Podcasts about Turner Sports

Episode 518 of the Sports Media Podcast features Jon Wertheim, a longtime Sports Illustrated writer and editor, 60 Minutes correspondent, and Tennis Channel and Turner Sports tennis commentator. Wertheim is a producer on the upcoming HBO documentary "Surviving Ohio State" which delves into the Ohio State sex abuse scandal and the victims of Dr. Richard Strauss, employed by the university from 1978-1998. The documentary debuts June 17. In this podcast, Wertheim discusses how the Ohio State documentary came to be; what it's like to interview survivors of sexual assault; the question of male athletes being worth less than female athletes who are survivors of abuse; whether Ohio State has taken accountability and responsibility; Jim Jordan and this story; where the Alcaraz-Sinner final rates all-time; Turner Sports's coverage of the French Open; the future of Tennis Channel, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've made it to the Finals! On this episode of Last Week, Malv and Mowgli discuss the Finals matchup we all predicted, a WNBA update (2 top teams still undefeated!), and a look back at the legacy and impact of the NBA on TNT. Thank you, Turner Sports! All this and more! Enjoy!

Happy Mother's Day to all the fabulous moms in the world! This week as a special bonus Mother's Day episode on The Hamilton Review, we are so happy to welcome the authors of the book, "Tough As A Mother" - Jenn Hildreth and Aimee Leone!  In this conversation, Jenn and Aimee discuss their experiences as working mothers in the sports world. They also share all the details of their amazing book (which makes a great gift for Mother's Day!) including why they decided to write it, some of the outstanding women that inspire them and so much more.  Jenn and Aimee demonstrate many reason why women are incredible, powerful and strong - a perfect tribute to mothers and women everywhere. Don't miss this wonderful episode and Happy Mother's Day!   Jenn Hildreth is an Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster with more than two decades of experience as a play-by-play commentator, studio host and reporter. A year-round play-by-play for ESPN and ACC Network, Hildreth regularly calls the NCAA Women's College Cup, women's basketball and softball properties across ESPN platforms. Hildreth has called FIFA Women's World Cup matches across multiple editions of the tournament for FOX Sports since 2015 and calls PxP for MLS on AppleTV. Among the more active national network commentators in women's soccer, Hildreth's résumé includes the college, professional and international levels of the sport, including the NWSL. Her international soccer work includes NBC Sports' coverage of the 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games (both men's and women's), ESPN's coverage of UEFA Women's Euro 2022, the U.S. Women's National Team and the Women's International Champions Cup. Additionally, she has called MLS for FOX Sports and men's college soccer for ESPN. Beyond soccer, Hildreth's experience includes play-by-play duties for college basketball, softball and gymnastics as well as studio hosting and sideline reporting for NBA, MLB and college football. She also has appeared on SEC Network, the Big Ten Network, Turner Sports, FOX Sports South and Raycom Sports (syndication). Hildreth attended Emory University, where she played goalkeeper on their soccer team and was a three-sport athlete, lettering in soccer, basketball and track & field. She resides in the Atlanta area with her husband and two daughters. Aimee Leone is the Senior Vice President of Talent Relations at FOX Sports, where she leads a dynamic team focused on managing and developing on-air talent across all platforms, while providing strategic support for broadcast programming. With over two decades of experience in the sports media industry, Aimee's career has spanned leadership roles at some of the biggest names in television. Before joining FOX Sports, she served as Vice President of the Broadcasting and Speakers Divisions at WME/IMG, where she led talent representation and played an integral role in the company's transition following the WME-IMG merger. Prior to that, Aimee spent 17 years at NBC, working closely with legendary NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol. There, she helped drive the network's evolution into a 24/7 sports powerhouse with the launch of NBCSN and earned four Emmy Awards for her work on Olympic coverage. Aimee is also deeply committed to mentorship and service. She has been involved with the Women's Sports Foundation, the March of Dimes New York Division, Women of FOX Sports, and serves as a mentor through FOX's partnership with American Corporate Partners. A proud graduate of the University of Maryland with a degree in Broadcasting and a minor in Journalism, Aimee is a native New Yorker who now resides in Los Angeles with her family. Her story is featured in Tough as a Mother, the newly released anthology that explores the powerful intersection of motherhood and elite careers in sports and media. How to contact Jenn and Aimee:   Tough As A Mother on Instagram   Aimee Leone on Instagram   Jenn Hildreth on Instagram   How to contact Dr. Bob: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton.1656 Dr. Bob's Seven Secrets Of The Newborn website: https://7secretsofthenewborn.com/ Dr. Bob's website: https://roberthamiltonmd.com/ Pacific Ocean Pediatrics: http://www.pacificoceanpediatrics.com/

It's a jammed edition of the latest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" with so much to cover from the plummeting NFL Draft status of Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders, to former Patriots coach Bill Belichick and his "girlfriend problem" as it relates to coverage and the NBA playoffs heating up.Host T.J. Rives and co-host Mike Gill are back wtih their insight and takes on it all.Why did Deion Sanders' son not get drafted on the first two nights costing him 10s of millions of dollars and more to our point, what about the media coverage and the takes? The guys go over with insight and analysis of the draft on ESPN, NFL Network and the internet.Also, what's up with Belichick, who's a first time college coach with North Carolina and has his nearly 50 years younger girlfriend already badly damaged his situation with her handling of the media? We discuss it all.There's trouble for Shannon Sharpe and have we seen the last of him on ESPN, plus, a top Fox Sports executive is now out of his role with two different lawsuits pending against him and the huge broadcaster.The guys also talk NBA Playoffs coverage and ratings and wonder what would be so wrong with having Kevin Harlan and Reggie Miller call the NBA Finals one year? The are truly great together on game coverage on Turner Sports.Hear it all on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcsat" and make sure to be on this feed for all our coverage through Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

