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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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Longtime Chicago Sportscaster Turned News Anchor Ryan Baker Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Apr 10, 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.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.Catch more of Ryan's story/rise to Chicago television news stardom on 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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Marc Zumoff - Retired Voice of 76ers Conversation | Announcer Schedules Podcast Apr 08, 2023

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On the latest conversation from the Announcer Schedules Podcast, retired television voice of the Philadelphia 76ers Marc Zumoff joins Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin for a wide-ranging conversation that includes:
* Life in retirement after 27 years as pbp voice of 76ers* A preview of Zumoff's important conversation with his successor Kate Scott on his podcast "Fresh 24 with Marc Zumoff"* Zumoff's roots in Philadelphia and his start as a broadcaster* His experience at Temple University where he continues to teach aspiring broadcasters.* Working with different analysts including Steve Mix, Bob Salmi, Ed Pickney, Eric Snow, Malik Rose and Alaa Abdelnaby * An unforgettable story from the road in Portland involving Mix and Greg Anthony * The challenge of working sports beyond basketball
It's all part of the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" on the Last Word on Sports Media Podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!And find out more at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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Sean McDonough of ESPN Conversation | Announcer Schedules Podcast Apr 07, 2023

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On the latest conversation from the "Announcer Schedules Podcast," the legendary Sean McDonough of ESPN joins Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin for a wide-ranging conversation that includes:
* Returning to calling hockey as voice of NHL on ESPN and ABC* Larger than life experiences growing up as the son of acclaimed sports writer Will McDonough of the Boston Globe * Lessons learned from his father* McDonough's arrival at Syracuse University and the launch of his career* Calling the World Series at age 30 with Tim McCarver as his analyst* Calling the Joe Carter home run at the 1993 World Series * The experience of calling events ranging from the Masters, to the Final Four to the College Football Championship to the World Series and everything in between* The differences between College Football and the NFL * The challenges of juggling travel with so many different assignmentsIt's all part of the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" part of the Last Word on Sports media podcast feed. Make sure you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Mike Monaco Of ESPN And NESN + Final Four, The Masters And More! | Announcer Schedules Podcast Apr 06, 2023

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This week on Episode 43 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome in play-by-play announcer Mike Monaco of ESPN and NESN. Monaco describes his journey, his versatile schedule and the challenges of calling NHL Hockey. Also, a review of all the latest from the Men's and Women's Final Four, a discussion of Jim Nantz, and the future of the Final Four. Plus a look at the latest announcer happenings from MLB, NHL, NBA and more. Throughout the show, a multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including:
*** Conversation with Mike Monaco of ESPN and NESN*** Final Four recap*** Jim Nantz's legacy*** "Thank you for being my friend"*** Nantz and his first NCAA tourney game as pbp *** Final Four studio *** Jay Wright's ascent*** Westwood One coverage of Final Four *** Women's Final Four *** Ryan Ruocco on WBB pbp *** Masters Preview *** Bob Uecker at age 89*** 40 years with Seattle's Rick Rizzs *** MLB, NBA, NHL announcer pairings
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Final Four Analysis/Ratings For Men's And Women's Tourneys + Rex Hoggard Of Golf Channel At Masters | Last Word On Sports Media Podcast Apr 05, 2023

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It' a brand new edition of our sports media pod, as we focus on the record ratings for NCAA Women's title game won by LSU over Iowa, the interesting lower numbers for the Men's title win for UConn over San Diego State and what it means + some Masters week talk, too. It's all on the latest "Last Word Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns, fresh back from Houston, TX, himself, having witnessed the Connecticut Huskies title win first hand, to talk with Ken Fang of Awful Announcing about the weekend. Ken has more on the massive surge in the women's ratings, the impact of star Caitlin Clark of Iowa and what it means for the future of the women's TV package.Ken also talks the Men's Final Four, the farewell of Jim Nantz as a hoop broadcaster on CBS, and more of his takes on the weekend. He and T.J. also put the Saturday and Monday night numbers in recent TV ratings perspective and why 14, 16, 18 million for live sports is still destroying all else on network TV.T.J. and Ken also talk the Masters upcoming coverage and whether the LIV Golf rebel players will create much more audience for the already popular event.On that same topic T.J. welcomes Rex Hoggard of the Golf Channel to set the scene more at Augusta. He weighs in on whether Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia and others will be welcomed or not by the other players and fans, etc.?Rex also talks the allure of the famous finishing holes at the Masters and whether it will produce another dramatic Sunday late afternoon. Or will potential rain, make play happen much earlier on Sunday, etc.?T.J. concludes with some "Love it or Leave it" on faster MLB games, longer instant replays and more. It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Jason Benetti Of Fox Sports And Chicago White Sox TV Part II | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Apr 04, 2023

