, Britney Griner and international politics and even the 1992 Presidential campaign. Then we break down the ongoing fued between Deion Sanders and the Denver Post. Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk with Chris Harris from WSMV, Channel 4. The Olympics took over NBC local TV for two weeks. What does that do to ratings? What does it do to programming? How does Harris and the sports staff play off of the Games and grow audience? What are Channel 4's plans for the fall to maximize the record-setting games? Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Please take a few minutes to answer some questions about local sports. So we can better serve you the content you want! Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk with soccer reporter and writer Ben Wright. Nashville SC's new head coach, the new organizational structure, the growth of MLS coverage, the US Women's National Team Gold Medal, the US Men's National Team future and how the MLS should be preparing for the 2026 World Cup. Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Please take a few minutes to answer some questions about local sports. So we can better serve you the content you want! Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk with Tennessee Titans reporter from the Tennessean Nick Suss. How different is the Brian Callahan access vs. the Mike Vrabel era? How do you know if the good vibes are going to lead to success? How is Will Levis going about becoming the face of the franchise? Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Please take a few minutes to answer some questions about local sports. So we can better serve you the content you want! Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk with WNXP personality and former sports producer Marquis Munson. Growing up Cali-Bama, learning sports in a small college town, moving to bigger things in Nashville, burning out on sports, pivoting to yet another passion. We also offer a Bally Sports update for Preds fans and talk Opening Ceremony TV ratings. Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Please take a few minutes to answer some questions about local sports. So we can better serve you the content you want! Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk SEC Media Days growth, evolution and general purpose. How do small rooms work? Do players get to talk? What was Nick Saban doing? What's the real value of the event? Do commissioners have to answer any tough questions? How is the SEC different from other leagues? Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Please take a few minutes to answer some questions about local sports. So we can better serve you the content you want! Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.

Braden Gall is in Dallas for SEC Media Days and sits down with Daniel Bramlette. He is the producer for The Paul Finebaum Show and for the SEC Network. Dealing with controversial callers, how the show moved from local to national, the TV broadcast, what people don't know about Paul Finebaum and his love of the MLS and Charlotte FC. Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville sports, media and business. Our guest is Alex Silverman. He is the NHL reporter for the Sports Business Journal and he joins us to break down the Nashville Predators television future. What is the latest with Bally Sports bankruptcy case, what are the other options for the franchise and how does the NHL get involved? Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville sports, media and business. Our guest is The Athletic's Mitch Light. We break down Tennessee's recent national title, the growth the sport, The Athletic's growing coverage, the SEC's dominance, the in-state rivalry, a controversial coaching decision and much more. Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Be sure to subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville sports, media and business. We visit with Zach Lyons of StackingTheInbox.com and The Football and Other F-Words podcast. Why being authentic is critical to his success. How his childhood prepared him for a life of commentary. The launch of F-Words. Making the Titans fans smarter. Shifting to live radio. Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Be sure to subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk WNBA exploding interest, Caitlin Clark and the Olympics as well as Women's Pro sports future in Nashville. Our guest is Turron Davenport from ESPN. He's covering an entirely new Tennessee Titans organization, so how is he approaching all of the new? What did he learn during the summer? How should folks react to summer football stories? Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better. Be sure to subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.