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On this special edition of the LWOS Media Podcast, host T.J. Rives is back to remember one of the iconic TV play by play broadcasters of the 1980s-2010s, as ESPN's Mike Patrick passed away at age 80 this past weekend.T.J. welcomes back to the pod- Ken Fang of Awful Announcing and broadcaster historian Phil de Montmolin of the Announcer Schedules Twitter handle and podcast to share their thougts and stories on Patrick's career.Whether it was calling big time College Basketball in the 80's with Dick Vitale or eventually becoming the signature voice of the NFL on ESPN starting in 1987 and running for 18 years teaming with Joe Theismann and Paul McGuire, Patrick became legendary for the "big game" calls of his career.They guys share a roundtable of stories and personal encounters, as well, as Patrick's versatility was constantly on display, including doing the women's final four and the college world series for ESPN, too.It's all part of this special "LWOS Media Podcast" remembering Mike Patrick and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

On this special edition of the LWOS Media Podcast, host T.J. Rives is back to remember one of the iconic TV play by play broadcasters of the 1980s-2010s, as ESPN's Mike Patrick passed away at age 80 this past weekend.T.J. welcomes back to the pod- Ken Fang of Awful Announcing and broadcaster historian Phil de Montmolin of the Announcer Schedules Twitter handle and podcast to share their thougts and stories on Patrick's career.Whether it was calling big time College Basketball in the 80's with Dick Vitale or eventually becoming the signature voice of the NFL on ESPN starting in 1987 and running for 18 years teaming with Joe Theismann and Paul McGuire, Patrick became legendary for the "big game" calls of his career.They guys share a roundtable of stories and personal encounters, as well, as Patrick's versatility was constantly on display, including doing the women's final four and the college world series for ESPN, too.It's all part of this special "LWOS Media Podcast" remembering Mike Patrick and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's our final show of 2024, as we recap the sports media stories of 2024 with hosts T.J. Rives and Mike Gill being joined by Ken Fang of Awful Announcing to go over it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."The guys discuss:The passing of CBS Sports legend Greg Gumbel to Cancer at age 78 on Friday. The panel talks about his amazing career with all of his highest level assignments and you'll also hear from Gumbel in his own words on covering "Selection Sunday" for CBS' NCAA Tournament reveal show and also replacing the legendary Brent Musberger on "The NFL Today" back in 1990, as well.The impact of Caitlin Clark's massive popularity for the women's NCAA season, her record breaking year and the tourney. And, then, just weeks later she joined the WNBA for her smashing rookie season.The NBA's new massive TV deals with NBC and Amazon despite lesser audience numbers. And, what about the surging of big time sports on streaming services and the growing power of Amazon Prime, Netflix and others in streaming sports?What about Tom Brady in the Fox NFL #1 booth and has he improved as the season has gone on? There is spirited debate about it.And, what NFL reporter deserves credit for arguably the biggest sports news scoop of the year in Golf? Yes, ESPN's Jeff Darlington was on scene exclusively in the early morning hours at the May PGA Championship in Louisville, as world #1 player Scottie Scheffler was arrested by Louisville police in a massive overreaction to him not following traffic instructions turning into the golf course. His reporting was fantastic and exclusive and the gusys discuss that too.It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" final show of 2024 and make sure for all of our content in the new year to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It's our final show of 2024, as we recap the sports media stories of 2024 with hosts T.J. Rives and Mike Gill being joined by Ken Fang of Awful Announcing to go over it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."The guys discuss:The passing of CBS Sports legend Greg Gumbel to Cancer at age 78 on Friday. The panel talks about his amazing career with all of his highest level assignments and you'll also hear from Gumbel in his own words on covering "Selection Sunday" for CBS' NCAA Tournament reveal show and also replacing the legendary Brent Musberger on "The NFL Today" back in 1990, as well.The impact of Caitlin Clark's massive popularity for the women's NCAA season, her record breaking year and the tourney. And, then, just weeks later she joined the WNBA for her smashing rookie season.The NBA's new massive TV deals with NBC and Amazon despite lesser audience numbers. And, what about the surging of big time sports on streaming services and the growing power of Amazon Prime, Netflix and others in streaming sports?What about Tom Brady in the Fox NFL #1 booth and has he improved as the season has gone on? There is spirited debate about it.And, what NFL reporter deserves credit for arguably the biggest sports news scoop of the year in Golf? Yes, ESPN's Jeff Darlington was on scene exclusively in the early morning hours at the May PGA Championship in Louisville, as world #1 player Scottie Scheffler was arrested by Louisville police in a massive overreaction to him not following traffic instructions turning into the golf course. His reporting was fantastic and exclusive and the gusys discuss that too.It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" final show of 2024 and make sure for all of our content in the new year to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It's been a busy, crazy and at times surreal first six months in the sports media landscape and we're ready to go over it all on our newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with distinguished guests: Ken Fang of AwfulAnnouncing.com, Matt Zemek of USA Today's Trojanswire.com and Brian Dancel of Compass Media's coverage of the NFL and college football join the show to discuss the topics.They go over stoires like: JJ Redick going from the analyst on ABC's NBA Finals coverage to being named the new L.A. Lakers coach, the NFL "thumbing its nose" at College Football's Playoff by playing games on it's first day of four opening round games. the emergence of Caitlin Clark from college hoops to the WNBA and their skyrocketing ratings and much more.The guys tell some great stories and bring up more subjects like the French Open heading to Turner Sports, the 30th anniversary of the O.J. Simpson "Bronco Chase" and even, the arrest of the top golfer on the PGA Tour, Scottie Scheffler, just prior to the 2nd round of the PGA Championship in Louisville, KY, last May.It's all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It's been a busy, crazy and at times surreal first six months in the sports media landscape and we're ready to go over it all on our newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with distinguished guests: Ken Fang of AwfulAnnouncing.com, Matt Zemek of USA Today's Trojanswire.com and Brian Dancel of Compass Media's coverage of the NFL and college football join the show to discuss the topics.They go over stoires like: JJ Redick going from the analyst on ABC's NBA Finals coverage to being named the new L.A. Lakers coach, the NFL "thumbing its nose" at College Football's Playoff by playing games on it's first day of four opening round games. the emergence of Caitlin Clark from college hoops to the WNBA and their skyrocketing ratings and much more.The guys tell some great stories and bring up more subjects like the French Open heading to Turner Sports, the 30th anniversary of the O.J. Simpson "Bronco Chase" and even, the arrest of the top golfer on the PGA Tour, Scottie Scheffler, just prior to the 2nd round of the PGA Championship in Louisville, KY, last May.It's all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

