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Last Word On Sports Media Podcast

The Last Word On Sports Media Podcast is a sports media analysis and commentary show hosted by veteran broadcaster T.J. Rives. It explores the business, television production, legal affairs, personalities, and behind-the-scenes decision-making that shape the American sports media ecosystem.
Broadcasters, public relations executives, and network producers who want to keep up with industry trends, ratings, and network movements along with fans who enjoy analyzing game calls, officiating decisions, camera coverage, broadcast rights, and network programming will enjoy this podcast featuring content beyond just the scores on the field.

Coverage of major TV networks (ESPN, NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC) and streaming platforms (Amazon Prime, Netflix), including broadcast booth reviews, ratings breakdowns, and production quality.

Off-Field & Media Controversies: Discussions on newsroom conflicts of interest, journalist ethics, legal injunctions, and off-field scandals affecting teams and media figures.

Officiating & Rules Analysis: Expert breakdowns of replay decisions, stadium clock discrepancies, and officiating transparency.

League & Business Affairs: Coverage of college football realignment, conference politics, player NIL/roster disputes, and financial crises like team or league bankruptcy filings.

T.J. Rives regularly brings on high-profile guests—such as former team executives, public relations strategists, sports media critics, and veteran broadcasters—who provide firsthand insider perspective. Rather than focusing purely on standard game recaps, the show evaluates how stories are reported, who is telling them, and the media dynamics at play. The podcast quickly reacts to emerging, real-time storylines—ranging from viral officiating audio leaks and network power outages to legal disputes—offering sharp analysis while news is actively unfolding.

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Gerald McCoy Of NFL Network's Conversation | LWOS Media Podcast Sep 07, 2024

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It's the 19th season beginning Sunday of the NFL Netwrok's "Gameday Morning" pregame show originating from Los Angeles and we've got one of the shows top stars joining us on a special "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"
Host T.J. Rives welcomes former six time Pro Bowler with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Gerald McCoy, to the pod to talk about him working with host Rich Eisen, hall of famer Kurt Warner and former 49ers/Lions coach, Steve Mariucci each week.
Gerald gives insight on the preparation that goes into their show, how they come up with topics and debates and why you have to be ready for an "audible" to change things on short notice. The four hour show on Sunday has tons of personnel and preparation for it and McCoy gives us a fascinating look behind the scenes.
Plus, Gerald reveals another interest of his- Acting. And, he talks about lessons that he's taking to end up on the screen or stage in another challenge for him post NFL career. And, he gives several quick predictions on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs chances to " 3 peat" as SuperBowl chances, what about Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets and a surprise team for this season, too.
It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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John Sterling To Return To Yankees Radio Booth, NFL Commish Goodell Talks Streaming, etc. | LWOS Media Daily Sep 06, 2024

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It's the newest edition of our Monday through Friday daily on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" feed. Host Mike Gill returns with some news and his analysis/takes for this Friday.
He talks NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell appearing on CNBC Financial channel with the 2024 season kicking off and covered several subjects. That includes, how much streaming and charging the fans is too much? Mike also has his thoughts on whether the NFL's diversity in television and streaming partners is good or too greedy?
Next, it's the subject of longtime New York Yankees radio play by play man John Sterling, who has agreed with WFAN to come out of his retirement and call the final regular season games and the duration of the Yankees post season for the team/radio network. Mike has his opinion on this move.
And, there is a bombastic New York host, who doesn't think Sterling should "un-retire" at all. Mike Gill has more.
It's all on this "LWOS Media Daily" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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Chris Stewart Alabama Tadio P X P Man Conversation | LWOS Media Podcast Sep 06, 2024

