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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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Kevin Harlan Joins The Show! 50 Years In NBA For Hubie Brown + Jason Benetti To Tigers | Announcer Schedules Podcast Nov 09, 2023

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This week on Episode 73 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin are joined by one of the absolute best in the business - Kevin Harlan of CBS, TNT and Westwood One. Harlan provides incredible insight, including the revelation that he wants to call games for another 15 years. The latest in the NFL, College Football, NBA, College Basketball and the NHL are also discussed as is the history of Hubie Brown as a broadcaster. Reaction as well of the news of Jason Benetti going from the White Sox to the Tigers.A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:
*** Kevin Harlan Conversation
*** Harlan's busy schedule
*** Why Harlan still works preseason NFL games
*** The balance of football and basketball
*** The sport Harlan has always wanted to call
*** How many more years for Harlan?
*** A family affair for the Harlans
*** NFL Week 10 preview
*** College Football Week 11 preview
*** Hubie Brown begins year 50 in NBA
*** Hubie Brown's broadcasting history
*** College Basketball underway
*** FOX and ESPN's college hoops roster
*** Latest from NHL
*** Jason Benetti heads to Detroit Tigers
*** Opening now for White Sox
*** Sign off from DBacks radio voice
Hear it all on the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" on 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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Mike DeCourcy Of Sporting News On CBB Start And Bob Knight Legacy + Jay Betsill On Rangers World Series And More | LWOS Media Podcast Nov 08, 2023

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We're back with another edition of the podcast that gives great insight and variety on sports media every with the "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast.
Host T.J. Rives returns with special guests to go over some relevant subjects in the news recently.
Frist up is college basketball hall of fame writer Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News and the Big Ten TV Network. Mike has tremendous experience on the coverage of college basketball, which is starting this week. He and T.J. also discuss the passing of Indiana hoop legendary but controversial coach Bob Knight last week at 83 years of age. While Knight had massive success leading Indiana to three national titles, he was ultimately ousted for bad behavior and harbored a 20 year grudge towards IU before returning to be recognized 3 years ago. Mike gives his takes on the "closure" and the importance of that and relates a personal story about Knight, too.
Then, we talk some Texas Rangers World Series win/victory parade with Jay Betsill of DFWSportsOnline and WBAP Radio. Jay has more on the parade attendance and how it compares to past Dallas Cowboys (in the 90s) and more recently, Dallas Mavericks title parades. Jay also has the latest on the Dallas Cowboys latest meltdown-this time at Philly and how crazy has the local media been on it?
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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Northwestern Hoops Coach Chris Collins Part II | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Nov 07, 2023

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Chris Collins was on the hot seat. If his team didn’t vastly improve from the year before, he could be out as head basketball coach at Northwestern. Instead, he guided them to their second trip to the NCAA Tournament and was named coach of the year! But Northwestern isn’t Duke where Jon Scheyer is the head coach. Scheyer broke Collins’ scoring record at Glenbrook North High School in suburban Chicago. Then Collins helped coach him at Duke where he was Mike Krzyzewski’s associate. They would win a national title in 2010.
Collins has a challenge this season with six new players but he has four returning from the squad that made the Big Dance last March. One is Boo Buie who averaged 17 points a game. Collins says this team has to be hungry to pursue accomplishments with this team.
In part two of this podcast, Collins also remembers how he was a ball boy for the Chicago Bulls when his father, Doug was coaching them. Collins also enjoys the fact he is the 8th person who attended Northwestern to appear on this podcast.
Tell me a story I don’t know is sponsored by Mr.Duct. ( mrductcleaning.com). And Tell me a story I don’t know: Conversations with Chicago sports legends is now available for pre order on Amazon books.
Make sure to hear more of "Tell me a story I don't know" as part of the Last Word on Sports Media podcast feed and follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!
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Northwestern Hoops Coach Chris Collins Part II Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Nov 06, 2023

