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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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The Ringer's Bryan Curtis On College Football Playoff | Last Word On Sports Media Podcast Dec 26, 2023

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From our latest edition of the" Last Word on Sports Media Podcast," host T.J. Rives was joined by Bryan Curtis of TheRinger.com and his own "Press Box Podcast."
In addtion to being a tremendous writer and host on sports, Bryan is also an alum of the Texas Longhorns and a huge college football fan. So, it seems natural to discuss the controversies around the final four team playoff for 2023 that will move to 12 team playoff next year.
In specific, Bryan weighs in on how badly Florida State, unbeaten ACC champs at 13-0, was snubbed by being left out this year, specficially for Texas and Alabama, who both had a loss. Was part of the mis-treatment that FSU angered ESPN and the ACC by threatening to leave their conference due to lack of revenue, etc. as the season heightened? Specifically, did ESPN's massive influence play the biggest role in leaving the Noles out, Bryan gives his takes.
Also, will an expanded playoff kill the interest and enthusiasm at the end of the regular season and conference championship games, because now, 12 teams at the top know that they are in the playoff?
The guys debate that, too.
It's all from this conversation with Bryan Curtis of TheRinger.com on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.
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Brian Estridge Of TCU And Bowl Season Radio Conversation | Announcer Schedules Podcast Dec 23, 2023

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On this week's edition of the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" Mike Gill and Phil De Montmollin caught up with Brian Estridge of the TCU Horned Frogs Radio broadcasts and also, the newly formed "Bowl Season Radio."
The guys discuss with Brian his tenure with TCU in Ft. Worth, TX, which began in 1998 and a year ago saw him calling the College Football Playoff Championship Game with the Froggies eventually being pummeled by Georgia for the title.
Brian's company also helps produce 18 of the college football bowl games with "Bowl Season Radio" and he details what the next 10 days or so of coverage will be like from a technical, travel, etc. standpoint.
This conversation is part of the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe for more great content on the Last Word on Sports Media Podcast feed on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!
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NFL vs. NBA On Christmas, Bowls In Full Swing and Conversation With Brian Estridge of Bowl Season Radio | Announcer Schedules Podcast Dec 21, 2023

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This week on Episode 79 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin preview the busy Christmas holiday as the NFL and NBA go head-to-head plus a deep dive as well into the college bowls and a tribute to Eric Montross.Additionally, Brian Estridge, founder of Bowl Season Radio and voice of the TCU Horned Frogs joins the show.
A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:
*** Kevin Harlan nails a Monday night call
*** NFL Week 16 Preview
*** Christmas Day NFL slate takes on NBA
*** NBA announcer pairings for Christmas Day
*** Bowl assignments in full swing
*** Rest in Peace Eric Montross
*** Montross as a broadcaster
*** Upcoming NHL action
*** New Analyst for Braves, an opening for Rangers
*** Brian Estridge Conversation
*** A journey from App State to TCU for Estridge
*** Origins of Bowl Season Radio
*** How to manage 18 bowl games on radio
*** Thank you to 2023 guests
Hear it all on the newest "Announcer Schedules Podcast" as part of the Last Word on Sports podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!
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Bryan Curtis Of The Ringer Talks CFB Playoff, NFL Standalone Game Dominance And More | LWOS Media Podcast Dec 20, 2023

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Time running down in 2023 but we're still here talking all things pertinent on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."
Host T.J. Rives returns and has Bryan Curtis of the The Ringer and their "Press Box Podcast" to go over lots and lots of football and more.
Bryan gives his thoughts on the College Football Playoff, including Texas and Alabama making the playoff while FSU did not. Is there an undue influence by ESPN through the whole process that cost Florida State? Bryan gives his takes.
They also discuss the massive success of the NFL breeding lots and lots of standalone games last week and headed to this week and next week. And, what about flexing, including a Monday night flex into a much better game/finish with Philly and Seattle. Bryan also weighs in on Al Michaels being gone from the NBC playoff broadasts and is the demotion related to him seemingly being less than enthused calling Thursday night football.
They also discuss the end of HBO's "Real Sports" interview/magazine show after 29 years and more, including Bryan's top sports media story or two for the calendar year.
It's all on the latest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!
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Chicago Sports Radio Reporting Legend George Ofman Part II | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Dec 19, 2023

