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Valenti and Rico are very disappointed with the presentation of the NBA Draft on both ESPN and ABC last night.
Mike and Rico couldn't help themselves from absolutely ripping ESPN/ABC over their coverage of the first round of the NBA Draft last night. Plus, the guys touched on what the Sabres have been up to the last 24+ hours.
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who, in two decades as Commissioner, has built the NFL into a sports, media and cultural leader—growing the NFL to be not only America's, but the world's top sports league, with 13 of the world's 20 most valuable teams being NFL teams. Ninety-three (93) of the top 100 rated programs on American television were NFL games. Starting as an intern for Commissioner Pete Rozelle in the early ’80s, Roger became the league's first Chief Operating Officer, and he succeeded Commissioner Paul Tagliabue as Commissioner in 2006. Roger has focused on strengthening the game for players and fans alike. He prioritized improving player health and safety through new rules and better equipment, driving down concussions and other major injuries. Under his leadership, the NFL has secured consecutive, ten-year transformative collective bargaining agreements with the NFL Players Association, allowing the league to grow and thrive, enhancing pay and benefits for current and retired players and ensuring decades of labor peace. In 2021, he negotiated long-term media agreements with CBS, ESPN/ABC, FOX, NBC and Amazon, which brought Thursday Night Football to a streaming platform for the first time. He has since spearheaded groundbreaking deals with YouTube for NFL Sunday Ticket and Netflix for the NFL's Christmas games, reaching a generation of younger fans. Under Roger's leadership, an increasing number of regular-season games are played outside of the US, and he's supported the rise of flag football globally. He also moved the NFL Draft from New York to cities and fans across the country. SHOW NOTES: ROGER GOODELL: BIO: BIO: Roger Goodell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Goodell BOOKS: Every Day is Sunday, by Ken Belson The Biography of Roger Goodell, by Christopher Mateo
Episode 632 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features two guests. First up is Monica McNutt, an NBA, WNBA and college basketball analyst for ESPN, a basketball studio analyst on MSG Networks, and the primary lead radio analyst for the New York Knicks on 98.7FM ESPN New York. She is followed by Mike Breen, the lead voice of ESPN/ABC's NBA coverage. In this podcast, McNutt talks about calling Knicks games with partner Tyler Murray and getting emotional when they won the title; why Knicks fans have taken to her; her relationship with Jalen Brunson; why playing at a high level of college basketball has helped her during her career; what it was like broadcasting the Game 4 comeback and the clinching Game 5 game; her comments on Taylor Swift and the fallout from it, and more. Breen discusses calling the NBA Finals; his approach on staying neutral; how he processed what was happening during Game 4; calling O.G. Anunoby tip-in; the preparation he did for Game 5 and knowing the possibility of calling a Knicks championship; his words at the end of Game 5; being part of the championship parade; hearing from so many of his peers and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.
Laura Rutledge is one of the biggest names in all of sports media and we are so excited to chat with her today! As a face of ESPN's NFL coverage, she breaks down what it means for ESPN/ABC to have the Super Bowl this year, talks about her love of college football and how hard it was to step away from SEC Nation, her journey to ESPN, balancing motherhood and career + so much more! Presented by Ingles Markets. Sponsored by Rhoback, use code GM2026 for 20% off. Produced by Richmond Weaver
Episode 630 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 we discuss the remarkable interest in this year's NBA Finals; why viewership has soared; what the Spurs losing Game 4 might cost ESPN/ABC; what it means for the NBA's future; the celebrity element; how Inside the NBA has thrived; our early World Cup thoughts on Fox's coverage; NHL viewership and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, ESPN/ABC lead NHL voice Sean McDonough joins the pod for a discussion with Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman about his NHL role, career journey and much more. Plus, the crew gives their thoughts on ABC's coverage of the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The NBA’s 82-game regular season just wasn’t enough. Thirty teams started the season way back in October. There were 14 teams sent home on vacation in early April. That left 16 still playing with a hope of claiming this year’s NBA title. About those 14 losers… “Inside the NBA” TV analysts Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal, and host Ernie Johnson, Jr. have uttered their famous “One, Two, Three…Cancun!” vacation salute to the departing teams. In case you might be wondering, the woeful Washington Wizards lost their final ten games of the season to post a 17-65 record. They deserve the title of “Worst team in the NBA” for the 2025-2026 season. The Putrid Pacers of Indiana sputtered into second at 19-63 to finish two games behind Washington. A bronze medal goes to the Brooklyn “Nots” for this year’s lousy 20-62 final record. A draft lottery will be held May 10 to determine the actual draft order for all 30 NBA teams. The 14 non-playoff teams are the only ones with a chance to receive the #1 overall draft selection. A trio of top losers (Washington, Indiana, and Brooklyn) receive a 14% chance of emerging from a rather complicated set of ping-pong ball drawings with the #1 overall selection in the NBA Draft on June 23. The other teams in this year’s NBA draft lottery will be: Utah Jazz – 22-60 – 11.5% chance of obtaining the #1 pick Sacramento Kings – 22-60 – 11.5% chance Memphis Grizzlies – 25-57 – 9% New Orleans Pelicans – 26-56 – 6.8% (pick goes to Atlanta) Dallas Mavericks – 26-56 – 6.8% Chicago Bulls – 31-51 – 4.5% Milwaukee Bucks – 32-50 – 3% Golden State Warriors – 37-45 – 2% Los Angeles Clippers – 42-40 – 1.5% (pick goes to Oklahoma City) Miami Heat – 43-39 – 1% Charlotte Hornets – 44-38 – .5% The New Orleans Pelicans (who have perfected the art of losing) traded away their first round pick for 2026 one year ago in order to acquire the rights to 6’9” Maryland center Derik Queen in 2025. Queen started about half of the Pelicans’ games this season and averaged a pedestrian 12 points and seven rebounds per game. Decisions like that are another reason why New Orleans has failed to reach the Conference finals in every year since the team’s inception in 2002. There are 16 teams participating this week in a best-of-seven first round series The NBA Western Conference produced the two teams with the best overall records in the entire league during the regular season. Defending champion Oklahoma City won 78% of its games to finish 64-18. The Thunder are facing #8 West seed Phoenix in Round 1. The San Antonio Spurs finished second overall this year with a 62-20 record. They are playing the 7th seed Portland Trailblazers in their opening round series. Other Western Conference match-ups include #3 seed Denver Nuggets (54-28) against #6 seed Minnesota and the #4 Los Angeles Lakers (53-29) taking on the fifth-seeded Houston Rockets. In the NBA’s Eastern Conference, the top regular season team was (are you ready?) the Detroit Pistons. Motown’s favorite team posted a 60-22 record and is matched against East #8 seed Orlando in the opening round. The Boston Celtics played most of the season without star forward Jayson Tatum. He’s now back in the line-up for the playoffs. The C’s finished second in the NBA East (56-26) and are playing #7 seed Philadelphia in Round 1. New York’s Knicks finished third (53-29) in the NBA East. They are matched against #6 East seed Atlanta in the first round. The Cleveland Cavaliers came in fourth (52-30) and are playing #5 seed Toronto in another Round 1 match-up. Is LeBron James still playing basketball? Yes, indeed! The 41-year old ageless freight train still plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. He also still bowls-over defenders on his way to the basket – just like he always has. It’s hard to believe that LeBron James (even at age 41) has never averaged less than 20 points per game over any season of his 23 in the league. The rumor mill claims that LeBron isn’t sure whether this year’s NBA playoffs will be the last of his long career. You can be sure that NBC (which is now televising NBA playoff games this year) and ESPN/ABC will be rooting for LeBron’s Lakers to make a very deep run in this year’s playoffs. Teams which live by the 3-point shot… Did you know that the average NBA team attempted 40 three point field goals per game this season? I found it a bit surprising that the majority of the top ten NBA teams taking the most 3-point shots did not qualify for the playoffs. The Boston Celtics (4th in the league in 3-point shots) attempted an incredible 50 3-point shots during a 111-97 home playoff loss to the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday night. Unfortunately for Celtics fans, the home team connected on just 13 of those attempts (26%). Boston took a total of 89 shots in the game. When a team attempts more than 50% of its shots from long distance, a cold shooting night generally spells doom. Here’s your three-point shooting math lesson for today. Anything above a 33.3% success rate from long-range creates more points for a team than those which convert 50% of traditional two-point baskets. However, attempting too many three point shots in a game may be an indicator that a team is lacking an effective inside presence (aka – a good center). For the record, the Eastern Conference #1 seed Detroit Pistons finished 29th out of 30 teams in 3-point attempts this season with “only” 30 per game. Boston checked-in at #4 (42 per game). Defending champion Oklahoma City was 13th with 36 long-distance tries per game. The NBA average for all shots attempted per game was 90. That means that 44% (40 of 90) shots per game have been three pointers this season. Yes, NBA teams have become quite addicted to three point shooting. Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s Victor Wembanyama! He is 7’4” tall and hard to miss – even on NBA basketball courts. San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama just received every first place vote for the league’s Defensive Player of the Year. He averaged three blocked shots and 12 rebounds per game this season. He’s no slouch on offense, either. The Spurs’ third-year big man averaged 25 points per game. San Antonio is the #2 Western Conference seed and a legitimate threat to stop Oklahoma City from repeating as NBA champions. San Antonio’s cast of characters surrounding Victor Wembanyama have been improving, too. Guards De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle score 35 points per game between them this year. The San Antonio Spurs have the ingredients to surprise many during these two months of NBA playoff action. Does any team in the NBA East have a legitimate chance to win the title? There’s no question that the Western Conference trio of OKC, San Antonio, and the Denver Nuggets are the odd-on favorites to win the NBA championship this year. Are there any legitimate threats coming out of the NBA’s Eastern Conference? The #1 Eastern Conference seed Detroit Pistons won only 14 games two years ago. This season, the Pistons won 60 to claim the top position in the East. The Pistons play exceptional team defense and possess a deep bench if the team needs a burst of scoring or a fresh defender on the court. Whether Detroit has the ability to withstand playoff pressure and adversity will be determined over the weeks to come. Boston won the NBA title just two years ago. This team still features its “Big Three” of high scoring guard Jaylen Brown, clutch shooting guard Derrick White, and All-Star forward Jason Tatum. The remainder of the Celtics line-up can look like a group of interchangeable parts. Boston’s playoff experience could lead them to the NBA Finals this year. Neither Detroit nor Boston is going to be favored in a match-up vs. the eventual NBA Western Conference winner. The Pistons or Celtics (or whichever team emerges from the NBA East) must play their best basketball of the season in the NBA Finals’ best-of-seven series just to keep it interesting. And the winner is… I feel fairly certain that the NBA Western Conference winner will emerge as the eventual league champion this season. Last year’s Oklahoma City Thunder played better than everyone for the entire season. They were not a surprise champion. If OKC can withstand Denver and San Antonio to win the Western Conference, they will likely bring a second straight NBA championship trophy home to Oklahoma. The post Your Guide to the NBA Playoffs appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.
Episode 613 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features a media roundtable with Sports Business Journal media reporter Austin Karp, Sports Media Watch founder and editor Jon Lewis and Josh Carpenter, golf writer and media reporter for Sports Business Journal. In this podcast, we discuss the upcoming NBA playoffs and the playoffs now airing on Amazon Prime Video, NBC/Peacock and ESPN/ABC; the big questions for the new media partners; our viewership expectations; how ESPN will handle Inside The NBA; CBS's coverage of Rory McIlroy becoming the first back-to-back Masters champion since Tiger Woods in 2001-02; what McIlroy winning means for golf interest heading forward; a discussion of the Diana Russini-Mike Vrabel story; how that story is being processed by the sports public; where the NHL has viewership teams for the playoffs and more.You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Egg Bowl is inching back towards Thanksgiving, Mississippi State Football and Ole Miss Football will now meet on Black Friday. AK Dear returning to Alabama The National Championship is set for The Indiana Hoosiers (-8.5) v. The Miami Hurricanes Monday night in Miami at 6:30 on ESPN. How can Miami Football upset Indiana Football for the title? Dunaway Comedy Club flashback Longest odds to win the national championship in the preseason The NFL Playoffs continue this weekend: Saturday: Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos (-1) 3:30 CBS & San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks (-7) 7:00 FOX Sunday: Houston Texans at New England Patriots (-3) 2:00 ESPN/ABC & Los Angeles Rams (-3.5) at Chicago Bears 5:30 NBC Our daily 4 Downs! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The National Championship is set for The Indiana Hoosiers (-8.5) v. The Miami Hurricanes Monday night in Miami at 6:30 on ESPN. Indiana is a heavy favorite over Miami How can Miami Football upset Indiana Football for the title? The NFL Playoffs continue this weekend: Saturday: Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos (-1.5) 3:30 CBS & San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks (-7) 7:00 FOX Sunday: Houston Texans at New England Patriots (-3) 2:00 ESPN/ABC & Los Angeles Rams (-3.5) at Chicago Bears 5:30 NBC Teams that found the best fits in the transfer portal Our daily 4 Downs! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wild bets in basketball point shaving indictment ESPN's Dan Orlovsky joins the show to talk NFL & college football The New York Giants have won the John Harbaugh sweepstakes. The former Baltimore Ravens head coach will take the reigns of what many believed to be the most desirable job opening available. The NFL Playoffs continue this weekend: Saturday: Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos (-1.5) 3:30 CBS & San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks (-7) 7:00 FOX Sunday: Houston Texans at New England Patriots (-3) 2:00 ESPN/ABC & Los Angeles Rams (-3.5) at Chicago Bears 5:30 NBC The National Championship is set for The Indiana Hoosiers (-8.5) v. The Miami Hurricanes Monday night in Miami at 6:30 on ESPN. How can Miami Football upset Indiana Football for the title? PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Alabama Crimson Tide fell 96-90 at the Vanderbilt Commodores last night. The loss drops Alabama Basketball to 11-4 overall and 1-1 in the SEC. Labaron Philon only played 19 minutes, Nate Oats explains why. Did the Alabama coach unintentionally fire up Vanderbilt Basketball? Nate Oats on the loss to Vanderbilt Alabama Crimson Tide QB Ty Simpson is headed to the NFL Draft, what is Simpson's spot in the crowded halls of Alabama Football history? The College Football Playoffs continue tonight with the Ole Miss Rebels facing the Miami Hurricanes at 6:30 on ESPN/ABC in the Fiesta Bowl. Is Ole Miss Football America's Darling among the remaining teams? Where would Arch Manning be drafted right now? PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The College Football Playoffs continue tonight with the Ole Miss Rebels facing the Miami Hurricanes at 6:30 on ESPN/ABC in the Fiesta Bowl. Is Ole Miss Football America's Darling among the remaining teams? #5 Oregon vs. #1 Indiana in the Peach Bowl, Friday 6:30 ESPN The NFL Playoffs are set (all times CT): Saturday: Los Angeles Rams (-9.5) at Carolina Panthers 3:30 FOX, Green Bay Packers (-1.5) at Chicago Bears 7:00 Prime Sunday: Buffalo Bills (-1.5) at Jacksonville Jaguars Noon CBS, San Fransisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles (-3.5) 3:30 FOX, Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots (-3.5) 7PM NBC Monday: Houston Texans (-3.5) at Pittsburgh Steelers 7:15 ESPN/ABC The Dallas Cowboys aren't in the NFL Playoffs but Jerry Jones has a very bold goal. Transfer Portal Updates Our daily 4 Downs! Richard Hendrix joins the show and talks college basketball SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Biggest Villains in College Football Dan Orlovsky joins the show to talk college football and NFL Do the old school Hurricanes Haters still hate Miami Football? The Alabama Crimson Tide fell 96-90 at the Vanderbilt Commodores last night. The loss drops Alabama Basketball to 11-4 overall and 1-1 in the SEC. Labaron Philon only played 19 minutes, Nate Oats explains why. Did the Alabama coach unintentionally fire up Vanderbilt Basketball? The College Football Playoffs continue tonight with the Ole Miss Rebels facing the Miami Hurricanes at 6:30 on ESPN/ABC in the Fiesta Bowl. Is Ole Miss Football America's Darling among the remaining teams? PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey, Notre Dame! Listen-up, Vandy fans. You, too, BYU! How about getting behind today’s idea which would have placed your favorite large division (FBS) college football team into a new 24-team College Football Playoff system? The latest and greatest 12-team College Football Playoff format began last year in the 2024 football season. The howling has continued about which teams make the 12-team field and which teams don’t. Last year, it was Alabama’s fans crying about being left out. A few weeks ago, it was Notre Dame’s fans and administrators yelling the loudest about being left out of the 12-team field. Why don’t we hear similar complaints coming schools in the smaller division FCS? The FCS (comprised of 129 teams) has a smoothly-working playoff system which includes its top 24 teams. That’s right! They begin with twice as many playoff teams as the major college FBS group (which had 136 teams this season). This year’s FCS playoffs began with eight first-round games played on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. After the first three rounds of elimination games, the two FCS semifinal games will be played this coming Saturday. Surprising Illinois State visits Villanova and Montana State will host intrastate rival Montana. The FCS title game will be played on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30PM CST in Nashville, Tennessee on ESPN. Contrast that with the FBS and its cantankerous 12-team College Football Playoff system The larger schools haven’t even played one first round playoff game yet. Friday night will have Alabama traveling to play Oklahoma (a rematch from November 15 in Tuscaloosa won by OU 23-21). Three more opening round games will be played this Saturday. One of Saturday’s games features yet another rematch as Tulane visits Ole Miss for the second time this year. The larger schools’ College Football Playoffs will not crown a champion until Monday, January 19, 2026! Think about this. If #1 seed Indiana should reach the championship game, the Hoosiers’ spring semester would have been underway for a full week prior to the championship game involving last fall semester’s athlete/students. That is absurd! It is a consequence when major college football conferences and universities become hooked on television money. The networks now dictate how, where, and when their games are played. How many total games are played in the FCS playoffs vs. the major College Football Playoffs? From start to finish, the small college FCS playoffs include 24 teams. The top eight seeds receive a first round bye. The remaining 16 teams play eight first round games to trim the field to 16. Another eight games are played in the second round, four in the quarterfinals, two in the semifinals, and finally the national championship. That makes a total of 23 playoff opportunities for television. The FCS winner and runner-up may end-up playing five post-season games by January 5. Meanwhile, the 12-team major College Football Playoffs have 12 teams playing “4+4+2+1” for a total of 11 games. The winner and runner-up will play no less than three but as many as four post-season games ending on January 19. Would anyone really care if we lost the major conference championship games? To emulate the small college playoff system, the major college (FBS) current 12-game regular season would not provide for an extra week to play those made-for-TV conference championship games. Eliminating conference championship games would end the complaining from the losers of those title games. For example, look at the SEC. Why should 11-1 Ole Miss and 11-1 Texas A&M receive a week to heal-up at home after “losing” the SEC’s four-team tiebreaker for first place? Were 11-1 Georgia and 10-2 Alabama privileged – or penalized – by participating in the SEC Conference Championship earlier this month? This season, there were nine different conference championship games being played on the weekend of Saturday, December 6. The television partners carrying those conference title games (primarily Disney’s ESPN/ABC group) can fight over who will carry our new format’s eight first-round match-ups. Raise your hand if you would really miss losing six bowl games under this new 24-team plan! Adding the 12 additional playoff teams would eliminate six annual bowl games. Before grabbing your box of Kleenex, please remember that 26 bowl games still remain for the 52 remaining teams which finish with at least a 6-6 record. ESPN’s massive bowl-a-rama of post-season games would receive an overdue trim. The television ratings for any first round playoff game will easily eclipse Tuesday night’s “Salute to the Military” Bowl (won 17-13 by Jacksonville State over Troy). Who would be playing in a 24-team major College Football Playoff scenario? Let’s utilize the current FCS (small college) selection and its playoff format. I will also use the major College Football Playoff rankings to determine this year’s 24-team playoff field. Part 1 – Select the nine conference champions and 15 at-large teams based on the CFP rankings Nine conference champions – The following nine teams receive an automatic bid: American – CFP #20 Tulane (11-2) Atlantic Coast (ACC) – unranked Duke (8-5) Big 12 – Texas Tech CFP #4 (12-1) Big Ten – Indiana CFP #1 (13-0) Conference USA – unranked Kennesaw State (10-3) Mid-American – unranked Western Michigan (9-4) Mountain West – unranked Boise State (9-4) Southeastern (SEC) – Georgia CFP #3 (12-1) Sunbelt – CFP #24 James Madison (12-1) 15 At-large teams – These participants are selected from the CFP’s highest ranked remaining