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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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Yankees Perfect Game, MLB London Series, College World Series, NFL News, NASCAR in Chicago and More! | Announcer Schedules Podcast Jun 29, 2023

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This week on Episode 54 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin review the calls of the Perfect Game performance by Domingo German as two young broadcasters - Ryan Ruocco and Justin Shackil - call the event in place of veterans Michael Kay and John Sterling.The show also takes a look back at the David Cone and David Wells' perfect game broadcasts and delve into the superstitions surrounding perfect games and no hitters.A ton more MLB, plus the College World Series, NFL, USFL, Tour de France, Wimbledon and NASCAR are discussed as well.A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:*** Ryan Ruocco and his Perfect Game call on YES*** Justin Shackil with the call on Yankees Radio *** Ruocco and Shackil connection*** Big night for Fordham alumni*** Absence of Michael Kay and John Sterling*** A look back at David Cone perfect game in 1999 *** Coverage of David Wells perfect game in 1998*** Review of London Series on FOX and ESPN*** Derek Jeter MLB on FOX debut*** Upcoming MLB assignments on national TV and radio *** Final Out of College World Series on tv and radio *** Tiki Barber and Jason McCourty making news *** USFL Championship Game *** Tour de France and Wimbledon *** NASCAR in the streets of Chicago*** NSMA major award winners *** Preview of interview with Jorge Sedano of ESPN
Hear it all on the "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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Top Stories Of First Half Of 2023 Roundtable Discussion | Last Word On Sports Media Podcast Jun 28, 2023

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It's a special Summer time edition of the podcast and we've decided to have a round table discussion on the top sports media stories of the first half of 2023. And, we're ready for it on the "Last Word on Sports Media" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns and leads the discussion with his guests: Ken Fang of Awful Announcing, Matt Zemek of USA Today's Trojanswire website and Jason Powers of "Powers on Sports Podcast" join him.The guys have several subjects that they discuss starting with Pat McAfee taking his successful daily TV show to ESPN coming later this year. Will this move to a corporate giant hinder him from some of the topics and stances he's been taking on his shows?Matt has more on whether the PAC 12 should get creative with its TV negotiations, including a possible midnight eastern/9pm pacific standalone game Saturday night? And, should they at least consider a late Sunday afternoon occasional game, while thinking "out of the box?"Jason wonders just what the PGA Tour/LIV Golf series new collaboration means? And, will it affect the TV partners and will the LIV still continue into the future?These subjects and more are part of the banter on the "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!And, stay engaged for great content at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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Chicago Sports Talk Legend Dan Bernstein Part 1 | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jun 27, 2023

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There are some very talented, popular and controversial sports talk show hosts scattered across the country.
Dan Bernstein is one of them and for the last 28 has entertained, infuriated, challenged, ridiculed but maintained a very sizable and loyal audience. You don’t exactly do that by accident. Then again, Bernstein was a different breed. A brainy yet brash grad from Duke university, ‘Bernsy,' as he’s best known, can talk about anything from sports to fishing, TV and eating! One his favorite subjects is food.
“I started enjoying food before it became its own industry.” Bernstein is an unabashed foodie but there are limits. “Restaurants are too expensive!” That doesn’t stop him from discussing it on the air and particularly one of his favorite places, The Waffle House.
He’s mellowed over the years from a guy who blistered certain callers to one who simply has matured over time. But he still offers impressions of other famous sports figures and he’s pretty darn good at it. Matter of fact while at Duke, he won a Dick Vitale impersonation contest.
And it was at Duke where Bernstein was part of the schools drama department where he concentrated on American comedy and humor. It’s very evident in just about every show he does. He also discovered a campus cable station. It was then he began his venture into the sports business. He worked professionally in Rockford, Illinois for 3 years before landing his big break at WSCR which back then was Sportsradio 820. It’s been 670 The Score for over 20 years.
This is the first of a two part episode and in part two, Bernstein delves into his spectacular successful relationship with Terry Boers, one of the station’s originals. Their partnership lasted a then record 17 years. Part two drops on July 3rd.
Tell me a story I don’t know is partnered with Last Word on Spirts media Podcast and is proudly sponsored by Mr.Duct. (mrductcleaning.com) 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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Chicago Sports Talk Legend Dan Bernstein Part 1 Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jun 26, 2023

