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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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Special Army-Navy Preview With PxP Announcers Rich DeMarco And Pete Medhurst | Announcer Schedules Podcast Dec 08, 2023

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In a special edition of the "Announcer Schedules Podcast," Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin are joined by radio play-by-play voices Rich DeMarco (Army) and Pete Medhurst prior to the 124th edition of the Army-Navy game. With this year's game playing for the first time at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., the two announcers go inside what it is like to call the Army-Navy game and to be the voice of a service academy. In addition, each announcer provides his personal journey along with wisdom for aspirants of the sports broadcasting profession.
DeMarco is in his 16th year with the Army Athletic Association. After serving as the Black Knights' director of broadcasting for three years, the New Jersey product added the title of director of multimedia services and community outreach during the summer of 2007. Less than one year later, DeMarco was elevated to the title of assistant athletic director for multimedia services and broadcasting. DeMarco serves as the radio play-by-play voice for Black Knights football broadcasts, and also hosts Army's weekly football radio show.
During the winter months, DeMarco calls the radio play-by-play of Army's men's basketball team. He was behind the microphone for the Black Knights' NCAA women's basketball tournament appearance in 2006, and was part of the broadcast team for Army's NCAA appearance in 2014. DeMarco also handles play-by-play duties for Army's baseball team - broadcasting NCAA Tournament games in 2004, 2005, 2009, 2012 and 2013 - and has called games for the Black Knights lacrosse program, including their NCAA Tournament appearances in 2004, 2005 and 2010.
Medhurst has been part of the Naval Academy Radio Network since 1998, providing play-by-play for the Navy's sports teams on the Patriot League TV and Navy Radio Networks. In 2013, he took over football play-by-play duties for the Midshipmen, succeeding now-voice of the New England Patriots Bob Socci. Medhurst has called multiple NCAA championship events that Navy has participated in, as well as many of the 33 varsity sports at the Academy.
Medhurst has also handled Lacrosse play-by-play for the Big Ten Network and called football and lacrosse contests on CBS Sports Network as well. Additionally, Medhurst has worked as part of the Washington Nationals radio broadcast team for several years. Since 2012, he has worked at 106.7 The Fan in Washington D.C. where he also hosts Nationals-related programs. In 2019, Medhurst handled play-by-play for his first MLB games for the Nationals, filling in for Dave Jageler.
Hear it all on a special edtion of the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" for the 2023 Army-Navy game and make sure to follow/subscribe to the Last Word on Sports Media podcast feed for more great content on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!
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Final SEC on CBS Game, NFL Week 14 Preview, ESPN/TNT Mix And Match For NBA In-Season Tournament | Announcer Schedules Podcast Dec 07, 2023

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This week on Episode 77 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin reflect on the conclusion of the SEC on CBS, while also previewing the upcoming NFL slate and the final rounds of the NBA In-Season Tournament. A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:
*** NFL Week 14 Preview
*** Conclusion of SEC on CBS
*** History of SEC on CBS
*** Army-Navy Preview
*** Hesiman Trophy Ceremony Preview
*** FCS, D2 and D3 playoff game assignments
*** Pros and Cons of NBA In-Season Tournament
*** ESPN and TNT mix and match announcers
*** Noah Eagle's YES Network debut
*** Carlo Jimenez busts on scene as Clippers voice
*** Stephanie White's NBA regular-season game analyst debut
*** Jimmy V Classic on ESPN and ESPN Radio
*** Debuts of Jim Boeheim and Josh Pastner
*** NHL back on linear ESPN
*** Changes to Twins' broadcast lineup
*** Chris Garagiola named DBacks radio voice
*** Joe Castiglione wins Ford Frick Award
Hear it all on the latest "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscibe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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CFB Playoff Snubs FSU + Deion "SI Sports Person?" And Analysts That Won't Criticize | LWOS Media Podcast Dec 06, 2023