It's a jammed edition of the latest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" with so much to cover from the plummeting NFL Draft status of Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders, to former Patriots coach Bill Belichick and his "girlfriend problem" as it relates to coverage and the NBA playoffs heating up.Host T.J. Rives and co-host Mike Gill are back wtih their insight and takes on it all.Why did Deion Sanders' son not get drafted on the first two nights costing him 10s of millions of dollars and more to our point, what about the media coverage and the takes? The guys go over with insight and analysis of the draft on ESPN, NFL Network and the internet.Also, what's up with Belichick, who's a first time college coach with North Carolina and has his nearly 50 years younger girlfriend already badly damaged his situation with her handling of the media? We discuss it all.There's trouble for Shannon Sharpe and have we seen the last of him on ESPN, plus, a top Fox Sports executive is now out of his role with two different lawsuits pending against him and the huge broadcaster.The guys also talk NBA Playoffs coverage and ratings and wonder what would be so wrong with having Kevin Harlan and Reggie Miller call the NBA Finals one year? The are truly great together on game coverage on Turner Sports.Hear it all on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcsat" and make sure to be on this feed for all our coverage through Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

Mike and Sam spend some time with NASCAR broadcaster for Amazon Prime, Turner Sports, and CW Adam Alexander. Mike, Sam, and Alex discuss NASCAR returning to Rockingham, what Adam has liked about the Cup season so far, how he feels about the Xfinity Series right now and Kyle Larson's comments about the Xfinity series, and what changes he thinks could be coming when it comes to the way NASCAR is broadcasted over the summer.

HR3 - Falcons NFC South rival will probably not be drafting QB with top 10 pick In hour three Mike Johnson and Sam Crenshaw let callers give out some Wake Up Calls. The guys also let callers talk about their high schools and high school football teams. Mike and Sam continue this Thursday edition of The Morning Shift by spending some time with NASCAR broadcaster for Amazon Prime, Turner Sports, and CW Adam Alexander. Mike, Sam, and Alex discuss NASCAR returning to Rockingham, what Adam has liked about the Cup season so far, how he feels about the Xfinity Series right now and Kyle Larson's comments about the Xfinity series, and what changes he thinks could be coming when it comes to the way NASCAR is broadcasted over the summer. Finally, Mike and Sam close out this Thursday edition of The Morning Shift by spending some time with College Football and NFL Draft Analyst and Co-Host on Sports Radio WWL in Louisiana Mike Detillier! Mike, Sam, and Mike discuss Tulane being interested in Nico Iamaleava, Derek Carr shoulder's injury, how the injury popped up, how the injury will affect Carr's future with the Saints, if Mike thinks the Saints will take a quarterback with the ninth overall pick, what Mike thinks the Saints will do with the ninth overall pick if they don't draft a quarterback, if Spencer Rattler could end up being the Saints starting quarterback when week one of the season comes around, and if Chris Olave is still a question mark for the Saints.

He has one of the most iconic voices in Philadelphia sports history. On August 17, 1994, Marc Zumoff was named the television voice of the Philadelphia 76ers, fulfilling his childhood dream. His career spanned four decades and includes covering the Rio Olympics in 2016 for NBC, assorted assignments for Turner Sports, NBA-TV, the Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia Union and various other pro, college and high school events. He’s also been an anchor, producer and reporter and spent the first five years of his career as a radio newsperson. In this episode, “Zoo” talks candidly with Todd Stephens about catching the bug for broadcasting as a sixth-grader growing up in Northeast Philadelphia. He recalls practicing play-by-play announcing with his tape recorder and being driven by his passion to make it as a broadcaster. As a 19-time Emmy Award Winner, he is also one of the most decorated broadcasters in Philadelphia history having been named The National Sports Media Association’s Pennsylvania Sportscaster of the Year three times, the Bill Campbell Award from the Philadelphia Sportswriters Association, and the 2022 recipient of The Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters highest award of distinction, the Gold Medal. He is also a member of the Temple University School of Media and Communications Hall of Fame, the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame, and the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Marc currently serves as the associate director of the Claire Smith Center for Sports Media at his alma mater, Temple University. He is the co-author of the textbook Total Sports Media. And he is working with Maccabi USA as the chairman of Maccabi Media, a program which sends more than a dozen aspiring sports media professionals to cover the Maccabiah in Israel, South America and Europe. Marc lives at the Jersey Shore with his wife of 40 years, Debbie. They are the parents of two adult sons. FOLLOW HARMONYTALK PODCAST @harmonytalkpodcast Join Our Mailing List: https://mailchi.mp/fa5d124c4e19/harmonytalk-mailing-list Instagram: https://instagram.com/harmonytalkpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harmonytalkpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HarmonyTALKPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmonytalkpodcast https://harmonytalkpodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, our host Edgar teams up with the Heel Shit Podcast for an electrifying discussion in the world of pro wrestling. Huge thanks to the Heel Shit crew for letting us borrow the audio! Catch Snug Wrestling joining the Heel Shit Podcast every Tuesday for more wrestling insights and debates.In this episode, we dive into some of the hottest topics in wrestling today:AEW's Historic Milestone: AEW Dynamite surpasses WCW Nitro to become the longest-running weekly primetime wrestling show in Turner Sports history. What does this mean for AEW's legacy?WWE Hall of Fame Controversy: Should AEW allow Sting to induct Lex Luger into the WWE Hall of Fame? Or should AEW make special demands in return? We break down the drama and explore the possibilities.Get ready for a sneak peek of what the Heel Shit Podcast has to offer—don't miss this action-packed crossover episode!