teams. They would have been: #2 Ohio State (12-1) – Big Ten #5 Oregon (11-1) – Big Ten #6 Ole Miss (11-1) – SEC #7 Texas A&M (11-1) – SEC #8 Oklahoma (10-2) – SEC #9 Alabama (9-3) – SEC #10 Miami (FL) (10-2) – ACC #11 Notre Dame (10-2) – Independent #12 BYU (11-2) – Big 12 #13 Texas (9-3) – SEC #14 Vanderbilt (10-2) – SEC #15 Utah (10-2) – Big 12 #16 USC (9-3) – Big Ten #17 Arizona (9-3) – Big 12 #18 Michigan (9-3) – Big Ten Part 2 – Determine the top eight overall seeds by utilizing the CFP Final rankings These teams would receive a “bye” in Round 1 and host a playoff game on their campus during Round 2 the following weekend. #1 – Indiana (13-0) #2 – Ohio State (12-1) #3 – Georgia (12-1) #4 – Texas Tech (12-1) #5 – Oregon (11-1) #6 – Ole Miss (11-1) #7 – Texas A&M (11-1) #8 – Oklahoma (12-1) Part 3 – The next eight seeds (#9-16) will host a first round playoff game on their campus This year’s first round home games would go to: #9 Alabama (9-3) #10 Miami (FL) (10-2) #11 Notre Dame (10-2) #12 BYU (11-2) #13 Texas (9-3) #14 Vanderbilt (10-2) #15 Utah (10-2) #16 USC (9-3) Part 4 – The final eight teams in the playoff field do not receive a seeding Those final eight teams (according to the College Football Playoff rankings) would be: Arizona, Michigan, Tulane, James Madison, Duke, Kennesaw State, Western Michigan, and Boise State. Like the FCS small college playoffs, first round match-ups would be based on geographic proximity and the avoidance of conference rematches from the regular season. Let’s do a little first round matchmaking. Grab your ancient Rand McNally maps and let’s go! #9 Alabama vs. Kennesaw State (202 miles) #10 Miami (FL) vs. James Madison (1,026 miles) #11 Notre Dame vs. Western Michigan (85 miles) #12 BYU vs. Boise State (390 miles) #13 Texas vs. Tulane (534 miles) #14 Vanderbilt vs. Duke (527 miles) #15 Utah vs. Michigan (1,621 miles) #16 USC vs. Arizona (491 miles) Part 5 – The eight first round winners hit the road in Round 2 to play at Seeds #1 – 8 in the second round. Since this is the first game for the top seeded teams, match-ups would consider geographic proximity and the avoidance of replaying a conference opponent. Part 6 – The highest seeded teams would continue to host games during the quarterfinals. At this point, the top seeds will simply host any unseeded teams or any remaining team with the highest seed number (for example, #1 vs. an unranked team or #16 or #15, etc.). Rematches between two regular season opponents are permitted at this point. Part 7 – The semifinal round will be played on New Year’s Day The “Final Four” would play a semifinal game at two of the former “big” New Year’s Day bowl game sites (Cotton, Rose, Sugar, and Orange). Part 8 – The national championship game would be played one week later and rotated at one of the former “big” New Year’s Day bowl sites (not being utilized in the semifinal round) Let’s summarize these changes if major college football should adopt the small college FCS 24-team playoff concept: No more conference championship games As a result, no more squabbling about the losing teams in conference title games 12 additional playoff teams More home playoff games Generating more television interest Six fewer lower-tier bowl games What are we waiting for? The post The FBS should utilize the FCS 24-team playoff model! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.
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In this episode of the Hoopsology Podcast, we dive deep into the business of basketball with Sportico's sports valuations reporter Kurt Badenhausen. If you want to understand why the NBA is projecting $14.3 billion in revenue, how the new $76 billion media rights deal works, and what the future of NBA team valuations looks like, this is a must-watch conversation. Kurt breaks down how the NBA's massive new TV and streaming partnerships with NBC, Amazon, and ESPN/ABC will reshape the league for years to come. He explains why ratings matter—but aren't the whole story—and how younger audiences consuming basketball on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram play a major role in the NBA's future. We also explore the booming growth of WNBA valuations, the explosion of investment in women's sports, and why new leagues like Unrivaled, Athletes Unlimited, and the Big3 are gaining traction in ways other sports cannot. Kurt discusses: Why every NBA team will get a $40 million revenue bump Why reducing the number of NBA games is impossible How the Warriors became the most valuable franchise in sports The long-term impact of legalized sports betting and integrity concerns Why basketball is uniquely suited for alternative leagues How NIL is reshaping college sports and empowering young athletes What Juju Watkins investing in a pro team means for the future This episode is filled with insights about the economics of sports, team valuations, league strategy, and the media landscape that drives everything behind the scenes. If you love basketball beyond just what happens on the court, this conversation gives you a front-row seat to the future of the NBA, WNBA, and global hoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gary & Shannon tear into Proposition 50 — the so-called “redistricting reform” that's really just Democrats giving Democrats more power. They break down how the measure could reshape California politics for years, the gamble Governor Newsom is making by spending hundreds of millions to push it through, and why voters should care. Plus — Trump's fiery TruthSocial post about California's voting system, a detour to the Maldives (mentally at least), and why Disney's latest streaming fight with YouTube TV has just cost millions of viewers their Monday Night Football and election coverage on ESPN / ABC.
A jammed packed, wild weekend of football, Ryder Cup, MLB and more and ready to go over it from the sports media perspective on the "Last Word On Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and co-host Mike Gill are back with their insight and their takes.They discuss:Tom Brady and the Fox Sports #1 crew covered the Eagles-Bucs that most of the country saw and the guys go over that.Plus, a massive Sunday night audience for NBC for the Cowboys-Packers 40-40 OT tie! And, the audience was massive.However, Monday Night Football's doubleheader was a dud and Chris Fowler leading the "2nd Crew" on the Miami - NY Jets game was taking criticism.Also: College Football succeeded with a wild afternoon leading to Alabama upsetting Georgia for ABC and Oregon's thrilling 2OT win over Penn State on NBC. The guys go over the impressive TV numbers.How did golf's Ryder Cup with the USA playing Europe in team competition fare on Sunday against the NFL and what about the chatoic MLB Wildcard schedule this week, as ESPN/ABC say goodbye to the postseason coverage after this year?It's all discussed on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreker/Spotify, etc.!
A jammed packed, wild weekend of football, Ryder Cup, MLB and more and ready to go over it from the sports media perspective on the "Last Word On Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and co-host Mike Gill are back with their insight and their takes.They discuss:Tom Brady and the Fox Sports #1 crew covered the Eagles-Bucs that most of the country saw and the guys go over that.Plus, a massive Sunday night audience for NBC for the Cowboys-Packers 40-40 OT tie! And, the audience was massive.However, Monday Night Football's doubleheader was a dud and Chris Fowler leading the "2nd Crew" on the Miami - NY Jets game was taking criticism.Also: College Football succeeded with a wild afternoon leading to Alabama upsetting Georgia for ABC and Oregon's thrilling 2OT win over Penn State on NBC. The guys go over the impressive TV numbers.How did golf's Ryder Cup with the USA playing Europe in team competition fare on Sunday against the NFL and what about the chatoic MLB Wildcard schedule this week, as ESPN/ABC say goodbye to the postseason coverage after this year?It's all discussed on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreker/Spotify, etc.!