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There are some very talented, popular and controversial sports talk show hosts scattered across the country.
Dan Bernstein is one of them and for the last 28 has entertained, infuriated, challenged, ridiculed but maintained a very sizable and loyal audience. You don’t exactly do that by accident. Then again, Bernstein was a different breed. A brainy yet brash grad from Duke university, ‘Bernsy,' as he’s best known, can talk about anything from sports to fishing, TV and eating! One his favorite subjects is food. He’s mellowed over the years from a guy who blistered certain callers to one who simply has matured over time. But he still offers impressions of other famous sports figures and he’s pretty darn good at it. Matter of fact while at Duke, he won a Dick Vitale impersonation contest.
And it was at Duke where Bernstein was part of the schools drama department where he concentrated on American comedy and humor. It’s very evident in just about every show he does. He also discovered a campus cable station. It was then he began his venture into the sports business. He worked professionally in Rockford, Illinois for 3 years before landing his big break at WSCR which back then was Sportsradio 820. It’s been 670 The Score for over 20 years.
This is the first of a two part episode and in part two, Bernstein delves into his spectacular successful relationship with Terry Boers, one of the station’s originals. Their partnership lasted a then record 17 years. Part two drops on July 3rd.
Tell me a story I don’t know is partnered with Last Word on Spirts media Podcast and is proudly sponsored by Mr.Duct. (mrductcleaning.com)Hear it all on Tuesday and make sure to follow/subscribe to Last Word on Sports Media Podcast Feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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NBA Draft, MLB in London, College World Series + "NASCAR on NBC" | Announcer Schedules Podcast Jun 22, 2023

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This week on Episode 53 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin preview the media coverage of the NBA Draft while also diving deep into the upcoming Major League Baseball and College World Series announcing assignments. The show also looks back at a classic NBA Finals call, discusses the viability of the USFL, and previews the season debut of NASCAR on NBC.A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:*** NBA Draft coverage on ESPN and ABC *** NBA TV coverage of the Draft*** Marv Albert’s classic call of the Bulls 30 years ago*** MLB Network Showcase national broadcast, out of market*** Debut of Derek Jeter of FOX MLB pregame show*** FOX and ESPN both in London for Cubs-Cardinals *** Another MiLB voice promoted to MLB *** College World Series on ESPN *** Westwood One's coverage in Omaha*** A game-winning call by Mike Monaco*** Karl Ravech owning a mistake *** NASCAR season-debut, plus more racing on NBC *** Upcoming USFL Playoffs *** Rest in Peace Jason “Coffee” Jones
Hear it all on the newest "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to the Last Word On Sports Media podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc., for more great content!And stay engaged at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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JT the Brick Conversation + News And Ratings Info And More! | Last Word On Sports Media Podcast Jun 21, 2023

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It's the newest edition of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" with some news and insight and a tremendous conversation with one of the premier national sports radio hosts in the country for the past 25 years on the show.Host T.J. Rives gives his takes on Shannon Sharpe leaving FS1's "Undisputed" show and where he might be headed? Plus, what's up with ESPN looking to cut the pay of or delete some of it's high profile TV talent? And there's more on the soaring Sunday night ratings on NBC for the finish of the U.S. Open Golf.Then, T.J. welcomes Jon Tournour aka "JT the Brick" the tremendously successful national sports radio host heard now on Sirius/XM's Mad Dog Sports Radio and also locally in Las Vegas. JT was part of the Stanley Cup clinching win by the Vegas Golden Knights last week and being in there for their massive parade on the Strip last Saturday.JT is very candid about his career start winning a contest on the "Jim Rome Show", his mindset that drove him to such a high profile existence in the media, and why he loves doing shows and "shifts" as he calls them even 25 years after starting?JT also tells the story of why he wanted to write a book about his friend, mentor and boss, Andrew Ashwood of Fox Sports Radio, who was dying of pancreatic cancer. It's tremendously moving stuff from "Mr. Brick."Hear it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast 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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Sixers NBA And Women's World Cup P X P Kate Scott Conversation | Announcer Schedules Podcast Jun 18, 2023