The great Ian Eagle (NFL on CBS, Turner Sports, Nets, Westwood One) joins Evan and Tiki to talk about the NFL Playoffs, the Knicks-Nets game, and life!

The future of our live TV viewing habits is ever-evolving: Every week, it seems, there's a new bundle. A new "skinny" bundle. A new merger. Is the media industry ready to help us find all the games we want to watch? Will there ever be one sports streaming service to rule them all? David Samson, John Skipper and Pablo pour one out for the streamer that would have included games from ESPN, Fox Sports and Turner Sports — and look ahead to what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The future of our live TV viewing habits is ever-evolving: Every week, it seems, there's a new bundle. A new "skinny" bundle. A new merger. Is the media industry ready to help us find all the games we want to watch? Will there ever be one sports streaming service to rule them all? David Samson, John Skipper and Pablo pour one out for the streamer that would have included games from ESPN, Fox Sports and Turner Sports — and look ahead to what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Sports Social Media Expert, Aaron Eisman. A Los Angeles native, Eisman attended Dodgers, USC, Lakers, and Clippers games as a kid, which led him to study Journalism with a focus on sports journalism in college. This built the foundation for his work after graduation: Joining the first social media team at Turner Sports. After working at other organizations, including Bleacher Report and the NFL Network, Aaron started Eisman Digital. Eisman Digital is a social media consulting firm for athletes, sports agencies, and various other brands. With twelve years of experience, Aaron brings his deep, extensive knowledge of the social media sphere straight to his roster of clients. Aaron Eisman: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaroneisman503/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiegaleisman/X: https://x.com/ASiegalEisman

Rumours of the NFL considering a new season-long international series TV package has StreamTime Sports co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone wondering how much more splicing the league can do to its broadcast rights. There's also time cover some breaking sports media news across Sky Sports, Tour de France, Netflix, Turner Sports and LaLiga. Key points: Is the NFL hosting 18 international games worth it to have a new $1B TV package? Should the NFL be prioritising reach or revenue in non-US markets? Does it matter that the Tour de France and T20 Cricket are leaving free-to-air TV in the UK? Can Netflix's Sprint position superstars like Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson to keep athletics relevant between Olympic Games? Is Turner Sports interested in the Unrivalved 3x3 league or simply settling after losing the NBA? Can Free Live Sports FAST channel launches provide a lifeline for challenger sports?

On the newest edition of our M-F "Dailyl" edition of the show host Mike Gill is back with news and his takes on the MLB Postseason, the NFL numbers and more.Mike covers the ratings in for the Fox/FS1 and Turner Sports ratings for the MLB postseason games. How did they do against a weekend of College Football and the NFL?Also, Mike has some critiquing of some of the best p x p calls of the MLB playoff games and he has more on the NFL TV numbers, including the Sunday Night Game with the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers and Monday night football with the Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints. It's all part of the "LWOS Media Daily" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc!

On the newest edition of our M-F "Dailyl" edition of the show host Mike Gill is back with news and his takes on the MLB Postseason, the NFL numbers and more.Mike covers the ratings in for the Fox/FS1 and Turner Sports ratings for the MLB postseason games. How did they do against a weekend of College Football and the NFL?Also, Mike has some critiquing of some of the best p x p calls of the MLB playoff games and he has more on the NFL TV numbers, including the Sunday Night Game with the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers and Monday night football with the Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints. It's all part of the "LWOS Media Daily" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc!

Kenny "the Jet" Smith joins The Matt Thomas Show to discuss the potential for the Houston Rockets in the 2024–25 season. Smith won two NBA championships with the Rockets in 1994 and 1995. Smith is also a part of "Inside the NBA," the Emmy Award-winning show hosted by Ernie Johnson alongside Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal. The future of the studio program has been in question much of this offseason after the NBA finalized an 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal with ESPN, NBC and Amazon. Warner Bros. Discovery's Turner Sports has been a broadcast partner of the NBA for almost 40 years, and "Inside the NBA" has been broadcast on TNT since 1990. "We have to continue to be a part of the NBA," Smith said.

Kenny "the Jet" Smith joins The Matt Thomas Show to discuss the potential for the Houston Rockets in the 2024–25 season. Smith won two NBA championships with the Rockets in 1994 and 1995. Smith is also a part of "Inside the NBA," the Emmy Award-winning show hosted by Ernie Johnson alongside Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal. The future of the studio program has been in question much of this offseason after the NBA finalized an 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal with ESPN, NBC and Amazon. Warner Bros. Discovery's Turner Sports has been a broadcast partner of the NBA for almost 40 years, and "Inside the NBA" has been broadcast on TNT since 1990. "We have to continue to be a part of the NBA," Smith said.

We talk Sha'Carri Richardson placing 2nd, Noah Lyles winning gold, and the burden of greatness in the Olympics. Chuck staying with Turner Sports, Pitbull gets a stadium name, Aiyuk seeking a trade, NFL Top 100 list, Bud Crawford, and WWE SummerSlam.

