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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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Former Cubs Outfielder/Now ESPN Broadcaster Doug Glanville Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jul 17, 2023

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Doug Glanville remembers the famous “Bartman” game at Wrigley Field in 2003. That’s because he was a member of the Cubs and part of one of the most infamous events in franchise history. Glanville has other more notable moments in the game including getting his 1,000th hit albeit, the day his father died.
But Glanville is far more important for the social subjects he tackles whether on a show he hosts on Chicago’s Marquee network entitled, “Class in session” or the class he teaches at the university of Connecticut: “Sports and Society.” Glanville also wrote for the New York Times tackling issues such as race in sports and PEDs in baseball.
This very informative podcast gives you a peak into the life of a man who seeks to educate and it comes naturally to Glanville. His parents were both teachers.
Glanville also spends time as an analyst on ESPN Radio’s Sunday Night Baseball package.
Hear more of his story on Tuesday!
Tell me a story I don’t know is partnered with Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and proudly sponsored by Mr. Duct. (mrductcleaning.com)
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Jim Valvano Speech, MLB All-Star Game Review, Wimbledon, NBA Summer League and More! | Announcer Schedules Podcast Jul 13, 2023

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This week on Episode 56 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, guest host T.J. Rives and Phil de Montmollin dive into Jim Valvano's legacy with the V Foundation and as a broadcaster on the 30th Anniversary of The Speech. The show also discusses the positives and negatives of this year's MLB All-Star Game, broadcasters at Wimbledon, the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, soccer happenings this summer, the WNBA All-Star game, upcoming motorsports action and more. A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:*** 30th anniversary of Jim Valvano's iconic speech*** ESPN documentary "The Speech"*** Jim Valvano as a broadcaster *** Valvano's last broadcast after the speech*** Valvano's partners and friends in broadcasting*** Review of MLB All-Star game on FOX*** All-Star uniforms*** Leaving PA announcing to PA announcers *** Upcoming MLB assignments on national TV and radio *** Wimbledon's "bunker" *** Versatility of Patrick McEnroe*** Gold Cup Soccer*** Women's World Cup*** Big Hire by NBC for Premier League*** NBA Summer League's plethora of announcers *** WNBA All-Star preview*** Motorsports this Weekend including SRX*** Mark Ingram joins FOX*** Congrats Jim Clark of Akron Rubber Ducks*** Happy Birthday Tony Kornheiser
Hear it all on the latest "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to the Last Word on Sports Media Podcast Feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Coverage Of Pat Fitzgerald Firing With George Ofman + PGA Tour In Front of U.S. Senate, MLB All Star HR Derby/Game And More! | Last Word On Jul 12, 2023

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It's a brand new edition of the show covering the unfolding debacle and firing of Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald, members of the PGA Tour upper management go before Congress and the MLB All Star Week in Seattle are all up for discussion on the "Last Word of Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives welcomes George Ofman, 40 year Chicago Sports radio reporter/personality, for a lengthy chat on the disaster involving Northwestern's football program and the eventual firing of Fitzgerald after implications that he knew of the hazing of freshman players and more awful details have come out. George, who interviewed Fitzgerald at length on his podcast last Fall, has tremendous insight on the whole situation. This includes, why the students at the Northwestern student newspaper have done such a better/more thorough job covering the Fitzgerald firing story than the bigger, more established, Chicago media?And then, T.J. goes over the latest in the PGA Tour saga on whether their deal with the Saudi PIF fund will be approved and two members going in front of a Senate judiciary committee looking for information on the new initial agreement they've reached. What's the latest and what's the short term future for the PGA Tour and the LIV Golf Series? There's also a little more on the MLB All Star Home Run Derby and the game itself, Wimbledon, NBA Summer League and more.It's all part of the latest "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!And, stay engaged for more content at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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White Sox Marketing/Sales Director Brooks Boyer | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jul 11, 2023