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With the new college football season underway we bring you a special conversation with prominent Alabama Crimson Tide play by play man, Chris Stewart on a special "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."
Host T.J. Rives is joined by Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast" to talk with Chris on several subjects. They include: Chris following legendary Alabama broadcaster Eli Gold in the booth, what is new coach Kalen Deboer like and just how involved is his broadcast help in the booth for calling the game?
T.J. and Chris also tell stories about their times together on some different broadcasts, etc, including the 2003 meeting between Bama and South Florida.
Hear it all on this special conversation with Chris Stewart on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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Cleveland Browns Hire Familiar Face/Voice To Do Radio P x P, Scott Hanson Contract Discussion, Etc | LWOS Media Daily Sep 05, 2024

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On this edition of the "Last Word on Sports Media Daily" hoat Mike Gill gets you caught up on some interesting news.
The Cleveland Browns have hired a radio play by play replacement for Jim Donovan, as the long time 25 veteran on the mic has had to retire for now due to reoccurance of leukemia for him. That new voice will be Andrew Siciliano formerly with the NFL Network and DirecTV's RedZone channel on Sundays. Siciliano is an Ohio native and massive Browns fans and Mike gives his thoughts on it all.
Plus, there's more news involving the NFL Redzone and it's current host Scott Hanson and whether his contract situation is about to become an issue for him remaining in the role long term? Mike has more on the situation and how Hanson helped himself even more with his work on the NBC/Peacock 'Gold Zone" covergage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, which mimicked what he does for the NFL.
And, of course, regular season action kicks off Thursday night with the Kansas City Chiefs beginning defense of their back to back tities, as they take on the Baltimore Ravens on NBC Sports.
Hear it all as part of the "LWOS Media Daily" and make sure that you are following/subscribing to this feed for the very latest in news, interviews and the weekly LWOS Media podcast coverage on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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Shannon Spake New Gigs, Darius Slay In Trouble For Brazil Comments And More | LWOS Media Daily Sep 04, 2024

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It's the brand new LWOS Media Daily, which will come your way mid-days as part of this podcast feed.
On this edition, host T.J. Rives has updates on:
Former Fox Sports NASCAR/NFL personality Shannon Spake having new roles with Nascar.com and TruTV starting this week.
"The Dan Lebatard Show" has a new outlet to be able to see it, as well as hear it.
Why is Philadelphia Eagle Darius Slay having to back peddle on his comments about concerns with the Eagles playing the Green Bay Packers in Brazil on Friday night?
And, will the DirecTV dispute with Disney (ESPN/ABC) get resolved by this wekeend's college football and the U.S. Open? If not then, will it be wrapped up by the Monday Night Football opener for the N.Y Jets playing at San Francisco?
We cover it all on the innaugural "LWOS Media Daily" on the podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe for all the podcast content on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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NFL Network's Gerald McCoy Conversation + TJ And Mike Debate Latest Football, Etc Topics Too! | LWOS Media Podcast Sep 04, 2024

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One of the most fearsome defensive tackles in the last 15 years in the NFL has turned his cleats in for a broadcasting gig on the NFL Network and you'll hear more of Gerald McCoy's story, plus, much more on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."
Host T.J. Rives is back and talks to the 11 year vet/six time Pro Bowler McCoy, who will start his 2nd season on the set in L.A. for the NFL Network's Sunday "Gameday Morning" pregame show. He relates what it's like to be with Rich Eisen, Kurt Warner and Steve Mariucci on that show each week. Plus, Gerald talks about having to weight being critical of players, etc., when they may not like it. And, he discusses another goal of his away from the sports world, too.
Then, T.J. is joined by Mike Gill to talk more sports media topics from this past week, including the disaster for DirectTV subscribers with Disney pulling their channels (including ABC/ESPN) last Sunday night in a money dispute. Who will blink first in this showdown? Plus, what about the powerful ratings start to the college football season, how will Tom Brady do in his Fox Sports debut for the Dallas-Cleveland game And, will the WNBA see it's tremendous audience increase dwindle because of all the football now filling the airwaves?
It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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Deion Sanders Media Bashing, Belichick Rehabilitating Image, Streaming Service Overload Etc. With Mike Gill | LWOS Media Podcast Aug 28, 2024

