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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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NFL Draft Prep With Charles Davis Of NFL Network + New York Sports Mayhem With WFAN's Danielle McCartan 4 25 23 Apr 26, 2023

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It's a very busy edition of the show talking NFL Draft and how the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs are gripping New York, as T.J. Rives returns with guests on the "Last Word on Sports Media" Podcast.First, hear from Charles Davis of NFL Network on his preparation with colleagues Rich Eisen and Daniel Jeremiah to broadcast Thursday night's opening round from Kansas City. Plus, Charles also discusses how his role has evolved as part of the Network's coverage for the 17 years he's been part of it.Next, T.J. brings on Danielle McCartan, weekend host for the legendary WFAN Sportsradio in NYC. She was on the air Sunday for her five hour show recapping the Knicks win over Cleveland in game four, the Islanders hockey loss to Carolina and the Yankees playing Minnesota all at the same time. Danielle also relays her methods of prep in hosting and doing interviews with top NY athletes for the station and more.Finally, some "Love it or Leave it?" concludes the show, including ratings for the NBA vs. March Madness and the myth of there being so many more fans of pro basketball. And, why did Warner Discovery/Turner decide to announce a new Weeknight show coming this fall on a Saturday afternoon pregame show?Hear it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to subscribe to this feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!And find out more on at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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"Best of Season 7" Part I | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Apr 25, 2023

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Time for another best of, this time part one of season seven featuring five wonderful guests who share an important, surprising and perhaps outrageous story. There’s Ryan Baker, news host for the CBS TV affiliate in Chicago where he was previously a sportscaster. How about running buck naked if he lost a bet? And how about Jason Benetti, the immensely popular play by play voice for Fox Sports and the Chicago White Sox on where he got his devilish sense of humor. “I was a good student, probably too polite sometimes like there was really no edge so except, I would go home and my parents and I would watch like Robin Williams and George Carlin and Dennis Miller and Dennis Miller.” It sure paid off in his broadcast career.
There’s also Greg Gumbel, the venerable sportscaster, play by play announcer and long time host of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. He talks about that and working with the now round mound of analysts, the one and only Charles Barkley.“Plum job is probably putting it lightly. I know there are people who will give their right arm to be sitting there next to Clark Kellogg and Seth Davis on selection Sunday or sitting next to Kellogg, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley when the tournament begins”
Chris Chelios, an NHL hall of fame defenseman discusses his role as an analyst for TNT and the Chicago Blackhawks and why it took him so long to accept a job everyone knew he would be very good at.
And then there’s Cassidy Hubbarth, ESPN’s outstanding sideline reporter for the NBA who delivered the commencement speech at her suburban Chicago high school in a most unique way.
Tell me a story I don’t know is proud to be part of "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" feed and is presented by Mr Duct. (Mr duct cleaning.com)And find out more on www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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"Best of Season 7" Part I Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Apr 24, 2023

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Time for another "best of," this time part one of season seven featuring five wonderful guests who share an important, surprising and perhaps outrageous story. There’s Ryan Baker, news host for the CBS TV affiliate in Chicago where he was previously a sportscaster. How about running buck naked if he lost a bet? And how about Jason Benetti, the immensely popular play by play voice for Fox Sports and the Chicago White Sox on where he got his devilish sense of humor?
There’s also Greg Gumbel, the venerable sportscaster, play by play announcer and long time host of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. on CBS He talks about that and working with the now round mound of analysts, the one and only Charles Barkley.
Chris Chelios, an NHL hall of fame defenseman discusses his role as an analyst for TNT and the Chicago Blackhawks and why it took him so long to accept a job everyone knew he would be very good at.
And then there’s Cassidy Hubbarth, ESPN’s outstanding sideline reporter for the NBA who delivered the commencement speech at her suburban Chicago high school in a most unique way.
It's all coming Tuesday!
Tell me a story I don’t know is proud to be part of Last Word on Sports and is presented by Mr Duct. (Mr duct cleaning.com)Make sure to follow or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc. to the Last Word on Sports Media feed for more great content.And you can find out more at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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Gus Johnson back on NBA, Mike Breen's crazy schedule and juggling Local and National on NBA + Stanley Cup Playoffs | Announcer Schedules Pod Apr 20, 2023