We have much to discuss on the NCAA Tournament for the Men and the Women, what's really going on with new Dodgers phenom Shohei Otani and the gambling controversy and get insight from a couple of stellar guests on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back and is joined first by Ken Fang of AwfulAnnouncing.com and Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News and the Big Ten Network to break it all down.T.J. and Ken talk the March Madness games and announce teams, including Ian Eagle plugging in with Bill Raftery and Grant Hill on CBS' main coverage. Plus, they talk Ken's next favorite crew from CBS/Turner tourney coverage and the women's tourney heating up on Monday nigh with a great triple header from UConn to Iowa to USC.The guys also talk the Dodger star Ohtani's gambling controversy problems and how hard will the L.A. local media and national pundits push and dig for more info or actual "truth" on the story/scandal, when it could anger the player, the Dodgers and maybe cut off their access to him? Plus, Ken has thoughts on the NFL and Christmas games/broadcasts, too.Then, T.J. has great conersation with USBWA Hall of Fame writer Mike Decourcy of the Sporting News on the Men's tourney- should it expand and where's the real reason to do so? They also discuss the "Sweet 16" later this week and what's up with John Calipari at Kentucky's situation, too.It's all on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotfy, etc.!

We have much to discuss on the NCAA Tournament for the Men and the Women, what's really going on with new Dodgers phenom Shohei Otani and the gambling controversy and get insight from a couple of stellar guests on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back and is joined first by Ken Fang of AwfulAnnouncing.com and Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News and the Big Ten Network to break it all down.T.J. and Ken talk the March Madness games and announce teams, including Ian Eagle plugging in with Bill Raftery and Grant Hill on CBS' main coverage. Plus, they talk Ken's next favorite crew from CBS/Turner tourney coverage and the women's tourney heating up on Monday nigh with a great triple header from UConn to Iowa to USC.The guys also talk the Dodger star Ohtani's gambling controversy problems and how hard will the L.A. local media and national pundits push and dig for more info or actual "truth" on the story/scandal, when it could anger the player, the Dodgers and maybe cut off their access to him? Plus, Ken has thoughts on the NFL and Christmas games/broadcasts, too.Then, T.J. has great conersation with USBWA Hall of Fame writer Mike Decourcy of the Sporting News on the Men's tourney- should it expand and where's the real reason to do so? They also discuss the "Sweet 16" later this week and what's up with John Calipari at Kentucky's situation, too.It's all on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotfy, etc.!

The Super Bowl is in the books with the Chiefs winning dramatically over the 49ers in OT and we're here to assess how CBS did broadcasting the game and more on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back and welcomes Ken Fang of Awful Announcing to go over the "highs and lows" of the biggest game of the football season. How did the team of Jim Nantz and Tony Romo do with their call? What about the coerage from CBS with their cameras, graphics and story telling? And, will Nantz and Romo both still be in the booth for the network's next Super Bowl in four years? Ken gives his insight with T.J. adding to it.They also discuss the apparent extension for ESPN of the College Football Playoff coverage, when it looked like another TV network might get in for some of the playoff games. Does ESPN wield too much control of the sport? And, finally, it looks like more ESPN news as analyst J.J. Reddick may be about to join Mike Breen and Doris Burke on the top team replacing Doc Rivers. Some early discussion on how Reddick will do.And, there's some boxing, yes Boxing, with the anniverary from 1990 of Buster Douglas stunning the sports world with his knockout of Mike Tyson. T.J. replays a convo with Boxing insder/authority Dan Rafael, about the magnitude of the win, but the fact that only HBO had the footage of the bout and they didn't even show the replay until a full week later! The guys also remember where they were and how they were able to see it.It's all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

