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A massive week of football coming up just days before Christmas and we're ready to go over it all and even, squeeze in some other sports like Boxing, etc.! on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back talking these subjects:Army-Navy football game never fails to deliverWILD Sunday of comebacks and drama in the NFLCollege Football Playoff gets underway Friday night/Saturday all day with Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Ole Miss and Oregon hosting.Fox Sports CFB Analyst Joell Klatt exudes ignorance on the magic of the NCAA basketball tournamentAn Alabama female local sportscaster is murdered by husband and we have more.Plus, some Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Friday night heavyweight boxing on Netlix and we hear from one of the commentators, Crystina Poncher about the magnitude of the event.It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

A massive week of football coming up just days before Christmas and we're ready to go over it all and even, squeeze in some other sports like Boxing, etc.! on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back talking these subjects:Army-Navy football game never fails to deliverWILD Sunday of comebacks and drama in the NFLCollege Football Playoff gets underway Friday night/Saturday all day with Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Ole Miss and Oregon hosting.Fox Sports CFB Analyst Joell Klatt exudes ignorance on the magic of the NCAA basketball tournamentAn Alabama female local sportscaster is murdered by husband and we have more.Plus, some Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Friday night heavyweight boxing on Netlix and we hear from one of the commentators, Crystina Poncher about the magnitude of the event.It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Coming up Friday night in Miami the hyped heavyweight bout between Jake Paul and former unified champ Anthony Joshua is really happening. The fighters have arrived in South Florida and appear ready to go. And, we have a special guest, who's on the blow by blow call of the bout for Netflix, in veteran broadcaster Crystina Poncher on this "BFW Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives has the conversation with Crystina about how she got involved with this matchup in Miami? What does she think about the risks for both Jake and Joshua in this one? Also, there are a couple of talented world champion women's fighters on the card, as well, in Alycia Baumgardner defending her 130 lb. titles and England's Caroline Dubois defending her WBC lightweight crown.Crystina gives thoughts on them in action and the rise of women's boxing through signings by Most Valuable Promotions.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe for more great content on this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

The buildup is now fully in gear for Friday night's heavyweight spectacle in Miami, as social media star turned boxer Jake Paul takes on his biggest challenge to date (literally) in former unified heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua in Miami.And, we're giving you an early preview on a special "BFW Preview Podcast" with host T.J. Rives and guests Ricky Carroll of BFW website and David Payne of Roundtable Sports Boxing coverage.The guys go over a couple of interesting angles:As Ricky and David are in the U.K. and Europe, what's the interest there for this bout?Also, will this be Joshua hammering Paul quickly or will there be some caution and then, suspicion rising?How big a risk is Joshua taking that it could mess up the Tyson Fury fight for him for 2026, if he some how loses this one?It's all part of this special conversation on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It was a busy weekend in California with two prominent fight cards and even one in Dubai of interest and we're hear to recap it all and give you some fight news too on the newest "Fight Fraks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with Insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to cover it all.They start with the recap of Saturday's Bash Boxing PPV main event from Los AngelesCruiserweight Noel Mikaelian W12 Badou Jack, rematch, regains WBC title and now, IBF cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia immediately calls Mikaelian out for unification. We break it down. Then, a recap of Saturday's Matchroom Boxing/DAZN card from Stockton, Calif.Super middleweight Diego Pacheco fortunate to survive a knockdown and beat Kevin Lele Sadjo. What's Pacheco's prospects off this win?Plus, Lightweight Joe Cordina W12 Gabriel Flores Jr., in a WBO 135 eliminator.Junior welterweight Tito Mercado impressive KO6 Antonio MoranJunior featherweight Skye Nicolson W10 Yuliahn Luna, wins vacant WBC women's interim title And, a recap Friday's IBA Pro main event from Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHeavyweight Murat Gassiev BIG KO6 Kubrat Pulev, wins WBA “regular” title and is Moses Itauma Next?Plus, Middleweight Nico Ali Walsh decisions Jeremiah Sserwadda over six rounds.Some NewsTurki Alashikh said thru Ring magazine that Joshua-Fury is made for 2026 and they both will have interim bouts (not including Joshua-Jake Paul that takes place Friday)  Per Dan's reporting, plans for unified cruiserweight titlist Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez are in limbo. He may take the January 16 tune-up fight or go directly to the huge May 2nd fight with David Benavidez.O'Shaquie Foster notified the WBC that he has vacated the interim lightweight title he won vs. Stephen Fulton and will retain his junior lightweight title   Fulton, who badly missed weight for the 130 bout, has vacated the WBC featherweight title  WBA featherweight titlist Nick Ball will make his fourth defense against mandatory challenger and former featherweight and junior featherweight titlist Brandon Figueroa on Feb. 7 (DAZN) at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, Ball's hometown.  Free agent IBF junior welterweight titlist Richardson Hitchins and Matchroom Boxing promoter have reunited and he will defend on the Teofimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson card on Jan. 31 at Madison Square Garden. Opponent is TBA.Catch it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It was a busy weekend in California with two prominent fight cards and even one in Dubai of interest and we're hear to recap it all and give you some fight news too on the newest "Fight Fraks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with Insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to cover it all.They start with the recap of Saturday's Bash Boxing PPV main event from Los AngelesCruiserweight Noel Mikaelian W12 Badou Jack, rematch, regains WBC title and now, IBF cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia immediately calls Mikaelian out for unification. We break it down. Then, a recap of Saturday's Matchroom Boxing/DAZN card from Stockton, Calif.Super middleweight Diego Pacheco fortunate to survive a knockdown and beat Kevin Lele Sadjo. What's Pacheco's prospects off this win?Plus, Lightweight Joe Cordina W12 Gabriel Flores Jr., in a WBO 135 eliminator.Junior welterweight Tito Mercado impressive KO6 Antonio MoranJunior featherweight Skye Nicolson W10 Yuliahn Luna, wins vacant WBC women's interim title And, a recap Friday's IBA Pro main event from Dubai, United Arab EmiratesHeavyweight Murat Gassiev BIG KO6 Kubrat Pulev, wins WBA “regular” title and is Moses Itauma Next?Plus, Middleweight Nico Ali Walsh decisions Jeremiah Sserwadda over six rounds.Some NewsTurki Alashikh said thru Ring magazine that Joshua-Fury is made for 2026 and they both will have interim bouts (not including Joshua-Jake Paul that takes place Friday)  Per Dan's reporting, plans for unified cruiserweight titlist Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez are in limbo. He may take the January 16 tune-up fight or go directly to the huge May 2nd fight with David Benavidez.O'Shaquie Foster notified the WBC that he has vacated the interim lightweight title he won vs. Stephen Fulton and will retain his junior lightweight title   Fulton, who badly missed weight for the 130 bout, has vacated the WBC featherweight title  WBA featherweight titlist Nick Ball will make his fourth defense against mandatory challenger and former featherweight and junior featherweight titlist Brandon Figueroa on Feb. 7 (DAZN) at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, Ball's hometown.  Free agent IBF junior welterweight titlist Richardson Hitchins and Matchroom Boxing promoter have reunited and he will defend on the Teofimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson card on Jan. 31 at Madison Square Garden. Opponent is TBA.Catch it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Cette semaine dans Crimes · Histoires Vraies, vous avez découvert l'affaire des reclus de Monflanquin. De 1997 à 2009, une famille entière tombe sous l'influence d'un manipulateur, Thierry Tilly, qui sera condamné à dix ans de prison pour abus de faiblesse et une escroquerie estimée à près de cinq millions d'euros.Après plus de dix ans d'emprise, le mari de l'une des victimes fait appel à un avocat. Celui-ci déclenche l'opération Bow Window, du nom de l'adresse où vivent encore les derniers reclus. Cette méthode s'inspire de l'Exit Counseling, une technique venue des États-Unis qui vise à neutraliser, en douceur, l'influence d'un gourou ou d'un groupe sectaire. Mais qu'est-ce que c'est exactement ?