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Lots of topics to go over from "Coach Prime" Deion Sanders already seeming to implode before his Colorado college football season begins, to Bill Belichick trying to use the media (of all things) to rehab his image and more are part of the latest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."
Host T.J. Rives is joined by Mike Gill, the former co-host of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, to go over these subjects and more.
This includes whether there are just too much streaming services to try to keep up with and pay for? Where does it end? They also talkl the NBA battling in court to fight Warner Bros./ Discovery over their contention that they matched the Amazon streaming offer to keep their NBA television rights.
Next, they talk the ESPN strange and sudden dismissal of ESPN's Samantha Ponder just weeks before the football season from her high profile hosting of the "Sunday Countdown" pre-game show. What's really behind their decision and Mike gives his take on why Mike Greenberg sliding into that role he thinks will be a good thing.
Hear it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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Final Episode Of The Show | Announcer Schedules Podcast Aug 23, 2024

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This week on Episode 111 of the" Announcer Schedules Podcast," Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin put on the podcast with the show's final episode.
The show reflects on the history of the podcast and the Announcer Schedules twitter feed, while discussing the current coverage options for sports business and media.
For a final time, Gill and de Montmollin review what is upcoming in the announcing world, including the latest from the NFL, College Football and Major League Baseball.
Enjoy "The Announcer Schedules Podcast" one final time, as it's been a fun ride on the "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast feed (which is continuing) on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.
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Samantha Ponder Dumped By ESPN, Little League WS Hype And More With Ryan Glasspiegel Of NY Post | LWOS Media Podcast Aug 21, 2024

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Summer rolls on and so do the sports media topics, including ESPN firing two prominent personalites just before the football season. What's going on? We get more on that, the Little League World Series overkill, Olympics wrap up and how will Tom Brady do in the Fox Sports TV booth are all part of the newest "Last Word on Sports Media" Podcast.
Host T.J. Rives is back with guest Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post to discuss these subjects and more.
Will Sam Ponder of ESPN and their NFL "Sunday Countdown" show look to sue after apparently being dumped in no small part due to her political social media posts? And, why did Robert Griffin III also get ousted from his NFL and college football gigs on the eve of it beginning next month? Ryan gives his thoughts on that. Plus, the discuss the LLWS overkill, the Olympics and their soaring ratings and Ryan weighs in on whether Tom Brady is in it for the long term with TV/Fox Sports in the booth?
It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/ Spreaker/Spotify, etc.
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Olympics Conclude To Massive Audience + NFL Writer/Hall of Fame Voter Jason Cole | LWOS Media Podcast Aug 14, 2024

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The Olympics have concluded in Paris with the USA having smashing results in the events and NBC cleaning up with humongus audience both live and live to tape. We go over the thrilling moments from women's soccer to the basketball successes and all taking the gold medals. And, we have an insightful guest to talk NFL, youth sports parents out of control and more on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"
Host T.J. Rives is back to give his takes on a big reason he believes that the women's soccer team struck Gold this year just 12 months after being a disaster in the '23 Women's World Cup. And, the hint is - addition by subtraction. He also talks the dramtic U.S. Men's Olympic Gold win led by Steph Curry and where T.J. saw it all?
Then, Jason Cole, national football writer for the 33rdTeam.com and a longtime Pro Football Hall of Fame voter. joins the show to talk the induction of players like Andre Johnson, Julius Peppers, Devin Hester and the ailing former Bears great from the 80's Steve McMichael, who is dying from ALS disease, but had his Hall of Fame teammates with him at his bedside in his home last Saturday.
The guys also discuss overbearing parents ruiniing youth sports and Jason's book illuminating the insantiy at the "kid-level." And, then, there's some spirited debate about the greatness (or in Jason's misguided mind- overrated) status of the 80's rock band "Huey Lewis and the News."
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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