The Super Bowl is in the books with the Chiefs winning dramatically over the 49ers in OT and we're here to assess how CBS did broadcasting the game and more on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back and welcomes Ken Fang of Awful Announcing to go over the "highs and lows" of the biggest game of the football season. How did the team of Jim Nantz and Tony Romo do with their call? What about the coerage from CBS with their cameras, graphics and story telling? And, will Nantz and Romo both still be in the booth for the network's next Super Bowl in four years? Ken gives his insight with T.J. adding to it.They also discuss the apparent extension for ESPN of the College Football Playoff coverage, when it looked like another TV network might get in for some of the playoff games. Does ESPN wield too much control of the sport? And, finally, it looks like more ESPN news as analyst J.J. Reddick may be about to join Mike Breen and Doris Burke on the top team replacing Doc Rivers. Some early discussion on how Reddick will do.And, there's some boxing, yes Boxing, with the anniverary from 1990 of Buster Douglas stunning the sports world with his knockout of Mike Tyson. T.J. replays a convo with Boxing insder/authority Dan Rafael, about the magnitude of the win, but the fact that only HBO had the footage of the bout and they didn't even show the replay until a full week later! The guys also remember where they were and how they were able to see it.It's all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

The new year is underway and we're back to talk a ton of football being broadcast on TV and more on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with an extended conversation with Ken Fang of Awful Announcing to go over it all. First, the guys discuss the two massive and dramatic playoff games in the Rose Bowl with Michigan and Alabama and the Sugar Bowl with Washington and Texas. Specifically, how good were the broadcast teams of Chris Fowler/Kirk Herbstreit and the team of Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy? Ken gives his insight and ratings and what about the title game Monday night in Houston.Then, the guys tackle the wild, upcoming final weekend of the NFL, the playoff matchups and the announce crews doing the game. What's the line for NBC with two games Saturday and where will the top CBS and FOX crews be working in these matchups?Finally, Ken goes over two of his biggest sports media stories for 2023 and ooks ahead to what might be a huge sports media story in 2024?It's all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!

The new year is underway and we're back to talk a ton of football being broadcast on TV and more on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with an extended conversation with Ken Fang of Awful Announcing to go over it all. First, the guys discuss the two massive and dramatic playoff games in the Rose Bowl with Michigan and Alabama and the Sugar Bowl with Washington and Texas. Specifically, how good were the broadcast teams of Chris Fowler/Kirk Herbstreit and the team of Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy? Ken gives his insight and ratings and what about the title game Monday night in Houston.Then, the guys tackle the wild, upcoming final weekend of the NFL, the playoff matchups and the announce crews doing the game. What's the line for NBC with two games Saturday and where will the top CBS and FOX crews be working in these matchups?Finally, Ken goes over two of his biggest sports media stories for 2023 and ooks ahead to what might be a huge sports media story in 2024?It's all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!

The World Series is here, the NFL is king, still and we've got a LWOS media roundtable on the newest edition of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns and welcomes guests Ken Fang of AwfulAnnouncing.com and Jay Betsill of DFW Sports Online and WBAP radio to discuss it all.What abou the "Wildcard World Series" coming with the Texas Rangers hosting the fellow upstart Arizona Diamondbacks.Jay is in the DFW metro and has more as they ready for the first two games in the best of seven. This includes, the Dallas Cowboys playing the L.A. Rams Sunday in a noon local time game, as well.Ken has thoughts on the team of Kevin Burkhardt of Fox teaming with Greg Olsen, as the lead team on that network, but has strong criticism of the Thursday night Amazon Prime NFL play by play team, as well.The guys have more on the NBA starting up and the debut of the 7 foot phenom Victor Wembanyama this week against Dallas and more. This includes the ESPN/ABC debuting their new lead announce team of Mike Breen, Doc Rivers and Doris Burke that will work their biggest games coming up this season and the NBA Finals, eventually next June.Hear all of the discussion on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.

The World Series is here, the NFL is king, still and we've got a LWOS media roundtable on the newest edition of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns and welcomes guests Ken Fang of AwfulAnnouncing.com and Jay Betsill of DFW Sports Online and WBAP radio to discuss it all.What abou the "Wildcard World Series" coming with the Texas Rangers hosting the fellow upstart Arizona Diamondbacks.Jay is in the DFW metro and has more as they ready for the first two games in the best of seven. This includes, the Dallas Cowboys playing the L.A. Rams Sunday in a noon local time game, as well.Ken has thoughts on the team of Kevin Burkhardt of Fox teaming with Greg Olsen, as the lead team on that network, but has strong criticism of the Thursday night Amazon Prime NFL play by play team, as well.The guys have more on the NBA starting up and the debut of the 7 foot phenom Victor Wembanyama this week against Dallas and more. This includes the ESPN/ABC debuting their new lead announce team of Mike Breen, Doc Rivers and Doris Burke that will work their biggest games coming up this season and the NBA Finals, eventually next June.Hear all of the discussion on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.