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Being the marketing and sales director of a major league team isn’t easy, unless you win. And for Brooks Boyer, this Chicago White Sox season has been a downer. There’s nothing he can do about but that continue making sure the fans have a great experience. Boyer has been with the White Sox since 2004 when Ozzie Guillen took over as manager. One year later the team won its first World Series in 88 years and then, in 2006, drew nearly 3 million fans.
“You never know what the product is going to look like…if the White Sox are going to win 100 games, 90 games and win the division, they’re going to go .500 and under .500. It’s out of our control. You can’t control what happens inside those lines but we certainly can maximize the experience which eventually maximizes the revenue," Boyer says on the show.
Prior to his arrival, Boyer spent ten years with the Bulls including some championship seasons. Among his achievements, hooking up the company producing the champagne that would used if the Bulls won another title. They did and Boyer handed Michael Jordan a bottle as he entered a triumphant locker room.
Boyer also played a significant role in choosing the White Sox announcers including Jason Benetti, Steve Stone and Len Kasper, all guests on this podcast.
If Boyer’s name sounds somewhat familiar, he played college basketball at Notre Dame under Digger Phelps and John MacLeod. And he was captain of the team in 1993.
Tell me a story I don’t know is partnered with Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and proudly sponsored by Mr.Duct. (mrductcleaning.com)And make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
"Tell me a story I don’t know" the book will be released in mid November.
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White Sox Marketing/Sales Director Brooks Boyer Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jul 10, 2023

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Being the marketing and sales director of a major league team isn’t easy, unless you win. And for Brooks Boyer, this Chicago White Sox season has been a downer. There’s nothing he can do about but that continue making sure the fans have a great experience. Boyer has been with the White Sox since 2004 when Ozzie Guillen took over as manager. One year later the team won its first World Series in 88 years and then, in 2006, drew nearly 3 million fans.
Prior to his arrival, Boyer spent ten years with the Bulls including some championship seasons. Among his achievements, hooking up the company producing the champagne that would used if the Bulls won another title. They did and Boyer handed Michael Jordan a bottle as he entered a triumphant locker room.
Boyer also played a significant role in choosing the White Sox announcers including Jason Benetti, Steve Stone and Len Kasper, all guests on this podcast.
Hear more of his story on Tuesday!
Tell me a story I don’t know is partnered with Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and proudly sponsored by Mr.Duct. (mrductcleaning.com) make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
And, "Tell me a story I don’t know," the book will be released in mid November.
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ESPN Layoffs, J.J Watt to CBS, MLB on Apple TV+, Happy Birthday John Sterling and More! | Announcer Schedules Podcast Jul 06, 2023

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This week on Episode 55 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin discuss the major industry news regarding the layoffs and contract non-renewals for a number of ESPN on-air personalities and behind-the-scenes talent. The show also discusses J.J. Watt's new gig with CBS, MLB on Apple TV+ and the upcoming baseball slate including the All-Star festivities.A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:*** NBA voices Jeff Van Gundy and Jalen Rose*** NFL voices Suzy Kolber, Steve Young, Keyshawn Johnson and Matt Hasselbeck *** College Football voices David Pollack and Gene Wojciechowski *** College Basketball voices LaPhonso Ellis and Jordan Cornette *** Max Kellerman, Ashley Brewer, Nick Friedell, Jason Fitz and Joon Lee*** JJ. Watt named studio analyst at CBS*** Alex Faust calls a big one in Pittsburgh*** Big Season for Wayne Randazzo with Ohtani's success *** Apple TV+ booth adjustments *** Upcoming MLB assignments on national TV and radio *** All-Star Festivities in Seattle *** Happy Birthday John Sterling *** NBA Summer League getting underway
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ESPN Stunning Firings/Non-Renewals, Sally Jenkins Chris Evert-Martina Navartilova Essay And More! | Last Word on Sports Media Podcast Jul 05, 2023

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Off the July 4th extended weekend, host T.J. Rives is back with a new edition of the "Last Word on Sports Media" Podcast.On this edition, he welcomes his friend/colleague Jay Betsill of DFWSportsOnline.com to join him to go over several subjects. Those include: ESPN's ugly firings and non-renewals of some 20 high profile on air and ESPN.com personalities late last week? What were the most surprising names? What's the difference between a true "layoff" of equal employees and what ESPN did? Will some of them get other high profile gigs by this Fall? Which one of those who were ousted did Jay previously encounter years ago and do an amazing 30-40 interview? It's all covered.Then, the guys turn to Sally Jenkins' amazing article on tennis legends/rivals Chris Evert and Martina Navartilova, who were the iconic hall of fame players of the sport in the late 70's through the mid 80s. They have always been great friends and now are both battling cancer together. They also discuss Sally's own story of getting the conversations and how it all came together.Finally, some discussion on golf and the popular Rickie Fowler, who won for the first time in some five years on Sunday in Detroit on the PGATour. Jay in late May got the one on one chance to interview Fowler in Ft. Worth, Texas about the Colonial tournament, the state of Fowler's game/popularity and much more. He has great insight on that conversation to share.It's all on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow this feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!And, stay engaged for more great content at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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Chicago Sports Talk Legend Dan Bernstein Part II | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jul 03, 2023