Q2 GDP not as strong as the headline numbers show While Real Q2 GDP increased at a 2.8% annualized pace and easily topped the estimate of 2.1%, there were some likely one time impacts that lifted the numbers. The major outlier was the change in private inventories as it added 0.82% to the headline GDP number. As we discussed after Q1 GDP, private inventories negatively weighed on GDP during that quarter as it subtracted 0.42% from the headline number and led to a disappointing growth for Real GDP of 1.4%. Government also saw a nice boost as it grew 3.1% in Q2 and added 0.53% to the headline number. Even though the report may not be as strong as the headline shows, I still believe it was a good report. Personal consumption expenditures grew 2.3% in the quarter as spending on goods was up 2.5% and spending on services was up 2.2%. Spending was different when compared to Q1 considering in that report goods spending fell 2.3% and services spending rose 3.3%. Private investment was also strong in Q2 as it rose 8.4%. Although residential was down 1.4%, nonresidential investment was up 5.2%. Equipment was the strongest subcategory as it was up 11.6% and intellectual property products also saw good growth of 4.5%. Trade was the only component that subtracted from the headline number. The increase in imports of 6.9% more than offset the increase in exports of 2.0% and led to a subtraction of 0.72% from the headline number. I believe this GDP report is exactly what we needed to see for a potential soft landing. We are still seeing growth of around 2%, but it is slowing which should help reduce inflation in the coming months.    June PCE Inflation continues to normalize as the June personal consumption expenditures index (PCE) increased 2.5% from a year ago. Core PCE, which is the Fed's preferred measure showed an increase of 2.6%. Both numbers were in line with expectations and they provide more evidence that an interest rate cut should be heading our way as we exit the year. This report does put more pressure on the Fed to provide a signal for fed policy direction at next week's meeting. I don't think there will be a cut at that meeting, but the market appears to be hoping that they at least hint towards a cut in September.    Legal battle between Warner Bros. Discovery and NBA is set to begin The NBA announced deals with Disney, Comcast and Amazon for rights to games for 11 years starting in the fall of 2025. The deals totaled around $77 B with Disney paying around $2.6 B per year, Comcast paying around $2.5 B per year, and Amazon paying around $1.9 B per year. These deals also include the rights for WNBA games. The current rights that will expire next season were for 9 years and nearly $24 B. Disney will air more than 20 games per season on ABC and up to 60 games on ESPN. NBC will air 100 NBA games each season, including about 50 that will be exclusive to Peacock. NBC is returning as a partner with the NBA after losing rights in 2002. Amazon will offer 66 regular season games. This was a major disappointment for Warner Bros. considering Turner Sports has carried live NBA games for nearly 40 years. This spells more trouble for TNT and TBS as this was a major asset for these stations. The popular “Inside the NBA” show on TNT is also in question if Warner Bros. is unable to win back the rights. Warner Bros did acquire matching rights as part of the current deal, but the NBA rebuffed the bid and said, “Warner Bros. Discovery's most recent proposal did not match the terms of Amazon Prime Video's offer and, therefore, we have entered into a long-term arrangement with Amazon.” It will be interesting to see how this shakes out. The NBA doesn't believe Warner Bros. rights extend to an all-streaming package, which was carved out for Amazon. The last time these deals were made I can't see how streaming would have been addressed. For that reason, my early inclination would be that it would be hard for the NBA to deny Warner Bros. their matching rights.    The IRS and Inherited IRAs After 5 years, the IRS has finally come to a decision with inherited IRA withdrawals. The Secure Act in 2019 removed the ability for most retirement account beneficiaries to stretch distributions over their life expectancy and now requires them to fully deplete the account after 10 years. With tax-deferred accounts, this severely limits compounding growth and increases the income tax burden on these beneficiaries. The component that has been up for debate is whether those beneficiaries also have to take required distributions during each of those 10 years. So far, no distributions have been required and a few days ago the IRS confirmed that a distribution will not be required in 2024. However, beginning in 2025, beneficiaries who inherited a tax-deferred retirement account in 2020 or later from someone who was subject to RMDs (which will be most cases) must begin taking small required distributions of their own each year as well. This does not apply to beneficiaries who are spouses, minors, or disabled, and while inherited Roth IRAs are subject to the 10-year rule, they will not have annual required distributions. Keep in mind, if you inherited an IRA in 2020 and wait until 2025 to start distributions, you now only have 6 years left to deplete it because you are still bound by the 10-year rule. This means larger annual distributions and maybe higher tax brackets. So even though you don't have to start, that doesn't mean you should continue to wait or that you should only take the minimum amount required. Every beneficiary should have their own plan on how best to distribute the funds at the lowest tax rate which will be dependent on their own income level, retirement date, level of their own retirement assets, and the fact that tax rates could increase in 2026. This could mean accelerating or deferring inherited withdrawals so they occur when your own income is lower.   Companies Discussed: Bank of America (BAC), Dominos (DPZ) and UnitedHealth Group (UNH)

Bomani Jones is joined by Adam Lefkoe, of Turner Sports and Co-Host of The Big Podcast with Shaq, to first discuss toughest NBA players and being a host on someone else's show. (0:55) This leads into a segment called "Lefkoe GPT", where Adam proceeds to ask Bomani random questions he wrote up last night. From questions like Bo's best take all time and whether or not Bomani would accept the Vice President role for Kamala Harris. (8:24) The guys then briefly chat about Team USA and their time in Paris for the Olympics, and also Paul George's recent comments about wanting Philadelphia to be super critical towards him. (27:55) And finally, they wrap the episode with a couple more Lefkoe GPT questions like would Bo ever do a show with Skip Bayless, and who would compete against Prince in a Verzuz. (41:01) . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media:  http://lnk.to/therighttime Support the Show:  Upgrade your athletic wear at Greatness Wins.com NOW. Use code BOMANI and you'll receive 25% Off on your first purchase! Greatness Wins: Where the demands of sport meet the science of fit. Helix is offering up to 30% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/BOMANI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