We're are back going over the top sports media stories, newsmakers, etc. from over the weekend on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and Co-Host Mike Gill of the "The Sports Bash" weekday afternoon show in Atlantic City, NJ return with their takes on:it was the celebration of the 50th anniversary on CBS' "NFL Today" show that debuted in 1975. The network did great tributes to it with Brent Musberger in the studio and the guys go over it.Then, the NFL had some CRAZY endings with blocked field goals in Philly, Tampa and Cleveland. The guys go over the games and play highlights from Merril Reese on the Eagles call and even, T.J. filling in for legend Gene Deckerhoff on the Bucs radio call of their dramatic win.Also, how pitiful is the Monday Night Football doubleheader for ESPN/ABC next week?! Yuck.And, the guys analyze Fox Sports' Greg Olsen appearing to get aggravated with Dave Portnoy of the new "Wake Up Barstool" show on FS1 cable during their live interview segment Monday morning that he's being PAID to be on with them? Was this legit or perhaps contrived to help get some audience going for the show?The guys also talk some college football and the tough weekend for the lack of many close games. However, this week wth Notre Dame at Arkansas, Oregon at Penn State and Alabama at Georgia, there are massive matchups.There's also more clarity on ESPN rolling out the "Inside the NBA" studio coverage for the upcoming season starting in November. Mike has more on that.And, the boys wonder if Bruce Pearl "retiring" from Auburn in college basketball with their season starting soon means he's headed to the TV studio and maybe with CBS and leading to their March coverage?It's all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
We're are back going over the top sports media stories, newsmakers, etc. from over the weekend on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and Co-Host Mike Gill of the "The Sports Bash" weekday afternoon show in Atlantic City, NJ return with their takes on:it was the celebration of the 50th anniversary on CBS' "NFL Today" show that debuted in 1975. The network did great tributes to it with Brent Musberger in the studio and the guys go over it.Then, the NFL had some CRAZY endings with blocked field goals in Philly, Tampa and Cleveland. The guys go over the games and play highlights from Merril Reese on the Eagles call and even, T.J. filling in for legend Gene Deckerhoff on the Bucs radio call of their dramatic win.Also, how pitiful is the Monday Night Football doubleheader for ESPN/ABC next week?! Yuck.And, the guys analyze Fox Sports' Greg Olsen appearing to get aggravated with Dave Portnoy of the new "Wake Up Barstool" show on FS1 cable during their live interview segment Monday morning that he's being PAID to be on with them? Was this legit or perhaps contrived to help get some audience going for the show?The guys also talk some college football and the tough weekend for the lack of many close games. However, this week wth Notre Dame at Arkansas, Oregon at Penn State and Alabama at Georgia, there are massive matchups.There's also more clarity on ESPN rolling out the "Inside the NBA" studio coverage for the upcoming season starting in November. Mike has more on that.And, the boys wonder if Bruce Pearl "retiring" from Auburn in college basketball with their season starting soon means he's headed to the TV studio and maybe with CBS and leading to their March coverage?It's all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
WNBA ratings were released for the 2025 season this week. Multiple media outlets claimed that...WNBA ratings grew 3% this season without Caitlin Clark. While the WNBA is definitely growing...this so-called growth with WNBA ratings is suspicious. We reveal and react to WNBA ratings for the 2025 regular season. We discuss ESPN/ABC hiding WNBA ratings for games not involving Caitlin Clark. We also breakdown WNBA ratings without Caitlin Clark...and explain why the significant ratings decline without Caitlin Clark is likely the holdup in negotiations for a new CBA. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
441. WELCOME TO THE PARTY! Abby's Big Secret Reveal with Julie Foudy! Attention Party People! Abby has BIG news—she's launching Welcome to the Party, a video-first women's sports podcast with legends Julie Foudy & Billie Jean King!!!! The very first episode of Welcome to the Party drops September 4th. Go follow & subscribe NOW so you don't miss it. Today, you're going to hear all about how this party started. Abby and Julie share the full origin story of Welcome to the Party. From a car ride to an Angel City FC game, to Abby realizing Julie Foudy was the only person she wanted to step back into sports with, to teaming up with the legendary Billie Jean King. Together, they're building an exciting new sports community where everyone belongs, bringing fans highlights, epic sports stories, and live watch parties—while disrupting the old sports media model to build an athlete-owned, fan-powered network. Join the Party! Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube Instagram TikTok About Julie: Julie Foudy had a sensational 17-year career with the US Women's National Soccer Team, serving as captain for 13 of those years. She represented Team USA in four Women's World Cups and three Olympic Games, winning two World Cup titles, two Olympic Gold Medals (1996 and 2004), and an Olympic Silver Medal (2000). Following her decorated playing career, Julie became a prominent television analyst and reporter for TNT Sports, NBC Olympics, and ESPN/ABC, as well as the host of the beloved ESPN podcast Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy. In September 2025, she will launch Welcome to the Party, a video-first women's sports podcast co-hosted with Abby Wambach and Billie Jean King. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" returns with co-hosts T.J. Rives and Mike Gill. They have many takes on subjects like:College Football is BACK- Did Ohio St. try to ban David Portnoy of Barstool Sports from being in their stadium Saturday for Fox "Big Noon Kickoff" or not? The boys have theories.- Both pregame shows, including "College Gameday" on ESPN will be in Columbus for Texas at Buckeyes. Legend Lee Corso's final live show.- Dublin, Ireland CFB opener lost 20% audience on ESPN Saturday for Iowa State-Kansas State (4 mil avg). Still that won Saturday in the ratings.Meanwhile, Youtube TV and Fox (Newscorp) are in a carriage dispute with deadline looming Wednesday 5 p.m. Will subscribers lose out on seeing CFB, MLB etc this weekend? Bigger if Fox News is dropped, too!MLB settles on it's revamped TV packages- NBC getting Friday/Sunday and the Wildcard games for reportedly $200 mil per year. ESPN stays in for select weekday MLB games, purchase of MLB.TV for local/regional broadcasts and keeping basically unlimited use of highlights, etc. for $1.4 Billion over 3 years. Netflix got Home Run Derby at the All Star Game for reported $35 million.Also, NBC concludes golf season with Fed Ex Cup finale' in Atlanta with another HUGE (relative) audience number of over 4 million average (up 20% over last year). The Ryder Cup (USA vs. Europe) looms in late September on NBC, too.U.S. Open Tennis EVERYWHERE on ESPN/ABC platforms but does this country really care anymore?And, what about the Little League World Series and "overkill" there?Hear it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure that you are subscribed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.
Newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" returns with co-hosts T.J. Rives and Mike Gill. They have many takes on subjects like:College Football is BACK- Did Ohio St. try to ban David Portnoy of Barstool Sports from being in their stadium Saturday for Fox "Big Noon Kickoff" or not? The boys have theories.- Both pregame shows, including "College Gameday" on ESPN will be in Columbus for Texas at Buckeyes. Legend Lee Corso's final live show.- Dublin, Ireland CFB opener lost 20% audience on ESPN Saturday for Iowa State-Kansas State (4 mil avg). Still that won Saturday in the ratings.Meanwhile, Youtube TV and Fox (Newscorp) are in a carriage dispute with deadline looming Wednesday 5 p.m. Will subscribers lose out on seeing CFB, MLB etc this weekend? Bigger if Fox News is dropped, too!MLB settles on it's revamped TV packages- NBC getting Friday/Sunday and the Wildcard games for reportedly $200 mil per year. ESPN stays in for select weekday MLB games, purchase of MLB.TV for local/regional broadcasts and keeping basically unlimited use of highlights, etc. for $1.4 Billion over 3 years. Netflix got Home Run Derby at the All Star Game for reported $35 million.Also, NBC concludes golf season with Fed Ex Cup finale' in Atlanta with another HUGE (relative) audience number of over 4 million average (up 20% over last year). The Ryder Cup (USA vs. Europe) looms in late September on NBC, too.U.S. Open Tennis EVERYWHERE on ESPN/ABC platforms but does this country really care anymore?And, what about the Little League World Series and "overkill" there?Hear it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure that you are subscribed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.