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This week on Episode 52 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome Kate Scott of the Philadelphia 76ers who will be calling the Women's World Cup and Seattle Seahawks preseason games this summer. Scott touches on a number of topics including her announcing origin story and her experiences as a trailblazing female play-by-play announcer.Listen to this special conversation with Kate and make sure to hear more on the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" from the Last Word on Sports Media Podcast feed by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!And stay engaged at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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Mike Breen and NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals on TNT, Bill Walton, MLB, College World Series, US Open Golf & Kate Scott Conversation | Anno Jun 16, 2023

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This week on Episode 52 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome Kate Scott of the Philadelphia 76ers who will be calling the Women's World Cup and Seattle Seahawks preseason games this summer. Scott touches on a number of topics including her announcing origin story and her experiences as a trailblazing female play-by-play announcer.The show also provides a full recap of the recently completed NBA and Stanley Cup Finals as well as a look at Major League Baseball, the College World Series, the US Open and the Bill Walton 30-for-30.In addition to the Kate Scott interview, a multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:*** Final calls of Nuggets world championship *** Significance of 100 NBA Finals games for Mike Breen*** ESPN Radio coverage of the NBA Finals*** TNT coverage of Stanley Cup, rise of Jackie Redmond*** John Sterling of Yankees "takes one for the team"*** MLB this week on FOX, Apple TV+ and Peacock*** Start of College World Series on ESPN *** Westwood One's coverage in Omaha*** Reflection on the loss of Kyle Brown of ESPN*** US Open Golf on NBC led by Dan Hicks *** Bill Walton's announcing journey*** Announcers in the "Luckiest Guy in the World" on ESPN*** Happy 82nd Birthday to Marv Albert
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 Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!And stay engaged for more great content at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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NBA And Stanley Cup Finals Conclude, Jay Monahan Already Gone During U.S. Open Week? + Vince Ferrara Talks College Baseball World Series | L Jun 14, 2023

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Tons to go over on the newest edition of the show, as the Denver Nuggets and Vegas Golden Knights have been crowned champs in the NBA and NHL. What about the TV numbers for both and what do they really mean?That and a special guest with great insight on the College Baseball World Series starting this weekend are big topics on the "Last Word On Sports Media" Podcast.Host T.J. Rives gives his thoughts and insight on Denver winning + the celebration like no other in "Sin City." He also has more on Fox Sports' disastrous coverage of the Belmont Stakes Horse Race, as you couldn't hear legendary track announcer Tom Durkin's call of the race/winner. T.J. also has thoughts on the late Tuesday night follow up "bombshell" that PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan is taking a leave from his role for a "medical situation." What does that really and truly mean short term and long term and who really knows what's next in the Tour vs. LIV golf saga. And, oh, it's U.S. Open week in Los Angeles, as the best golfers in the world try to win the prestigious title.Then, it's some tremendous insight on the College Baseball World Series getting underway in Omaha, NE this weekend from Vince Ferrara of 99.1 the Sports Animal in Knoxville, TN. Vince talks Tennessee making it back to Omaha for the second time in three years, why the SEC is so good at placing teams in this event and also, what about the football scheduling debate of playing a 9th SEC conference game or not?It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.And, stay engaged at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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NBC Sports Chicago's Chuck Garfien | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jun 13, 2023

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Chuck Garfien grew up a Chicago White Sox fan. Now he’s hosting a pre and post game show with the manager who guided them to a World Series title in 2005. Garfien could never imagine working with the very popular Ozzie Guillen and their chemistry was magic from the very beginning Their shows can at times be better than the team on the field which started the season a woeful 7 and 21. No matter. Garfien is having the time of his life, this after working in 7 TV markets in 7 years! One of them was Bristol Connecticut where he was an original member of ESPN News in 1996. “I was so not ready for that job” Garfien said emphatically. “I was a 'single A' player called up to the big leagues. I went from doing 3 to 4 minute sportscasts to solo anchoring 3 to 4 hour shows!"In this wildly entertaining podcast Garfien also recalls how he was fired from a job because the wife of the station’s general manager didn’t like him or when he got hired in another market thanks to a story about uphill skiing ( yes, uphill skiing) and a guy doing so dressed as Elvis Presley.
There’s plenty more great stories to hear on this edition.
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