SERIES 2 EPISODE 195: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: Trump is losing his mind. If Joe Biden gave a speech in which he claimed everybody agreed he was in full robust mental health because he'd passed a test administered by Doctor Anthony… Hopkins. Or Anthony Bourdain… or Anthony Michael Hall – any Anthony except the doctor who gave him the theoretical test, Doctor Anthony FAUCI. If that had happened to Joe Biden there would be nothing else on television or the internet. But Trump has gotten away with it in part because he is so crazy, so loudly, so often, that it all runs together and, perversely, each Trump mental disaster stops seeming like it's part OF a sequence. Each Trump mental disaster REPLACES the one before it. I have a thought experiment about that to underscore how that's even MORE true than you or I might assume it is. But the second half of the headline? That he's losing his mind AND the election?New Ipsos poll for Politico yesterday: ONE THIRD of all voters say they are now LESS likely to support Trump. Among independents, same number, a third, less likely to vote for him; only 12% of independents say MORE likely to vote for him.Ipsos also dug a little deeper. Are the convictions IMPORTANT in your decision whether or not to vote for Trump? 22% say the convictions ARE important AND make them less likely to vote for him.  He's losing. And Biden has dfinally called him a "convicted criminal" in an official campaign ad. Next? The President saying it himself. I think that is also coming. B-Block (41:47) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Another GOP flag scandal: Newt Gingrich is back because his eyesight is almost as weak as his intelligence. The Michigan Republican who posts, disavows, then embraces an AI endorsement from Martin Luther King. The Associated Press puts out a transparent ad for Trump. And Royce White, would be Republican Senator from Minnesota, would have you believe that there is a crime wave there caused by... water fountains? C-Block (50:02) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: The almost certainty that Turner Sports is about to lose the NBA reminds me of the summer Ted Turner almost got the rights to the NFL. Not the games - the entire league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He has one of the most iconic voices in Philadelphia sports history.  On August 17, 1994, Marc Zumoff was named the television voice of the Philadelphia 76ers, fulfilling his childhood dream. His career spanned four decades and includes covering the Rio Olympics in 2016 for NBC, assorted assignments for Turner Sports, NBA-TV, the Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia Union and various other pro, college and high school events.  He's also been an anchor, producer and reporter and spent the first five years of his career as a radio newsperson.     In this episode, “Zoo” talks candidly with Todd Stephens about catching the bug for broadcasting as a sixth-grader growing up in Northeast Philadelphia.  He recalls practicing play-by-play announcing with his tape recorder and being driven by his passion to make it as a broadcaster.  As a 19-time Emmy Award Winner, he is also one of the most decorated broadcasters in Philadelphia history having been named The National Sports Media Association's Pennsylvania Sportscaster of the Year three times, the Bill Campbell Award from the Philadelphia Sportswriters Association, and the 2022 recipient of The Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters highest award of distinction, the Gold Medal.  He is also a member of the Temple University School of Media and Communications Hall of Fame, the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame, and the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.    Marc currently serves as the associate director of the Claire Smith Center for Sports Media at his alma mater, Temple University.  He is the co-author of the textbook Total Sports Media.  And he is working with Maccabi USA as the chairman of Maccabi Media, a program which sends more than a dozen aspiring sports media professionals to cover the Maccabiah in Israel, South America and Europe.  Marc lives at the Jersey Shore with his wife of 40 years, Debbie.  They are the parents of two adult sons. FOLLOW HARMONYTALK PODCAST @harmonytalkpodcast Join Our Mailing List: https://mailchi.mp/fa5d124c4e19/harmonytalk-mailing-list   Instagram: https://instagram.com/harmonytalkpodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harmonytalkpodcast  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HarmonyTALKPodcast  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmonytalkpodcast    https://harmonytalkpodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Dr. Cory Shaffer as he talks with Brian Burnsed, a seasoned Sports Illustrated writer, to dive into his journey of crafting immersive sports stories. With experience at Business Week, US News, NCAA Magazine, and Turner Sports, Burnsed shares insights into his writing process, the evolution of his purpose, and the mastery behind his acclaimed narratives. Discover the dedication and passion fueling his detailed and impactful work in sports journalism.

