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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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NBC Sports Chicago's Chuck Garfien Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jun 12, 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. He said he was a single A player brought up to the big leagues admitting he wasn’t ready for the job.
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 coming Tuesday!
"Tell me a story I don’t know" is partnered with Last Word on Sports media podcast and proudly sponsored by Mr.Duct. (Mr duct cleaning.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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Brian Boucher of ESPN/Sports USA Stanley Cup Final Coverage Conversation | Announcer Schedules Podcast Jun 10, 2023

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It's a special conversation from Mike and Phil from "Announcer Schedules Podcast" with the Stanley Cup Final between the Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Florida Panthers ongoing on Sports USA radio.Brian got his start in broadcasting in Philly after his playing career as a goalie with the Flyers and has been on the rise to NBC and now ESPN and national radio coverage, as well.Hear more from him on:***Transitioning from player to analyst***Breaking into the announcing industry***Calling games in booth versus ice-level ***How to tailor a game for a national audience ***New experience as radio analyst***A look at the Vegas-Florida Finals***Life on the road as an analyst versus as a playerIt's all part of 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.And stay engaged at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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Bob Harig Of SI.com Convo On Wild Week Of PGA Tour/LIV Golf Merger Announcement | Last Word On Sports Media Podcast Jun 09, 2023

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It's a special edition of the podcast, as host T.J. Rives returns with a conversation with Bob Harig, veteran golf writer/insider of SI.com, who been covering the massive golf story all week of the potential merger of the PGA Tour with the rogue LIV Golf Series.Bob has over 20 years of covering professional golf at the highest level, including all aspects of the LIV golf formation and raiding of PGA Tour Players and starting their tour last year.What's Bob's reporting on the Greg Norman Wednesday re-assuring of the LIV employees that their tour will continue? What's the future of Jay Monahan, the current PGA Tour commissioner and could his players oust him over doing a financial deal with the arch enemy Saudi fund? And, what will it be like to head to Los Angeles and cover the U.S. Open, one of the biggest events in the sport, with LIV golfers coming their to play next week?Bob shares his insight on this edition of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.And also, stay engaged at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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Stanley Cup Final/Brian Boucher Conversation, Breen/Van Gundy and Jackson Work NBA Finals, NFL Preseason TV News, MLB and More! | Announcer Jun 08, 2023

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This week on Episode 51 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, hosts Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome in NHL analyst Brian Boucher of ESPN and Sports USA Radio. The show also delves into the success of Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson, and takes a deep dive into the latest announcing news from the NBA Finals, the Stanley Cup, NFL Preseason, MLB, Women's College World Series, NCAA Baseball Super Regionals, the Belmont Stakes and Professional Lacrosse.Throughout the show, a multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including:*** 100 NBA Finals game coming for Mike Breen*** Hilarious exchange between Breen, Van Gundy and Jackson*** Stanley Cup Finals on TNT and Sports USA Radio*** Darren Pang named Blackhawks analyst*** Weekend ahead in Major League Baseball *** Women's College World Series preview*** Impressive run for Beth Mowins, Michele Smith, Jessica Mendoza and Holly Rowe at WCWS*** NCAA Baseball Super Regionals preview *** Belmont Stakes debut on FOX*** Tom Durkin's return as race caller*** FOX Sports debut for Chris Fallica *** Professional Lacrosse League underway*** A Touching Story out of Louisiana
Plus a conversation with Brian Boucher of ESPN and Sports USA Radio
***Transitioning from player to analyst***Breaking into the announcing industry***Calling games in booth versus ice-level ***How to tailor a game for a national audience ***New experience as radio analyst***A look at the Vegas-Florida Finals***Life on the road as an analyst versus as a player
Hear it all on the latest "Announcer Schedules Podcast" as part of the Last Word on Sports Podcast feed 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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LIV Golf PGA Tour Merge?! NBA/Stanley Cup Finals With Phil De Montmolin + NASCAR Talk, etc. With Tyler Jones | Last Word On Sports Media Pod Jun 07, 2023

