Podcast appearances and mentions of Dianna Russini

We kick off with Phil Simms breaking down the Giants QB situation with Jameis Winston and JJ McCarthy ahead of the Cardinals game. Jerry's final update features Ben Rice's two-homer grand slam and Cam Schlittler dominating Boston, alongside news of the Giants releasing Odell Beckham Jr. Plus, RJ Barrett reacts to watching the Knicks win a title, and Moment of the Day highlights Anthony Rizzo's rough pre-game with Boomer catching a stray. To wrap up, the show tackles the narrative linking the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini scandal to Drake Maye's play.

Danny Picard opens the latest "The Danny Picard Show" by expressing his frustrations with the New England Patriots getting embarrassed by the Jaguars in Jacksonville in Week 3. He believes the Patriots have a major leadership issue this season, which starts with head coach Mike Vrabel. Danny also looks ahead to Week 4, and gives his "Unofficial Official NFL Power Rankings." Plus, thoughts on the Red Sox vs Yankees in the AL Wild Card Playoffs. And Danny has some strong opinions on the 2026 PWI 500 list. Click a chapter below to skip directly to a certain portion of the show:0:00 - Danny is exposing the sports-radio and podcasting industries4:25 - Critiquing the spread of Patriots vs Bills in Week 46:29 - Patriots get embarrassed in Jacksonville7:59 - The New England Patriots lack leadership29:13 - What's next for the Patriots?30:32 - Dianna Russini tell-all will be worse if Patriots keep losing40:59 - Danny's "Unofficial Official" NFL Power Rankings for Week 448:16 - Red Sox vs Yankees Playoff thoughts52:53 - PWI 500 reactionPlease smash that SUBSCRIBE button, LIKE, and leave a COMMENT!Follow Danny on instagram: https://instagram.com/dannypicardFollow Danny on tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@dannypicardFollow Danny on X: https://x.com/dannypicardFollow Danny on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thedannypicardshowhttps://dannypicard.comhttps://notorioustake.com#NFL #DannyPicard #sports

Tim Schneider shares his take of the day & emphasizes that today's edition of quarterbacking (in 2026) is definitely NOT a fine wine.

Welcome to Happy Hour: Gene kicks off hour #2 with Joe Brady Lies. Plus we have the latest Bills news & sports headlines.

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The QB market has no middle class, and that is the tell that it is broken. Every starter in the league is either on a rookie deal, on journeyman money, or getting 40 million and up, with nobody sitting at the 32 million average where a normal market would put most of its players. Sam walks the value-added-per-dropback numbers through week 3 and finds Deshaun Watson, holder of arguably the worst contract in NFL history, sitting dead on the median while Justin Herbert and Baker Mayfield sit below it at 50 million plus. The episode opens somewhere else entirely: two Sacramento Kings reporters caught on a hot mic rating Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine, weeks after the Dianna Russini story put every female reporter's access under the same microscope. 00:01:00 Hot mic at Kings media day, and why this is not just a Dianna Russini problem 00:08:44 South Carolina suspends the player it paid 2 million dollars to win games 00:18:04 The Clippers took a torn Achilles back just to end the Kawhi era 00:18:43 LeBron is lying about the Knicks, and he has been lying about them for 15 years 00:29:20 Jaylen Brown is right about Colin Cowherd and wrong about sourcing 00:36:16 If you want everyone to name names, say what happened in Boston with Tatum 00:39:38 MetLife has taken enough ACLs that the NFLPA should be filing a petition 00:43:49 A top-10 pick traded for a fifth, and what that says about Kevin O'Connell 00:44:55 You need a really good quarterback, not an elite one, to win a championship 00:46:15 The QB market has no middle class, and here is the chart that proves it 00:52:26 Three Super Bowls in the entire worth-every-penny tier 00:56:25 Drake Maye was never good, he had the easiest schedule in the league 00:58:39 The extension is automatic now, which means nobody has to earn anything 01:03:01 Week 3 roundup, good games between teams that are not threats 01:04:53 Deshaun Watson is hooping, so Shedeur is not getting the rock 01:15:39 The Raiders are 3-0 and that last Chiefs game might have seeding implications 01:18:40 Aaron Donald came back off the couch to get double teamed anyway   For all pod and video content hit up -> WWW.THEESAMD.COM TIP JAR: https://theesamd.link/TipJar   Subscribe: Sports/Media/Culture YT -> Thee Sam D YT Tech YT -> Shill Free Tech YT   Never Forget: #phillywillALWAYSletYOUdown #blackvoicesmatter

