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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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FOX NFL Announcer Pairings Official, Local Preseason Crews, Olympics Week Two + MLB And More | Announcer Schedules Podcast Aug 08, 2024

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This week on Episode 109 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin analyze the FOX NFL announcer pairings for the 2024 season headlined by the arrival of Tom Brady. A deep look at the preseason football local tv crews, a review of the Hall of Fame weekend in Canton plus the latest from the Olympics and MLB.
A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:
*** FOX NFL announcer pairings for 2024
*** Week one assignments for FOX
*** NFL HOF game shortened due to weather
*** Incredible connection for Texans pbp and Andre Johnson
*** Preseason NFL tv crews with big names
*** Olympics Week Two highlights
*** Rowdy Gaines to retire after 2028 in Los Angeles
*** Leigh Diffey bounces back from error in 100 meters
*** Call up to the majors in Kansas City
*** Bob Costas returns from Paris for TBS gig
*** Upcoming MLB national slate includes woeful White Sox
*** Steve Addazio leaves coaching for ESPN
Hear it all on the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
*** Rest in Peace Jim Weber, voice of the Toledo Mud Hens
*** Happy 89th Birthday Lee Corso
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Olympics Coverage, College Football Starts Soon And More With Dave Woloshin and Jason Powers | LWOS Media Podcast Aug 07, 2024

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There's lots going on with the Olympics in Paris, plus, college football starts soon and more are part of the newest "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast.
Host T.J. Rives returns to give his takes and insight and he has guests.
First, T.J. has thoughts on the amazing ruling by the civil court judge in California who vacated the jury damages award against the NFL for the "Sunday Ticket" lawsuit. What happened here and has the NFL truly won the case that they were not overcharging customers for the Sunday Ticket coverage of all the teams, all these years? It's hard to figure out.
Next, he welcomes guests Dave Woloshin of Memphis Sports radio station WHBQ and the voice of the Memphis Tigers college football and basketball, and also, Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast" out of Tampa Bay to go over both the Olympics and college football looming.
NBC's ratings are soaring and the words "live coverage" are a big reason why. It's discussed. Plus, what announcers are underrated on their calls of their sports? And, there's debate on just how much should we blame track play by play announcer Leigh Diffey of NBC for blowing the 100 meter men's final call with not waiting and calling, incorrectly, the Jamacian runner to beat American Noah Lyles, who actually barely won the gold?
The guys also talk pre-season college football polls and has their value completely evaporated and what about new Chargers NFL coach Jim Harbaugh's press statements continuing to deny any knowledge, much less involvement, in the Michigan college "sign stealing scandal" of 2023?
Hear it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/sSpreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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Dan Wallach, Legal Analyst Conduct Detrimintal POD joins TJ on WBD/ NBA TV Rights Dispute | LWOS Media Podcast Aug 05, 2024

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What will ultimately happen with the now court battle between Warner Bros./Discovery and their multi-billion dollar lawsuit with the NBA over the league refusing their TV offer? We discussed it on the most recent "LWOS Media Podcast" in great detail.
Hear host T.J. Rives and Sports rights/gaming lawyer Dan Wallach of the ConductDetrimental.com website and podcast to give expert analysis.
Did WBD actually match the Amazon streaming offer. like their rights contract stated? Or, does the NBA have a legit legal argument that they did NOT match it and therefore, Turner won't have the NBA in over 35 years???
Plus, just how long will the legal challenge take, as the NBA wants this resolved before the new deals with Amazon and NBC joining ESPN start next season?
It's all part of this conversation with legal analyst Dan Wallach from the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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Announcers Everywhere at Paris Olympics; Bob Costas, Al Michaels and Snoop Dogg; NFL Hall of Fame Game | Announcers Schedules Podcast Aug 01, 2024