It's the latest edition of the show that takes a close, insightful and humorous look at sports media. And, we're ready to "tackle" Aaron Rodgers and Jets headed to NFL Films' "Hard Knocks" soon. Plus, what about the sensational story of media leaks about disgraced Raiders coach Jon Gruden and how it intertwines with Daniel Snyder being forced to sell the Washington Commanders? That and more on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast"Host T.J. Rives is back to go over the topics above with Ken Fang of Awful Announcing and Jonathan Grella, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and LIV Golf Series media executive.Grella in specific is a diehard Jets fan and has his thoughts on them being on the Max show for the next few weeks. While Fang wonders if this will be a more sanitized and therefore boring edition?There's talk of the ratings success of the U.S. women's national soccer team and their bid to "3 peat" in the Women's World Cup? It's certainly scoring for Fox Sports in the ratings, but will time displacement hurt them also?And, switching to college football and TV rights, etc. what about the Pac12 and are they doomed behind the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, etc., no matter what they do?It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast and make sure to follow and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!And stay engaged with all the content at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's the latest edition of the show that takes a close, insightful and humorous look at sports media. And, we're ready to "tackle" Aaron Rodgers and Jets headed to NFL Films' "Hard Knocks" soon. Plus, what about the sensational story of media leaks about disgraced Raiders coach Jon Gruden and how it intertwines with Daniel Snyder being forced to sell the Washington Commanders? That and more on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast"Host T.J. Rives is back to go over the topics above with Ken Fang of Awful Announcing and Jonathan Grella, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and LIV Golf Series media executive.Grella in specific is a diehard Jets fan and has his thoughts on them being on the Max show for the next few weeks. While Fang wonders if this will be a more sanitized and therefore boring edition?There's talk of the ratings success of the U.S. women's national soccer team and their bid to "3 peat" in the Women's World Cup? It's certainly scoring for Fox Sports in the ratings, but will time displacement hurt them also?And, switching to college football and TV rights, etc. what about the Pac12 and are they doomed behind the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, etc., no matter what they do?It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast and make sure to follow and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!And stay engaged with all the content at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a special Summer time edition of the podcast and we've decided to have a round table discussion on the top sports media stories of the first half of 2023. And, we're ready for it on the "Last Word on Sports Media" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns and leads the discussion with his guests: Ken Fang of Awful Announcing, Matt Zemek of USA Today's Trojanswire website and Jason Powers of "Powers on Sports Podcast" join him.The guys have several subjects that they discuss starting with Pat McAfee taking his successful daily TV show to ESPN coming later this year. Will this move to a corporate giant hinder him from some of the topics and stances he's been taking on his shows?Matt has more on whether the PAC 12 should get creative with its TV negotiations, including a possible midnight eastern/9pm pacific standalone game Saturday night? And, should they at least consider a late Sunday afternoon occasional game, while thinking "out of the box?"Jason wonders just what the PGA Tour/LIV Golf series new collaboration means? And, will it affect the TV partners and will the LIV still continue into the future?These subjects and more are part of the banter on the "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!And, stay engaged for great content at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcastsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a special Summer time edition of the podcast and we've decided to have a round table discussion on the top sports media stories of the first half of 2023. And, we're ready for it on the "Last Word on Sports Media" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns and leads the discussion with his guests: Ken Fang of Awful Announcing, Matt Zemek of USA Today's Trojanswire website and Jason Powers of "Powers on Sports Podcast" join him.The guys have several subjects that they discuss starting with Pat McAfee taking his successful daily TV show to ESPN coming later this year. Will this move to a corporate giant hinder him from some of the topics and stances he's been taking on his shows?Matt has more on whether the PAC 12 should get creative with its TV negotiations, including a possible midnight eastern/9pm pacific standalone game Saturday night? And, should they at least consider a late Sunday afternoon occasional game, while thinking "out of the box?"Jason wonders just what the PGA Tour/LIV Golf series new collaboration means? And, will it affect the TV partners and will the LIV still continue into the future?These subjects and more are part of the banter on the "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!And, stay engaged for great content at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcastsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are ready for the start of the NBA Finals between Denver and Miami and likewise, the Stanley Cup Final with Las Vegas and Florida. And, likewise, we're ready to go over the conclusion of the HBO hit drama "Succession" as well on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns to give some insight, but also facilitate the discussion with his guests on these subjects. First, we go to Denver, Colorado, where the Nuggets are ready to host the Heat (off their Monday game 7 win in Boston) in the first two games of the NBA Finals. Nate Lundy of MileHighSports.com and more in the Denver area comes aboard to give his takes on the Nuggets finally ruling the roost in the West and going for an NBA championship. Plus, what's it already been like with coaches Sean Payton joining the Broncos and Deion Sanders coming to Colorado University? Then, the show turns to "Succession" and the concluding episode his past Sunday, as the HBO drama has played out over four years with the culmination of whether the fictional children of the now deceased Billionaire Mogul "Logan Roy" will end up running the empire or faltering and selling?T.J. welcomes "sports guys" Ken Fang of Awful Announcing and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers V.P. of communications, Jonathan Grella, to go over it all with the dramatics of the final show and also, whether it ties into the 1920 World Series or not?Checkout all the takes on these subjects and more on the "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are ready for the start of the NBA Finals between Denver and Miami and likewise, the Stanley Cup Final with Las Vegas and Florida. And, likewise, we're ready to go over the conclusion of the HBO hit drama "Succession" as well on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns to give some insight, but also facilitate the discussion with his guests on these subjects. First, we go to Denver, Colorado, where the Nuggets are ready to host the Heat (off their Monday game 7 win in Boston) in the first two games of the NBA Finals. Nate Lundy of MileHighSports.com and more in the Denver area comes aboard to give his takes on the Nuggets finally ruling the roost in the West and going for an NBA championship. Plus, what's it already been like with coaches Sean Payton joining the Broncos and Deion Sanders coming to