Bills team reporter Matt Parrino from Syracuse.com (Syracuse Post Standard) and The Shout podcast pulls up a stool. Matt and Gene analyze Bills-Chargers, Josh Allen's health, Christian Benford and CB depth, the heater that Greg Rousseau is on, and it is Patriots week after all. What is wrong with Drake Maye? Plus Yankees and Red Sox.

On the latest episode of "The Danny Picard Show," Danny reacts to all things NFL after Week 2, and looks ahead to Week 3. Danny gives his "Unofficial Official Power Rankings," all while wondering when the Dianna Russini tell-all podcast could drop, adding another obstacle to the New England Patriots' defense of the AFC Championship. Plus, Danny shares his thoughts on the upcoming MLB Postseason, and whether or not the Boston Red Sox should be putting Garrett Crochet on the Playoff roster.0:00 - Intro4:20 - Danny reviews the Stop & Shop renovations in Southie5:21 - Boston must address delivery drivers on mopeds and scooters9:03 - Reviewing "Pic's Pick" for Week 210:21 - Should Patriots be concerned about Drake Maye?20:11 - Week 3 is a Must-Win for Patriots in Jacksonville26:11 - Waiting for the Dianna Russini Tell-All Podcast35:31 - Danny's "Unofficial Official NFL Power Rankings"53:25 - Should the Red Sox be rushing Crochet back for the Postseason?Please smash that SUBSCRIBE button, LIKE, and leave a COMMENT!Follow Danny on instagram: https://instagram.com/dannypicardFollow Danny on tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@dannypicardFollow Danny on X: https://x.com/dannypicardFollow Danny on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thedannypicardshowhttps://dannypicard.comhttps://notorioustake.com#NFL #DannyPicard #sports

Lane Kiffin HUMBLED as LSU falls to Ole Miss and Pete Golding earns a signature win in Oxford! On today's episode of Don't @ Me, Dan Dakich reacts to Lane Kiffin's emotional postgame comments after losing a thriller in his return to Oxford. From blaming the fanbase to making defeat all about himself, Dan exposes why Kiffin remains overhyped despite never winning anything of note as a head coach.Plus, Dan is joined by Craig Carton to discuss the Browns not totally sucking and why no ones cares about Dianna Russini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports sideline reporter Jen Hale joins The Craig Carton Show to break down the Dianna Russini–Mike Vrabel controversy and the fallout rocking the NFL media world. Hale and Craig Carton discuss the impact Russini's actions had on women in sports, and the two got into the Holly Rowe/Steve Sarkisian controversy, as well as Sydney Sweeney's Novig ad. Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more unfiltered interviews from Craig Carton Subscribe to never miss an episode of The Craig Carton Show: https://www.youtube.com/@CraigCartonShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 4: How long would it take the guys to solve a Rubik's Cube. New England host Andy Gresh joins the show to break down Steelers-Patriots this weekend! And Harry Callas is umpiring his boss' kids' baseball game this weekend.

Andy Gresh joins the show to talk about stories from his playing days, what is happening with Drake Maye, what he expects from different matchups in Steelers-Patriots this weekend, what the Patriots' team reaction was to the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal, Bill Belichick's man boobs, his prediction for the game Sunday, and more!

Tim Schneider shares his hot sports take!