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It's our latest ediition of the show and host T.J. Rives returns to go over the College Football Playoff selection committee and their robbery of FSU. Was it ESPN directed? What's the precedence previously for "snubs?" And, will it matter anyway is a big subject?
T.J. is joined by Jonathan Grella, former NFL and LIV Golf Tour Communications official, who now runs his own media/marketing company out of Washington D.C.
They go ovver the CFP and what went on and the motives behind. Then, they talk Pro Football Hall of Famer now turned College Football coach Deion Sanders getting the Sports Illustrated "Sports Person of the Year" despite his team remarkably flaming out and failing by losing eight of its last nine games? How has might SI fallen, incluiding using AI writers? It's a Joke,
The boys also discuss why analysts from all big time sports on TV, especially, won't criticize or take stands about games, players or situations. Jonathan has thoughts on what those reasons now are that we get sterile or neutered takes, instead of real opinions and comments?
T.J finishes with some eye opening NFL TV numbers in the ratings, as well.
It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!
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Best Of Three Years Of Shows! | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Dec 05, 2023

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The best of nearly 100 interviews in “Tell me a story I don’t know” is really a personal choice. I’ve featured so many guests in best of 9 seasons but in this finale I thought it might be worthy to have you listen to some thought provoking, funny and poignant moments. And not the least of them came from two people who left us. Dave Wills, the ever popular voice of the Tampa Rays and a Chicago native died last March of a heart ailment. He was only 58.
Alan Schwartz was 91 but full of vim and vigor. He was once president of the United States Tennis Association and builder of Mid Town tennis in 1970 and for nearly 50 years, the largest indoor facility in the U.S. Schwartz died in December of 2022, just three days after we had our semi annual lunch. I was crushed when I learned of both of their passings.
The best of also includes an almost hard to believe story from Los Angeles Dodgers play by play voice Charlie Steiner how history repeated itself. Cheryl Ray Stout, long time reporter and trailblazer here in Chicago recounted how she broke the story of Michael Jordan leaving basketball for baseball and then, returning to the Bulls!
Cubs radio voice Ron Coomer remembered as a child how he refused to trade baseball gloves with a future hall of famer and how could I not include Brent Musburger, my inspiration back when I was a 14 year old entertaining thoughts of getting into the business. After spending a half century plying my trade, I thanked him publicly.
It was all worth it.
“Tell me a story I don’t know" is sponsored by Mr. Duct and “Tell me a story I don’t know: conversations with Chicago sports legends” is now available on Amazon Books and at chicago area book stores.
It's been a great run of "Tell me story I don't know" with a special two part podcast coming up! Make sure not to miss any of the content on the Last Word on Sports Media podcast feed on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!
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Best Of Three Years Of Shows Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Dec 04, 2023

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The best of “Tell me a story I don't know” is a conglomeration of ten stories the author of this podcast enjoyed for various reasons.
It includes a clip with his inspiration, one with a local reporter, who broke TWO Michael Jordan stories, along with a writer who conveyed a humorous one about the GOAT and a golf game.
There are also parts of conversations with two wonderful people, who left us earlier. While there were nearly 100 guests during the last 3 years of "Tell me a story I don't know," this "best of" manages to encapsulate a wide range of people and stories. We hope you enjoy it.
The episode is out Tuesday!
"Tell me a story I don't know" is part of the Lat Word on Sports podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe of more great content on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!
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Announcers Taking Time Off, Amazon Black Friday, NFL and CFB Previews, NBA In-Season Tournament | Announcer Schedules Podcat Nov 30, 2023

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This week on Episode 76 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin discuss NFL announcers taking games off following Thanksgiving, the Amazon Prime Black Friday game and the NBA In-Season Tournament while looking ahead to the weekend college and pro football action. A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:
*** NFL on Thanksgiving Review
*** Amazon's Black Friday Game
*** Announcers Taking Games Off
*** NFL Week 13 Preview
*** College Football Champ Games Preview
*** Busy Weekend for ESPN Radio
*** Another 3-day, 3-game stretch for Kevin Harlan
*** Backup Plan in Place in Miami for Heat-Bucks
*** Upcoming NBA assignments
*** In-Season Tournament pros and cons
*** TNT/ESPN announcer mix and match
*** College Basketball's ACC/SEC Challenge
*** Latest in NHL
*** Congrats to Pete Weber, voice of Predators
*** How to break into ESPN+
*** Announcer Bias Myths
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, Google, etc.!!
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College Football Champ Saturday + George Ofman On Bumbling Bears Winning And Jason Cole On Stanford/Cal To ACC | LWOS Media Podcast Nov 29, 2023