Colorado University? Then, the show turns to "Succession" and the concluding episode his past Sunday, as the HBO drama has played out over four years with the culmination of whether the fictional children of the now deceased Billionaire Mogul "Logan Roy" will end up running the empire or faltering and selling?T.J. welcomes "sports guys" Ken Fang of Awful Announcing and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers V.P. of communications, Jonathan Grella, to go over it all with the dramatics of the final show and also, whether it ties into the 1920 World Series or not?Checkout all the takes on these subjects and more on the "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It' a brand new edition of our sports media pod, as we focus on the record ratings for NCAA Women's title game won by LSU over Iowa, the interesting lower numbers for the Men's title win for UConn over San Diego State and what it means + some Masters week talk, too. It's all on the latest "Last Word Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns, fresh back from Houston, TX, himself, having witnessed the Connecticut Huskies title win first hand, to talk with Ken Fang of Awful Announcing about the weekend. Ken has more on the massive surge in the women's ratings, the impact of star Caitlin Clark of Iowa and what it means for the future of the women's TV package.Ken also talks the Men's Final Four, the farewell of Jim Nantz as a hoop broadcaster on CBS, and more of his takes on the weekend. He and T.J. also put the Saturday and Monday night numbers in recent TV ratings perspective and why 14, 16, 18 million for live sports is still destroying all else on network TV.T.J. and Ken also talk the Masters upcoming coverage and whether the LIV Golf rebel players will create much more audience for the already popular event.On that same topic T.J. welcomes Rex Hoggard of the Golf Channel to set the scene more at Augusta. He weighs in on whether Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia and others will be welcomed or not by the other players and fans, etc.?Rex also talks the allure of the famous finishing holes at the Masters and whether it will produce another dramatic Sunday late afternoon. Or will potential rain, make play happen much earlier on Sunday, etc.?T.J. concludes with some "Love it or Leave it" on faster MLB games, longer instant replays and more. It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It' a brand new edition of our sports media pod, as we focus on the record ratings for NCAA Women's title game won by LSU over Iowa, the interesting lower numbers for the Men's title win for UConn over San Diego State and what it means + some Masters week talk, too. It's all on the latest "Last Word Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns, fresh back from Houston, TX, himself, having witnessed the Connecticut Huskies title win first hand, to talk with Ken Fang of Awful Announcing about the weekend. Ken has more on the massive surge in the women's ratings, the impact of star Caitlin Clark of Iowa and what it means for the future of the women's TV package.Ken also talks the Men's Final Four, the farewell of Jim Nantz as a hoop broadcaster on CBS, and more of his takes on the weekend. He and T.J. also put the Saturday and Monday night numbers in recent TV ratings perspective and why 14, 16, 18 million for live sports is still destroying all else on network TV.T.J. and Ken also talk the Masters upcoming coverage and whether the LIV Golf rebel players will create much more audience for the already popular event.On that same topic T.J. welcomes Rex Hoggard of the Golf Channel to set the scene more at Augusta. He weighs in on whether Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia and others will be welcomed or not by the other players and fans, etc.?Rex also talks the allure of the famous finishing holes at the Masters and whether it will produce another dramatic Sunday late afternoon. Or will potential rain, make play happen much earlier on Sunday, etc.?T.J. concludes with some "Love it or Leave it" on faster MLB games, longer instant replays and more. It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On a brand new edition of our reinvented media pod, host T.J. Rives returns with guests to talk Super Bowl XLVII coverage by Fox Sports and how did the booth team of Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen perform in the dramatic Chiefs win over the Eagles? Also, what's the future in the Fox main booth for Tom Brady and more! T.J. welcomes Ken Fang of Awful Announcing to give his insight and thoughts on Fox/Super Bowl and he has some strong thoughts on the quality of the production and believes it's time for the network to change up it's legendary "Fox NFL Sunday" pre and post game panelists. Ken also has thoughts on Brady and how Fox might choose to utilize him in the future, as well. And they go over the TV numbers for this year and how they compare to what Fox had hoped for. Ken and T.J. also discuss NBC potentially getting back in on the NBA TV packages and could they co-exist with ESPN as a partner on pro hoops? Next, T.J. welcomes Jay Betsil, aka "The Famous Jay" of DFW Sports Online and the Ft. Worth Star Telegram. Jay gives his thoughts on the Super Bowl coverage and Greg Olsen's performance. He also talks the addition of Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks and how the media is treating that acquisition? Jay also has thoughts on Tiger Woods returning to. the PGA Tour in Los Angeles this week and how CBS would love to have him and an extra 2 million or more people watching for the weekend. Jay also has more on a new Tour docu-series coming out Wednesday that has great "all access" coverage of prominent pro golfers. Hear it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast and make sure you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On a brand new edition of our reinvented media pod, host T.J. Rives returns with guests to talk Super Bowl XLVII coverage by Fox Sports and how did the booth team of Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen perform in the dramatic Chiefs win over the Eagles? Also, what's the future in the Fox main booth for Tom Brady and more! T.J. welcomes Ken Fang of Awful Announcing to give his insight and thoughts on Fox/Super Bowl and he has some strong thoughts on the quality of the production and believes it's time for the network to change up it's legendary "Fox NFL Sunday" pre and post game panelists. Ken also has thoughts on Brady and how Fox might choose to utilize him in the future, as well. And they go over the TV numbers for this year and how they compare to what Fox had hoped for. Ken and T.J. also discuss NBC potentially getting back in on the NBA TV packages and could they co-exist with ESPN as a partner on pro hoops? Next, T.J. welcomes Jay Betsil, aka "The Famous Jay" of DFW Sports Online and the Ft. Worth Star Telegram. Jay gives his thoughts on the Super Bowl coverage and Greg Olsen's performance. He also talks the addition of Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks and how the media is treating that acquisition? Jay also has thoughts on Tiger Woods returning to. the PGA Tour in Los Angeles this week and how CBS would love to have him and an extra 2 million or more people watching for the weekend. Jay also has more on a new Tour docu-series coming out Wednesday that has great "all access" coverage of prominent pro golfers. Hear it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast and make sure you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” sports editor Ken Schott focuses on the NFL season. Dennis Waszak Jr. of The Associated Press previews the New York Jets, and Shenendehowa High School graduate Brady Farkas of WDEV-FM in Burlington, Vermont, talks about the New England Patriots. Ken Fang of Awful Announcing discusses the numerous talent moves made in the NFL TV booths. “The Parting Schotts Podcast” is available wherever you get your podcasts and at https://dailygazette.com/category/sports/parting-schotts.