Dave Landau joins us in-studio, drunk OJ Simpson, Aaron Rodgers pops off on his ex-girlfriends, remembering Larry King's greatest moments, cringy Corey Feldman, former hockey players sue UofM, The Trial of Alec Baldwin, a new Bonerline, and Jim's Picks: Top 10 Work Songs. Dave Landau is in the house. Marc is still on assignment covering "OJ Unseen: Exploitation of Evil" about OJ Simpson classic prank show "Juiced". We miss you, Larry King. His research was top notch. Aaron Rodgers is talking some serious crap about some of his exes. Great guy. He also popped off about vaccines and Dianna Russini on Not Just Football with Cam Heyward. Karmelo Anthony is starting to look like a bad guy. Who would have thought? More jurors spill on the deliberation in the Lindsay Clancy case. Brand new Bonerline. The University of Michigan is being sued AGAIN. This time for a hockey hazing scandal. There's MORE clips of Corey Feldman butchering songs. Jimmy Kimmel Live! is allegedly over in about a year. The Amazon Prime Air plane crash story is getting really weird. The Trial of Alec Baldwin looks like it's going to be totally fair to Alec Baldwin. We CAN'T WAIT for the Nathan Fielder/Elizabeth Holmes documentary. Jim's Picks: Top 10 Work Songs for Labor Day. Check out Dave Landau's YouTube Special dropping on Tuesday. Merch is available if you want to rep the show. You'd look amazing too. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

Mike Vrabel walked into Lumen Field with a gift wrapped in Seattle green — and still left a loser. Sam Darnold lasted five plays. Drew Lock took over. The Patriots led 10-0. Then A.J. Brown limped off, Drake Maye threw three fourth-quarter picks, and the defending champs escaped 13-10. Dianna Russini is weather. Maye is the cliff. Over his last five games: 7 TDs, 11 turnovers, 24 sacks. Robert Kraft does not care about a jump-off. He cares about replacing Tom Brady. Jason breaks down Vrabel's nightmare opener, Seattle's still-elite defense, and why a young quarterback with promise who falls off a cliff will always outrank the soap opera. Also: Jason's Closing Argument on Mike Tomlin endorsing Ryan Clark as a head-coaching candidate. ➢​​Today's Sponsors Help save babies by supporting PreBorn, where just $28 provides a life-saving ultrasound. Please call #250 and say “BABY” or visit https://PreBorn.com/FEARLESS to donate today. ➢ Show Outline 0:00 - Patriots vs Seahawks A Nightmare Scenario 9:15 - Drake Maye Implosion 18:30 - AJ Brown Injury and Maye Potential 26:50 - Modern NFL Training and Injury Prevalence 35:53 - Drew Lock Steps In for Seattle 43:46 - Rams vs 49ers Prediction 49:26 - Mike Tomlin Endorses Ryan Clark ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://x.com/SteveKim323 https://x.com/BuckyBrooks  ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pop Culture Thursday: Jared reads the latest celebrity headlines from Page Six and gives his unfiltered takes!Peter Weber's Secret Romance With Bachelor Producer RevealedBilly Baldwin Names Sharon Stone in Explosive FeudGwyneth Paltrow Reveals Vagina Candle Backstory!!Diana Rossini's Comeback After Mike Vrabel ScandalLori Loughlin's Hollywood Comeback After DivorceGiada De Laurentiis Injured Before Dancing With the StarsTyler Cameron Joins Dancing With the StarsHannah Brown's Tension With Bachelor Producer Julie LaPlacaCheck Jared's New NETFLIX Special