We are ready for the weekend and a world title fight in L.A. + fight news all over the globe on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to go over it all.They preview Saturday's Integrated Sports PPV, PPV.COM main event in Los AngelesBadou Jack vs. Noel Mikaelian, rematch, for Jack's WBC cruiserweight title. Will we get an exciting battle in this one and what's the future at cruiserweight?Next, a preview Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN card in Stockton, Calif.Diego Pacheco vs. Kevin Lele Sadjo, 12 rounds, super middleweights. A good challenge for the young Pachecho?? Plus,Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Joe Cordina, 12 rounds, WBO lightweight eliminatorSkye Nicolson vs. Yuliahn Luna, 10 rounds, for vacant WBC women's interim junior featherweight title Ernesto “Tito” Mercado vs. Antonio Moran, 10 rounds, junior welterweights  Next, some newsTeofimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson kickoff press conference for their Jan. 31 fight was Wednesday at Madison Square GardenCruiserweight Huseyin Cinkara was released from the hospital on Tuesday after being admitted with various injuries following a titanic eighth-round knockout loss in a mandatory fight against lineal/IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia on Saturday in Broadbeach, Australia.TKO announced on an earnings call this week that the first Zuffa Boxing card of the Paramount+ deal will be on Jan. 23 No. 1 women's pound-for-pound and undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields announced her next defense will be a rematch with former undisputed super middleweight champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn on Feb. 22 (DAZN) at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. They fought each other in their 2016 pro debut with Shields winning a four-round decision.  WBC lightweight titlist Caroline Dubois is latest to leave Boxxer after the end of its Sky Sports deal. She has signed with MVP and will defend against Camila Panatta on the Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua card Dec. 19 in Miami.  And, WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios announced that he has split from trainer Bob Santos and will be trained by Joe Goossen for the Feb. 21 fight vs. Ryan Garcia.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

We are ready for the weekend and a world title fight in L.A. + fight news all over the globe on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to go over it all.They preview Saturday's Integrated Sports PPV, PPV.COM main event in Los AngelesBadou Jack vs. Noel Mikaelian, rematch, for Jack's WBC cruiserweight title. Will we get an exciting battle in this one and what's the future at cruiserweight?Next, a preview Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN card in Stockton, Calif.Diego Pacheco vs. Kevin Lele Sadjo, 12 rounds, super middleweights. A good challenge for the young Pachecho?? Plus,Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Joe Cordina, 12 rounds, WBO lightweight eliminatorSkye Nicolson vs. Yuliahn Luna, 10 rounds, for vacant WBC women's interim junior featherweight title Ernesto “Tito” Mercado vs. Antonio Moran, 10 rounds, junior welterweights  Next, some newsTeofimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson kickoff press conference for their Jan. 31 fight was Wednesday at Madison Square GardenCruiserweight Huseyin Cinkara was released from the hospital on Tuesday after being admitted with various injuries following a titanic eighth-round knockout loss in a mandatory fight against lineal/IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia on Saturday in Broadbeach, Australia.TKO announced on an earnings call this week that the first Zuffa Boxing card of the Paramount+ deal will be on Jan. 23 No. 1 women's pound-for-pound and undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields announced her next defense will be a rematch with former undisputed super middleweight champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn on Feb. 22 (DAZN) at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. They fought each other in their 2016 pro debut with Shields winning a four-round decision.  WBC lightweight titlist Caroline Dubois is latest to leave Boxxer after the end of its Sky Sports deal. She has signed with MVP and will defend against Camila Panatta on the Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua card Dec. 19 in Miami.  And, WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios announced that he has split from trainer Bob Santos and will be trained by Joe Goossen for the Feb. 21 fight vs. Ryan Garcia.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

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A MASSIVE weekend for College Football lead to the unveiling of the 12 team College Football Playoff and we're ready to recap it all and the coverage, too on our newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with his insight and also welcomes Tyler Jones of the "Jones Report" podcast and Roundtable Sports' coverage of the Oklahoma Sooners and NASCAR, etc.Tyler was on hand in L.A. for the wild Eagles-Chargers OT Monday Night Football game and relates some stories from that.The guys also discuss the championship Saturday games leading to the CFP unveiling, which took FOREVER by ESPN to do on Sunday early afternoon Eastern time. There's also discussion about doing away with the CFP's weekly rankings reveals and how ESPN's own top, highly paid, voices were critical of the rankings reveals. Plus, what about the scheduling of the four opening round playoff games, including leaving the biggest blowout possible Oregon-James Madison for Saturday prime time??Next, speaking of MNF, there's talk of Troy Aikman's comments that he contemplated retiring from broadcasting after the Giants upset of the perfect season Patriots Superbowl 15+ years ago. Why? The guys go over it all.There's always lively banter and plenty of sports media news and takes on the "LWOS Media Podcast!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

A MASSIVE weekend for College Football lead to the unveiling of the 12 team College Football Playoff and we're ready to recap it all and the coverage, too on our newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with his insight and also welcomes Tyler Jones of the "Jones Report" podcast and Roundtable Sports' coverage of the Oklahoma Sooners and NASCAR, etc.Tyler was on hand in L.A. for the wild Eagles-Chargers OT Monday Night Football game and relates some stories from that.The guys also discuss the championship Saturday games leading to the CFP unveiling, which took FOREVER by ESPN to do on Sunday early afternoon Eastern time. There's also discussion about doing away with the CFP's weekly rankings reveals and how ESPN's own top, highly paid, voices were critical of the rankings reveals. Plus, what about the scheduling of the four opening round playoff games, including leaving the biggest blowout possible Oregon-James Madison for Saturday prime time??Next, speaking of MNF, there's talk of Troy Aikman's comments that he contemplated retiring from broadcasting after the Giants upset of the perfect season Patriots Superbowl 15+ years ago. Why? The guys go over it all.There's always lively banter and plenty of sports media news and takes on the "LWOS Media Podcast!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

A very busy but P.R. damaged PPV took place in San Antonio, TX, and we're ready to recap it all, plus, hear from a cruiserweight world champ and more on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to go over it all.They have a full recap of the "PBC on Prime Video" PPV card on Saturday Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz draw with Lamont Roach and keeps WBC interim 140 lb. title. Was this a just draw or not? Will they meet again?O'Shaquie Foster dominates Stephen Fulton and wins vacant WBC interim 135 lb. title. Yes, you read right. The WBC now just makes up interim title fights the day before fight cards. We explain the comedy and debate. Foster also has options in multiple weight divisions, now too.Then, a dreadful Erislandy Lara decision over late replacement Johan Gonzalez and keeps WBA 160 lb. A boring defense.And, Jesus Ramos decisions Shane Mosley Jr., in an action packed bout and wiins the vacant WBC interim 160 lb title.Also, on the free PrelimsA HUGE KO! Frank Martin in the 4th over Rances Barthelemy, junior welterweightsIsaac Lucero decisions Roberto Valenzuela Jr. in a good fight.And, junior middleweights Luis Nunez looks good against Hector Sosa in a featherweight decision. Next, a recap of Saturday's Tasman Fighters main event in Broadbeach, AustraliaHUUUUUUUUGE KO Jai Opetaia with one punch in the eigth over Huseyin Cinkara. Opetaia retains lineal/IBF cruiserweight title and has a big future coming. Next an interview with WBC Cruiserweight Champ BADOU JACK He defends vs. former titlist Noel Mikaelian on Saturday in Los Angeles on PPV in a rematch of their close fight in May on the Canelo-Scull card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.And, some newsTyson Fury social media post indicates he is headed out of retirement –SHOCKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Yes, Dan approved all those !'sA deal has been made for vacant WBO interim light heavyweight title bout between Callum Smith and David Morrell, and the purse bid that was due to take place this past Friday was canceled  And, finally, MVP added junior lightweight Jahmal Harvey, a 2024 U.S. Olympian, to the main card of Paul-Joshua on January 19th.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

A very busy but P.R. damaged PPV took place in San Antonio, TX, and we're ready to recap it all, plus, hear from a cruiserweight world champ and more on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to go over it all.They have a full recap of the "PBC on Prime Video" PPV card on Saturday Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz draw with Lamont Roach and keeps WBC interim 140 lb. title. Was this a just draw or not? Will they meet again?O'Shaquie Foster dominates Stephen Fulton and wins vacant WBC interim 135 lb. title. Yes, you read right. The WBC now just makes up interim title fights the day before fight cards. We explain the comedy and debate. Foster also has options in multiple weight divisions, now too.Then, a dreadful Erislandy Lara decision over late replacement Johan Gonzalez and keeps WBA 160 lb. A boring defense.And, Jesus Ramos decisions Shane Mosley Jr., in an action packed bout and wiins the vacant WBC interim 160 lb title.Also, on the free PrelimsA HUGE KO! Frank Martin in the 4th over Rances Barthelemy, junior welterweightsIsaac Lucero decisions Roberto Valenzuela Jr. in a good fight.And, junior middleweights Luis Nunez looks good against Hector Sosa in a featherweight decision. Next, a recap of Saturday's Tasman Fighters main event in Broadbeach, AustraliaHUUUUUUUUGE KO Jai Opetaia with one punch in the eigth over Huseyin Cinkara. Opetaia retains lineal/IBF cruiserweight title and has a big future coming. Next an interview with WBC Cruiserweight Champ BADOU JACK He defends vs. former titlist Noel Mikaelian on Saturday in Los Angeles on PPV in a rematch of their close fight in May on the Canelo-Scull card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.And, some newsTyson Fury social media post indicates he is headed out of retirement –SHOCKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Yes, Dan approved all those !'sA deal has been made for vacant WBO interim light heavyweight title bout between Callum Smith and David Morrell, and the purse bid that was due to take place this past Friday was canceled  And, finally, MVP added junior lightweight Jahmal Harvey, a 2024 U.S. Olympian, to the main card of Paul-Joshua on January 19th.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