On this edition of the show, host T.J. Rives returns with his insight and analysis on the latest in sports media including the announced new media deal for the UFC (Combat Sports) to Paramount+ in a multi-billion dollar deal.Then, he welcomes Anthony "Booger" McFarland of ESPN/ABC for a full length conversation on the "ins and outs" of broadcasting in the studio for Saturday College Football and Sunday's legendary "NFL Primetime" post game highlight show with the legend Chris Berman on ESPN+. Booger, who played over a decade in the NFL, talks about the process of how the highlights are gotten to him for both and the craziness on Sunday night of doing shows, when they haven't seen the end of the late games. And, he and Berman are watching with the audience for the first time, when the highlights of the endings roll out.T.J. finishes with the latest on the "Inside the NBA" show making it's debut on ESPN, the league returning to NBC and more this Fall and more. And, he also has more on the NFL Media/ESPN details, inlcuding about the status of the "RedZone" coverage on Sundays. Plus, Netflix is looking to get the MLB Home Run Derby and some other news items. Hear it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
On this edition of the show, host T.J. Rives returns with his insight and analysis on the latest in sports media including the announced new media deal for the UFC (Combat Sports) to Paramount+ in a multi-billion dollar deal.Then, he welcomes Anthony "Booger" McFarland of ESPN/ABC for a full length conversation on the "ins and outs" of broadcasting in the studio for Saturday College Football and Sunday's legendary "NFL Primetime" post game highlight show with the legend Chris Berman on ESPN+. Booger, who played over a decade in the NFL, talks about the process of how the highlights are gotten to him for both and the craziness on Sunday night of doing shows, when they haven't seen the end of the late games. And, he and Berman are watching with the audience for the first time, when the highlights of the endings roll out.T.J. finishes with the latest on the "Inside the NBA" show making it's debut on ESPN, the league returning to NBC and more this Fall and more. And, he also has more on the NFL Media/ESPN details, inlcuding about the status of the "RedZone" coverage on Sundays. Plus, Netflix is looking to get the MLB Home Run Derby and some other news items. Hear it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
Big time NBA podcast. ATH reacts and celebrates the OKC Thunder on winning the NBA Championship, gives the Pacers some deserved respect and talks about OKC's ability to sustain a championship level for years to come (1:11). Then he gives some thoughts on the Durant to Houston trade (the Phoenix Suns are a disaster) (11:43), the ESPN/ABC coverage of the NBA Finals was absolutely terrible (15:40), and 2 quick draft thoughts (17:12). Then a recurring guest comes back on put a bow on the NBA season, talks some trades and more (20:55).
It's a wrap to the NBA season with the OKC Thunder winning their first NBA title and now the attention immediately turns to the NBA Draft and the name Cooper Flagg. And, we're ready to talk about it all on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns and welcomes guest "The Famous Jay" Betsill of DFWSportsOnline.com to go over it all.What about the game 7 "bump" in TV audience for Disney/ABC? But, also, bigger how abominable has ESPN/ABC's pregame and halftime show become? The guys discuss.Then, they turn to the Dallas Mavericks, who will take the phenom Flagg on Wendesday night at the draft on ESPN from Brooklyn, NY. How's the Dallas market handling all of this and the anticipation of Flagg being the new "star of the NBA" potentially 2-3 years down the road? Jay has the insight.We also talk some golf with the wrap up to the U.S. Open title won by J.J. Spaun dramatically and followed by Keegan Bradley winning in thrilling fashion Sunday in Hartford on the final hole. Now, will Bradley pick himself to be a "playing captain" on the USA Ryder Cup team against the Europeans this Fall?The boys also discuss the end of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs with the Florida Panthers winning it all and going back to back for titles. They also talk the coverage and can anything help boost the audience to a competitive level with the NBA or MLB or is there no hope?There's even some brief pop culture discussion of the new Brad Pitt sports movie "F1" as he plays a fictitious Formula One driver and the film is getting lots of hype.It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc. for all of our coverage.
It's a wrap to the NBA season with the OKC Thunder winning their first NBA title and now the attention immediately turns to the NBA Draft and the name Cooper Flagg. And, we're ready to talk about it all on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns and welcomes guest "The Famous Jay" Betsill of DFWSportsOnline.com to go over it all.What about the game 7 "bump" in TV audience for Disney/ABC? But, also, bigger how abominable has ESPN/ABC's pregame and halftime show become? The guys discuss.Then, they turn to the Dallas Mavericks, who will take the phenom Flagg on Wendesday night at the draft on ESPN from Brooklyn, NY. How's the Dallas market handling all of this and the anticipation of Flagg being the new "star of the NBA" potentially 2-3 years down the road? Jay has the insight.We also talk some golf with the wrap up to the U.S. Open title won by J.J. Spaun dramatically and followed by Keegan Bradley winning in thrilling fashion Sunday in Hartford on the final hole. Now, will Bradley pick himself to be a "playing captain" on the USA Ryder Cup team against the Europeans this Fall?The boys also discuss the end of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs with the Florida Panthers winning it all and going back to back for titles. They also talk the coverage and can anything help boost the audience to a competitive level with the NBA or MLB or is there no hope?There's even some brief pop culture discussion of the new Brad Pitt sports movie "F1" as he plays a fictitious Formula One driver and the film is getting lots of hype.It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc. for all of our coverage.
Episode 521 of the Sports Media Podcast features Jon Lewis, founder and editor of Sports Media Watch and Donnovan Bennett, host and podcaster for Sportsnet. In this podcast we discuss the NBA's Game 7 viewership (16.35 million viewers) and how it bailed out what would have been a catastrophic viewership story; Game 7 being the most-watched NBA Finals game in six years; the viewership issues for Thunder-Pacers; why people did not watch the series before Game 7; ESPN/ABC's negative-centric NBA Finals halftime show; how next year's new media deal featuring Amazon, NBC and ESPN/ABC will change coverage, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Carl and Mike come back and share their thoughts on the NBA on TNT having their final sign off over the weekend and discuss whether or not when the crew moves over to the ESPN/ABC family the new network will try to change how the show has been, which they both agree nothing needs to change as the show has been groundbreaking for the NBA.
The guys chatted with ESPN/ABC host and investigative reporter Ryan Smith joined the show. Ryan spoke on his new story coming out on 20/20. Later in the conversation, Ryan mentioned his experience with investigative reporting on the Steve McNair murder case. Listen to hear more.