In Hour 2 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington discuss Dae'Quan Wright now being put in limbo since he is not on LSU's roster and for now not allowed back in the NFL. Plus, the guys talk about Dianna Russini saying she will reveal her side of the story once she lands a new job, we have our Pro Of The Week, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington react to the Seahawks beating the Patriots in a clunky season opener. Plus, the guys talk about Dianna Russini saying she will reveal her side of the story once she lands a new job, chat with Albert Breer, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Drake Maye or Caleb Williams is the best young quarterback in the NFL today, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, BostonSportsJournal.com founder Greg Bedard swings by to discuss Maye’s trajectory, whether the New England Patriots can repeat their charmed 2025 season in 2026, how much Mike Vrabel’s offseason scandal with Dianna Russini might impact the team, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 10 o'clock hour is brought to you by UROLOGY OF GREATER ATLANTA. Our team of top-rated Urologists offers treatment options that have helped men & women throughout Metro Atlanta! Visit us online today at UGATL.com Braves just plain stink right now RedZone - Pennix' strange situation On Campus - Sold out on The Flats See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel preview the NFL season. They talk about whether Tony Romo will ever return to CBS, some of the new faces on TV this season, Dianna Russini's potential return, and the 10-year anniversary of Colin Kaepernick taking a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality against Black people. Then Bryan is joined by ESPN's Seth Wickersham to discuss some of his best pieces, his longevity at ESPN, the state of long-form writing, and more (57:18). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson Guest: Seth Wickersham Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Felger, Big Jim and Barth start the second hour breaking down tonight's Patriots-Seahawks game and how the Patriots offense can attack the Seahawks defense. (14:40) The guys react to a New York Post story that Dianna Russini is set to tell her side of the Mike Vrabel story when she decides to take her next job. (22:30) Calls come in on Patriots-Seahawks and all the topics of the day. (31:50) Roman Anthony's recent slumps are discussed should fans be concerned heading into the playoffs? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Last Word On Sports Media Podcast, host TJ Rives breaks down the biggest storylines in college football, upcoming NFL Kickoff events, and major sports media and legal controversies. Rives is joined by Jonathan Grella (JAG Public Affairs), former Vice President of Communications for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and former LIV Golf executive.Diana Russini and Mike Vrabel scandalUndisclosed Relationship Conflict: The discussion covers the controversy surrounding the New England Patriots head coach, Mike Vrabel and former Athletic sports reporter, Dianna Russini.Vrabel's Intended Defense: Subsequent reporting highlighted that Vrabel originally wanted to issue a stronger public statement directly defending Russini's journalistic ethics and reporting integrity before settling on a minimal response.The Athletic's Internal Investigation: The Athletic completed an extensive review of over 900 articles, videos, and podcast appearances by Russini, concluding her relationship with Vrabel was a clear violation of newsroom conflict-of-interest standards that should have been disclosed.No Material Bias in Reporting: The podcast hosts noted that despite the conflict of interest, the internal investigation found no evidence that Russini's reporting was compromised, inaccurate, or intentionally slanted to favor Vrabel or his teams.Big Ten Officiating & Replay ControversyMichigan vs. Western Michigan Replay Drama: Analysis of the contentious finish where Western Michigan outplayed Michigan, leading to controversial Hail Mary plays and time management issues.Big Ten Command Center Audio Release: Discussion on the Big Ten releasing synchronized video and command center audio showing a digitized clock discrepancy versus the official stadium clock.Mike Pereira's Expert Analysis: Features an excerpt from The Joel Klatt Show featuring former NFL VP of Officiating Mike Pereira, who emphasized that replay officials must rely on the transparent TV broadcast feed rather than hidden command center videoBroadcast Coverage Insights: Praise for Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge on NBC for immediately referencing historical clock precedent like the 2013 Iron Bowl.SEC vs. LSU Legal & Conference ConflictLSU Roster & Court Injunction: Breakdown of Lane Kiffin and LSU's decision not to roster players returning from NFL training camps despite securing a favorable Louisiana state court ruling.SEC Nuclear Option: The Southeastern Conference holds an emergency meeting to address potentially expelling LSU over ongoing roster litigation.College Football Broadcast Breakdown & Off-Field DramaFSU vs. SMU Power Outage Delay: Details on the 1-hour and 45-minute delay during the Monday Night ACC game in Tallahassee, highlighting ESPN reporters Taylor Tannenbaum and Taylor McGregor for their on-air coverage.Coaching Headlines: Coverage of Deion Sanders and Colorado's opening victory over Georgia Tech, Greg Schiano at Rutgers, and the ongoing investigation surrounding Bill Belichick and Mike Lombardi at North Carolina.LIV Golf Bankruptcy FilingBreakdown of LIV Golf's bankruptcy filing, detailing itemized creditor lists, unpaid player contracts, and the long-term legal ramifications for professional golf.NFL Opening Week & International ExpansionSuper Bowl Rematch: Preview of the NFL season opener featuring the Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots on NBC.NFL Melbourne Game: Analysis of the Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers matchup in Melbourne, Australia, broadcasting globally on Netflix.Follow, Like and Comment on the Show:AppleSpotifyAmazon MusicCome talk with TJ on X:@ItsTJRives