We are back and ready for an intriguing PPV card in San Antonio, TX and have some interesting fight news and Boxing Hall of Fame new members, too, on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter and they're ready to go over it all.They begin with the preview of Saturday's PBC on Prime Video PPV in San AntonioIsaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs. Lamont Roach Jr.,  for Cruz's WBC interim junior welterweight title. In the co-featured O'Shaquie Foster vs. Stephen Fulton, for Foster's WBC junior lightweight title.Also, Erislandy Lara vs. Johan Gonzalez, for Lara's WBA middleweight title, as Janibek is out of the fight due to a positive PED test. And, Jesus Ramos vs. Shane Mosley Jr., for the vacant WBC interim middleweight title.Also, the free prelims on Prime videoFrank Martin vs. Rances Barthelemy, 10 rounds, junior welterweightsIsaac Lucero vs. Roberto Valenzuela Jr., 10 rounds, junior middleweightsLuis Nunez vs. Hector Sosa, 10 rounds, featherweights Then, they preview Tasman Fighters main event on Saturday in Broadbeach, Australia (UFC Fight Pass in the US with card start at 2 a.m. ET)Jai Opetaia vs. Huseyin Cinkara, 12 rounds, for Opetaia's lineal/IBF cruiserweight title. He's a tremendous punching champ looking for another big KO. Then some News: Thammanoon Niyomtrong wins in 12 rounds over Junior Zarate to win the vacant WBC junior flyweight title on Thursday at the Imperial Queens Park Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. This was part of the WBC convention.Also, from the convention the WBC strips Terence Crawford of super middleweight title and Crawford goes off in IG video! The boys discuss both sides of this.More stuff from the convention on mandatories/eliminators orders – Oleksandr Usyk wants to fight Deontay Wilder, and more, Conor Benn made welter mandatory by the organization. What. Are. We. Doing. Here?Next, the International Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced, including GGG, Antonio Tarver and Nigel Benn. Dan has thoughtsTeofimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson official for Jan. 31 in NY, with a presser coming on Wednesday.And, heavyweight Richard Torrez Jr. notified the IBF in writing that he has accepted a position in a final title eliminator against Frank Sanchez to produce the organization's mandatory challenger.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!

We are back and ready for an intriguing PPV card in San Antonio, TX and have some interesting fight news and Boxing Hall of Fame new members, too, on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter and they're ready to go over it all.They begin with the preview of Saturday's PBC on Prime Video PPV in San AntonioIsaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs. Lamont Roach Jr.,  for Cruz's WBC interim junior welterweight title. In the co-featured O'Shaquie Foster vs. Stephen Fulton, for Foster's WBC junior lightweight title.Also, Erislandy Lara vs. Johan Gonzalez, for Lara's WBA middleweight title, as Janibek is out of the fight due to a positive PED test. And, Jesus Ramos vs. Shane Mosley Jr., for the vacant WBC interim middleweight title.Also, the free prelims on Prime videoFrank Martin vs. Rances Barthelemy, 10 rounds, junior welterweightsIsaac Lucero vs. Roberto Valenzuela Jr., 10 rounds, junior middleweightsLuis Nunez vs. Hector Sosa, 10 rounds, featherweights Then, they preview Tasman Fighters main event on Saturday in Broadbeach, Australia (UFC Fight Pass in the US with card start at 2 a.m. ET)Jai Opetaia vs. Huseyin Cinkara, 12 rounds, for Opetaia's lineal/IBF cruiserweight title. He's a tremendous punching champ looking for another big KO. Then some News: Thammanoon Niyomtrong wins in 12 rounds over Junior Zarate to win the vacant WBC junior flyweight title on Thursday at the Imperial Queens Park Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. This was part of the WBC convention.Also, from the convention the WBC strips Terence Crawford of super middleweight title and Crawford goes off in IG video! The boys discuss both sides of this.More stuff from the convention on mandatories/eliminators orders – Oleksandr Usyk wants to fight Deontay Wilder, and more, Conor Benn made welter mandatory by the organization. What. Are. We. Doing. Here?Next, the International Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced, including GGG, Antonio Tarver and Nigel Benn. Dan has thoughtsTeofimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson official for Jan. 31 in NY, with a presser coming on Wednesday.And, heavyweight Richard Torrez Jr. notified the IBF in writing that he has accepted a position in a final title eliminator against Frank Sanchez to produce the organization's mandatory challenger.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!

Lots to unpack on our newest show from the Lane Kiffin "telethon-like" coverage of whether he would stay or go from Ole Miss, huge football games on Thanksgiving in the NFL and for Ohio St. and Michigan for Fox Sports. Plus, we have a WILD, four day travel weekend for a broadcast host/producer to go over, too!It's all with T.J. Rives and guests on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"First, T.J. talks the Thanksgiving games and numbers and the speculation that continues about the size of the TV audiences for those. And, then the massive Buckeyes vs. Wolverines grudge match in Ann Arbor, MI for Fox Sports. Also, he has comments on the Erin Andrews comments/controversy about travel and missing out on things with your family and kids, etc.Then, there's plenty of talk on Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss (in the lurch) to take the LSU job with a great writer/columnist for the Sporting News in Mike Decourcy. The guys discuss how Kiffin didn't handle things well and also, the seemingly compromised ESPN broadcasters covering the story, as their employer ESPN paying the SEC billions of dollars. And, the announcers having the same agency represent them, as the SEC powerful coaches. DeCourcy does not hold back on all.Then, it's an all time travel weekend for massive NFL and College Footall for Brian Dancel of Elite Media Network and Compass Media Network and the coverage on the radio for four games in four days. It's amazing what he did on multiple planes, cars and hotels to make it happen.Hear it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Lots to unpack on our newest show from the Lane Kiffin "telethon-like" coverage of whether he would stay or go from Ole Miss, huge football games on Thanksgiving in the NFL and for Ohio St. and Michigan for Fox Sports. Plus, we have a WILD, four day travel weekend for a broadcast host/producer to go over, too!It's all with T.J. Rives and guests on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"First, T.J. talks the Thanksgiving games and numbers and the speculation that continues about the size of the TV audiences for those. And, then the massive Buckeyes vs. Wolverines grudge match in Ann Arbor, MI for Fox Sports. Also, he has comments on the Erin Andrews comments/controversy about travel and missing out on things with your family and kids, etc.Then, there's plenty of talk on Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss (in the lurch) to take the LSU job with a great writer/columnist for the Sporting News in Mike Decourcy. The guys discuss how Kiffin didn't handle things well and also, the seemingly compromised ESPN broadcasters covering the story, as their employer ESPN paying the SEC billions of dollars. And, the announcers having the same agency represent them, as the SEC powerful coaches. DeCourcy does not hold back on all.Then, it's an all time travel weekend for massive NFL and College Footall for Brian Dancel of Elite Media Network and Compass Media Network and the coverage on the radio for four games in four days. It's amazing what he did on multiple planes, cars and hotels to make it happen.Hear it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