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This week on Episode 45 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin once again dive into all the latest happening across the announcer world. Gus Johnson calling the NBA, Mike Breen's busy schedule, other announcers doing double duty, upcoming MLB games, and more. Plus, a happy birthday "Send it In" to Bill Raftery. Throughout the show, a multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including:*** Gus Johnson on NBA games*** Favorite roles for Gus Johnson*** NBA TV distribution*** Cord Cutting*** Mike Breen's schedule *** Announcers juggling national and local *** Upcoming NBA Playoff assignments*** Excitement of NHL Playoffs *** Upcoming NHL Playoff assignments*** MLB on Apple TV+ *** MLB weekend assignments *** Happy 80th Birthday to Bill Raftery*** Hubie Brown and Bob Uecker still going at age 89
Hear it all on the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to the Last Word on Sports Media Feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Fred Segal Of "Freezing Cold Takes" + NBA And NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Underway | Last Word On Sports Media Podcast Apr 19, 2023

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It's a jammed packed new edition of the show, as the man who operates the popular Twitter Feed "Freezing Cold Takes" joins us and we talk the NBA/Stanley Cup Playoffs beginning, plus, another guest with a great sports news/scores app out in "Chuck Sports" is also aboard. All on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back and first up is Fred Segal of the humorous "Freezing Cold Takes" is on the show. How did Fred come up with the idea of his humorous "keeping score" on those that have wrong opinions on his Twitter feed that now has over 600k followers? Does Fred have help with the daunting feed? And, has he thought of branching out with an "off shoot" Twitter feed for something other than sports?Next, T.J. is joined by David Arnett of the "Chuck Sports" app that's free and available to give sorts fans info, scores and highlights of their favorite selected teams and more. David talks about the journey of creating the app and why he and his partners are so passionate about sports and creating a great user experience for fans wanting everything in the immediacy of the sports world.Finally, it's some "Love it or Leave it?" for T.J. with NBA Playoffs ratings, the technical innovation of putting player graphics over them while NHL games are going on and which new, high profile sports TV analyst is coming into his own?It's all on the latest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!
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Former Illinois Star Turned Big Ten Network Analyst Howard Griffith | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Apr 18, 2023

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Tell me if you’ve heard this one before: guy rushes for a record 8 touchdowns in a college football game. Then as a pro, scores two touchdowns in a Super Bowl. Only one man has accomplished that feat and it’s Howard Griffith, better known these days as an in-studio football analyst at the Big Ten Network. Griffith works along side guys like Gerry DiNardo and the main host of BTN, Dave Revsine. Griffith loves his job because he gets to deal with college athletes. But he relishes the uniqueness of his football feats. “One of the things I love about it is being around young people.” Griffith is an avid bicycle rider and a member of the century club. Yes, that’s riding 100 miles! Not bad for a guy 55 but Griffith remains in great shape.
He scored those 8 touchdown in 1990 and while the record has since been tied, he stands long with all 8 being of the rushing variety. He might have scored three touchdowns in Super Bowl XXXII but John Elway got the final call preventing Griffith from likely being named the games’ MVP.
Besides his many football accomplishments, Griffith is an avid bicycle rider who one rode 90 miles to South Bend to see his son practice at Notre Dame. He’s also the president of a youth football group in suburban Chicago."Tell me a story I don’t know" is proud to be part of Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and is presented by Mr.Duct. (Mr duct cleaning.com) You can also find out more at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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Former Illinois Star Turned Big Ten Network Analyst Howard Griffith Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Apr 17, 2023