Episode 496 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with TNT lead NBA play-by-play man, Kevin Harlan.Harlan talks about calling the Mavericks-Timberwolves Western Conference Finals, the transition from being in a two-man booth to a three-man booth for the postseason and why a three-man booth is more difficult for the NBA than college basketball.Harlan also shares his thoughts on the possibility of Turner Sports losing the NBA and what that means for his future.Other topics covered with Harlan include his viral playoff moment with Denver's Jamal Murray, how he evaluates his radio call of Mercole Hardman's Super Bowl winning touchdown against the Niners, whether any executives have ever tried to change his style, the notes his gets about his NFL broadcasts from CBS and much more.Following Harlan, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY joins Jimmy for the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week's topics include Jimmy's betting disaster regarding Caitlin Clark, Peacock's new series on the 1990 New York Yankees, the scam that is the secondary-ticket market, the use of the word legend" and another ridiculous restaurant experience for JimmySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In The Extra Point segment, Mike Mulligan, Marshall Harris, and their executive Dustin Rhoades discuss the NBA's rumored deal to leave Turner Sports and end up back on NBC

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Golfer Xander Schauffele tells Rich what it was like to capture his first major with a win at the PGA Championship, reveals how fellow golfers reacted to Scottie Scheffler's arrest before the 2nd round at Valhalla, and shares a great hole-in-one story that did NOT sit well with Phil Mickelson. The guys discuss the uncertain future of Turner Sports' wildly popular ‘Inside the NBA' show, what to expect from the post-Kirk Cousins Minnesota Vikings, react to the NFL announcing the 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh, and break down a possible Russell Wilson vs Justin Fields Steelers' QB competition.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig invites Andrew Marchand, Senior Writer at The Athletic covering Sports Media, to delve into the NBA TV rights showdown between TNT and NBC. Marchand sheds light on the intricate negotiations, discussing how Amazon entered the mix and the implications for the future of NBA broadcasting. Join Craig and Marchand as they analyze the latest developments in the battle for NBA TV rights, providing insights into what this means for fans and the broadcasting landscape.

Hour 2  1:12 - NBA TV Rights Showdown: TNT vs. NBC  20:51 - Analyzing Potential Coaching Candidates for the Wizards: Could Chauncey Billups Be a Strong Fit? 35:10 - Did the Mystics Make a Mistake by Not Drafting Angel Reese? Lynnell Says Yes!

William Mao is Senior Vice President of Octagon's Global Media Rights Consulting division. A leading sports media rights expert, Mao leverages Octagon's proprietary data, research, and technology, to advise and provide strategic consultation to rightsholders, distribution platforms, technology companies, and the investment community. With more than a decade of global experience across the linear TV and streaming landscape, Mao has a proven track record of helping organizations achieve record-breaking goals and innovative business solutions in highly competitive markets. Mao's clients include the NFL, MLB, NASCAR, European Leagues, Tennis Australia, the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten Conference, and University of Oklahoma, amongst many other high-profile leagues, conferences, teams, and events. Prior to joining Octagon, Mao served as Vice President of Digital at MP & Silva, where he brokered foundational non-linear media distribution deals for global sports properties, and advised on new commercial opportunities for the agency and its clients. Previously, Mao was Head of College Sports for YouTube, where he established first-of-its-kind digital video partnerships with the NCAA and the Pac-12 Conference. While at YouTube, Mao also managed content partnerships with the NFL, NBA, MLB, and Turner Sports (now Warner Brothers Discovery). A recognized authority on the intersection of sports and media, Mao was named a “30 Under 30” in Sports by Forbes, and is a recipient of the Cynopsis Media Rising Star award.

Dan and Shawn are joined by Turner Sports analyst and former NHL goalie Darren Pang (15:00). Pang explains why losing goalie Thatcher Demko to an undisclosed injury will be an issue for the Canucks and discusses how the Avalanche have re-gained control of their series against the Jets largely because they have found a way to score 10 goals  in two games against Hellebuyck. Pang also gives a full two-minute breakdown of Sergei Bobrovsky's incredible save on Matt Dumba in the Panthers OT win against the Lightning and calls that save the best he's seen in the NHL this season. He also talks about the Lightning and answers the question from Rosen on if we're seeing the end of an era of Tampa Bay hockey. In addition, Rosen and Roarke discuss the Islanders and Capitals chances of getting back in their respective series. The Islanders are down 2-0 to the Hurricanes and the Capitals are down 2-0 to the New York Rangers. They breakdown Carter Verhaeghe's ability to be clutch, why the Maple Leafs need to be forthright about what is going on with forward William Nylander, the impact of Mark Stone's return to the Vegas Golden Knights and more. Off the ice, Rosen and Roarke talk about the hiring of Lindy Ruff as the Sabres new coach and the firing of David Quinn. 

This time on Regional Rasslin', Guest Jammie Ward returns to talk more 1981 in Georgia. We continue into the month of August as Tommy Rich is crowned the NEW Georgia Champion. Ken Patera leaves town. The Masked Superstar returns! Mr. Wrestling II is back! Terry Gordy & Jimmy Snuka dominate the tag scene, but Michael Hayes announces his new partner in crime, one ANDRE THE GIANT! Jammie Ward has a tremendous rant when he recalls whenever Turner Sports programming would interrupt his Saturday Night Rasslin' on TBS! Needless to say, lots of fun this week on the program!!!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadeListen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #049Georgia Wrestling for August 3rd - 15th, 1981 (w/Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward)This time on Regional Rasslin', Guest Jammie Ward returns to talk more 1981 in Georgia. We continue into the month of August as Tommy Rich is crowned the NEW Georgia Champion. Ken Patera leaves town. The Masked Superstar returns! Mr. Wrestling II is back! Terry Gordy & Jimmy Snuka dominate the tag scene, but Michael Hayes announces his new partner in crime, one ANDRE THE GIANT! Jammie Ward has a tremendous rant when he recalls whenever Turner Sports programming would interrupt his Saturday Night Rasslin' on TBS! Needless to say, lots of fun this week on the program!!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