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Chris Collins was on the hot seat. If his team didn’t vastly improve from the year before, he could be out as head basketball coach at Northwestern. Instead, he guided them to their second trip to the NCAA Tournament and was named coach of the year! But Northwestern isn’t Duke where Jon Scheyer is the head coach. Scheyer broke Collins’ scoring record at Glenbrook North High School in suburban Chicago. Then Collins helped coach him at Duke where he was Mike Krzyzewski’s associate. They would win a national title in 2010.
Collins has a challenge this season with six new players but he has four returning from the squad that made the Big Dance last March. One is Boo Buie who averaged 17 points a game. Collins says this team has to be hungry to pursue accomplishments with this team.
In part two of this podcast, Collins also remembers how he was a ball boy for the Chicago Bulls when his father, Doug was coaching them. Collins also enjoys the fact he is the 8th person who attended Northwestern to appear on this podcast.
"Tell me a story I don’t know" is sponsored by Mr.Duct. ( mrductcleaning.com). And Tell me a story I don’t know: Conversations with Chicago sports legends is now available for pre order on Amazon books.
Make sure to find "Tell me a story I don't know' on the Last Word on Sports Media Podcast Feed and follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Kevin Harlan’s busy stretch, NFL Week 9 and CFB Week 10 previews, World Series Rangers Feel Good Win | Announcer Schedules Podcast Nov 02, 2023

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This week on Episode 73 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin discuss the busy stretch for Kevin Harlan of CBS, TNT and Westwood One, while previewing week nine of the NFL season and the upcoming college football weekend. The hectic schedules of several announcers are dissected along with a a review of the World Series including a special story for Rangers radio.
The NBA regular-season debut for two new NBA television analysts are discussed along with the other happenings in the NBA. Finally a look-ahead to the start of college basketball season and a remembrance of Bob Knight as a broadcaster.
A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:
*** Kevin Harlan’s wild stretch of games
*** NFL Week Nine Preview
*** FOX NFL crews shifting due to World Series
*** College Football Week 9 review
*** College Football Week 10 preview
*** Busy weekend for ESPN Radio
*** World Series broadcast review
*** A championship for Rangers radio
*** Ford Frick Award nominees
*** Debut of Monica McNutt in NBA booth
*** Debut of Bob Myers in NBA booth
*** Congrats Sal Pal
*** NHL Frozen Frenzy
*** College Hoops around corner
*** Remembering Bob Knight as broadcaster
It's all part of the "The Announcer Schedules Podcast" as part of the Last Word on Sports Media podcast feed. And make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
And, stay engaged with the content at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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World Series TV Audience Woes + Jonathan Grella On NFL, Dabo And Coach Prime Bad CFB Pressers Etc | Last Word On Sports Media Podcast Nov 01, 2023

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The "Fall Classic" is a ratings disaster, but the NFL, despite some woeful offensive games, remains strongest. And, we're ready to discuss that and more on the latest "Last Word On Sports Media Podcast."
Host T.J. Rives returns with his insight on MLB's issues with Texas playing Arizona in World Series action and why it isn't resonating all over the country, etc.?
Then, he welcomes Jonathan Grella, a former NFL and LIV Golf Communications director, to give his insight on why pro football continues to dominate, what about the truth behind the trade deadline and what's all wrong with Clemson coach Dabo Swinney and Colorado new boss, Deion Sanders, going after fans and the media in their press opportunites, etc,? Jonathan has great perscpective on it all.
Also, T.J. takes a look at why he thinks HBO (now Max streaming) "Real Sports" has declined from the impactful, popular show that won tons of awards for nearly 30 years to a program that is almost an "also ran" or after thought?
It's all on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
And stay engaged with all the content at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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Northwestern Hoops Coach Chris Collins Part I | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Oct 31, 2023