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Dan Bernstein has been a staple at Chicago all sports radio station WSCR, 670 the score for over 28 years. He partnered with former Chicago Tribune writer Terry Boers for 17 years, growing a significant fan base including those who actually didn’t like their show!
In part two of this revealing podcast, Bernstein discusses what makes a good talk show host. He says making sure you know what your audience is interested in and always broadcasting is if you’re talking to one person.
Vibrant, irreverent and early on, impatient and screaming at callers, Bernstein admits he’s mellowed. But not for his total devotion to Children’s oncology services. He‘s passionate about a charity centered around pediatric cancer that’s not about hospitals as it is about life. And Bernstein hosts an annual poker tournament which helps pour thousands of dollars into the charity.
It’s hard to imagine this Duke grad, now in his 50’s doing anything else but he wouldn’t mind doing some play by play again. He called Rockford Lightening games in the CBA and DePaul basketball.
So, where does Bernstein want to be in the future? “I’m just glad I have a steady job.”
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Chicago Sports Talk Legend Dan Bernstein Part II Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jul 02, 2023

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Dan Bernstein has been a staple at Chicago all sports radio station WSCR, 670 the score for over 28 years. He partnered with former Chicago Tribune writer Terry Boers for 17 years, growing a significant fan base including those who actually didn’t like their show!
In part two of this revealing podcast, Bernstein discusses what makes a good talk show host. He says making sure you know what your audience is interested in and always broadcasting is if you’re talking to one person.
Vibrant, irreverent and early on, impatient and screaming at callers, Bernstein admits he’s mellowed. But not for his total devotion to Children’s oncology services. He‘s passionate about a charity centered around pediatric cancer that’s not about hospitals as it is about life. And Bernstein hosts an annual poker tournament which helps pour thousands of dollars into the charity.
It’s hard to imagine this Duke grad, now in his 50’s doing anything else but he wouldn’t mind doing some play by play again. He called Rockford Lightening games in the CBA and DePaul basketball.
With the July 4th holiday coming Tuesday, the second part will air a day earlier on Monday!
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Conversation With Jorge Sedano of ESPN | Announcer Schedules Podcast Jun 30, 2023

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Jorge Sedano of ESPN joined Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin on the latest conversation from the Announcer Schedules Podcast. Sedano dives into his career journey starting at a tiny sports talk radio show on the experimental AM dial in Miami to working on Miami Heat broadcasts to becoming one of the most versatile talents at ESPN. A prolific sideline reporter, Sedano tells what it’s like to work on NBA broadcasts and handle in-game interviews with the likes of Greg Popovich and Steve Kerr. Now a play-by-play announcer as well, Sedano discusses the latest chapter of his journey calling games for ESPN Radio. The conversation concludes with Sedano describing his mission of elevating more Hispanic voices in the sports media industry.Jorge Sedano hosts Sedano & Kap on ESPNLA 710 weekday evenings from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. PT. Sedano contributes to ESPNLA 710’s Lakers coverage and is a frequent guest on the station’s other talk shows to discuss the NBA. He is also a sideline reporter for ESPN and ABC’s NBA game coverage as well as a regular contributor to the network’s studio shows including NBA Today, Around the Horn and SportsCenter. Sedano began with ESPNLA 710 in September 2016 as a co-host on Mornings with Keyshawn, Jorge and LZ, alongside former USC and NFL star wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson and writer LZ Granderson. Sedano joined ESPN in 2013 as the host of Sedano & Stink on ESPN Radio, with Mark Schlereth. Following Schlereth’s departure from ESPN Radio in March 2015, Sedano premiered The Sedano Show nationally. Teaming up with Israel Gutierrez, the show became Jorge & Izzy from February-September 2016 before Sedano’s transition to ESPNLA 710. Prior to joining ESPN, he served as program director and afternoon host at Sports Radio WQAM in Miami for one year. Sedano also served as studio host for Fox’s Sun Sports telecasts of the Miami Heat in 2012-13. His radio career began in Miami in 1999 and has included stints on WAFN-AM until 2001, WINZ-AM (2001-04), and The Ticket Miami (2007-12). He hosted the Miami Heat pre and post-game shows on WIOD-AM from 2004-2007. He also spent those three years hosting a nationally syndicated show for Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles (2004-2007). His television career began in 2010 on CBS 4 WFOR-TV in Miami as a sports anchor which included hosting duties for CBS Sports. He contributed to ESPN and the NFL Network programming. Sedano’s resume also includes local football play-by-play for Florida International University for two seasons, 2010-11. Sedano graduated from Florida International University in 1999.
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