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This week on Episode 109 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin dive into the abundance of announcers at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including the unlikely threesome of Bob Costas, Al Michaels and Snoop Dogg. The NFL season kicks off in Canton, Ohio plus the latest announcing schedules for Major League Baseball. A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including
*** 2024 Paris Olympics a Hit thus far
*** Opening Ceremony geared for a different audience
*** Notable announcer pairings in Paris
** Review of Dwayne Wade and Noah Eagle
*** Exceptional analysts for Olympic sports
*** Challenging assignments for play-by-play announcers
*** Bob Costas and Al Michaels to appear for NBC
*** Costas, Michaels and Snoop Dogg hang at beach volleyball
*** Peacock Gold Zone features Scott Hanson and Andew Siciliano
*** NFL Hall of Fame game on ESPN/ABC
*** Westwood One kicks off its NFL season
*** Jason Kelce debut on Monday Night Countdown
*** HOF Enshrinement coverage on ESPN
*** ESPN's roster of NFL reporters
*** Russell Yurk named new ESPN rules analyst
*** Upcoming MLB national assignments
Hear it all on the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" as 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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Olympics, NFL Training Camps + Warner Bros/Discovery Sues NBA With Tyler Jones And Dan Wallach | LWOS Media Podcast Jul 31, 2024

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We're closing out July with another interesting edition of the show, as everything from the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, NFL Training Camps opening and the legal battle now for Warner Brothers/Discovery suing the NBA over potentially losing their broadcast rights. And, we're covering it all on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"
Host T.J. Rives returns with his guests to go over it all, as Tyler Jones of Chat Sports' coverage of the NFL and his own podcast "The Jones Report" joins him. Plus, get great legal insight on the NBA's courtroom troubles from sports attorney Dan Wallach of the "Conduct Detrimental Podcast" and website.
How is NBC doing with their Olympics coverage? What about their touting of the ratings? And, shouldn't their announcers all be on site in France? T.J. and Tyler discuss.
Meanwhile, Dan has more on why WBD (Turner Sports) didn't really "match" the Amazon offer to the NBA, when it come to $$$$ paid up front to the league. And, how long can we expect this all to play out. Also, they disucss the NFL losing the class action suit to the thosands of subscribers to the "Sunday Ticket" premium pay per view for their games every week and just how long will it all be tited up on appeal? Dan has fantastic insight.
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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NBA Deal Done with ESPN, NBC + Amazon; NFL on CBS Announce Teams '24; College Football, MLB & Olympics | Announcer Schedules Podcast Jul 25, 2024

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This week on Episode 108 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin dive into the potential impact of the NBA's new rights deal with ESPN, NBC and Amazon. Also, CBS announces its crew for the NFL this season and some college football announcer news. Plus the latest front Major League Baseball and the start of the Olympics. A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:
*** NBA's programming schedule beginning in 2025-26
*** Sunday Night Basketball on NBC
*** Opportunities at NBA anc Amazon
*** Future of TNT talent for NBA
*** Inside the NBA's future
*** NFL on CBS Announcing teams revealed
*** New assignments for Jason McCourty and Ross Tucker
*** James Lofton no longer at CBS
*** Matt Ryan from booth to studio
*** CBS announcing schedules for weeks 1 through 3
*** Kevin Harlan, a lucky charm for Dolphins
*** The CW announces its plans for 2024
*** BTN 2024 football roster
*** New booth for ACC Network primetime games
*** Call up to big leagues for Braves radio
*** Joe Buck and Chip Caray to make up game in St. Louis
*** Dan Schulman takes break from Blue Jays for Olympics
*** Olympics opening week is here
*** Rest in Peace Mark Carnavale, Gene Peterson and Pat Doughty
Hear it all on the newest "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on the Last Word on Sports Media Podcast Feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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NFL Training Camps Begin + Olympics And More With Guest Jonathan Grella | LWOS Media Podcast Jul 24, 2024

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The Summer rolls on but the NFL is nearing, as their training camps open. And, we're ready to go over that, the start of the Summer Olympics in Paris and more on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."
Host T.J. Rives returns and has takes on the WNBA All Star Game, the NBA cashing in on huge media rights deals and why their leverage was so great this time around and has rememberance of a colleague from PGA Tour Radio, Mark Carnevale, who passed away suddenly Monday.
Then, he's joined by Jonathan Grella of JAG Public Affairs in Washington D.C., who is the former VP of Communications of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and also, for the LIV Golf Tour. The guys discuss the start of NFL training camp, including for Jonathan's New York Jets and the Aaron Rodgers saga resuming. They also talk the resumption of the NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" show that will resume with a new look, a new L.A. location, and more.
Jonathan shares what future hall of fame QB was coincidentally with his family on vacation in Japan, when Jonathan was recently. And, there's also talk about the Olympics begging this weekend and the coverage of it all for NBC, etc.
It's all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!
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Baseball Cards for Announcers, NBA Summer League; Saban at SEC Media Days; Chaos at Copa America and More | Announcers Schedules Podcast Jul 18, 2024