4/2/24 - Hour 1 Guest host Jim Jackson and the guys recap the epic Elite 8 rematch between Caitlin Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes vs Angel Reese and LSU. Turner Sports' play-by-play announcer Brian Anderson and Jim discuss the Dodgers-Giants heated rivalry and Mookie Betts' hot start to the season, which teams could represent the AL in the World Series, what Joel Embiid's return means for the 76ers' title hopes, and how the NBA playoff picture could shake out for the Lakers, Warriors, Thunder and other teams. Jim breaks down the men's NCAA Tournament Final Four matchups and says how Purdue's 7'4” center Zach Edey compares to former NBA big man Yao Ming. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian Eagle, the play-by-play voice of the Final Four for Turner Sports, joins the guys to talk about NC State's remarkable run to Phoenix, the expectations for Burns vs. Edey and if anyone has anything  for UConn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys are joined by Clark Kellogg, college basketball analyst for Turner Sports, as they discuss the Tar Heels loss last night, Clemson's outstanding run and what he expects from Duke and NC State tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join hosts Daniel “DA” Artest and Lauren “Lolo” Sanders as they delve into the world of basketball with special guest Chris Haynes, NBA reporter for Turner Sports and Co-Host of This League Uncut. From exploring Haynes' journey in the sports media industry to dissecting LeBron's legacy, the Lakers' playoff prospects, and emerging NBA talents. 

Taylor Rooks & Joy Taylor: Two Personal on The Pivot, Shedding the sports talk to tackle hot button topics and discuss issues personal to them by sharing life experiences and answering the questions everyone wants to know! In the ever-evolving world of sports media, Taylor Rooks and Joy Taylor continue to turn heads and establish themselves as rising stars in a competitive media space of sports and entertainment. Whether it is co-hosting shows, interviewing A-list athletes and celebrities, delivering sideline updates during games and headlining studio shows, the duo has independently created a niche as some of the most respected in the business. But now, they are teaming up together for a new podcast, Two Personal, a weekly series going beyond what viewers see on television, diving deep into the lives of them as close friends and media trailblazers. With equal parts humor and wisdom, they talk culture and social issues while fearlessly exploring complex topics like relationships and dating, body image, racism, sexism, mental health and more.  Sitting with Ryan, Channing and Fred, Joy and Taylor share their vision behind the podcast, the barriers they are trying to break and why they are comfortable being unapologetic in their own voice with sensitive topics and public pushback. Channing has known Joy for over 20 years after playing along side her Hall of Fame brother, Jason Taylor and how exposure to his career helped shape her own journey in sports. As the current co-host of “Speak” and veteran Fox Sports personality, Joy opens up about how her perspective being shaped through her experiences, pointing to the ways in which audiences interact with her content. Taylor's authenticity in interviews has made her one of the industry's best, and she mentions how the choosing her words carefully enables people to let guard down and open up. Whether it is Bleacher Report, Turner Sports or Thursday Night Football, Rooks' presence can be felt on any panel or sideline as a premiere talent, but that doesn't erase her from pushback and public scrutiny. Working in broadcast media, Ryan understands the expectations that come with being on tv and being viewed certain ways but not nearly the struggles Joy and Taylor face as females in sports as the two speak very candidly on the frustrations of viewers focusing more on their appearance and clothing than their sports commentary, often contriving falsities about their personal lives based on the work they do. Another hot topic talked about amongst the group was their varying opinions on relationships and objectifying women in general. Joy and Channing talk about the preference of having a guy who has female friends with Ryan and Fred weighing in their thoughts while Taylor later expands the conversation to the media frenzy of public relationships. Debunking many mistruths and internet inaccuracies, Joy and Taylor express frustrations with public assumptions and explain why it's sometimes difficult to be a respected female working in the sports world and have developed tough skin to rise above the noise. Both Taylor and Joy have worn many hats in their careers so far, but this candid podcast has shined a different light on them as people, revealing a side never seen before. New Pivot episodes drop on Tuesdays at 12 p.m. ET and Fridays at 3:30 p.m ET on YouTube, with audio available on all streaming platforms including Apple, Spotify and Amazon. Be sure to check out Two Personal every Wednesday on YouTube and follow on IG @twopersonalshow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lord Kilby welcomes his old friend and Turner Sports Executive Albert "Scooter" Vertino. The 2 discuss their days working at ESPN, how Scooter got the gig at Turner Sports, and their love of sand dabs. Plus, Scooter's Top 5 Movies of All-Time.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, we are talking NBA All-Star Weekend, a made-for-TV event that keeps people engaged year after year as a means to justify Turner Sports' paying $50 million (reportedly) per year to host the event and it's 5 hours of pregame on television. This year, the NBA shared that platform with the WNBA in a way that was engaging and new, and the new format is something that will probably stick around for a couple years while people still think the concept is fresh and exciting. We break down Sabrina Ionescu's rise to prominence in the WNBA, and how it took the NBA nearly 20 years of trying to create ways to keep All-Star Weekend fresh to finally share the platform of the league (and Steph Curry) with the WNBA and it's Superstars Order our Debut Book The Spurs Dynasty: A Historical Account of the Greatest Dynasty in North American Pro Sports. Email takeiteasypodd@gmail.com for 25% off your order CKSAML Productions Subscribe to our new Podcast series. The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty on Apple Podcasts Part 1: The Greatest Dynasty in North American Pro Sports – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 2: Gregg Popovich – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 3: Kawhi Leonard – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 4: What Happened in 2018?? – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty | Podcast on Spotify Part 5: The Fall – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty | Podcast on Spotify This show is presented by BetOnline Sportsbook. Use Code “BLEAV” for a 50% bonus on your initial deposit