In the first hour of the Chase and Big Joe Show, the guys open up the show talking about Will Levis and the comments surrounding the backup QB position. Is it best for Levis to get a fresh start with another team, or should he stay with the Titans? Let us now. Later in the hour, the guys chatted with ESPN/ABC host and investigative reporter Ryan Smith joined the show. Ryan spoke on his new story coming out on 20/20. Later in the conversation, Ryan mentioned his experience with investigative reporting on the Steve McNair murder case. To end the hour, the guys discussed why you can't heckle golfers on the course. Listen to hear more.
Here's a short clip from our upcoming interview with Mike Breen, the lead play by play caller ESPN/ABC's NBA coverage. The full interview will be available on Tuesday. In this clip, Breen discusses calling Game 5 of the 1994 NBA Finals between the Knicks and Rockets as O.J. Simpson led Los Angeles police on a low-speed chase after a warrant for his arrest was issued in connection to the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're back with another edition talking all things sports media, as Caitlin Clark and the WNBA have returned, a crazy finish and great race call to the Preakness, Bill Belichick is still trying to rehab his image and more on the "LWOS Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and co-host Mike Gill return with their insight and analysis on the topics this week.What about the Clark/Angel Reese contraoversy and how the WNBA continues in year two of having a transcendent player to botch the situaion and promotion, etc.? Still, the ratings for her games with Indiana are tremendous by their previous standard. The guys discuss.There's alson NBA Playoffs talk and can the NY Knicks save the ratings for ESPN/ABC in the Finals? Also, the ECF series of Knicks/Pacers willl be the last games on Turner for awhile.They also go over the outstanding race call finish to the 2025 Preakness with announcer Larry Colmus and discuss how to make the Triple Crown races better attended by the top horses.Plus talk on Scottie Scheffler winning the PGA Champ on CBS, the NHL Final Four for the Stanley Cup Playoffs are set, the Indy 500 goes to Fox Sunday and Scott Hanson is back on NFL Redzone too!It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
We're back with another edition talking all things sports media, as Caitlin Clark and the WNBA have returned, a crazy finish and great race call to the Preakness, Bill Belichick is still trying to rehab his image and more on the "LWOS Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives and co-host Mike Gill return with their insight and analysis on the topics this week.What about the Clark/Angel Reese contraoversy and how the WNBA continues in year two of having a transcendent player to botch the situaion and promotion, etc.? Still, the ratings for her games with Indiana are tremendous by their previous standard. The guys discuss.There's alson NBA Playoffs talk and can the NY Knicks save the ratings for ESPN/ABC in the Finals? Also, the ECF series of Knicks/Pacers willl be the last games on Turner for awhile.They also go over the outstanding race call finish to the 2025 Preakness with announcer Larry Colmus and discuss how to make the Triple Crown races better attended by the top horses.Plus talk on Scottie Scheffler winning the PGA Champ on CBS, the NHL Final Four for the Stanley Cup Playoffs are set, the Indy 500 goes to Fox Sunday and Scott Hanson is back on NFL Redzone too!It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
(00:00) Week 10 Monday Night Football: Eagles at Packers on ESPN/ABC(04:38) Mason Graham vomited during 11 on 11s on Day 2 of rookie minicamp(07:24) Travis Hunter started with offense at rookie minicamp, will work on defense next week(11:48) Brian Callahan says no dramatic changes to Cam Ward's mechanics (20:06) 49ers believe QB Mac Jones is still capable of being a starter(29:42) PFT Live Draft: Rookies we can't wait to see in action week 1(36:36) Welcome to NBC Sports, Michael Jordan
On the new edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady discuss the recent news surrounding the NBA on NBC reboot, including the decision to use an AI-generated version of voiceover artist Jim Fagan, the risks of going to far with nostalgia, and how much the fond memories of NBC can be attributed to the NBA's subpar TV coverage from ESPN/ABC. Plus, why NBC should go with Ahmed Fareed on its NBA studio team, and will Carmelo Anthony make a successful transition from podcasting to broadcasting?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On this episode of Majority Rules, the gang starts off with everyone's favorite topic, Mizzou Baseball, which leads to a lengthy discussion between the group about whether Bieser should have gotten fired and how short KJ's leash is given the woeful season. Matthew and Sammy also have thoughts about the new turf announcement, Sam Horn's debut, and predictions on if they will win an SEC game this season. Rory is back and joins the group in real-time to talk all things Mizzou Tennis & Golf. Bianca Turati has done a really nice job with the tennis team this season, and the golf teams continue to shine under coaches Millican (men's) and Westrup Gaeta (women's). Since Karen has been focusing on gym, both Matthew and Dylan handle the softball updates, as they recap the pretty good (?) A&M series, which included yet another W over another no. 1 team. They discuss playing through injuries, postseason expectations (or not), and Madison Walker raking. Abigail then joins via video update with a quick recap of all you've missed in Mizzou Track & Field. There also were a lot of updates for out of season sports, as WBB continues to make news. Players with no eligibility are entering in the portal (insert Succession "You are not serious people" gif here), Harper lost the only incoming freshman recruit, but really, there's a lot of be excited for. The group chats briefly about who she's brought in, and how this is a sneaky good class that just needs a couple more pieces. Matthew shares volleyball and wrestling updates while Karen's wifi goes off the rails, before returning with all awesome news out of Gymnastics. There's so much to talk about from this incredible season, and it's all exciting (and somewhat infuriating regarding ESPN/ABC disappearing the team & some suspect scores) as they have left a mark on Mizzou history. Rory wraps up with a swim transfer update, and the team talks about Larissa Anderson's breaking social media post on the way out. Never a dull moment with this group and Majority Rules. Thanks for tuning in! Subscribe to Rock M+ for access to Mizzou insider info, discussion boards, special live podcasts just for subscribers, and more! You can follow members of today's show on Twitter @karensteger, @M_Gustafson27, and @dylanrheinrich. Have a question for one of our podcasts? Leave a 5 star review with your question and that show just might answer it in an upcoming episode! Do you like Rock M Radio? Drop us a Review and be sure to subscribe to Rock M Radio on your preferred podcasting platform. Be sure to follow @RockMNation and @RockMRadio on Twitter. And if you aren't subscribed yet, please subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this episode of Majority Rules, the gang starts off with everyone's favorite topic, Mizzou Baseball, which leads to a lengthy discussion between the group about whether Bieser should have gotten fired and how short KJ's leash is given the woeful season. Matthew and Sammy also have thoughts about the new turf announcement, Sam Horn's debut, and predictions on if they will win an SEC game this season. Rory is back and joins the group in real-time to talk all things Mizzou Tennis & Golf. Bianca Turati has done a really nice job with the tennis team this season, and the golf teams continue to shine under coaches Millican (men's) and Westrup Gaeta (women's). Since Karen has been focusing on gym, both Matthew and Dylan handle the softball updates, as they recap the pretty good (?) A&M series, which included yet another W over another no. 1 team. They discuss playing through injuries, postseason expectations (or not), and Madison Walker raking. Abigail then joins via video update with a quick recap of all you've missed in Mizzou Track & Field. There also were a lot of updates for out of season sports, as WBB continues to make news. Players with no eligibility are entering in the portal (insert Succession "You are not serious people" gif here), Harper lost the only incoming freshman recruit, but really, there's a lot of be