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Jason Benetti is a refreshingly unique voice in the world of sports who has built a solid following. And oh, by the way, he has Cerebral Palsy. Not that he would ever discount that. On the contrary, he discusses it and in depth in this very enlightening part two of our podcast.Benetti never wanted his disability to be a reason for his success but it’s a constant reminder of the adversities he’s faced from childhood on. Yes, he still faces adversity from people who try to be understanding but really don’t understand CP.“The great thing that comes from looking different is that some point over the last ten years is I gained a pretty substantial belief in my work and the work I put into myself,” Benetti said.“I know I’m good at what I do because if I wasn’t there’s no way anyone would put me on television.”That said, Benetti has managed to become an extremely popular voice of Fox sports and the Chicago White Sox, the team he rooted for growing up in suburban Chicago.What sets Benetti apart is his brilliant sense of humor and timing. It doesn’t matter who he works whether it’s his White Sox analyst Steve Stone or a unique person in his own right, Bill Walton. Benetti’s talents shine through but he knows the perception of who he is won’t change. It what he does know is that he’s good at what he does because if he wasn’t no one would put him on Television.In this riveting and revealing part two Benetti goes in depth about his disability along with great relationship with his White Sox analyst Steve Stone.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) Make sure to follow/subscribe to the Last Word on Sports Media podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.Also, find us at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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Jason Benetti Of Fox Sports And Chicago White Sox TV Part II Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Apr 03, 2023

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Jason Benetti is a refreshingly unique voice in the world of sports who has built a solid following. And oh, by the way, he has Cerebral Palsy. Not that he would ever discount that. On the contrary, he discusses it and in depth in this very enlightening part two of our podcast. Benetti never wanted his disability to be a reason for his success but it’s a constant reminder of the adversities he’s faced from childhood on. Yes, he still faces adversity from people who try to be understanding but really don’t understand CP.That said, Benetti has managed to become an extremely popular voice of Fox sports and the Chicago White Sox, the team he rooted for growing up in suburban Chicago.In this riveting and revealing part two coming Tuesday, Benetti goes in depth about his disability along with great relationship with his White Sox analyst Steve Stone.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) Make sure to follow/subscribe to "Last Word on Sports Media" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Final Four, Adventures At Elite 8, MLB Opening Day, NIT, WBB And More | Announcer Schedules Podcast Mar 30, 2023

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This week on Episode 42 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin review all the latest from last weekend's Elite 8 and preview the Final Four. A preview of an upcoming conversation with Ken LaVicka of FAU Radio as well as MLB, WBB, NBA and NHL discussion.Throughout the show, a multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including: *** Adventures at MSG for Ken LaVicka of FAU Radio*** Elite 8 coverage on TV*** Westwood One Radio coverage of Elite 8*** A tricky call at end of SDSU game*** Jim Nantz and his incredible Final Four legacy*** Nantz and Raftery partnership *** NIT Championship *** Women's Basketball Final Four with a Megacast*** MLB Opening Day not what it used to be*** National MLB announcer pairings *** NBA back in full swing*** Happy 78th Birthday Walt Frazier *** MSG Network Play-by-Play Depth *** NHL approaching playoffs Hear it all on the "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 find us on www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts
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Final Four Coming + MLB Rights Fee Mess With Bally Sports And More! | Last Word On Sports Media Podcast Mar 29, 2023

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It's the culmination of the craziest NCAA Tournament maybe ever, as the Final Four will play out this weekend with San Diego State battling Florida Atlantic and UConn taking on Miami in Houston for a shot at winning it all.And, host T.J. Rives is ready to discuss that with guests and more on the latest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"First, before the college hoops, it's a conversation on the mounting mess involving the bankruptcy of Diamond Sports and it's deal with Bally Sports and many MLB teams who are due rights fee money for the 2023 season. Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico.com joins him to give insight into what the Bally's bankruptcy proceeding means for teams like the San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves and Tampa Bay Rays, etc.?Kurt has been covering the story for months and relays what challenges baseball has in dealing with Diamond Sports/Ballys and the individual team deals. Most importantly, how will teams be affected with rights fees not being paid?Next, T.J. welcomes aboard radio/podcast host Mike Gill from the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" to discuss the exciting weekend of Sweet 16 and Elite 8 action that has set up the Final Four. They discuss the controversial ending with the foul call on Creighton in the loss to San Diego State Sunday. Was it the right call and what did T.J. and Mike think of the CBS crew handling the controversy and debate?They further discuss whether CBS should consider moving one of the Sunday Elite 8 games to primetime AFTER 60 minutes for an even larger live sports audience that currently dwarfs all network TV prime time shows.They also talk more on the NFL seriously considering "flex scheduling" of games from Sunday to potentially Thursday night for better matchups and how much of a nightmare it will be for fans flying to see games and staying in hotels, etc.It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Jason Benetti Of Fox Sports And Chicago White Sox TV | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Mar 28, 2023

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He’s everywhere! Turn on a game on TV or tune in one on radio and you’re bound to hear Jason Benetti. His career has skyrocketed and with good reason: he’s very good at what he does but when I mentioned that to him he said the reason is the radio department at Homewood Flossmoor High School in suburban Chicago and the radio station at Syracuse University.
“I was a good student in grammar school, probably too polite at times. There was really no edge except I would go home and my parents and I would watch Robin Williams and George Carlin and Dennis Miller and Dennis Leary. I always appreciated really good comedians.”
The voice of the team he grew up loving, the White Sox, Benetti also works for Fox sports calling major league baseball, college basketball and so much more.
In part one of this thoroughly enjoyable podcast, Benetti touches many bases including his comedic side ( he grew up loving Robin Williams, George Carlin and Saturday Night Live among others, his law degree and expresses his great respect for analysts Steve Stone and Bill Walton.
in part two Benetti gets deep into his difficult childhood and dealing with Cerebral Palsy.
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)
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