   We didn't see this coming and apparently Chiefs players didn't either.  According to NFL Network, Chiefs players were "jacked" when Andy told them to grab their pads and hit the practice field for a full contact workout.  It's not unprecedented but the message being sent was clear.  We'll tell you why Andy did this as it's the biggest key to the game.    Clark Hunt appeared on 610 Sports Radio and gave insight into Andy's future as head coach of the Chiefs.  Meanwhile, a Chiefs assistant is hoping to win his SIXTH Super Bowl ring.  Amazing.    ESPN, Fox Sports and Turner Sports announce they are partnering for a new streaming service that will put almost all of your sports in one place.    Ronna McDaniel is out as chair of the RNC in 6 weeks, we'll tell you who's replacing her.  Ted Cruz wants the Turtle out as leader of Republicans in the Senate and Bud Light's Super Bowl ad is perfect in every way as people are finally starting to accept their apology.

Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins to discuss the fallout of a slew of NFL coaching changes, led by New England deciding to part ways with long-time head coach Bill Belichick. Then, Bloomberg News editor Tom Maloney breaks down his recent story on David Tepper's struggles as owner of the Carolina Panthers. Plus, former Turner Sports president and now founder and co-CEO of Horizon Sports & Experiences David Levy joins to share his thoughts on the changing sports media landscape. He also previews his company's second annual pickleball event in February, featuring several tennis legends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a special "best of" type edition of the Announcer Schedules Podcast to close out the 2023 year, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin has some very compelling sports p x p personalities join them. And, we're ready to hear from three of them in review!Hear parts of the conversations that the guys had with ESPN Sportscenter, Football and NHL play by play man, Steve Levy. Levy talks the challenges of sudio work vs. calling games. His love for the NHL, which has returned to ESPN after over a 15 year hiatius and what was it like to call Monday Night Football for two years?They also spoke with Kate Scott of Fox Sports and the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. Kate details chasing her dream of calling p x p on a big time level and gives insight into how she's gotten to where she is at this point in her careers broadcasting different sports, including the Women's World Cup this past Summer.And, last but not least, one of the iconic voices in the play by play, Kevin Harlan of CBS, Turner Sports and Westwood One Radio spoke with the guys. Kevin discussed his crazy schedule that sometimes has him working mulptile nights in a row for the NBA, College Hoops and the NFL all at the same time.Enjoy it all, as part of this end of 2023 special of the Announcer Schedules Podcast on the Last Word on Sports Media Podcast feed. And, make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!

ORIGINALLY AIRED on Feb. 2, 2023: The boys are back with another exclusive interview. On episode 168, Basketball Hall-of-Fame member and 1993 NBA MVP, Charles Barkley, sits down with Matt & Stak to talk ALL things hoops. Chuck discusses his relationship with MJ, his time with the Suns, the impact Magic Johnson and Larry Bird had on the league, and his transition to the media world. Plus, he shares fun stories from INSIDE THE NBA, talks current-day NBA, his new deal with Turner Sports, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 468 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with broadcaster Ian Eagle, from CBS, Turner Sports and the YES Network.Eagle discusses his hectic work weeks during the NFL and NBA season and shares hilarious traveling stories, including the time he almost missed a game after a flight was canceled.Eagle also explains why he still does NFL preseason games, how he's approaching the college basketball season now that he will call the Final Four for the first time, being the first NFL broadcaster to make a Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift reference, what it's like to work with Richard Jefferson, what happens when he goes out to dinner with Bill Raftery and much more.Following Eagle, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Jimmy talks about seeing Bill Burr at Madison Square Garden and a live taping of Conan O'Brien's podcast last week. Jimmy and Sal also discuss the big week of NFL games and why Sal has issues with the NFL airing a third game at night on ThanksgivingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 67 - Legenday FOX, Turner Sports, and MSG networks broadcaster Kenny Albert joins Dave Pasch to give his thoughts on the Arizona Cardinals and the culture being built by head coach Jonathan Gannon. Albert also discusses his new book “A Mic for All Seasons” which highlights Albert's 30-year career broadcasting games in the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB and the Olympics. Albert tells some great stories from his childhood including one about his mom defeating an all-time NBA great in a game of H-O-R-S-E.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today is a very special guest; none other than Light's brother, Drew Watkins! As a creative director for Turner Sports and Bleacher Report, Drew has been involved in some of the most-watched sports-based content in the last 20 years, and it is quite likely that you have seen a lot of Drew's work without even knowing it. In this conversation, we get to hear all about the early seeds of Drew's interest in video and creating recordings, and how the vibe in the Watkins home influenced his outlook on life. Drew also shares a bit about his years at college and the interesting challenges he faced during this period, through to his transition into the professional sphere. The most emblematic element of Drew's career is his philosophy on creativity, and hearing about his approach to making content and producing pieces that are exciting and apt is truly inspiring. There are so many relatable lessons for listeners to grab onto, and the message here of following a passion in interesting directions is a very strong one. Press play and hear it all!

The boys are back to kick off February with another exclusive interview. On episode 168, Basketball Hall-of-Fame member and 1993 NBA MVP, Charles Barkley, sits down with Matt & Stak to talk ALL things hoops. Chuck discusses his relationship with MJ, his time with the Suns, the impact Magic Johnson and Larry Bird had on the league, and his transition to the media world. Plus, he shares fun stories from INSIDE THE NBA, talks current-day NBA, his new deal with Turner Sports, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.