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand begin hour 2 with McKone highlighting a NY Post report speculating Dianna Russini's next career move.(16:34) The guys talk about Josh McDaniels' impact as he and Maye are a pair for the second year in a row.(24:55) Doug Kyed lays out his rationale on why he expects the Patriots Offensive Line to improve this season. The panel reacts.(31:12) Can Drake Maye replicate an MVP-like performance from last season? Chris Broussard doesn't think so. The guys discuss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tobin and Leroy voice their frustration with the Marlins' decision to pull Eury Pérez during a perfect game bid, arguing that analytics are ruining the historical moments of sports. They also weigh in on rumors regarding Dianna Russini's next career move and share their excitement for the upcoming Heat and Panthers seasons.(00:01:00) Weather and Headlines(00:03:15) Marlins Analytics Frustration(00:08:37) Dianna Russini Career Rumors(00:15:58) Mike Tomlin and Minecraft(00:23:08) Heat and Panthers Expectations

Will Dianna Russini break her silence tonight?

Here we go! The Patriots officially kickoff the NFL Season tonight! // NOBODY picking the Pats tonight // Ted talks about how to improve the Pats' defensive rush // Will we hear from Dianna Russini tonight? // Is a pulled offer still an offer? // Winning brings all the boys to the yard // The problem with trying to get in and out of a Pats' game // ESPN's Adam Schefter joins, talks details and confusion over Gonzo contract // Rich versus Adam Schefter // Lock It In! // Will AJ Brown have a big game tonight? // Ted's keys to tonight's game // How soon will Garrett Crochet return to the lineup? // Adam Schefter replay // Our final Patriots @ Seahawks predictions //

Here we go! The Patriots officially kickoff the NFL Season tonight! // NOBODY picking the Pats tonight // Ted talks about how to improve the Pats' defensive rush // Will we hear from Dianna Russini tonight? //

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock on the Today Show for Practical Magic 2 and share a very special moment with Hoda. Sydney Sweeney is NAKED Naked in her new marketing campaign and Chris Rock gives some rare insight into what he thinks about the Oscars. A very interestingly timed report about Dianna Russini and whether or not she will be talking about her side of the story with Mike Vrabel and LIV Golf is officially filling for bankruptcy after the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund withdrew it's commitment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brittany recaps Gogo's first day at school and a life changing purchase. Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock were on the Today Show talking Practical Magic 2. Lori Loughlin Files for Divorce from Mossimo Giannulli and heads back to court and the Biebers are fine guys!Wayback Wednesday we look back on the record breaking summer in pop culture. Phoebe Bridges is us, the Afflecks are stepping out and Pamala Anderson talks about her scary Hepatitis C diagnosis in the 90s. Gary Oldman says that the new Bond has been chosen and Kendall loves a good heist and tells us about the latest one. It's Hot To Go with Chris Rock, Dianna Russini and Lori Loughlin and Last Call! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Last Word On Sports Media Podcast, host TJ Rives breaks down the biggest storylines in college football, upcoming NFL Kickoff events, and major sports media and legal controversies. Rives is joined by Jonathan Grella (JAG Public Affairs), former Vice President of Communications for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and former LIV Golf executive.Diana Russini and Mike Vrabel scandalUndisclosed Relationship Conflict: The discussion covers the controversy surrounding the New England Patriots head coach, Mike Vrabel and former Athletic sports reporter, Dianna Russini.Vrabel's Intended Defense: Subsequent reporting highlighted that Vrabel originally wanted to issue a stronger public statement directly defending Russini's journalistic ethics and reporting integrity before settling on a minimal response.The Athletic's Internal Investigation: The Athletic completed an extensive review of over 900 articles, videos, and podcast appearances by Russini, concluding her relationship with Vrabel was a clear violation of newsroom conflict-of-interest standards that should have been disclosed.No Material Bias in Reporting: The podcast hosts noted that despite the conflict of interest, the internal investigation found no evidence that Russini's reporting was compromised, inaccurate, or intentionally slanted to favor Vrabel or his teams.Big Ten Officiating & Replay ControversyMichigan vs. Western Michigan Replay Drama: Analysis of the contentious finish where Western Michigan outplayed Michigan, leading to controversial Hail Mary plays and time management issues.Big Ten Command Center Audio Release: Discussion on the Big Ten releasing synchronized video and command center audio showing a digitized clock discrepancy versus the official stadium clock.Mike Pereira's Expert Analysis: Features an excerpt from The Joel Klatt Show featuring former NFL VP of Officiating Mike Pereira, who emphasized that replay officials must rely on the transparent TV broadcast feed rather than hidden command center videoBroadcast Coverage Insights: Praise for Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge on NBC for immediately referencing historical clock precedent like the 2013 Iron Bowl.SEC vs. LSU Legal & Conference ConflictLSU Roster & Court Injunction: Breakdown of Lane Kiffin and LSU's decision not to roster players returning from NFL training camps despite securing a favorable Louisiana state court ruling.SEC Nuclear Option: The Southeastern Conference holds an emergency meeting to address potentially expelling LSU over ongoing roster litigation.College Football Broadcast Breakdown & Off-Field DramaFSU vs. SMU Power Outage Delay: Details on the 1-hour and 45-minute delay during the Monday Night ACC game in Tallahassee, highlighting ESPN reporters Taylor Tannenbaum and Taylor McGregor for their on-air coverage.Coaching Headlines: Coverage of Deion Sanders and Colorado's opening victory over Georgia Tech, Greg Schiano at Rutgers, and the ongoing investigation surrounding Bill Belichick and Mike Lombardi at North Carolina.LIV Golf Bankruptcy FilingBreakdown of LIV Golf's bankruptcy filing, detailing itemized creditor lists, unpaid player contracts, and the long-term legal ramifications for professional golf.NFL Opening Week & International ExpansionSuper Bowl Rematch: Preview of the NFL season opener featuring the Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots on NBC.NFL Melbourne Game: Analysis of the Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers matchup in Melbourne, Australia, broadcasting globally on Netflix.Follow, Like and Comment on the Show:AppleSpotifyAmazon MusicCome talk with TJ on X:@ItsTJRives