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If not for you I’m not sure where this thing would have gone. I had never heard of TJ Rives until he appeared on my cell phone offering his help in guiding 143 podcasts over three years. Well done younger man.
There’s no sense of melancholy here though I wish I had more guests to interview. Some declined, others never bothered to respond but the nearly 100 I corralled managed to turn this project into a rousing success. And they weren’t just from the broadcast industry. There was an umpire, hockey franchise owner, PA announcer, national anthem singer and baseball executive, among others.
There were absolute legends such as Brent Musburger and Bob Costas and women who have had a dramatic impact on our industry.
Through it all I had a blast. Each podcast involved around 8 hours of work, more than half of it editing while scouring for sound bites that fit the conversation. And there three others who were very involved in this podcast. Thank you Will Hatczel, Tatiana Shinkan and Nick Tocci.
But most importantly you, the listener, some of you who took the time to comment on social media. I really appreciated that.
And I wrote a book on the podcast, “Tell me a story I don’t know: Conversations with Chicago sports legends” which is available on Amazon Books. Thank you Triumph Books for taking a chance on a very unique project.
Who knows what’s next but I can tell you this for certain: I’m not done yet!
"Tell me a story I don't know" has been part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" which can be followed/subscribed on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.
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Chicago Sports Radio Reporting Legend George Ofman Part II Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Dec 18, 2023

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If not for you I’m not sure where this thing would have gone. I had never heard of TJ Rives until he appeared on my cell phone offering his help in guiding 143 podcasts over three years.
Well done younger man.
There’s no sense of melancholy here though I wish I had more guests to interview. Some declined, others never bothered to respond but the nearly 100 I corralled managed to turn this project into a rousing success. And they weren’t just from the broadcast industry. There was an umpire, hockey franchise owner, PA announcer, national anthem singer and baseball executive, among others. There were absolute legends such as Brent Musburger and Bob Costas and women who have had a dramatic impact on our industry.
The final episode is out Tuesday.
Through it all I had a blast. Each podcast involved around 8 hours of work, more than half of it editing while scouring for sound bites that fit the conversation. And there three others who were very involved in this podcast. Thank you Will Hatczel, Tatiana Shinkan and Nick Tocci.
But most importantly you, the listener, some of you who took the time to comment on social media. I really appreciated that.
And I wrote a book on the podcast, “Tell me a story I don’t know: Conversations with Chicago sports legends” which is available on Amazon Books. Thank you Triumph Books for taking a chance on a very unique project.
Who knows what’s next but I can tell you this for certain: I’m not done yet!
"Tell me a story I don't know" has been part of the Last Word on Sports podcast feed, which continues on. Make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Google, Spotify, etc.!
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Al Michaels/NBC Snub, NFL Week 15 Preview, Bowl Assignments + ESPN VP of Production Amanda Gifford | Announcer Schedules Podcast Dec 14, 2023

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This week on Episode 78 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin break down the Al Michaels/NBC story as well as the upcoming NFL and College Football bowl assignments. Amanda Gifford, Vice President of Production for ESPN, joins the show to discuss her role overseeing college football production for the network which includes the scheduling of announcer pairings each week. A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:
*** No Playoff Game for Al Michaels on NBC
*** Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge elevated
*** The future for Al Michaels
*** NFL Week 14 Review
*** Joe Davis calls an NFL walk-off
*** A "light" week for Kevin Harlan
*** NFL Week 15 Preview
*** Army-Navy Recap
*** 1997 Heisman Trophy 30-for-30
*** Bowl Assignments Unveiled
*** FCS, D2 and D3 playoff game assignments
*** Upcoming NBA and NHL *** Ernie Johnson into Sports Broadcasting HOF
*** Biggest College Hoops to date on Peacock
*** Welcome back Pat McCarthy
*** Conversation with ESPN VP Amanda Gifford
*** How announcers are paired up
*** How game assignments are constructed
It's all part of the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" on the Last Word on Sports media podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Al Michaels Out For NBC, Heisman Diminishing, NBA In-Season Tourney + NY NFL Teams Success With Danielle McCartan | LWOS Media Podcast Dec 13, 2023