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Some fight action in England and California and a world champ readying to move up and fight for antother world title in another weight division joins us on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are backFirst a recap of the Saturday Matchroom Boxing/DAZN main event at Birmingham, EnglandLight heavyweight Ben Whittaker massive KO1 Benjamin Gavazi. Was this really even a test? What's next for the flamboyant Whittaker? Next we recap Saturday's Boxxer/BBC main event at Derby, England Heavyweight Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva upsets Frazer Clarke by decision and wins vacant British title. Dan has more.  Plus, a quick recap from the Saturday Manny Pacquiao Promotions ESPN Knock Out bout at Temecula, Calif.Lightweight Manny Pacquiao Jr. Draw  over four rounds with Brendan Lally (both making pro debuts). Not good for Pac-man son's debut.Then, WBC featherweight champion Stephen Fulton is on the Pod as he is moving up to challenge O'Shaquie Foster for his WBC junior lightweight title this Saturday in San Antonio on the PBC on Prime Video PPV undercard of Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs. Lamont Roach Jr.Foster-Fulton was originally scheduled on the Octover 25th FUNDORA-THURMAN undercard, but that main event was postponed. So now it's on this show inTexas. And, we have this conversation from earlier.   Some fight news:An update on Teofimo Lopez slated to meet Shakur Stevenson. Dan has the latest on when and where?Zurdo Ramirez's decision to face David Benavidez in May angers Cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia and his team.And, four division titleholder Kazuto Ioka, who announced in late October that he would move up to bantamweight in pursuit of a title in fifth weight class, will make his debut in at 118 pounds in a WBA title eliminator Maikel Ordosgoitti on Dec. 31 in Tokyo. Dan has the latest.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Some fight action in England and California and a world champ readying to move up and fight for antother world title in another weight division joins us on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter are backFirst a recap of the Saturday Matchroom Boxing/DAZN main event at Birmingham, EnglandLight heavyweight Ben Whittaker massive KO1 Benjamin Gavazi. Was this really even a test? What's next for the flamboyant Whittaker? Next we recap Saturday's Boxxer/BBC main event at Derby, England Heavyweight Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva upsets Frazer Clarke by decision and wins vacant British title. Dan has more.  Plus, a quick recap from the Saturday Manny Pacquiao Promotions ESPN Knock Out bout at Temecula, Calif.Lightweight Manny Pacquiao Jr. Draw  over four rounds with Brendan Lally (both making pro debuts). Not good for Pac-man son's debut.Then, WBC featherweight champion Stephen Fulton is on the Pod as he is moving up to challenge O'Shaquie Foster for his WBC junior lightweight title this Saturday in San Antonio on the PBC on Prime Video PPV undercard of Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs. Lamont Roach Jr.Foster-Fulton was originally scheduled on the Octover 25th FUNDORA-THURMAN undercard, but that main event was postponed. So now it's on this show inTexas. And, we have this conversation from earlier.   Some fight news:An update on Teofimo Lopez slated to meet Shakur Stevenson. Dan has the latest on when and where?Zurdo Ramirez's decision to face David Benavidez in May angers Cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia and his team.And, four division titleholder Kazuto Ioka, who announced in late October that he would move up to bantamweight in pursuit of a title in fifth weight class, will make his debut in at 118 pounds in a WBA title eliminator Maikel Ordosgoitti on Dec. 31 in Tokyo. Dan has the latest.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Ep. 952 - After back-to-back home games, the Cardinals are on the road this week. They make the cross-country flight to Tampa Bay to play the Buccaneers, a team coached by Todd Bowles; and with any Bowles-coached team, this much is known: expect the blitz. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss what Jacoby Brissett is likely to face on Sunday. And to further break down the matchup here in Week 13, Craig and Zach are joined by T.J. Rives, Buccaneers radio sideline reporter (and noted boxing enthusiast.) Before that conversation, though, there are injures to update on both sides of the ball; no Trey Benson or Will Hernandez this week, but Marvin Harrison Jr. and Will Johnson are expected to play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preview Saturday's Matchroom Boxing/DAZN main event in Birmingham, EnglandBen Whittaker vs. Benjamin Gavazi, 10 rounds, light heavyweightsOff the Thanksgiving Thursday, we're BACK with a quick preview, a special guest with Dan and some fight news on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to go over everything from Turkey Day eats to the fights!They start with a preview of Saturday's Matchroom Boxing/DAZN main event in Birmingham, EnglandBen Whittaker returns vs. Benjamin Gavazi, 10 rounds, light heavyweights. Will he start to live up to the talking he does, etc?!Next, a preview of Saturday's Boxxer main event in Derby, England (available on TrillerTV+ in U.S.)Frazer Clarke vs. Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva, 12 rounds, for vacant British heavyweight title  Preview. Clarke is recently known for getting blitzed by Fabio Wardley, but he's trying to get back into contention. Then, Saturday's 1st Manny Pacquiao Promotions U.S. card in Temecula, Calif. (ESPN Deportes & ESPN+)The main event is Lorenzo Parra vs. Elijah Pierce, 12 rounds, featherweightsBut bigger is the pro debut of Manny Pacquiao Jr. vs. Brendan Lally, 4 rounds, lightweights in the co-feature  Also, a brief recap of Monday's Teiken card on TokyoTakuma Inoue (Naoya younger brother) W12 Tenshin Nasukawa, wins vacant WBC  bantamweight title.  American Ra'eese Aleem W12 Mikito Nakano, IBF feather title eliminator (now Angelo Leo's mandatory challenger) Junior bantamweight Tomoya Tsuboi (now 3-0, 2 KO) TKO8 former titlist Carlos Cuadras, after which Cuadras announced his retirement  Next a LAMONT ROACH Jr. interviewHe challenges WBC interim junior welterweight titlist Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz December 6th in PBC on Prime Video PPV main event in San Antonio. Next, some quick newsThe death on Sunday of Vanes Martirosyan, a 2004 U.S. Olympian and three-time world title challenger against Gennadiy Golovkin, Erislandy Lara and Demetrius Andrade, from skin cancer, which he battled for about two years. He was 39. Dan has more on his career.Finally, the Subriel Matias-Dalton Smith main event probably will move forward January 10, despite the adverse finding Matias returned for Ostarine in a VADA test. Dan explains the "why?" and the finding below the allowable threshold in NY.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Ep. 952 - After back-to-back home games, the Cardinals are on the road this week. They make the cross-country flight to Tampa Bay to play the Buccaneers, a team coached by Todd Bowles; and with any Bowles-coached team, this much is known: expect the blitz. Craig Grialou and Zach Gershman discuss what Jacoby Brissett is likely to face on Sunday. And to further break down the matchup here in Week 13, Craig and Zach are joined by T.J. Rives, Buccaneers radio sideline reporter (and noted boxing enthusiast.) Before that conversation, though, there are injures to update on both sides of the ball; no Trey Benson or Will Hernandez this week, but Marvin Harrison Jr. and Will Johnson are expected to play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preview Saturday's Matchroom Boxing/DAZN main event in Birmingham, EnglandBen Whittaker vs. Benjamin Gavazi, 10 rounds, light heavyweightsOff the Thanksgiving Thursday, we're BACK with a quick preview, a special guest with Dan and some fight news on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to go over everything from Turkey Day eats to the fights!They start with a preview of Saturday's Matchroom Boxing/DAZN main event in Birmingham, EnglandBen Whittaker returns vs. Benjamin Gavazi, 10 rounds, light heavyweights. Will he start to live up to the talking he does, etc?!Next, a preview of Saturday's Boxxer main event in Derby, England (available on TrillerTV+ in U.S.)Frazer Clarke vs. Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva, 12 rounds, for vacant British heavyweight title  Preview. Clarke is recently known for getting blitzed by Fabio Wardley, but he's trying to get back into contention. Then, Saturday's 1st Manny Pacquiao Promotions U.S. card in Temecula, Calif. (ESPN Deportes & ESPN+)The main event is Lorenzo Parra vs. Elijah Pierce, 12 rounds, featherweightsBut bigger is the pro debut of Manny Pacquiao Jr. vs. Brendan Lally, 4 rounds, lightweights in the co-feature  Also, a brief recap of Monday's Teiken card on TokyoTakuma Inoue (Naoya younger brother) W12 Tenshin Nasukawa, wins vacant WBC  bantamweight title.  American Ra'eese Aleem W12 Mikito Nakano, IBF feather title eliminator (now Angelo Leo's mandatory challenger) Junior bantamweight Tomoya Tsuboi (now 3-0, 2 KO) TKO8 former titlist Carlos Cuadras, after which Cuadras announced his retirement  Next a LAMONT ROACH Jr. interviewHe challenges WBC interim junior welterweight titlist Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz December 6th in PBC on Prime Video PPV main event in San Antonio. Next, some quick newsThe death on Sunday of Vanes Martirosyan, a 2004 U.S. Olympian and three-time world title challenger against Gennadiy Golovkin, Erislandy Lara and Demetrius Andrade, from skin cancer, which he battled for about two years. He was 39. Dan has more on his career.Finally, the Subriel Matias-Dalton Smith main event probably will move forward January 10, despite the adverse finding Matias returned for Ostarine in a VADA test. Dan explains the "why?" and the finding below the allowable threshold in NY.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's Thanksgiving week and we're ready to go over the latest in sports media news, ratings and more with host T.J. Rives and guest Steve Carney of our LWOS.com/media coverage on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"The boys spend appropriate time talking Thanksgiving and working sports media jobs on Turkey Day and Steve has a tremendous story about the Thanksgiving spread while on the job for Tampa Bay Buccaneers radio in 2006.They then discuss the new broadcast media deals for MLB, including ESPN getting back in the mix and NBC Sports/Peacock getting the Sunday night games and Netflix now in the mix, as well.Next, there's lots on the football front both college and the NFL. This includes the massive rating and audience anticipated for CBS Sports and the Kansas City Chiefs playing at the Dallas Cowboys, as part of the tripleheader of pro games Thursday.Also, the looming Ohio State at Michigan game is up for Saturday at noon on Fox Sports and what will likely be the biggest audience (by far) of the year in college football. The guys discuss that and go over the weekend of action in the final regular season of college football.They also talk about how Warner Bros. Discovery has Turner Sports up for sale and if Skydance and Paramount acquire it, they will add massive more important sports TV properties to what they already have with the NFL, the NCAA tourney, the Masters, etc.All of this is part of the "LWOS Media Podcast." Happy Thanksgiving and make sure to follow this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's Thanksgiving week and we're ready to go over the latest in sports media news, ratings and more with host T.J. Rives and guest Steve Carney of our LWOS.com/media coverage on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"The boys spend appropriate time talking Thanksgiving and working sports media jobs on Turkey Day and Steve has a tremendous story about the Thanksgiving spread while on the job for Tampa Bay Buccaneers radio in 2006.They then discuss the new broadcast media deals for MLB, including ESPN getting back in the mix and NBC Sports/Peacock getting the Sunday night games and Netflix now in the mix, as well.Next, there's lots on the football front both college and the NFL. This includes the massive rating and audience anticipated for CBS Sports and the Kansas City Chiefs playing at the Dallas Cowboys, as part of the tripleheader of pro games Thursday.Also, the looming Ohio State at Michigan game is up for Saturday at noon on Fox Sports and what will likely be the biggest audience (by far) of the year in college football. The guys discuss that and go over the weekend of action in the final regular season of college football.They also talk about how Warner Bros. Discovery has Turner Sports up for sale and if Skydance and Paramount acquire it, they will add massive more important sports TV properties to what they already have with the NFL, the NCAA tourney, the Masters, etc.All of this is part of the "LWOS Media Podcast." Happy Thanksgiving and make sure to follow this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's a special mid-week edition of the podcast, as host T.J. Rives is back with special guests around the "Ring IV- Night of Champions" ppv card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Both Saadeq Ahmed (who covered the card live) and Managing Editor for Big Fight Weekend.com, Ricky Carroll are aboard for their perspectives and analysis.The guys talk in order:Saadeq sharing the bizaare' timeline for the show, that saw the main event happen at after 5am Saudi time early into Sunday a.m. The guys also go over the fights starting with Abdul Mason's power punching win over Sam Noakes for the WBO lightweight crown. Mason is on the rise and at 21 years old is boxing's youngest world champ. So, what's in store for him?Next, it was a huge night for Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez to become unified at 115 lb. with a domination of Fernando Martinez for 8 rounds and then flattened him for good with a big left hook in the 9th for the KO. Is Bam deserving of a top 5 pound for pound grade?Continuing, Saadeq gives more insight on how the Bam fight took some life out of the building and even though he was in control with a second round knock down, Devin Haney couldn't overwhelm WBO welterweigh champ, Brian Norman. So, it was a little unsatisfying, even though the still unbeaten Haney was much better than the champ and got the decision win.And, finally, David Benavidez made easy work out of Anthony Yarde by brutally pounding him over 7 rounds and eventual TKO stoppage. Benavide wants curiserweight unfied champ, Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramires, next in Las Vegas in May. We'll see if it happens?Hear from our guys on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" on this Big Fight Weekend Podcast" feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify!