"Kyle Shanahan, you don't even know what day it is." Our picks are in for the first Against the Spread of the NFL season. Dan shares his thoughts on The Athletic finding no bias in Dianna Russini's reporting about Mike Vrabel, JuJu reveals his Top 5 Cheaters in Sports History That He Can Think Of, and we unveil the winners for the 2026 Suey Awards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 654 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features a roundtable with Jon Lewis, editor and founder of Sports Media Watch; Armand Broady, the co-host of the Sports Media Watch podcast and a contributor to SMW, and Derek Futterman, a multimedia writer and producer for Sports Media Watch. In this podcast our group discusses Tony Romo's plea deal and his statement about his future; what we expect CBS Sports will do with Romo this season and beyond; whether Romo could land elsewhere in the future; the NBA's punishment of the Clippers as it relates to Pablo Torre and his staff's reporting; Matt Yoder's piece on the chasm between journalism and insiderdom never being wider; why the insider position has become so desirable for certain outlets; WNBA Commissioner's Cathy Englebert's resignation; what the next head of the WNBA must have as far as it relates to media; The Athletic's much awaited report on former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini and what we thought about it; the sports media company finding that her relationship with Mike Vrabel violated newsroom standards but showed no clear bias toward the New England Patriots head coach; what The Athletic owed readers; ESPN not investigating Russini's work with ESPN; Russini's future and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.

The best Patriots conversations of the week from The Greg Hill Show, Jones & Keefe, and Rich & Ken with Ted Johnson. Will Christian Gonzalez play Wednesday in Seattle if he still doesn't have a new contract? What happens if he doesn't? Are the Patriots hurting their reputation? Plus, Mike Vrabel shuts down questions about The Athletic's Dianna Russini investigation.

