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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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Omar Ruiz of NFL Network Conversation With Phil and TJ | Announcer Schedules Podcast Mar 25, 2024

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One of the famlilar reporting faces and voices of the NFL Network was a recent guest on the Announcer Schedules Podcast, as Omar Ruiz joined Phil de Montmollin and fill-in host T.J. Rives to discuss his career, the NFL "never off season" and of course, his San Diego Aztecs in March Madness.
Omar tells his story getting into the sports reporting business, that includes a unique opportunity as a security guard at NFL games, before he became a national media member. Ruiz also discusses what his Sunday's are like live at stadiums covering the NFL and then, we talk abou the mayhem of March basketball and whether his SDSU Aztecs can make it back to the Final Four in his home area of Phoenix, AZ?!
It's all on this special conversation on the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" with Omar Ruiz and make sure for more great content like this that are follwing/subscribing to the Last Word on Sports Media Podcast feed on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!
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Convo with NFL Network's Omar Ruiz, March Madness Preview, MLB Seoul Series and More! | Announcer Schedules Podcast Mar 21, 2024

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This week on Episode 91 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, guest host T.J. Rives joins Phil de Montmollin for a March Madness Preview, along with a fun and insightful conversation with Omar Ruiz of the NFL Network (including a story about his gig as security guard at Candlestick Park for 49ers games). NCAA Tournament announcer pairings are discussed, along with a trip down memory lane for the tourney's announcers. The Women's Tournament announcer pairings are broken down as well. Finally, a look into the MLB Seoul Series between the Dodgers and Padres.
A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:
*** March Madness without Greg Gumbel
*** March Madness without Jim Nantz
*** Ian Eagle with Bill Raftery and Grant Hill
*** Longtime duo - Andrew Catalon and Steve Lappas
*** Convo with NFL Network's Omar Ruiz
*** A busy life in the NFL for Ruiz
*** Ruiz and his love for SDSU and March Madness
*** From security guard to NFL reporter
*** Women's Tournament announcing crews
*** Who will get Caitlin Clark’s games
*** MLB's Seoul Series
Hear it all on the newest "Annoncer 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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Selection Sunday Recap + Start of NCAA Tournament And More With Tyler Jones and George Ofman | LWOS Media Podcast Mar 20, 2024

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It's the best event in sports and we're ready to cover the start of the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and more on the newest "Last Word On Sports Media Podcast."
Host T.J. Rives returns with guests Tyler Jones of "The Jones Report" podcast and George Ofman from his "Tell me a story I don't know" podcast series are ready to give their takes and insights.
Tyler and T.J. talk first about the new extension for ESPN of the College Football Playoff to the tune of six years and six BILLION dollars. Is it a good thing that ESPN still will wield so much control over the sport and it's post-season? Then, they talk the upcoming start to the tourney Thursday and Friday and which announcers for CBS/Turner that appeal to them.
Next, T.J. is joined by George, who has great insight into CBS TV stalward Greg Gumbel, who's been synonymous with the network's "Selection Sunday" show and coverage for over 25 years. George interviewed Greg for his podcast series about his role, etc. And, now this year, he's away from it due to a family health situation, but hopes to return to the CBS coverage next year. The guys also discuss some possible NCAA tourney teams to watch on the court.
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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March Madness Announcer Pairings, CBB Conference Tournaments + Bill Walton News, WBB and NBA | Announcer Schedules Podcast Mar 14, 2024

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March Madness Announcer Pairings, CBB Conference Tournaments plus Bill Walton news, WBB and NBA
This week on Episode 90 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin break down the March Madness announcer pairings on an All-Hoops edition of the Announcer Schedules Podcast. A deep look into all the upcoming college basketball, plus the latest regarding Bill Walton, women's basketball and the NBA.A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:
*** March Madness Announcer Pairings
*** Ian Eagle takes over for Jim Nantz
*** Andrew Catalon and Steve Lappas elevated
*** Robbie Hummel arrival
*** NBA voices vs. college voices on March Madness
*** Two-person vs. three-person booths
*** Conference Champ Games on tv and radio
*** Bill Walton's absence
*** John Fanta and Tim Brando win big awards
*** Popularity of women's game
*** Upcoming NBA action
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/subscrbie on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!
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Massive NFL Free Agency Coverage, PGA Tour's Players Championship + Tim Brando Of Fox Sports Conversation | LWOS Media Podcast Mar 13, 2024