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It was a wild day in the world of golf and media, as CNBC business network got to break the story of the PGA Tour and the breakaway LIV Golf Series were now merging in a new deal. What does it all mean?Host T.J. Rives sorts it out with a lot of insightful and powerful criticizing takes of the Tour and Jay Monohan, the commissioner, who could be in trouble in this deal.Next, T.J. switches to the NBA Finals/Stanley Cup Finals talk with the co-host of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Phil De Montmollin. Phil has insight on the history of the Miami market and the impact of these games and also the announcers calling them.Finally, T.J. brings aboard Tyler Jones of the "Jones Report" Pod and also the NASCAR racing themed "Let's Go Racing with David Starr!" to talk first about the PGA Tour/LIV Golf Tuesday news. They also discuss some NASCAR TV rights and some NBA TV ratings for the Finals are all on the table.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.!!
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ESPN And Cubs P X P Jon "Boog" Sciambi | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jun 06, 2023

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Jon “Boog” Sciambi loves Wrigley Field So much so he says this is his last stop as a team play by play man. Of course, Sciambi is better known for his work with ESPN baseball both TV and radio and this season he takes over as the voice of the World Series on radio. Sciambi has been the voice of the Atlanta Braves and Florida Marlins and happened to be part of the broadcast team that fateful night at Wrigley Field in 2003 . It was the “Bartman” game, game 6 of the NLCS when the fan appeared to interfere with a fly ball. It fueled the Marlins to win the series and ultimately the World Series.
Boog now loves working regularly at Wrigley Field.
“Just that view, the architecture and beyond the ballpark, it feels like you’re being transformed back in time. And it feels completely brand new because it’s so beautiful and so special.”
Sciambi also embraces baseball’s new rules to speed up the game although he’s had to adjust to it working in a three man booth. He says the trade off of telling fewer stories while calling a game that has lopped an average of some 25 minutes is well worth it.
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ESPN And Cubs P X P Jon "Boog" Sciambi Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jun 05, 2023

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Jon “Boog” Sciambi loves Wrigley Field So much so he says this is his last stop as a team play by play man. Of course, Sciambi is better known for his work with ESPN baseball both TV and radio and this season he takes over as the voice of the World Series on radio. Sciambi has been the voice of the Atlanta Braves and Florida Marlins and happened to be part of the broadcast team that fateful night at Wrigley Field in 2003 . It was the “Bartman” game, game 6 of the NLCS when the fan appeared to interfere with a fly ball. It fueled the Marlins to win the series and ultimately the World Series.
Sciambi embraces baseball’s new rules to speed up the game although he’s had to adjust to it working in a three man booth. He says the trade off of telling fewer stories while calling a game that has lopped an average of some 25 minutes is well worth it.Hear more of "Boog's" story coming Tuesday!Make sure to hear "Tell Me A Story I Don't Know" as part of the Last Word On Sports Media Podcast feed and follow/subscirbe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!And stay engaged with the content on www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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Jason Jackson Miami Heat Radio PbP/TV Host Conversation | Announcer Schedules Podcast Jun 02, 2023