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A jam packed show for the final week of November, as host T.J. Rives is back with his Sports Media takes and info and his special guests on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."
First, T.J. gives his opinions about the end of the college football season and "Championship Saturday" coming this weekend. The CFB Playoff hangs in the balance for four teams and of course, the looming controversy with Michigan remains. Who might be on the outside looking in and more?
There's also talk about the Thanksgiving Day/weekend TV ratings for the NFL, CFB and more.
Then, he welcomes George Ofman of his "Tell me a story I don't know" podcast to talk the Chicago Bears woes, yet wins and why it hurts the NFL to keep featruing them in standalone prime time games. George also recently had a tremendous two part interview with CBS/ABC/ESPN legendary broadcaster Brent Musburger. He and T.J. discuss Musburger's amazing impact on sports television from the 1970s on into the 21st century.
Next, T.J. talks with long time natoinal NFL writer/author and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, Jason Cole. They disucss the diluting of the NFL's scoring and how it is further hurting the league's image and overall interest/audience. Jason also discusses the insanity of conference re-alignment and how it has affectred so many programs in the West. That includes Stanford and Cal being displaced to the other coast to the Atlantic Coast Conference. What will become of all of the mayhem? Jason has theories on what it means for probable bleak future for a lost of schools.
It's all part of the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!
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Legendary CBS/ESPN-ABC Sports Broadcaster Brent Musburger Part II Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Nov 28, 2023

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We all have inspirations. Mine is Brent Musburger, one of this country’s most celebrated and successful sportscasters. As a 14 year old growing up in Chicago I was mesmerized watching him on local TV. I wanted to be him. Turns out I have fashioned a career spanning a half century. Musburger loves the fact that young people he’s come across feel the same about him as I do. Now 84 and host of “Countdown to Kickoff” on VSiN, Musburger shares more memorable stories in part two of this terrific podcast. For example, Musburger admits he only wanted to be a sports writer, which he was for the Chicago American. But he wound up being part of WBBM Newsradio’s inaugural year of 1968 He also joined the CBS TV affiliate here and the rest is history.
Musburger also discusses the tremendous success of the NFL Today, his stunning departure from CBS and subsequent hiring by ABC and ESPN. And then there’s just how “You are looking live” began.
Of all the interviews I’ve done, this is the most cherished of them all.
“Tell me a story I don’t know” is sponsored by Mr. Duct. (mrductcleanjng.com).
And my new book, “Tell me a story I don’t know: Conversations with Chicago sports legends” is available on Amazon books.
Find "Tell Me A Story I Don't Know" as part of the Last Word on Sports Media podcast feed on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Legendary CBS/ESPN-ABC Sports Broadcaster Brent Musburger Part II Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Nov 27, 2023

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We all have inspirations. Mine is Brent Musburger, one of this country’s most celebrated and successful sportscasters. As a 14 year old growing up in Chicago I was mesmerized watching him on local TV. I wanted to be him. Turns out I have fashioned a career spanning a half century. Musburger loves the fact that young people he’s come across feel the same about him as I do. Now 84 and host of “Countdown to Kickoff” on VSiN, Musburger shares more memorable stories in part two of this terrific podcast. For example, Musburger admits he only wanted to be a sports writer, which he was for the Chicago American. But he wound up being part of WBBM Newsradio’s inaugural year of 1968 He also joined the CBS TV affiliate here and the rest is history.
Musburger also discusses the tremendous success of the NFL Today, his stunning departure from CBS and subsequent hiring by ABC and ESPN. And then there’s just how “You are looking live” began.
Of all the interviews I’ve done, this is the most cherished of them all. It is out on Tuesday!
“Tell me a story I don’t know” is sponsored by Mr. Duct. (mrductcleanjng.com).
And my new book, “Tell me a story I don’t know: Conversations with Chicago sports legends” is available on Amazon books.
And, make sure to find us through the Last Word on Sports Media podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google,etc.
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Tiki Barber Conversation On New 3 Man Booth For CBS NFL And More! | Last Word On Sports Media Podcast Nov 24, 2023

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From our latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives has an extended conversation with former NY Giants football great and now CBS TV/WFAN host Tiki Barber.
Tiki discusses having worked with T.J. on national radio and the differences on an NFL TV broadast. Plus, he has new partners with Andrew Catalon p x p and former Falcons QB Matt Ryan, as a three man booth. They will work the Jacksonville at Houston game for CBS this weekend.
Tiki also details being on WFAN's afternoon show with Evan Roberts in the coveted position to debate all things NYC sports. What kind of role does he play, while all the yelling and screaming goes on about the bad play of the New York's teams?
Hear it all on this special conversation from the "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!
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