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Tell me if you’ve heard this one before?: a guy rushes for a record 8 touchdowns in a college football game. Then as a pro, scores two touchdowns in a Super Bowl. Only one man has accomplished that feat and it’s Howard Griffith, better known these days as an in-studio football analyst at the Big Ten Network. Griffith works along side guys like Gerry DiNardo and the main host of BTN, Dave Revsine. Griffith loves his job because he gets to deal with college athletes. But he relishes the uniqueness of his football feats.
He scored those 8 touchdown in 1990 and while the record has since been tied, he stands long with all 8 being of the rushing variety. He might have scored three touchdowns in Super Bowl XXXII but John Elway got the final call preventing Griffith from likely being named the games’ MVP.
Hear more on Howard's playing career transitioning into being one of the most recognizable personalities on the Big Ten Network coming Tuesday!
"Tell me a story I don’t know" is proud to be part of Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and is presented by Mr.Duct. (Mr duct cleaning.com) You can also find out more at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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Charles Barkley, Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, The Masters, NBA Playoffs, Frozen Four & More! | Announcer Schedules Podcast Apr 13, 2023

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This week on Episode 44 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin dive into all the latest happening across the announcer world. Charles Barkley's comments about the Play-In games, Jim Nantz at the Masters, and Tony Romo are all discussed. Plus a preview of the NBA Playoffs as well as upcoming NHL, MLB, and more. Throughout the show, a multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including:
*** Charles Barkley's NBA Play-In comments*** The atmosphere of the Play-In games*** Jim Nantz and his 38th Masters*** Trevor Immelman's Debut in Lead Role at Masters*** Nantz and his comments on Tony Romo *** A quiet Thursday night on sports TV *** NBA Playoffs tip off *** NHL Playoffs around corner *** Frozen Four recap*** Call by Quinnipiac student radio*** Rise of more and more college sports *** Korean TV call of Pirates walk off *** Brandon Gaudin's hot start with Braves *** MLB on Apple TV+*** USFL now going head-to-head with XFL
Hear it all on the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to the Last Word on Sports Media feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!Also find more at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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The Masters Scores Ratings + Chuck Swirsky Chicago Bulls P x P Talks NBA Play-In | Last Word On Sports Media Podcast Apr 12, 2023

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A big TV weekend for golf with the Masters and some insight into the NBA Playoffs "Play-in" format with an announcer calling one of the games is all part of the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with thoughts on why the drama that unfolded for golf's first official major at Augusta did so well with the CBS TV audience, etc.?! How much has to do with history/knowing the course, but also the LIV Golf controversy and "out of home" measurement by Neilsen helps too!Next, T.J. is talking NBA playoffs and "Play-in" games with Chuck Swirsky, radio voice of the Chicago Bulls. Chuck is set to call the Bulls at the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, where by design, the loser is out, but the winner heads to Miami Friday night for another elimination game. Chuck gives insight on what it's like for a broadcaster to prepare for this and the "unknowns?"Finally, some "Love it or Leave it?" for the start to the season for the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB and their amazing 11-0 record which hasn't been done in pro baseball in 4 decades. Pllus, the USFL spring football is back and what NHL broadcasting TV team is growing on T.J. in a good way?It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Longtime Chicago Sportscaster Turned News Anchor Ryan Baker | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Apr 11, 2023

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How would you like a job where you might not go to bed until 2am and then suddenly switch to one where you get up at the same time? Ryan Baker mad such a move in 2019 when the CBS affiliate wanted him to leave his job as its main sportscaster to become a morning news host. Baker accepted just the way his long time competitor and friend Corey McPherrin did at FOX 32 several years earlier. So why did he name the move? “It was a challenge that was presented and a gut thing.” The gut thing was seeing what was happening to sports segments on TV newscasts. “Nothing’s promised, nothing’s secured.” Baker saw longtime competitor, FOX 32’s Corey McPherrin make the same move. Baker admitted the obvious after making the transition. “The biggest one was waking up when I used to go to bed!”It may be a different genre but Baker claimed his basics of his job really didn’t change. He’s a story teller and he told plenty here including how his alma mater, the University of Illinois, exited the NCAA Basketball tournament early for a third straight year. Baker was once its basketball manager. He also rails against the transfer portal which robs schools of talent leaving leaving college basketball to look more like a pro league with free agency.Baker had the distinct pleasure of cover two World Series champions in the White Sox and Cubs and three Stanley Cup champions in the Blackhawks. But he’s settled in nicely with his morning gig giving him more time to spend with his two young daughters. That’s a trade you really can’t turn down."Tell me a story I don’t know" is proud to be part of Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and is presented by Mr.Duct. (Mr duct cleaning.com) You can also find out more at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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