It's a special mid-week edition of the podcast, as host T.J. Rives is back with special guests around the "Ring IV- Night of Champions" ppv card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Both Saadeq Ahmed (who covered the card live) and Managing Editor for Big Fight Weekend.com, Ricky Carroll are aboard for their perspectives and analysis.The guys talk in order:Saadeq sharing the bizaare' timeline for the show, that saw the main event happen at after 5am Saudi time early into Sunday a.m. The guys also go over the fights starting with Abdul Mason's power punching win over Sam Noakes for the WBO lightweight crown. Mason is on the rise and at 21 years old is boxing's youngest world champ. So, what's in store for him?Next, it was a huge night for Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez to become unified at 115 lb. with a domination of Fernando Martinez for 8 rounds and then flattened him for good with a big left hook in the 9th for the KO. Is Bam deserving of a top 5 pound for pound grade?Continuing, Saadeq gives more insight on how the Bam fight took some life out of the building and even though he was in control with a second round knock down, Devin Haney couldn't overwhelm WBO welterweigh champ, Brian Norman. So, it was a little unsatisfying, even though the still unbeaten Haney was much better than the champ and got the decision win.And, finally, David Benavidez made easy work out of Anthony Yarde by brutally pounding him over 7 rounds and eventual TKO stoppage. Benavide wants curiserweight unfied champ, Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramires, next in Las Vegas in May. We'll see if it happens?Hear from our guys on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" on this Big Fight Weekend Podcast" feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify!