Longtime Chicago sportswriter and now Senior Editor at PointsBet.com Teddy Greenstein talks on-line gaming, Chicago sports, and his career. Co-hosts Steven Negishi and Ken Fang then discuss hot topics in sports.

Reese talks with the great Ken Fang of Awful Announcing about an avalanche of topics including the World Championships in Eugene. There are more calls and thoughts on Juan Soto, Kevin Durant and even Dave Batista. A GREAT final installment. 

Sportswriters Souichi Terada covers the Boston Celtics and Dane Mizutani does the Minnesota Wild and Vikings beat. In this episode, they will address a number of sports stories in the headlines. Steven Negishi hosts and Aldo Gandia fills in for Ken Fang. 

Best wishes to co-host Ken Fang who missed this episode with a health issue. He's on the road to recovery. Steven Negishi talks Cubs for the first ten minutes and then Jean-Jacques Taylor, who writes for the Dallas Morning News, joins him to discuss Deon Sanders and the new environment for HBCUs. JJT also offers some great advice for people working to get into the sports media business. The last hour belongs to AJ Perez, senior writer of Front Office Sports. He has fascinating takes on the Dan Snyder issue and his football team's problems in launching the funding for a new stadium. Perez also talks about the challenges facing players leaving the PGA Tour for LIV Golf, and the scandal involving Browns QB Deshaun Watson. 

Marshall Cho is a renowned basketball coach and Brian Yang is an actor/producer. They are also goof friends and discuss multiple topics including the NBA Finals and the documentary Linsanity with show co-hosts Steven Negishi and Ken Fang. 

Brandun Lee is a pro boxer who has piled up knockouts and wins. He's Steve Negishi's first guest. Then Pranav Iyer shares why he founded AMAZN HQ and website dedicated to showcasing Asian-American athletes.  In the third segment (and an emotional one), Steve shares why his co-host, Ken Fang, missed this show.

Co-hosts Steven Negishi and Ken Fang welcome Shane P. Hallam of the DraftCountdown.com to talk about the NFL Draft.  In the second half, ESPN's Mark Fainaru-Wada, an award-winning investigative sports journalist, talks about major stories in the headlines and some of his past work.

Show hosts Steven Nehishi and Ken Fang devote the first 20 minutes to discussing hot topics. Then, they welcome Usayd Koshul from the Bear Report and RIshab Skiri of DaWindy City Productions to talk Chicago Bears.

Hosts Steven Negishi and Ken Fang cover some news stories to begin the first 30 minutes of the show. Allen Trieu of 247Sports dom com then joins it to talk about Midwest High School football recruiting by college football. He also offers advice to people interested in becoming a sports journalist. Jonah Javad is featured in the last third of the show. He's a sports anchor at WFAA in the Dallas Fort-Worth area. He shares some thoughts on the NFL and his career.