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On the latest edition of the show, we have news on legendary NFL play by play man, Al Michaels getting further demoted off NBC, the NBA In-Seaon Tourney concludes, the Heisman Trophy is handed out and a guest from the NYC is aboard to talk the surging Giants and Jets??? It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast"
Host T.J. Rives is back with his takes on the subjects above and he's joined by Danielle McCartan of WFAN Radio to talk "Tommy Devito-mainia" for the NY Giants and what are the floundering Jets doing wining a game Sunday against a playoff team in Houston? Danielle also has insight on Juan Soto meeting with the NY media after being acquired by the Yankees in a deal with the Padres. Danielle and T.J. discuss whether he's ready to handle NYC on a one year deal or not?
T.J. wraps with his toughts on the LIV Golf Tour vs. the PGA Tour cranking back up and what could it mean for interest rising for LIV and the CW Network televising it? Plus, it's the end of a 5 decade era of covering Boxing for Showtime Saturday night and there's more on that from T.J., as well.
Hear it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, Google, etc.!
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Chicago Sports Radio Reporting Legend George Ofman Part I | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Dec 12, 2023

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I had to consider who would interview me for the final episodes of “Tell me a story I don’t know.” I didn’t consider it for long. TJ Rives (@bucsidelineguy on Twitter) was a no brainer.
TJ has been a vital part of this podcast for over three years. He’s heard every podcast so he knew the drill: get me to tell stories you’ve never heard before. I did from childhood to free-lancing to podcasting to writing a book!
It’s been quite a ride and chronicled perfectly by TJ. I fished out sound bites from decades ago and most notably, my call of Pete Rose tying Ty Cobb for the all time hit record in 1985. What’s fascinating about all this is being on the other end of the podcast in which I’ve interviewed nearly 100 personalities.
There are many more events and sound bites in part one so I hope you listen.
“Tell me a story I don’t know” is sponsored by Mr.Duct (mrductcleaning.com) and my new book, Tell me a story I don’t know: Conversations with Chicago sports legends is available on Amazon books and Chicago area book stores.
"Tell me a story I don't know" is part of the "Last Word on Sports Media" podcat feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Chicago Sports Radio Reporting Legend George Ofman Part I Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Dec 11, 2023

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I had to consider who would interview me for the final episodes of “Tell me a story I don’t know.” I didn’t consider it for long. TJ Rives (@bucsidelineguy on Twitter) was a no brainer. TJ has been a vital part of this podcast for over three years. He’s heard every podcast so he knew the drill: get me to tell stories you’ve never heard before.
I did from childhood to free-lancing to podcasting to writing a book!
It’s been quite a ride and chronicled perfectly by TJ.
I fished out sound bites from decades ago and most notably, my call of Pete Rose tying Ty Cobb for the all time hit record in 1985. What’s fascinating about all this is being on the other end of the podcast in which I’ve interviewed nearly 100 personalities.
There are many more events and sound bites in part one so I hope you listen coming up Tuesday!
“Tell me a story I don’t know” is sponsored by Mr.Duct (mrductcleaning.com) and my new book, Tell me a story I don’t know: Conversations with Chicago sports legends is available on Amazon books and Chicago area book stores.
"Tell me a story I don't know" is part of the Last Word on Sports Media podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.
Follow, Like and Comment on the Show:
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Come talk with TJ on X:
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