It was an action packed Saturday night (early Sunday a.m. there) in Saudi Arabia, as the "Ring IV- Night of Champions" played out with four world title fights and we're ready to go over all of it, including the winners and what's potentially next for them on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast"This pod originally aired as a live recap show on the Big Fight Weekend Youtube page Saturday night!Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter to go over the action and give their analysis.They discuss:David Benavidez retaining his WBC light heavyweigh crown with a dominant stoppage of Anthony Yarde. We break it down and what's next for one of the better bigger fighters in U.S. boxing?Next, Devin Haney became a world champ in his thrid weight division with an impressive decision win over Brian Norman taking the WBO welterweight crown. Haney got an early knockdown and controlled the bout. Now, what's next for him at 147 lb.?Meanwhile, Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez continues to surge, as defended the WBC/WBO 115lb. crowns and added the WBA title with a one-sided bludgeoning of Fernando Martinez. It ultimately resulted in a 9th round KO for Bam. He's clearly the best small weight fighter in the U.S. and what's next for him? The guys go over it.And, the fourth title fight was TREMENDOUS as American Abdullah Mason out-slugged England's Sam Noakes over 12 rounds to become the new WBO lightweight champ and boxing's youngest world champ at 21 years old. It looks like a big future for Mason.And, you'll hear some interaction from exclusive Youtube audience with the guys from Saturday night, too.It's all part of this podcast feed and the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It was an action packed Saturday night (early Sunday a.m. there) in Saudi Arabia, as the "Ring IV- Night of Champions" played out with four world title fights and we're ready to go over all of it, including the winners and what's potentially next for them on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast"This pod originally aired as a live recap show on the Big Fight Weekend Youtube page Saturday night!Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter to go over the action and give their analysis.They discuss:David Benavidez retaining his WBC light heavyweigh crown with a dominant stoppage of Anthony Yarde. We break it down and what's next for one of the better bigger fighters in U.S. boxing?Next, Devin Haney became a world champ in his thrid weight division with an impressive decision win over Brian Norman taking the WBO welterweight crown. Haney got an early knockdown and controlled the bout. Now, what's next for him at 147 lb.?Meanwhile, Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez continues to surge, as defended the WBC/WBO 115lb. crowns and added the WBA title with a one-sided bludgeoning of Fernando Martinez. It ultimately resulted in a 9th round KO for Bam. He's clearly the best small weight fighter in the U.S. and what's next for him? The guys go over it.And, the fourth title fight was TREMENDOUS as American Abdullah Mason out-slugged England's Sam Noakes over 12 rounds to become the new WBO lightweight champ and boxing's youngest world champ at 21 years old. It looks like a big future for Mason.And, you'll hear some interaction from exclusive Youtube audience with the guys from Saturday night, too.It's all part of this podcast feed and the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap" and make sure to subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's arguably the biggest fight card of the entire year, as the "Ring IV- Night of Champions" pay per view comes off in Saudi Arabia and we're ready to preview it  and have more on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to go over all the title action coming up as they preview Saturday's DAZN PPV card from RiyadhDavid Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde, 12 rounds, for Benavidez's WBC and WBA “regular” light heavyweight titles. A big moment for Benavidez in trying to get an undisputed shot with Dmitry Bivol.Next, Brian Norman Jr. vs. Devin Haney, 12 rounds, for Norman's WBO welterweight title in a showdown with two unbeaten American stars. Can Haney take the welteerweight punch and how will Norman fare against his best opponent to date?Also, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez vs. Fernando Martinez, 12 rounds, WBC/WBO/WBA junior bantamweight titles. A highly underrated showdown in this one. Can Bam continue the roll he's been on?And unbeatens Abdullah Mason vs. Sam Noakes, 12 rounds, for vacant WBO lightweight title and the fourth of the four world title fights that lead the main card.Then, some newsAn official announcement of Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua, Dec. 19 on Netflix at Kaseya Center in Miami. The kickoff news conference is on Friday at the arena. We have takes.Next, Ryan Garcia went on social in a video and said he signed deal to fight Mario Barrios for his WBC welterweight title Feb. 21. But…there's still a lot to iron out.And, Oleksandr Usyk makes a mild surprise and vacates WBO title. Therefore, he gives up undisputed status for second time; Fabio Wardley elevated to full WBO titleholder, but whom would he fight next?Staying with the heavyweights, Daniel Dubois pulled out of Frank Sanchez IBF heavyweight purse bid scheduled for Thursday. What does this mean for Sanchez.Next, former WBO junior middleweight titlist Tim Tszyu will return vs. Anthony Velazquez in a 10-round middleweight Dec. 17 in his hometown of Sydney, Australia, No Limit Boxing announced.  We discuss.And, finally, Golden Boy Boxing kicks off its 2026 schedule Jan. 16 with the discussed rematch between welterweight contenders Alexis Rocha and Raul Curiel at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California. They battled to a majority draw in an action-packed battle last December. The co-feature is also a rematch of a July 24 draw between junior featherweights “Gucci” Manny Flores and Jorge Chavez. Dan gives you the latest.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's arguably the biggest fight card of the entire year, as the "Ring IV- Night of Champions" pay per view comes off in Saudi Arabia and we're ready to preview it  and have more on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to go over all the title action coming up as they preview Saturday's DAZN PPV card from RiyadhDavid Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde, 12 rounds, for Benavidez's WBC and WBA “regular” light heavyweight titles. A big moment for Benavidez in trying to get an undisputed shot with Dmitry Bivol.Next, Brian Norman Jr. vs. Devin Haney, 12 rounds, for Norman's WBO welterweight title in a showdown with two unbeaten American stars. Can Haney take the welteerweight punch and how will Norman fare against his best opponent to date?Also, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez vs. Fernando Martinez, 12 rounds, WBC/WBO/WBA junior bantamweight titles. A highly underrated showdown in this one. Can Bam continue the roll he's been on?And unbeatens Abdullah Mason vs. Sam Noakes, 12 rounds, for vacant WBO lightweight title and the fourth of the four world title fights that lead the main card.Then, some newsAn official announcement of Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua, Dec. 19 on Netflix at Kaseya Center in Miami. The kickoff news conference is on Friday at the arena. We have takes.Next, Ryan Garcia went on social in a video and said he signed deal to fight Mario Barrios for his WBC welterweight title Feb. 21. But…there's still a lot to iron out.And, Oleksandr Usyk makes a mild surprise and vacates WBO title. Therefore, he gives up undisputed status for second time; Fabio Wardley elevated to full WBO titleholder, but whom would he fight next?Staying with the heavyweights, Daniel Dubois pulled out of Frank Sanchez IBF heavyweight purse bid scheduled for Thursday. What does this mean for Sanchez.Next, former WBO junior middleweight titlist Tim Tszyu will return vs. Anthony Velazquez in a 10-round middleweight Dec. 17 in his hometown of Sydney, Australia, No Limit Boxing announced.  We discuss.And, finally, Golden Boy Boxing kicks off its 2026 schedule Jan. 16 with the discussed rematch between welterweight contenders Alexis Rocha and Raul Curiel at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California. They battled to a majority draw in an action-packed battle last December. The co-feature is also a rematch of a July 24 draw between junior featherweights “Gucci” Manny Flores and Jorge Chavez. Dan gives you the latest.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's the latest edition of our show/podcast talking sports media stories, newsmakers, ratings and more with a resolution in the Disney/Youtube TV dispute, an update on Paul Finebaum leaving college football media for a U.S. Senate run and more on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives welcomes Tyler Jones of LWOS.com/Media and "The Jones Report" podcast to the show to go over it all.They talk the Disney backpeddle to do a deal with Google/Youtube late last Friday night before the college football weekend and the Dallas Cowboys playing on Monday Night Football. Also, what's up with Tyler's K.C. Chiefs and how much more are we going to see of them on CBS in the near term? Plus, NASCAR and their 2026 TV schedule having so few network TV airings- why? And, is Finebaum really gonna do this Politics thing? Tyler has takes.And, we finish with great nostalgia audio involving the "Miracle at the Meadowlands" N.Y. Giants fumble instead of a kneeldown by Joe Pisarcik that enabled the Eagles to score in the final seconds to beat them. And, at the height of the "Monday Night Cable Wrestling War of 1996-98" how did a wrestler appear on both hated rival, Cable network wrestling shows on the same night in person/in the ring? T.J. explains with audio!It's all on the newest "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's the latest edition of our show/podcast talking sports media stories, newsmakers, ratings and more with a resolution in the Disney/Youtube TV dispute, an update on Paul Finebaum leaving college football media for a U.S. Senate run and more on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives welcomes Tyler Jones of LWOS.com/Media and "The Jones Report" podcast to the show to go over it all.They talk the Disney backpeddle to do a deal with Google/Youtube late last Friday night before the college football weekend and the Dallas Cowboys playing on Monday Night Football. Also, what's up with Tyler's K.C. Chiefs and how much more are we going to see of them on CBS in the near term? Plus, NASCAR and their 2026 TV schedule having so few network TV airings- why? And, is Finebaum really gonna do this Politics thing? Tyler has takes.And, we finish with great nostalgia audio involving the "Miracle at the Meadowlands" N.Y. Giants fumble instead of a kneeldown by Joe Pisarcik that enabled the Eagles to score in the final seconds to beat them. And, at the height of the "Monday Night Cable Wrestling War of 1996-98" how did a wrestler appear on both hated rival, Cable network wrestling shows on the same night in person/in the ring? T.J. explains with audio!It's all on the newest "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Off the weekend and the compelling Conor Benn rematch win over Chris Eubank Jr. and Rafael Espinoza battering another opponent in a WBO title defense we're ready to recap it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter have their takes here. First, they recap Saturday's Ring magazine DAZN PPV card in LondonConor Benn W12 Chris Eubank Jr. in a rematch, where the Benn's finally get a win over the Eubanks. Where do both go from here? Also, on the undercardJack Catterall scores a KO12 of Ekow Essuman and wins WBO GlobalPlus, 147 lb. contender Adam Azim TKO12 against Kurt Scoby and wins vacant WBO Intercontinental 140Next a Recap of  Saturday's Top Rank/Zanfer card in San Luis Potosi, MexicoFeatherweight Rafael Espinoza TKO11 Arnold Khegai, retains WBO featherweight title. A brutal beating of Khegai that should have been stopped sooner. And on the undercard,Junior welterweight Emiliano Vargas W10 Jonathan Montrel and Junior welterweight Lindolfo Delgado W12 split Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela, IBF title eliminator –with controversy! And, Heavyweight Richard Torrez TKO1 against Tomas Salek. Torrez need better competition.  NewsFormer WBO heavyweight titleholder Joseph Parker tested positive for cocaine in a urine test administered on the day that he suffered an 11th-round knockout loss to Fabio Wardley last month that cost him the WBO interim belt and a due mandatory shot at undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk.Turki Alasheikh/Eddie Hearn hinted at Fury-Joshua in September during the Benn-Eubank show. September?? Really? And, Matchroom and DAZN announce four Jan/Feb main events, which includes:IBF lightweight titlist Raymond Muratalla vs. mandatory challenger Andy Cruz  IBF junior middleweight titlist Bakhram Murtazaliev vs. mandatory challenger Josh Kelly  Junior lightweight rematch between former featherweight titleholders Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington  Junior lightweight unification fight pairing WBO titlist Emanuel Navarrete and IBF titlist Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez.Dan has more on these.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

On this edition of the "LWOS Media Podcast" we go in-depth with an NFL play by play broadcaster on national radio every week. This, as Josh Appel of Sports USA Radio's coverage of pro football is our guest.Josh and host T.J. Rives go back almost 15 years to Josh's time as a student and rising broadcaster at the Univ. of South Florida in Tampa. Now, he works in the booth for a significant game almost every week in "the league." For example, he and analyst Brandon Noble called the Detroit Lions win over the Washington Commanders in D.C. Sunday.Josh and T.J. discuss the mechanics of identifying players from a high up perch location and how it can be difficult when the action is physically far from you. Plus, what kind of access do the national radio broadcasters get to the NFL coaches and players and therefore, how much do they have to hustle for the info?Appel also discusses the wild circumstance of President Donald Trump being at the Commanders game Sunday just before Veterans Day. And, he relates what the security was like and has other stories about it, too.Josh and Brandon are working the L.A. Chargers and Jacksonville Jaguars this week and you get a lot of insight from him on calling an NFL game.It's all part of a Q & A on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