The guys talk about The Athletic completing their internal review of Dianna Russini's work and finding that she violated newsroom standards, Mike Vrabel refusing to comment on the report, Rei-Rei's Roulette: CFB Edition, Cam Skattebo considering retirement?, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Lane Kiffin should be applauded for trying to derail the SEC at college football at-large, share their thoughts on The Athletic’s internal investigation into Dianna Russini, and discuss the latest scandal surrounding Bill Belichick’s North Carolina football program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Lane Kiffin should be applauded for trying to derail the SEC at college football at-large, share their thoughts on The Athletic’s internal investigation into Dianna Russini, explain why they wish Joe Burrow was more even keeled off the field, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about The Athletic report card on disgraced NFL insider Dianna Russini, Michael Lombardi out at North Carolina amid reports the Tar Heels program has inappropriate sexual relationships and supplying drugs to players, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, Sports Jeopardy, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9/4 Hour 1: Mike Florio (@ProFootballTalk) and Michael Holley (@MichaelSHolley) discuss latest news in NFL including The Athletic releasing the conclusion of its investigation into Dianna Russini, Russini "absolutely" planning a return to sports media, and Patriots HC Mike Vrabel addressing the results of the investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open an Agenda Free Friday with their thoughts on Driveline in the MLB, Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini, and the latest on Bill Belichick and UNC football. (11:46) Thoughts on the Red Sox come from behind win over the Orioles. Plus, callers on an Agenda Free Friday. (22:30) Is there a story coming down the pipeline on Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini? (31:45) More thoughts on the news coming out of UNC with Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels football team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) The final hour of the show opens with the guys resetting their thoughts on Bill Belichick and UNC and the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini scandal. (12:50) The guys take calls on all that has been discussed on today's show. (20:00) Final thoughts from the callers. Plus, the Email of the Day and The Final Word. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will it hang over Mike Vrabel's head? It already affected Dianna Russini's career.

Mike was incensed to begin the show after reading the result of The Athletic's investigation into Dianna Russini, which opened up a larger conversation about the lack of integrity in sports media/journalism. Then, they did the first "Prop Bet Casino" of the year.

Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with their frustrations about the interesting results of The Athletic's investigation into Dianna Russini. This turned into a larger conversation about the lack of integrity in sports journalism. The guys spent the second hour with a question encompassing both Michigan and Michigan State football, and then reacted to the news of the SEC suing LSU throughout the rest of the show.

Mike can't believe the state of sports media after this.

Valenti and Rico continue their conversation about the lack of integrity in sports media.

The guys expand on the conversation stemming from the Russini report.

(0:00) The second hour of the show opens with the callers giving their additions to Mazz's Tiers! (11:02) The guys discuss Mike Vrabel's comments from today when he was asked about The Athletic and Dianna Russini. (24:56) More callers on Mazz's Tiers and on the Red Sox. (35:04) Will NBC mention the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel scandal during next week's season opening broadcast? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christian Gonzalez spoke today as negotiations continue with the Patriots for a contract extension. BSJ's Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles dive into his comments and discuss what to make of them as Gonzalez continues to voice some frustration. They also discuss the chances of him sitting out Week 1 vs the Seahawks if this continues. The guys also touch on The Athletic's findings from their internal investigation of Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel's relationship.  After the break, Greg and Nick react to Mike Vrabel's press conference today, discussing expectations for Drake Maye in year 3 and Vrabel's response to Greg's question about whether New England was out-coached in the Super Bowl. Greg explains what to make of TreVeyon Henderson's injury and what the Patriots' options are if he misses Week 1. He also hits on what he's seen on film from the new roster additions and discusses what's different about this Seattle team since the Super Bowl. 00:00 Intro 01:15 Christian Gonzalez's latest comments 09:17 What're the chances he misses Week 1?  11:01 The Athletic's findings from Vrabel-Russini investigation 15:18 Quick tip from Drake and Anne Michael Maye! 15:48 PrizePicks 17:50 Expectations for Drake Maye 20:30 Mike Vrabel's response to whether the Patriots were outcoached in the Super Bowl 22:01 NFL executives rank Patriots fourth in AFC 29:14 A word from Drake Maye 29:44 TreVeyon Henderson's injury 31:57 What Greg's seen from the new additions 43:29 What's changed in Seattle since the Super Bowl 47:41 Thanks for watching! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Alex Barth open the show discussing the Patriots season opener a week from today and if the team is ready. (10:31) Barth's thoughts on the Patriots 2026 Captains. (22:43) The callers weigh in on the Patriots and Christian Gonzalez. (29:32) Will we ever find out more about Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini? Plus, more callers on the Patriots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.