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The full force of "March Madness" is upon us and we've got one of the premier voices of the college game (in football, as well, as college hoops) in Tim Brando of Fox Sports joining us on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."
Host T.J. Rives back and first has thoughts on the absolute barrage of Free Agents changing teams Monday and Tuesday in the NFL and how the coverage and the audience continue to crow at staggering rates. It's incredible the mlilions and millions that care so much about the NFL off season and it has no sign of slowing down anytime soon.
T.J. also talks Golf briefly and the playing of the upcoming "unofficial 5th Major" in the Players Championship this weekend on Golf Channel and NBC sports. Sure, some of the best in the world are there, but nota all. T.J has takes and what about the NBC announce booth and have they settled on a lead commentator?
Then, it's our tremendous conversation with Tim Brando previewing the great action to come at the Big East tourney in Madison Square Garden for Fox Sports. Tim shares what it's like to be on the play by play call at such a hallowed event. Then, he and T.J. reminisce about the famed "Tornado game" of the SEC tournament in Atlanta in 2008. They were both there and on their respective TV and radio calls. Tim also shares his recollections of the crazy single day in Tampa just a few days later in the NCAA tourney where two #12s and two #13s all WON in upsets on the same court.
It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreakr, Spotify, etc.!
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Zora Stephenson Of NBC Sports Conversation | Announcer Schedules Podcast Mar 08, 2024

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On the latest feature interview on the Announcer Schedules Podcast, co-hosts Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin catch up with Zora Stephenson of NBC Sports. Stephenson called several of Caitlin Clark's games this season for Peacock, including when Clark broke the NCAA D1 women's basketball all-time scoring record.
Learn about Stephenson's journey as a reporter and a play-by-play announcer, along with what it has been like to call women's basketball during this history-making season. Zora Stephenson serves as the play-by-play voice for Peacock’s exclusive slate of Big Ten Women’s Basketball and as a sideline reporter for NBC Sports’ coverage of Notre Dame Football and Big Ten Football.
Stephenson, who joined NBC Sports in July 2021, worked as an NBC Olympics social media host during the Beijing Winter Games.In addition, Stephenson served as the play-by-play voice of the ‘Citi Shamrock Classic’ women’s college basketball games in 2022 and 2023 and was the sideline reporter for NBC Sports’ USFL coverage, multiple gymnastics events, and select HBCU college football games. She has also hosted NBC Sports Audio’s Hardwood HERstory podcast.
Previously, Stephenson served as a sideline and digital reporter for the Milwaukee Bucks on Bally Sports/Fox Wisconsin (2019-2023). In April 2021, she became the first woman to handle play-by-play for a Bucks game.Stephenson has been an on-air contributor for WTMJ-Radio, The Truth, and ESPN Radio in Milwaukee. Before her career in Milwaukee, Stephenson was an Emmy Award-winning news anchor and reporter at local television stations in Denver, Colorado, and Greenville, North Carolina.
Stephenson is a 2015 graduate of Elon University in North Carolina, where she was a four-year member of the basketball team. A three-year starter, Stephenson set a school record for single-season, three-point field goal percentage in the 2011-12 season (42.3%).
Hear more from her on this edition of the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" as part of the Last Word on Sports Media podcast feed. And, make sure to follow/subscrbie on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!
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Chris Mortensen Tribute, What's Next For Jason Kelce? CBB Heating Up + NBA, NHL and MLB | Announcer Schedules Podcast Mar 07, 2024

