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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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ABC's Handling Of Nick Chubb MNF Injury, NFL And College Football Pairings, "Coach Prime's" Impact Continues | Announcer Schedules Podcast Sep 21, 2023

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This week on Episode 66 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin discuss how ABC handled the Nick Chubb injury on Monday Night Football and the continued impact that Coach Deion Sanders is having on college football. A deep look at all the announcer pairings for both NFL and college football plus the MLB and WNBA. Also, the latest from the announcer transactions wire. A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:
*** Handling of Nick Chubb injury
*** Overlapping Monday Night Football games
*** Busy schedule for Kirk Herbstreit
*** Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime
*** NFL Week 3 Preview
*** Insane late-night tv ratings for Colorado-Colorado State
*** Coach Prime's continued impact on sports media
*** College Football Week 4 Preview
*** NBC's pairings for Big Ten and Notre Dame
*** Who gets the Colorado-Oregon game
*** CBS juggles SEC and Big Ten*** Another SEC game for Fowler and Herbstreit
*** MLB on national tv/radio with playoff races
*** New gig for Noah Eagle
*** Suns have new radio pbp voice
*** New sideline reporter for Orlando Magic
*** Pittsburgh Penguins announcing changes
*** WNBA Playoffs
*** Mike and Phil's Excellent Adventures
Hear it all on the latest "Announcer Schedules Podcast" as part of 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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NFL Storylines, Colorado Football/Coach Prime Oversaturation? Rays New Stadium And More | Last Word On Sports Media Podcast Sep 20, 2023

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Lots of football subjects to cover, inclduing how much is too much of "Coach Prime" and Colorado? You'll give the opinions of several on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."
Host T.J. Rives returns with a roundtable of guests that include LWOS College Football editor Tony Siracusa, Mike Gill of the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and host in Atlantic City five days a week on ESPN 97.9 FM and Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com and college football coverage on "College Gridiron Coast to Coast" feed are the guests.
The guys discuss the massive interest in Deion and the Colorado Buffaloes. Is it good for the game? Will it sustain? How long will "Coach Prime" remain a college football coach? The debate is very interesting.
There's also NFL talk on storylines for all the unbeaten teams, is Bryce Young already overmatched in Carolina, what about the massive TV numbers still continuing and some intriguing matchups for this week like the Buccaneers hosting the Eagles on Monday night football, too.
Steve has insight on the Rays newly announced stadium deal and whether or not it will actually happen to keep the team in Tampa Bay long term? Mike has more on the Phillies headed into the post-season and much more, as well.
It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spofiy, Google, etc.!
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Former MLB Pitcher/Cubs Broadcaster Jim Deshaies | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Sep 19, 2023

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Jim Deshaies, better known as JD, once went on a campaign to get one vote for the Hall of Fame. It was all for fun and yes, he did that one vote! Deshaies spent 12 seasons pitching in the big leagues, half of them with the Houston Astros who were then in the National League. Shortly after he retired, JD found himself in the Astros TV booth as an analyst and 16 years later, found himself in the same position at Wrigley Field.
He’s been with the Cubs for the last 11 seasons adding keen observations while keeping a dry sense of humor. “Mark Grace lost his gig in Arizona," Deshaies says on the show. "The Diamondbacks came hard after Bob Brenly, (who had been with the Cubs) and Len Kasper, the teams lead TV voice said how would you like to come here?” Deshaies said yes and for the last 11 seasons has worked with Kasper and most recently, Jon “Boog” Sciambi. “ Boog’s great. We have a lot of fun.”
JD has also watched this Cubs team do something few expected them to do, contend for a playoff position Deshaies notes how free agents such as Cody Bellinger and Dansby Swanson have made a huge difference. Bellinger signed a one year deal and Deshaies knows it will take a big number to keep him, especially with Scott Boras as his agent.
Now 63, Deshaies has no intentions of retiring. He loves the gig working along side Jon “Boog” Sciambi But this native of a small town in upstate New York which is close to the Canadian border claims he have no problems if this was it. He’s had a wonderful career.
For now it would appear that career is expected to continue.
Tell me a story I don’t know is partnered with Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and proudly presented by Mr. Duct and the book, “Tell Me A Story I Don’t Know: Conversations with Chicago Sports Legends” is now available for presale through Triumph Books on Amazon books.
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Former MLB Pitcher/Cubs Broadcaster Jim Deshaies Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Sep 18, 2023