Three chapters to this edition of The Double A-Team: 30 minutes of news and sports coverage. Mark Kim, social media manager at The Athletic, talks about the successful sports media outlet. Chris Herring takes up back to the rivalry between the Knicks and Bulls as detailed in his best-selling book BLOOD IN THE GARDEN. Co-Hosts: Steven Negishi and Ken Fang 

Segment one: Co-hosts Steven Negishi and Ken Fang opine on sports news. Segment two: Mike Yam of the NFL Network talks about his career in sports media and the NFL broadcasting landscape Segment three: Lily Zhao from Fox6 in Milwaukee on Aaron Rodgers, Luke Getsy, and her broadcasting career. Epilogue: Steven and Ken on the Olympics.

The Double A-Team is dedicated to bringing voices of the Asian-American community to the world of sports talk.  In this episode, Steven Negishi and Ken Fang welcome Michele Steele from ESPN to talk about the changes at Halas Hall. Later, Luke Easterbrook from Dreft Wire dot com and Bucs Wire dot com talks about the NFL.

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott speaks with Ken Fang of Awful Announcing about the influence John Madden had on how NFL games are produced and televised. Schott then talks with Chris Peters, NHL draft and prospects analyst for Daily Faceoff and Hockey Sense, about the cancellation of the World Junior Hockey Championship in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta, because of COVID-19 outbreaks among several of the teams. “The Parting Schotts Podcast” is available wherever you get your podcasts and at https://dailygazette.com/category/sports/parting-schotts.

Notre Dame's new football coach and the state of sports broadcasting are the main topics. Michael Chen writer for FightingIrishwire.com and Ben Koo, editor in Chief of AwfulAnnouncing.com are the guests. Ken Fang and Ben Koo co-host.

MMA fighter Khai Wu became an internet sensation when a video of him calmly addressing a man making racist-type statements to a restaurant worker. He talks about what happened and his burgeoning career in fighting. Jerry Yang is a podcaster who comes on to talk sports with show hosts Ken Fang and Steven Negishi. 

Asian-American participation in the sports media world has been lacking which is one of the reasons the Barroom Network has launched The Double A-Team with Steven Negishi and Ken Fang. The two talk sports and then welcome Mike Chen to talk about his career in sports media. 

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott interviews ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor Kevin Negandhi. The pair discusses Negandhi's role hosting Thursday night's National Spelling Bee finals, and the ESPN anchor also spends some time commiserating with Schott over their Philadelphia sports teams' issues. Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz then joins the show to talk about Atlanta Braves pitcher and Shenendehowa graduate Ian Anderson, the state of Major League Baseball and his golf game. Ken Fang of Awful Announcing then joins the show. He breaks down the legacy of the NHL on NBC, the team ESPN has assembled for its NHL coverage, NBC's Summer Olympics coverage and the controversy surrounding ESPN's NBA hosts Rachel Nichols and Maria Taylor. “The Parting Schotts Podcast” is available wherever you get your podcasts and at https://dailygazette.com/category/sports/parting-schotts/.

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott discusses the New York Giants and the NFC East with New York Daily News Giants beat writer Pat Leonard. Schott then talks with Ken Fang of Awful Announcing about the NHL returning to ESPN, and where negotiations stand on new NFL TV deals. “The Parting Schotts Podcast” is available wherever you get your podcasts and at https://dailygazette.com/category/sports/parting-schotts/.

Crossing the Streams and John Carlson??? Can't beat that. Ken Fang, Erik Davis and John Morgan are your guests. It's a great installment! 

There's no way you will get off the mat after this 2 piece! John Carlson & Ken Fang, Damon Martin and Brian Truitt for Crossing the Streams. 

A terrific two-pack of CDVTW staples. John Carlson and Crossing the Streams with Erik Davis, Ken Fang and Damon Martin. 

Ken Fang of @awfulannouncing talks about the success of "The Last Dance", some inherent problems with the documentary series, what ESPN may do in the Monday Night Football booth and more.

Ken Fang of @awfulannouncing talks about the success of "The Last Dance", some inherent problems with the documentary series, what ESPN may do in the Monday Night Football booth and more.

Two CDVTW staples back in the spot they are supposed to be. Dukes talks to Ken Fang, Ethan Anderton and John Morgan on Streams and John Carlson of the Caps is back on. 

On this edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,”I talk with Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Fox Sports and MLB Network about how and when Major League Baseball will start the season during the coronavirus pandemic. Schott and Rosenthal also reminisce about there time at the York Daily Record in the mid-1980s. Ken then speaks with Ken Fang of Awful Announcing about how the sports networks are handling the lack of live events. CBS Sports announcer and former NewsChannel 13 (WNYT) sportscaster Andrew Catalon comes on to discuss a project he is doing to help aspiring sports broadcasters. On Twitter, follow Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott @slapschotts and Daily Gazette Sports @dgazettesports. Email Schott at schott@dailygazette.com. Listen to “The Parting Schotts Podcast” at https://dailygazette.com/sports/partingschotts, Apple Podcasts, Castbox and Spotify.