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With the NBA Finals underway, radio play-by-play voice and television host Jason Jackson joined Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin on the latest conversation from the Announcer Schedules podcast. Jackson, a 19-year veteran of the Miami Heat broadcasting team, described his career journey beginning as a youth in Ohio and a student at Bowling Green to ESPN to the Heat. Jackson dives into the differences between radio and TV, the history of Miami Heat broadcasting and how he juggles different game day assignments. Jackson also recalls the musical chairs in the late 1990s at ESPN and his time as anchor of NBA2Night. The 2022-23 season marks Jason Jackson’s 19thseason as a member of the HEAT broadcast team and second as the radio play-by-play voice. Additionally, he has continued in his role as television host for Miami HEAT games broadcast on Bally Sports Sun. Jackson, who spent 17 seasons as the HEAT’s television host and courtside reporter, also serves as a host for Bally Sports Sun's Emmy award-winning series Inside the Heat.Jackson, a 22-time Emmy winner, is a versatile broadcasting veteran of over 30 years. For three seasons (2005-07), on both 790 the Ticket and 560 WQAM, Jackson hosted the post-game coverage for Miami Dolphins' radio broadcasts. Jackson hosted a local radio show, The Jax Show, on both stations as well.From 1995-2002, Jackson was an anchor/reporter at ESPN. He anchored NBA2Night, NBA Matchup and co-hosted ESPN Radio’s GameDay. Jackson served as a host for ESPN’s coverage of the NBA All-Star Game and the NBA Finals from 1997-2002. He was also a regular contributor to SportsCenter, ESPNews and ESPN.com. Before joining ESPN, Jackson worked at WSVN-TV in Miami as a sports reporter/anchor from 1994-95. Prior to that, he was news director, anchor and talk show host at WFAL-AM and WBGU-FM in Bowling Green, Ohio from 1990-94.Jackson, a 1994 graduate of Bowling Green State University, is the founder and chair of Jax Fam Foundation, which was established in 2016 to support, empower and fundraise for organizations that are positively impacting the health, education and/or social welfare of underrepresented and under-resourced individuals.
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One Year Anniversary Of Show, Stanley Cup And NBA Finals Begin + Mets Announcer Pat McCarthy | Announcer Schedules Podcast Jun 01, 2023

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This week on Episode 50 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, hosts Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast and welcome in New York Mets radio announcer Pat McCarthy for an insightful conversation. A deep dive into the NBA Finals as well as a look at the Stanley Cup FInals, the Mets Hall of Fame Induction, the biggest weekend in motorsports, NCAA Lacrosse, WCWS, NCAA Baseball and more.Throughout the show, a multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including:*** Happy Anniversary to the Podcast*** A look back at the past year, guests of show *** TNT wraps up another NBA season with 7-game ECF*** Longtime Inside the NBA producer retires *** NBA Finals Preview *** History of NBA Finals over past 21 years on ABC*** ESPN Radio plans for NBA Finals*** TNT coverage of Stanley Cup Finals*** Gary Cohen, Howie Rose induction into Mets HOF*** Recap of biggest weekend in motorsports *** 900 miles of NASCAR on Memorial Day*** NCAA Lacrosse Championships *** NCAA Softball - Women's College World Series underway*** NCAA Baseball Regionals coverage on ESPN
Plus a conversation with Mets radio announcer Pat McCarthy:
***Calling a Phillies-Mets series with his father Tom McCarthy***Early influences as a child that started his journey***Calling other sports such as Princeton football and basketball ***Prep on a gameday***Working with Howie Rose, Gary Cohen***Minor League Baseball Experience in Reading and Lehigh Valley
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, Google, etc.!!
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Nate Lundy On Denver/NBA Finals + "Succession" Finale Discussion And More! | Last Word On Sports Media Podcast May 31, 2023

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We are ready for the start of the NBA Finals between Denver and Miami and likewise, the Stanley Cup Final with Las Vegas and Florida. And, likewise, we're ready to go over the conclusion of the HBO hit drama "Succession" as well on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns to give some insight, but also facilitate the discussion with his guests on these subjects. First, we go to Denver, Colorado, where the Nuggets are ready to host the Heat (off their Monday game 7 win in Boston) in the first two games of the NBA Finals. Nate Lundy of MileHighSports.com and more in the Denver area comes aboard to give his takes on the Nuggets finally ruling the roost in the West and going for an NBA championship. Plus, what's it already been like with coaches Sean Payton joining the Broncos and Deion Sanders coming to Colorado University? Then, the show turns to "Succession" and the concluding episode his past Sunday, as the HBO drama has played out over four years with the culmination of whether the fictional children of the now deceased Billionaire Mogul "Logan Roy" will end up running the empire or faltering and selling?T.J. welcomes "sports guys" Ken Fang of Awful Announcing and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers V.P. of communications, Jonathan Grella, to go over it all with the dramatics of the final show and also, whether it ties into the 1920 World Series or not?Checkout all the takes on these subjects and more on the "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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