excited for. The group chats briefly about who she's brought in, and how this is a sneaky good class that just needs a couple more pieces. Matthew shares volleyball and wrestling updates while Karen's wifi goes off the rails, before returning with all awesome news out of Gymnastics. There's so much to talk about from this incredible season, and it's all exciting (and somewhat infuriating regarding ESPN/ABC disappearing the team & some suspect scores) as they have left a mark on Mizzou history. Rory wraps up with a swim transfer update, and the team talks about Larissa Anderson's breaking social media post on the way out. Never a dull moment with this group and Majority Rules. Thanks for tuning in! Subscribe to Rock M+ for access to Mizzou insider info, discussion boards, special live podcasts just for subscribers, and more! You can follow members of today's show on Twitter @karensteger, @M_Gustafson27, and @dylanrheinrich. Have a question for one of our podcasts? Leave a 5 star review with your question and that show just might answer it in an upcoming episode! Do you like Rock M Radio? Drop us a Review and be sure to subscribe to Rock M Radio on your preferred podcasting platform. Be sure to follow @RockMNation and @RockMRadio on Twitter. And if you aren't subscribed yet, please subscribe to our YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a HUGE culminating week for the NCAA Men's and Women's Tournaments, as the respective Final Fours will take place in San Antonio, TX and Tampa, FL this weekend. And, we're ready to discuss lots about it on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with takes on this past weekend's coverage and of course, some updates on the ratings. First what about the "Cooper Flagg Effect" for Duke helping the CBS/Turner audience numbers? And, just how big will the Saturday night semi in San Antonio with Houston be? T.J. has some thoughts.He also discusses the women's ratings and the expected dramatic dropoff from the humungous audience last year for Iowa's Caitlin Clark and her games. It's still a solid product on TV for ESPN/ABC, but there's now confrmation for good that Clark meant 4 and 5 times more audience for her games last year. There's more analysis on this.Then, T.J. talks the start of the MLB season and the coverage on ESPN, the tributes to the late Milwaukee Brewers great broadcaster Bob Uecker and the disastrous first A's game in Sacramento that saw technical problems plague the night for their first game in their temporary home against the Cubs.Next, a fascinating discussion on the announcers in this year's tourneys and leading to the all-time broadcasters to work a men's Final Four and a look ahead to whom are calling the Final Fours this weekend at the two sites. We do this with Phil de Montmolin, who's a great historian of it all and use to co-host the Announcer Schedules Pod with Mike Gill on this feed. T.J. and Phil reminisce on some great Final Four broadcasting nostalgia of their own, too.Catch it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
It's a HUGE culminating week for the NCAA Men's and Women's Tournaments, as the respective Final Fours will take place in San Antonio, TX and Tampa, FL this weekend. And, we're ready to discuss lots about it on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with takes on this past weekend's coverage and of course, some updates on the ratings. First what about the "Cooper Flagg Effect" for Duke helping the CBS/Turner audience numbers? And, just how big will the Saturday night semi in San Antonio with Houston be? T.J. has some thoughts.He also discusses the women's ratings and the expected dramatic dropoff from the humungous audience last year for Iowa's Caitlin Clark and her games. It's still a solid product on TV for ESPN/ABC, but there's now confrmation for good that Clark meant 4 and 5 times more audience for her games last year. There's more analysis on this.Then, T.J. talks the start of the MLB season and the coverage on ESPN, the tributes to the late Milwaukee Brewers great broadcaster Bob Uecker and the disastrous first A's game in Sacramento that saw technical problems plague the night for their first game in their temporary home against the Cubs.Next, a fascinating discussion on the announcers in this year's tourneys and leading to the all-time broadcasters to work a men's Final Four and a look ahead to whom are calling the Final Fours this weekend at the two sites. We do this with Phil de Montmolin, who's a great historian of it all and use to co-host the Announcer Schedules Pod with Mike Gill on this feed. T.J. and Phil reminisce on some great Final Four broadcasting nostalgia of their own, too.Catch it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
ESPN/ABC broadcaster Sean McDonough joined WEEI Afternoons with Hart, Fitzy and Johnson to react to the success of the 4 Nations Face-off, discuss the impact that the tournament will have on the game of hockey moving forward, and share the story of when his signature "voice crack" first appeared on a broadcast.
Hart, Fitzy and Ted Johnson discuss the shocking success of the 4 Nations Face-off from the perspectives of the NHL, hockey fans and the game of hockey as a whole. Plus, ESPN/ABC broadcaster Sean McDonough joins the guys to react to the success of the 4 Nations Face-off, discuss the impact that the tournament will have on the game of hockey moving forward, and share the story of when his signature "voice crack" first appeared on a broadcast.
(HOUR 1) Hart and Fitzy react to inflammatory comments made by Red Sox 3B Rafael Devers about the position he'll play in 2025, and discuss what prompted Devers to make these comments at this point in spring training. Plus, the guys hear from Red Sox fans who are incensed by the comments from Rafael Devers and Triston Casas at spring training camp regarding the team's infield. (HOUR 2) Ted Johnson shares the perspective of a professional athlete, and why Rafael Devers may have made the comments that he did about remaining as the Red Sox third baseman. Plus, Hart, Fitzy and Johnson react to comments made by Alex Bregman, who emerged as the "anti-Rafael Devers" at Red Sox spring training camp. The guys also discuss how comments from Devers and Casas will be perceived by other Red Sox players behind closed doors in the clubhouse. (HOUR 3) Hart, Fitzy and Ted Johnson discuss the shocking success of the 4 Nations Face-off from the perspectives of the NHL, hockey fans and the game of hockey as a whole. Plus, ESPN/ABC broadcaster Sean McDonough joins the guys to react to the success of the 4 Nations Face-off, discuss the impact that the tournament will have on the game of hockey moving forward, and share the story of when his signature "voice crack" first appeared on a broadcast. (HOUR 4) Hart, Fitzy and Johnson discuss how the onus is on Alex Cora, not former players or current executives, to smooth over the ongoing situation brewing with Rafael Devers and the rest of the Boston Red Sox. Plus, the guys break down the PR nightmare that is unfolding for the Boston Red Sox and their front office, and how the team should handle the comments made by Devers and Casas moving forward.
It's the Friday edition of our "daily" as host T.J. Rives returns near the end of the year to go over the Christmas Day action in the NFL and NBA and how the audiences fared?Netflix had their first forray into live NFL games and had not technical problems this time with their Chiefs vs. Steelers and Ravens vs. Texans doubleheader. How well did both games do in audience? Massive. As in, 24 million+ for both. T.J. has more on what it means.The NBA also did well with all of their games airing on ESPN/ABC as simulcasts as well. That includes the largest number in some time for a primetime Christmas game with the Lakers edging the Warriors.It's all part of the "LWOS Media Daily" and be with us for all the content on this feed from Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
Episode 451 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Jon Lewis, founder and editor of Sports Media Watch. In this podcast, we discuss the NBA settling its months-long lawsuit with Warner Bros. Discovery; the iconic Inside the NBA show now appearing on ABC and ESPN as part of the settlement; WBD receiving the rights to broadcast live NBA games in northern Europe and Latin America; Netflix's significant tech issues for its Mike Tyson-Jake Paul event; whether Jon buys Netflix's announced 60 million viewership number; Caitlin Clark's viewership impact, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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