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This week on Episode 107 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin celebrate the All-Star break with a ton of baseball talk, including the arrival of a new series of Topps baseball cards featuring announcers. Plus a look at all the announcers getting action in Vegas for the NBA Summer League, a check-in on Nick Saban at SEC Media Days, and thoughts on the Copa America chaos in Miami. A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:
*** MLB's Home Run Derby
*** MLB All-Star Game on FOX and ESPN Radio
*** Craig Carton to handle Yankees radio pbp for series
*** Topps baseball cards for announcers
*** Iowa Cubs announcer called up to big leagues
*** Syracuse Chiefs announcer alumni reunion
*** Announcers calling the NBA Summer League games
*** Nick Saban now needs media credentials
*** Euro Cup and Copa America on FOX
*** Debacle in Miami for Copa America final
*** Wimbledon in the books
*** Preview of The Open on NBC and USA Network
Hear it all on the newest "Announcer Schedules Podcast" as 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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College Football Insider Brett McMurphy And George Ofman Talks MLB All Star Game Nostalgia | LWOS Media Podcast Jul 16, 2024

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It's a special edition of the show, as host T.J. Rives is away this week, but still covers some relevant sports media news, etc. for the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."
He talks recently concluded Big 12 media days with the premier insider of college football information, Brett McMurphy of the ActionNetwork.com. They go over the storylines from Las Vegas for the Big 12, plus is conference re-alignment about to crank up, yet again, with Florida State suing to get out of the ACC? And, just how many phones and cell batteries does Brett keep handy to break his info all the time, no matter the day or the hour?
Then, some tremendous reminiscing about MLB All Star Games past, with George Ofman of the "Tell me a story I don't know" sports media interview pod from this feed. George talks famous World Series moments from the '83 ROMP in Chicago at old Comiskey Park by the American League, featuring the Fred Lynn grand slam. And, George also talks nostalgia from Wrigley Field in the 1990 ASG, as the A.L. won there, too. George also remembers the famous moments for Ryne Sandberg, too, especially, his spectacular and dramataic two late game tying homers in a rivalry game with the Cardinals, now 40 years ago with Bob Costas calling them nationally on NBC Sports.
It's all great stuff for this week on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
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Announcer Schedules Podcast Ep 106 Jul 11, 2024

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This week on Episode 106 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin drive in to all the latest announcing news and schedules as the Major League Baseball season heads into the All-Star break. Big news on the NBA's new rights deals, plus all the latest from USA Basketball, Euro Cup, Copa America, Wimbledon and more. Finally, a check-in with the transactions wire headlined the addition of Joe Tesstiore to WWE. A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:
*** MLB All-Star week events and announcers
*** MLB Draft now part of All-Star week
*** Busy few days for Karl Ravech
*** FOX and ESPN's plans for All-Star game and HR Derby
*** This week's MLB national slate heading into break
*** Apple TV+ packages
*** ESPN Radio with a Saturday doubleheader and All-Star coverage
*** Marney Gellner makes history in Minnesota
*** An all-female broadcast for Cubs
*** Jon Miller as MC for Willie Mays Celebration of Life
*** Dick Vitale at Rays games
*** NBA Rights deal with ESPN/NBC and Amazon
*** Potential announcer movement with new rights deal
*** Gus Johnson and Bill Raftery on Team USA Basketball
*** NBA Summer League in Salt Lake and NoCal
*** Euro Cup and Copa America notables
*** Wimbledon Finals preview
*** Joe Tessitore joins WWE
*** Matt Neverett named voice of UNLV
*** College Football Media Days underway
Hear it all on the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" as part of the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.
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