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Jim Deshaies, better known as JD, once went on a campaign to get one vote for the Hall of Fame. It was all for fun and yes, he did that one vote! Deshaies spent 12 seasons pitching in the big leagues, half of them with the Houston Astros who were then in the National League. Shortly after he retired, JD found himself in the Astros TV booth as an analyst and 16 years later, found himself in the same position at Wrigley Field. He’s been with the Cubs for the last 11 seasons adding keen observations while keeping a dry sense of humor.
JD has also watched this Cubs team do something few expected them to do, contend for a playoff position Deshaies notes how free agents such as Cody Bellinger and Dansby Swanson have made a huge difference. Bellinger signed a one year deal and Deshaies knows it will take a big number to keep him, especially with Scott Boras as his agent.
Now 63, Deshaies has no intentions of retiring. He loves the gig working along side Jon “Boog” Sciambi But this native of a small town in upstate New York which is close to the Canadian border claims he have no problems if this was it. He’s had a wonderful career.
For now it would appear that career is expected to continue.
Tell me a story I don’t know is partnered with Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and proudly presented by Mr. Duct and the book, “Tell Me A Story I Don’t Know: Conversations with Chicago Sports Legends” is now available for presale through Triumph Books on Amazon books.
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NFL Announcers, "Coach Prime's" Impact Continues, MLB Heads To October + US Open Tennis Recap | Announcer Schedules Podcast Sep 14, 2023

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This week on Episode 65 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin dig deep into the first week of the NFL, including the record-breaking Jets-Bills Monday Night Football game. Week Two of the NFL is previewed as well, along with the latest from Deion Sanders, Colorado and the college football landscape.
The show also hits on the latest MLB announcing news as well as a look back at the US Open.A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:
*** NFL Week One Recap
*** Debut of new crews in Week One
*** AIkman and Buck break record
*** Coverage of Aaron Rodgers' injury
*** Joe Buck's call of Jets; overtime walk-off
*** Kevin Harlan on Westwood One despite a busy schedule
*** Bob Wishusen on Jets Radio
*** Mike Pereira sidelined
*** NFL Week Two preview with announcer pairings
*** College Football Week Two preview
*** Media descending on Boulder, Colorado
*** MLB on FOX on Thursday night
*** Friday MLB on Apple TV Plus
*** US Open Tennis recap
Hear it all on the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" as part of the Last Word on Sports Media podcast feed! And, make sure your are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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The Ringer's Bryan Curtis Talks Joe Buck And Troy Aikman + More "Coach Prime," And TV Ratings | Last Word On Sports Media Podcast Sep 13, 2023

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We're back with another edition of the "Last Word On Sports Media Podcast" as host T.J. Rives gives insight/analysis on the first week of the NFL regular season, more massive audience for.....Colorado Football in college and a special guest.
That's Bryan Curtis of the Ringer and the "Press Box Podcast." Bryan has great insight on the ESPN Monday Night Football team of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, as he just interviewed them on their longevity/friendship for an extended piece for the Ringer website.
T.J. and Bryan discuss the amazing run that Buck/Aikman have had, as they enter the 22nd season of broadcasting on Fox and now, ESPN. And, he relates why the duo mirrors themselves personally and professionally?
The guys also talk the phenomenon that has become Deion Sanders (Coach Prime) and the Colorado football program in just two games. Bryan also gives his opinion on whether Deion has NFL coaching aspirations, as well.
It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to folllow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, Google, etc.
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Chicago Radio Personality Cheryl Raye Stout | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Sep 12, 2023