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This week on Episode 89 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin pay tribute to Chris Mortensen and analyze the next possible move for Jason Kelce. A deep look into the upcoming college basketball, while the latest from the NBA, NHL and MLB are also detailed. Finally, a new report on Bill Belichick and his next home is also discussed. A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:
*** Rest in Peace Chris Mortensen
*** Mortensen's impact *** Jason Kelce retirement *** What shoe fits for Kelce in media*** Upcoming college hoops*** Return of Bill Walton with Dave Pasch*** Champ games on Westwood One *** Gus Johnson covering WBB
*** Women's basketball conference tourneys *** Upcoming NBA action *** Breen, Burke and Redick chemistry *** Four games in four nights for Dave Pasch*** Kathryn Tappen rejoins NHL Network
*** Upcoming NHL action
*** Spring Training baseball
*** Bill Belichick and Omaha Productions report
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Caitlin Clark Coverage, Remembering ESPN's Chris Mortensen And More With Jonathan Grella | LWOS Media Podcast Mar 06, 2024

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We have flipped the calendar to March and there's plenty of college hoops coverage and more, including the passing of one of the original "NFL Insiders" in the media is all part of the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"
Host T.J. Rives returns with thoughts on Iowa women's basketball sensation Caitlin Clark continuing to bring massive audience to the NCAA contests, but believes it's too much to start comparing her scoring stats to men's scoring leader, the late "Pistol Pete" Maravich from 50 years ago.
Then, he brings aboard Jonathan Grella, former V.P. of Communications for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL and recently, the LIV Golf Series, to give his thoughts on the Clark vs. men's records debate. Jonathan also has insight on the passing of Chris Mortensen, who became immensely prominent in the 90s and 2000s for his NFL information gathering for ESPN. Grella dealt directly with Chris, who died of complications from cancer this past weekend at 72 and he has thoughts on the impact Mortensen had on his colleagues, the profession and more.
It's all part of the latest "Last Word On Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!
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Two Big NFL Retirements, Court Storming, Redick joins NBA Top Team, NHL, MLB, NASCAR, F1 and More | Announcer Schedules Podcast Mar 01, 2024

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This week on Episode 88 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin discuss the retirements of Peter King and Bill Hillgrove as well as the recent discussion of court storming in college basketball. The latest from the NBA, NHL, MLB, NASCAR and Formula One are also detailed.A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:
*** Peter King's retirement
*** King on the television side
*** Bill Hillgrove retiring from Steelers
*** Hillgrove to stay on at Pitt
*** Court Storming discussion ongoing
*** ESPN's coverage of Duke-Wake
*** Upcoming college hoops
*** Explosion of women's college basketball
*** JJ Redick debut with ESPN's lead NBA team
*** Jeff Van Gundy now a Boston Celtic *** Cavs buzzer beater over Mavs
*** Upcoming NBA and NHL
*** Spring Training baseball
*** Dale Earnhardt Jr. to TNT and Amazon
*** NASCAR's fast start
*** Formula One season opener
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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Court Storming In CBB, NFL Scouting Combine Attention? + Spring Training MLB On TV With Mike Gill | LWOS Sports Media Podcast Feb 28, 2024

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Lots of subjects from the dangerous excitement of "court storming" in college basketball, to the NFL finding magic with it's off season coverage of their scouting combine before the draft and more to be discussed on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."
Host T.J. Rives is back with his takes and is joined by Mike Gill, host of "The Sports Bash" five days a week on Atlantic City's ESPN Radio affiliate and also the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" with Phil de Montmollin for his insight, too.
The guys discuss the awareness of court storming going way up with the events of Saturday, when Duke's Kyle Filipowski was caught in the middle of Wake Forest fans and students rushing the court by the hundreds. Mike, even relates a personal story on his own court storm too!
Then, the boys talk the amazing popularity of the NFL scouting combine early this week. Why is it such a media driven event now for networks and the internet?
And, what about early season Spring Training baseball on TV, what do the guys think and do they agree?
It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!
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