On this edition of the "LWOS Media Podcast" we go in-depth with an NFL play by play broadcaster on national radio every week. This, as Josh Appel of Sports USA Radio's coverage of pro football is our guest.Josh and host T.J. Rives go back almost 15 years to Josh's time as a student and rising broadcaster at the Univ. of South Florida in Tampa. Now, he works in the booth for a significant game almost every week in "the league." For example, he and analyst Brandon Noble called the Detroit Lions win over the Washington Commanders in D.C. Sunday.Josh and T.J. discuss the mechanics of identifying players from a high up perch location and how it can be difficult when the action is physically far from you. Plus, what kind of access do the national radio broadcasters get to the NFL coaches and players and therefore, how much do they have to hustle for the info?Appel also discusses the wild circumstance of President Donald Trump being at the Commanders game Sunday just before Veterans Day. And, he relates what the security was like and has other stories about it, too.Josh and Brandon are working the L.A. Chargers and Jacksonville Jaguars this week and you get a lot of insight from him on calling an NFL game.It's all part of a Q & A on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

We're back and we finally have a weekend with multiple compelling fights on separate cards in both London and Mexico and we're ready to preview those, plus a bonafide light heavyweight star is on the show for the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all. They start with the preview of the Boxxer/Matchroom DAZN PPV card Saturday in LondonChris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn, rematch, 12 rounds, middleweights. It was an amazing first fight in April and now, they are back again before the end of 2025 to slug it out again. The gents discuss.There's also more on the undercard with Jack Catterall vs. Ekow Essuman, 12 rounds, welterweights and Adam Azim vs. Kurt Scoby, 12 rounds, junior welterweights.Next, we preview the Zanfer Promotions/Top Rank card on TR Classics FAST channel in San Luis Potosi, MexicoRafael Espinoza returns to meet Arnold Khegai, 12 rounds, for Espinoza's WBO featherweight title. This is a true height mismatch and will Espinoza roll in his home country defense. We discuss.The co-feature has Lindolfo Delgado vs. Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela, 12 rounds, IBF junior welterweight eliminator. Plus, Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Tomas Salek, 10 rounds, heavyweights Emiliano Vargas vs. Jonathan Montrel, 10 rounds, junior welterweights Next it's Dan and David Benavidez in conversation.Benavidez defends WBC and WBA “regular” light heavyweight belts vs. Anthony Yarde in the main event of the Ring magazing DAZN PPV on Nov. 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Benavidez is in position for a massive fight potentially with Dmitry Bivol for all the 175 lb. titles.  NewsDeal near for Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua on either Dec. 9 or Dec. 16 – Dan and T.J. want to know- What are we doing here?!? What is the "realism" of this actually happening?Next, heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma back in action to face battle-tested Jermain Franklin in the main event of a Queensberry DAZN card Jan. 24 at Co-op Live in Manchester, England.Also, in the wake of KO1 loss to Vergil Ortiz, Erickson Lubin addressed his future via social media, writng he will return and move up to middleweight.Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya said the hope is unified cruiserweight titlist Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez will return to action in February and then to get him a much bigger fight.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!  

It's a one on one conversation with one of the top media writer/reporters nationally in country on the hot topic of the Youtube TV vs. Disney carriage dispute. And you'll hear it here as part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives welcomes Joe Flint, senior media writer for the Wall Street Journal, to go over the ongoing dispute with Youtube TV and whether they or Disney will eventually relent and make a deal? Joe has great insight on how a single former ESPN executive may be the key in settling or, as T.J. theorizes will Google/Youtube TV dig in and not settle and why?Plus, Joe has thoughts and insights on President Donald Trump at the Lions-Commanders game in D.C. Sunday and doing a lengthy interview on Fox Sports live during the game. And, there's some 80s nostalgia pop culture about Madonna, Saturday Night Live and Joe Theisman too.Hear it all as T.J. and Joe dive deep into the Youtube TV/Disney mess on this special "LWOS Media Podcast!"

It's a one on one conversation with one of the top media writer/reporters nationally in country on the hot topic of the Youtube TV vs. Disney carriage dispute. And you'll hear it here as part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives welcomes Joe Flint, senior media writer for the Wall Street Journal, to go over the ongoing dispute with Youtube TV and whether they or Disney will eventually relent and make a deal? Joe has great insight on how a single former ESPN executive may be the key in settling or, as T.J. theorizes will Google/Youtube TV dig in and not settle and why?Plus, Joe has thoughts and insights on President Donald Trump at the Lions-Commanders game in D.C. Sunday and doing a lengthy interview on Fox Sports live during the game. And, there's some 80s nostalgia pop culture about Madonna, Saturday Night Live and Joe Theisman too.Hear it all as T.J. and Joe dive deep into the Youtube TV/Disney mess on this special "LWOS Media Podcast!"

It's still a BIG standoff between Youtube TV and Disney over their programming and we're ready to talk about it, plus we get some insight on broadcasting the NFL on national radio week to week, too on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with guests to go over it all. First, he talks the weekend in college and NFL football and some of the TV numbers from it.Then, he welcomes Joe Flint, senior media writer for the Wall Street Journal, to go over the ongoing dispute with Youtube TV and whether they or Disney will eventually relent and make a deal? Joe has great insight on how a single former ESPN executive may be the key in settling or, as T.J. theorizes will Google/Youtube TV dig in and not settle and why?Plus, Joe has thoughts and insights on President Donald Trump at the Lions-Commanders game in D.C. Sunday and doing a lengthy interview on Fox Sports live during the game. And, there's some 80s nostalgia pop culture about Madonna, Saturday Night Live and Joe Theisman too.Next, T.J. welcomes national football p x p broadcaster Josh Appel of Sports USA to talk about the ins and outs of his job calling the NFL. He was at the Lions-Commanders game last week and has more on his broadcast locale' being less than ideal and the crazy security around President Trump early and often. Josh is alos a USF in Tampa grad/broadcasting alum and there's talk of the Bulls and the possible American Conference football championship game in Tampa Bay and how Josh's first baby on the way soon is definitely a factor on him coming to see his team play or not?!It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's still a BIG standoff between Youtube TV and Disney over their programming and we're ready to talk about it, plus we get some insight on broadcasting the NFL on national radio week to week, too on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with guests to go over it all. First, he talks the weekend in college and NFL football and some of the TV numbers from it.Then, he welcomes Joe Flint, senior media writer for the Wall Street Journal, to go over the ongoing dispute with Youtube TV and whether they or Disney will eventually relent and make a deal? Joe has great insight on how a single former ESPN executive may be the key in settling or, as T.J. theorizes will Google/Youtube TV dig in and not settle and why?Plus, Joe has thoughts and insights on President Donald Trump at the Lions-Commanders game in D.C. Sunday and doing a lengthy interview on Fox Sports live during the game. And, there's some 80s nostalgia pop culture about Madonna, Saturday Night Live and Joe Theisman too.Next, T.J. welcomes national football p x p broadcaster Josh Appel of Sports USA to talk about the ins and outs of his job calling the NFL. He was at the Lions-Commanders game last week and has more on his broadcast locale' being less than ideal and the crazy security around President Trump early and often. Josh is alos a USF in Tampa grad/broadcasting alum and there's talk of the Bulls and the possible American Conference football championship game in Tampa Bay and how Josh's first baby on the way soon is definitely a factor on him coming to see his team play or not?!It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It was a quick and decisive night for Vergil Ortiz in the Golden Boy main event, Dan talks with a rising lightweight star and we have fight news, too, on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of the Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter with "The Tea." (good info/takes)First a Recap of the Saturday Golden Boy / DAZN card in Fort Worth, TexasVergil Ortiz scores quick TKO2 over Erickson Lubin, for Ortiz's WBC interim 154 lb. title.The guys iscuss prospect of Ortiz-Jaron Ennis next and do we believe them?Next, what turned out to be a terrible undercardDarius Fulghum D10 David Stevens in a boring bout.Amari Jones TKO3 Shady Gamhou middleweights.Joshua Edwards heavyweight win over Zeno VoorisRobin Safar W10 Derick Miller Jr., cruiserweight bout Also a quick recap of the Friday night ProBox main event in Lakeland, FloridaWelterweight Tiger Johnson, the Top Rank-promoted 2020 U.S. Olympian, pummeled Nicklaus Flaz in a TKO4. Dan has more.Then hear from Abdullah Mason, the unbeaten U.S. lightweight with Dan who battles unbeaten English contender Sam Noakes on 11/22 in the massive Riyadh Season PPV. And, some news:WBO junior middleweight titlist Xander Zayas and WBA counterpart Abass Baraou will meet in a title unification fight on Jan. 31 in San Juan, according to the WBO and confirmed by Zayas promoter Top Rank. Is this possibly going to be the first fight card for Top Rank's new fight deal with a broadcaster.WBA bantamweight titleholder Seiya Tsutsumi will defend against interim titlist and surefire future Hall of Famer Nonito Donaire, age 42, on Dec.17 in Tokyo, Teiken Promotions announced  And, undisputed women's heavyweight champion and female No. 1 pound-for-pound Claressa Shields, who had become a promotional free agent, has re-signed with Salita Promotions as and brought on Wynn Records as a co-promoter, in an $8 million multi-fight partnership We go over the deal.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