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After finally getting Northwestern into its first NCAA Basketball Tournament, Chris Collins ran into problems. The Wildcats couldn’t produce winning seasons. His job security was tenuous, at best. But last March, Collins’ team not only made the big dance, he was named coach of the year! Collins admits the pressure has been on him since childhood. Remember, his father is Doug Collins, renowned NBA player, coach and broadcaster.
But Chris was up to the task.
He was an outstanding high school player, a pivotal piece during his four years at Duke where he also became associate head coach under the legendary Mike Krzyzewski.
Now in his 12th season at the Evanston, Illinois campus, Collins is hoping to lead a veteran squad to back to back trips to the big dance.
In part one of this compelling podcast, Collins also delves into life as an intensely scrutinized basketball person and his opinions on the player portal and the NIL.
“Tell me a story I don’t know” is presented by Mr.Duct (mrductcleaning.com) and through Triumph Books, “Tell me a story I don’t know: Conversations with Chicago sports legends” is available for pre order on Amazon books.
Hear "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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John Fanta College Basketball Preview Conversation | Announcer Schedules Podcast Oct 30, 2023

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The college basketball season is fast approaching for the run to Phoenix and the 2024 Final Four and on a recent edition of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, hosts Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin were joined by basketball announcer/host John Fanta of Fox Sports and the Big East.
The guys talk with John about the upcoming season and the usual favorites like defending champ UConn, Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan St, UCLA, North Carolina, Kansas and more. Plus, they go over John's fascinating rise from his college broadcasting career to the succeses he's having with Big East Coverage and now, Fox Sports' coverage of College Basketball.
Hear it all on this special conversation edition of the "Announcer Schedules Podcast," as part of the Last Word on Sports Media podcast feed. And, make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, Google, etc.!!
And, for more great content stay connected to www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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Northwestern Hoops Coach Chris Collins Part I Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Oct 30, 2023

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After finally getting Northwestern into its first NCAA Basketball Tournament, Chris Collins ran into problems. The Wildcats couldn’t produce winning seasons. His job security was tenuous, at best. But last March, Collins’ team not only made the big dance, he was named coach of the year! Collins admits the pressure has been on him since childhood. Remember, his father is Doug Collins, renowned NBA player, coach and broadcaster.
But Chris was up to the task.
He was an outstanding high school player, a pivotal piece during his four years at Duke where he also became associate head coach under the legendary Mike Krzyzewski.
Now in his 12th season at the Evanston, Illinois campus, Collins is hoping to lead a veteran squad to back to back trips to the big dance.
In part one of this compelling podcast, Collins also delves into life as an intensely scrutinized basketball person and his opinions on the player portal and the NIL.
“Tell me a story I don’t know” is partt of the Last Word on Sports Media podcast feed presented by Mr.Duct (mrductcleaning.com) and through Triumph Books, “Tell me a story I don’t know: Conversations with Chicago sports legends” is available for pre order on Amazon books.
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NFL And CFB Weekend ahead, Breen, Burke and Rivers Debut; World Series Preview, more NBA and NHL + CBB soon! | Announcer Schedules Podcast Oct 26, 2023

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This week on Episode 71 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin preview week eight of the NFL season and the upcoming college football weekend. The hectic schedules of several announcers are dissected along with a weekend at home for Kevin Burkhardt of FOX. The regular-season debut for the new number one NBA team on ESPN is discussed along with the other happening during opening week of the NBA. A World Series preview, the NHL and college basketball rounds out the show. A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:
*** NFL Week Eight Preview
*** FOX NFL crews shifting due to World Series
*** West coast presence for NFL national radio
*** Kevin Harlan's wild week
*** College Football Week 8 review
*** Iowa-Minnesota on NBC
*** College Football Week 9 preview
*** A NY Giants' presence on Thursday night CFB
*** Ivy League Football on television
*** World Series broadcast preview
*** A home weekend for Kevin Burkhardt
*** Debut of Breen/Burke and Rivers
*** Rivers 20 years since last broadcast
*** NBA Opening Week across networks
*** NBA announcer transactions
*** NHL Frozen Frenzy
*** College Hoops around corner
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, Google, Spotify, etc.
And stay engaged at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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