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Cheryl Raye Stout as been covering Chicago Sports on radio for over 40 years. She’s a pioneer who battled her way through sexism to eventually be heralded as one of the most relentless and respected reporters in town. During the hey days of the Bears in the 80s, she was yelled at by the team for entering their locker room.
“The practice was in Lake Forest and we were at the old Halas Hall which was a very small room. That’s when you realize you’re the only women in that room. I was with that little group as the locker room opened. I started to go in and all of a sudden the team surrounded me and started screaming at me and calling me names!”
But then quarterback Jim Harbaugh eventually paved the way for her acceptance. Along the way she constantly had to prove herself during a time when women were forced to do so. But when she was foisted into the role of producing a radio talk show hosted by the popular and late Chet Coppock, Raye Stout became bold booking Dallas Green as the first guest. He was the General Manager of the Cubs and it was a big get for her, the host and her career.
Raye Stout cemented her role as a top reporter breaking the news of Michael Jordan’s decision to retire and play baseball for the White Sox and then his return to the Bulls.
She continues to cover every team and sports event in town for WBEZ, the NPR station and has no desire to retire. There’s a good reason for that….she’s still on top of her game!
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Chicago Radio Personality Cheryl Raye Stout Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Sep 11, 2023

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Cheryl Raye Stout as been covering Chicago Sports on radio for over 40 years. She’s a pioneer who battled her way through sexism to eventually be heralded as one of the most relentless and respected reporters in town. During the hey days of the Bears in the 80s, she was yelled at by the team for entering their locker room. But then quarterback Jim Harbaugh eventually paved the way for her acceptance. Along the way she constantly had to prove herself during a time when women were forced to do so. But when she was foisted into the role of producing a radio talk show hosted by the popular and late Chet Coppock, Raye Stout became bold booking Dallas Green as the first guest. He was the General Manager of the Cubs and it was a big get for her, the host and her career.
Raye Stout cemented her role as a top reporter breaking the news of Michael Jordan’s decision to retire and play baseball for the White Sox and then his return to the Bulls.
She continues to cover every team and sports event in town for WBEZ, the NPR station and has no desire to retire. There’s a good reason for that….she’s still on top of her game!
Hear her story Tuesday!
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NFL Is Here! College Football Underway, MLB Regular Season Winding Down, US Open and More! | Announcer Schedules Podcast Sep 08, 2023

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This week on Episode 64 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin help kick off the NFL season with a deep look at all the announcer pairings. College Football, the US Open, MLB are discussed along with the ESPN/Spectrum situation. A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including
:*** NFL Week One Preview
*** New NFL crews
*** Longevity of several NFL announcers
*** Kenny Albert and FOX begin 30th season of NFL
*** Debate over number one game on CBS
*** Kevin Harlan's tripleheader NFL weekend
*** Colorado and Deion on FOX with Gus Johnson and crew
*** Tom Luginbill hustle to get a post-game interview
*** Week Two College Football announcer pairings
*** Chris Fowler juggling US Open and College Footbal
l*** The ESPN/Spectrum situation and what's next for consumers
Hear it all on the latest "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.!!
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Charter/Disney Feud With WSJ's Joe Flint + Las Vegas Aces Voice TC Martin And More! | Last Word On Sports Media Podcast Sep 06, 2023

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Off the Labor Day Holiday there's no shortage of subject matter from College Football to the loss of ESPN for a major cable communications company to the defending WNBA champs visiting the Whtie House and we're ready to tackle it all on the "Last Word On Sports Media Podcast."
Host T.J. Rives returns with guests for the insight. First, he talks the impressive, but massively overhyped debut of coach Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes last weekend. This, as the Buffs played an amazing offensive game and outfought TCU in a typical scorefest for the Froggies for the CU upset win. Will the momentum continue or will Colorado unravel/have their lack of experienced talent unravel? T.J. has thoughts on that and the other big matchups on the field and the TV ratings of last weekend, as well.
Then, it's a convesation with Joe Flint of the Wall Street Journal. Joe is covering the Charter/Spectrum Cable dispute with Disney/ESPN that saw the plug pulled on the ESPN channels late last week. Will it be resolved soon or is this the beginning of cable companies and others finally fighting back with ESPN? Joe has thoughts and his reporting to go over on it all.
Next, it's a switch to the voice of the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces, T.C. Martin, who's fresh off a road trip that saw the defending champs visit the White House. T.C. shares what that's been like and just how much of a blast is it to call these games? T.C. also talks Pac 12 implosion and are the Raiders an afterthought already in Vegas?
Hear it all on the newest "Last Word on Spots Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, Google, etc.!!
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