We are back and ready for an intriguing weekend of action in Texas headlined by the return of hard punching Vergil Ortiz in the main event. Plus, we have some news involving the likes of Jake Paul, Ryan Garcia and other fights being finalized, etc. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael and they are ready to go over it all.We start with the preview of the Golden Boy/DAZN card Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas with Ortiz taking on former world title challenger Erickson Lubin for Ortiz's WBC interim junior middleweight title. Ortiz is ready for a title shot himself, but the veteran Lubin will pose a threat.Plus, Dan goes over the undercard:Darius Fulghum vs. David Stevens, 10 rounds, super middleweightsAmari Jones vs. Shady Gamhour, 10 rounds, middleweightsJoshua Edwards vs. Zeno Vooris, 6 rounds, heavyweightsRobin Safar vs. Derick Miller Jr., 10 rounds, cruiserweights Then some news:Jake Paul destroys Gervonta Davis on social media for being all the things that everyone knew he was, but now, the "fight" with Davsi is off and it's time to tell the truth. We discuss.Next, the WBC lifts its ban on Ryan Garcia, clearing a major hurdle toward Marios Barrios defending the WBC welterweight title against him in early 2026. There's "healthy debate" about this.Dan, marks the death this week of polarizing PED guru Victor Conte, who was heavily involved in boxing, but also eventually put in prison for his actions/drug cheating etc. He died this week at age 75 from pancreatic cancer. Dan go to know him pretty well over the past several years. and shares the complex part of whether Conte should be viewed differently at the end of his life.  Next, the heavys and the IBF has scheduled a Nov. 13 purse bid for the final heavyweight title eliminator between Frank Sanchez and former titlist Daniel Dubois. But, will this fight happen? Also, Dan is reporting that despite Queensberry promoter Frank Warren and British heavyweights Derek Chisora and Dillian Whyte talking up a third fight and it being penciled in to headline a DAZN PPV event on December 13, the fight has been scrapped.Finally, Golden Boy working to finalize a January rematch between welterweight contenders Alexis Rocha and Raul Curiel, who fought a blazing draw this past December. And there are plans in the works for super middleweight contender Edgar Berlanga to challenge WBA interim titlist Armando Resendiz on a PBC show in early 2026.Hear us talk it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's been another busy week in sports media from the thrilling conclusion of the World Series, to the ongoing dispute for Disney/ESPN and Youtube TV and the passing of an NFL analyst icon in the 80s and 90s. We're ready to talk it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with Steve Carney of Last Word on Sports/Media web coverage to go over the latest and give their takes.What about the amazing drama of Game 7 of the World Series with the Dodgers defeating the Blue Jays in 11 innings. The guys go over the timeline and how the ratings soared for Fox Sports in the U.S. and obviously for SportsNet in Canada and what about Japan?? And, were there in excess of 60 million or more that likely watched worldwide? Plus, where does this Game 7 rank with other epic game 7s in big time pro sports??Next, the boys talk the yanking of Disney/ESPN/ABC programming off the Youtube TV streaming service. This kept millions from seeing ESPN's college football and even, Monday Night Football without a digital antenna. When does this $$ dispute end or does it??Also, Steve has thoughts on the passing of Bob Trumpy this past weekend at the age of 80 and how prominent he was with Cincinnati powerhouse radio station WLW first and then, with NBC Sports and their NFL coverage. It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's been another busy week in sports media from the thrilling conclusion of the World Series, to the ongoing dispute for Disney/ESPN and Youtube TV and the passing of an NFL analyst icon in the 80s and 90s. We're ready to talk it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with Steve Carney of Last Word on Sports/Media web coverage to go over the latest and give their takes.What about the amazing drama of Game 7 of the World Series with the Dodgers defeating the Blue Jays in 11 innings. The guys go over the timeline and how the ratings soared for Fox Sports in the U.S. and obviously for SportsNet in Canada and what about Japan?? And, were there in excess of 60 million or more that likely watched worldwide? Plus, where does this Game 7 rank with other epic game 7s in big time pro sports??Next, the boys talk the yanking of Disney/ESPN/ABC programming off the Youtube TV streaming service. This kept millions from seeing ESPN's college football and even, Monday Night Football without a digital antenna. When does this $$ dispute end or does it??Also, Steve has thoughts on the passing of Bob Trumpy this past weekend at the age of 80 and how prominent he was with Cincinnati powerhouse radio station WLW first and then, with NBC Sports and their NFL coverage. It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Former NBC Sports legendary football analyst and broadcaster of the Olympics and Golf, Bob Trumpy, passed away over the weekend and we pay tribute to him on the" Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is joined by special guests Ken Fang of Awful Announcing and Phil De Montmollin, sports broadcast historian and more, to recall the memories of Trumpy's decorated career.From transitioning from playing in the NFL for the Bengals to local sports radio in it's early days in Cincinnati in the 1980s, Trumpy then got a huge career break in the early 80s to work for NBC Sports NFL coverage.T.J., Ken and Phil reminisce on hearing him on TV and also NBC Radio with fellow legend play by player Don Criqui calling games on Monday Night Football. Trumpy worked two radio Super Bowls with Criqui and later got the ultimate promotion to work two more of them on TV for NBC with Dick Enberg in 93/94. There are also great stories of Trumpy working the Olympics for NBC and the famed PGA Tour coverage and the Ryder Cup, as well.It's all part of this special "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Former NBC Sports legendary football analyst and broadcaster of the Olympics and Golf, Bob Trumpy, passed away over the weekend and we pay tribute to him on the" Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is joined by special guests Ken Fang of Awful Announcing and Phil De Montmollin, sports broadcast historian and more, to recall the memories of Trumpy's decorated career.From transitioning from playing in the NFL for the Bengals to local sports radio in it's early days in Cincinnati in the 1980s, Trumpy then got a huge career break in the early 80s to work for NBC Sports NFL coverage.T.J., Ken and Phil reminisce on hearing him on TV and also NBC Radio with fellow legend play by player Don Criqui calling games on Monday Night Football. Trumpy worked two radio Super Bowls with Criqui and later got the ultimate promotion to work two more of them on TV for NBC with Dick Enberg in 93/94. There are also great stories of Trumpy working the Olympics for NBC and the famed PGA Tour coverage and the Ryder Cup, as well.It's all part of this special "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's a new week and we have lots more to go over in the sports media world from the blockbuster charges against current NBA coach and player and rigged gambling allegations, to the Blue Jays and Dodgers slugging it out and the World Series, and what's up with an SEC school not welcoming another school's Spanish language play by play broadcast?It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" with host T.J. Rives and co-hosted this week by Tyler Jones  of LWOS Media, Roundtable Sports and his "Jones Report" podcast, etc.They discuss the ratings score for Fox for the "Fall Classic" as the Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani are a big draw and so too is a Canadian team playing for the baseball title.Also, what's the impact of the FBI/Depatment of Justice investigation on NBA player Terry Rozier and current Portland coach Chauncey Billups among others in a massive criminal scandal?? And, Tyler weighs in on whether ESPN should distance itself from a betting sportsbook and "ESPN Bet?"Next, Tyler is Oklahoma where a slight media controversy took place this week for the Sooners Spansih broadcast not being welcomed at the U of Tennesee Neyland Stadium press box, intially. We have more. Que Paso??And, we talk whether ESPN personality Scott Van Pelt may move his late night Sportscenter to earlier in the afternoon and what's the reasoning behind this?It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify and read more at www.lastwordonsports.com/meda  too!