Ken Fang of @awfulannouncing talks sports media and TV ratings.

Ken Fang of @awfulannouncing talks sports media and TV ratings.

Ken Fang of Awful Announcing joins the Wake Up Zone @fangsbites

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Matt Yoder, Ken Fang, and Andrew Buchholtz join Ben Heisler to discuss the fallout from the Jemele Hill controversy and also look at Tony Romo's debut and other football topics. Ben Koo interviews Brent Musburger.

Talking about sports media changes with Ken Fang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turf Show Radio returns with an all-new episode as Josh Webb (@FightOnTwist) and  Joe McAtee (@3k_) talk with Creator of Fangsbites.com, Associate Editor of Awful Announcing and contributor to The Comeback, Ken Fang (@Fangsbites).  Joe and Josh talk with Ken about the state of sports media, how NFL broadcasts could change in the coming years and more!  Also on this week's show: The guys talk about how the Chargers moving to LA could affect the Rams, moves the new coaching staff want the front office to make in the offseason and more! Enjoy and thanks for listening!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Fang from AwfulAnnouncing.com comes onto the show to talk about the NFL on TV in 2016. We talk about the fallout of Mike Tirico's big move from ESPN to NBC, changes to how we can see Thursday Night Football, and watching NFL games out of market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Manisclaco and Chip Patterson discuss how tough it is to love a team of "bad guys," what historic sports moment you like to have witnessed in person. Ken Fang talks about the changing landscape of the national sports media.

Chris Spatola joined Mike Maniscalco to discuss which NFL franchises are in "great" shape with QB play and which ones are in just "good" shape. Why are the Patriots and the Broncos just in the "good" category? Why can't you put Cam and the Panthers in the "Great" category yet? Ken Fang talked about the NHL joining forces with MLB Advanced Media and why that's a good thing for hockey fans.

Mike Maniscalco and Lauren Brownlow discuss the who, what and why of the latest Major League Baseball trades, unearth a mirky story on the Rio Olympics and talk to Ken Fang about networks washing their hands of certain broadcast personalities.

Today, Mark and Mike discuss Phil Jackson disparaging Duke players, Steve Spurrier being over the hill, and Sharknado 3. Also, Ken Fang of Awful Announcing joins us to discuss the changing landscape of sports radio.

Today, Mark and Mike discuss collusion in the NFL, why Nick Saban should stop complaining, and the dangers of drinking moonshine. Also, Ken Fang from Awful Announcing stops by to talk ESPYs.

Mike Maniscalco and Chris Spatola discuss breaking your word in the pros, and Ken Fang discusses changes coming to ESPN.

For the second time, we've collected our editorial staff for a roundtable discussion on the eventful month that's been in the NFL. We're joined by Steve Lepore, Ken Fang, and Joe Lucia to wade through arguably the worst month of off-field news in NFL history, the league's response (or lack thereof), and how the media has covered it all. In addition, we tackle some other sports media topics of the day. Our conversation covers... -Major takeaways from the NFL scandals. -Where is Roger Goodell? -How NFL insiders reported the story and the trust gap that may have developed. -TMZ as the sports media person of the year? It doesn't sound too crazy. -Mike Francesa's simulcast woes on FS1. -Gus Johnson stepping down from Fox soccer and who should replace him. -How will the MLB postseason do in the ratings without the Yanks and Sawx? A lively discussion on a number of topics, hope you join us.

In this week's edition of the Awful Announcing Podcast, we're trying something new. For the first time, we have multiple guests and they are all from our awesome staff. Ken Fang, Steve Lepore, and Joe Lucia all hop aboard a roundtable broadcast breaking down NBC's coverage of the 2014 Winter Olympics from Sochi and the highlights and lowlights of these games for the network. We also share some of our favorite moments from the Olympics so far and why everything can be explained by a classic Simpsons reference. Topics include... -Best & Worst Moments from NBC's coverage thus far. -Bob Costas' pink eye and how the network handled an unexpected "crisis" -The live versus tape delay debate and why NBC's effort towards sports fans is better in 2014, but still a long ways from perfect. -Record ratings for NBCSN and whether or not the Olympics actually pulls them ahead of Fox Sports 1 in the race for #2 behind ESPN. -Why did the Bode Miller interview receive such an immense backlash? -Tara Lipinski & Johnny Weir being the stars of Sochi and how NBC can use them going forward. -Favorite moments from the Olympic competition - hockey and curling feature prominently here. -An overall grade for NBC's coverage.

In the newest AA Podcast, we're joined by Ken Fang of the excellent Fang's Bites to talk about CBS and Turner's NCAA Tournament coverage. With March Madness in full swing, the focus hasn't been on just the on-court action, but on the announcers and studio personalities that bring March Madness to life. We delve in-depth into who has shined thus far and a couple other topics with Ken including...-Does the tournament actually miss Gus Johnson?-Should JIm Nantz be announcing more college basketball games?-Has bringing in NBA talent helped the tournament?-Which broadcast team has been the best?-Bob Knight's feud with John Calipari and Kentucky being aired on ESPN-Skip Bayless, Emmy award nominee?-Rapid Fire