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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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Jason Benetti Of Fox Sports And Chicago White Sox TV Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Mar 27, 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 too him he said the reason is the radio department at Homewood Flossmoor High School in suburban Chicago and the radio station at Syracuse University.
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.
Part one is out on 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)
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Brenda VanLengen Women's CBB Play-By-Play And Analyst Conversation | Announcer Schedules Podcast Mar 25, 2023

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Women's Basketball voice Brenda VanLengen joins T.J. Rives and Phil de Montmollin in a special conversation on the Announcer Schedules podcast, fresh off her ESPN call of the Miami upset over top-seeded Indiana. VanLengen has announced over 1,200 women’s basketball games as both a play-by-play announcer and an analyst on ESPN, Fox Sports and other networks throughout her 28-year broadcasting career Topics in the wide-ranging conversation include:* VanLengen’s in-game process as the Miami upset over Indiana was materializing. * Her journey from analyst to her role as play-by-play announcer AND analyst today.*The differences and challenges between the two announcing roles.*An unforgettable NCAA Tournament debut with a toss from Robin Roberts in the ESPN studio.* Play-by-play announcers who have helped along the way.* The growth of women’s basketball and its national television coverage.* A preview of VanLengen’s newest project - “If Not for Them” which details the hidden figures responsible for the origins of Women’s Basketball. For more, visit ifnotforthem.comAnnouncer Mentions: Brenda VanLengen, Holly Warlick, Robin Roberts, Dave Armstrong, Candace Parker, A’ja Wilson, Andraya Carter, Kevin Kugler, Bill Doleman, Bill Land, Kevin Eschenfelder, Ron Thulin Hear it all as part of 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, also go to www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts for more!
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Stephen Bardo Of Big Ten Network/WestWood One Radio Conversation 3 24 23 Mar 24, 2023

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As part of this week's "Last Word On Sports Media Podcast" T.J. welcomes Big Ten Network hoops analyst Stephen Bardo to the pod for an in depth conversation .Stephen also just recently worked the NCAA tourney coverage on radio for Westwood One last weekend and saw Alabama and Houston up close from court side. He gives insight on what he saw for those teams chances to be in the Final Four, etc.Bardo also discusses what has happened to the Big Ten, as only Michigan State survived the first weekend of the Big Dance. Bardo also relates how calling a game for an analyst is a totally different role than doing it on TV.It's insightful stuff for those that enjoy "how the games are called" on TV/radio. And make sure to follow/subscribe to the "Last Word On Sports Media" podcast feed for more great content like this on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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March Madness, World Baseball Classic + Women's Basketball p x p Brenda VanLengen ! | Announcer Schedules Podcast Mar 23, 2023

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This week on Episode 41 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin review all the latest from March Madness and the World Baseball Classic. Women's Basketball voice Brenda VanLengen joins the program to talk about her ESPN call in the Miami upset over top-seeded Indiana as well as her journey as both a play-by-play announcer and analyst. Throughout the show, a multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including: *** Kevin Harlan's call of Furman over Virginia*** A big weekend for Andrew Catalon, Steve Lappas and Jamie Erdhal*** Catalon and his signature "F-D-U Believe It!" call *** Several memorable moments for Erdahl reporting*** Attention placed on young Sports Information Director*** Potential musical chairs in 2024 for March Madness*** Announcer pairings for both tv and radio for Sweet 16 and Elite 8*** Classic calls at the World Baseball Classic *** Japanese television celebrates WBC win*** Women's Basketball Tournament announcers *** Brenda VanLengen interview Hear it all on the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.! And find us also on www.LastWordOnSports.com/podcasts
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Carmen Vitali Of FoxSports.com On NFL + Stephen Bardo Of Big Ten Network With March Madness Coverage | Last Word On Sports Media Podcast Mar 22, 2023

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We are jam packed on the newest edition of the "Last Word On Sports Media Podcast" with everything from the NFL off season to March Madness heating up and beyond!Host T.J. Rives returns with guest Carmen Vitali of FoxSports.com and their NFL coverage to talk the Bears trading the #1 overall pick, where will Aaron Rodgers end up and what was it like to cover Super Bowl 57 recently. Carmen has great insight on those things and the dynamics of her job with one of the top online sports entities in the U.S., if not the world.Next, T.J. welcomes Big Ten Network hoops analyst Stephen Bardo to the pod. Stephen also just recently worked the NCAA tourney coverage on radio for Westwood One and saw Alabama and Houston up close from court side. Stephen also discusses what has happened to the Big Ten, as only Michigan State survived the first weekend of the Big Dance. Bardo also relates how calling a game for an analyst is a totally different role than doing it on TV.Finally, TJ. recaps some CBB massive TV numbers for the Madness coverage on CBS and Turner's stations. Plus, the World Baseball Classic scored with drama early in the week, as Japan edged the USA for the title.It's all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Chicago Wolves (AHL) Owner Don Levin | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Mar 21, 2023

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Minor league hockey in a major league hockey city. It’s worked for Don Levin, owner of the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League. Since he formed the team in 1994 it’s won 5 titles! But Levin loves business claiming this was his dream as a six year old. By his early 20’s he owned a very popular head shop in Chicago that sold rolling papers. Yes, those kind of rolling papers. Levin isn’t into pot but made a fortune combining that with a paper company now the largest in the world!“We bought everything in the store expect rolling papers. I didn’t know what that was for," Levin says on the show.But, with successes comes some losses such as buying a movie company. One of his pictures was “Angel” about a student by day and hooker by night. Let’s say it wasn’t no, Nate’s for an Academy Award and leave it at that. Levin lost money on that venture but he’s extremely proud of his hockey team catered for families by charging much lower prices than NHL teams.
Now in his 70’s, Levin is still very active especially in the suburbs where the Wolves play. He helps people adopt dogs and claims the Wolves have given away several thousand!
Tell me a story I don’t know is now aligned with Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and sponsored by Mr. Duct. (mrductcleaning.com)And, you can also find us at LastWordOnSports.com/podcasts
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Chicago Wolves (AHL) Owner Don Levin Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Mar 20, 2023

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Minor league hockey in a major league hockey city. It’s worked for Don Levin, owner of the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League. Since he formed the team in 1994 it’s won 5 titles! But Levin loves business claiming this was his dream as a six year old. By his early 20’s he owned a very popular head shop in Chicago that sold rolling papers. Yes, those kind of rolling papers. Levin isn’t into pot but made a fortune combining that with a paper company now the largest in the world!Now in his 70’s, Levin is still very active especially in the suburbs where the Wolves play. He helps people adopt dogs and claims the Wolves have given away several thousand!Hear his stories coming Tuesday!Tell me a story I don’t know is now aligned with Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and sponsored by Mr. Duct. (mrductcleaning.com)
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March Madness Arrives- College Basketball Abundance + World Baseball Classic And More | Announcer Schedules Podcast Mar 16, 2023

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This week on Episode 40 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, guest host T.J. Rives and Phil de Montmollin break down the announcing teams for March Madness, while also taking a dive into the NIT and the Women’s NCAA Tournament. Throughout the show, a multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including: *** March Madness announcer pairings by site*** NBA talent shifting over to the NCAA Tournament *** Announcers who carried a big College Basketball workload in regular season *** A look back at conference tourneys, including Mike Gill and T.J. Rives at the MAAC Championship *** Dave Pasch and Bill Walton on the Pac-12 Championship *** Announcers assigned to NIT on ESPN *** Women’s NCAA Tournament announcers *** NBA steps aside for NCAA Tourney *** NHL on Saturday primetime *** World Baseball Classic announcers *** A coming out party in Taiwan *** Rest in Peace Pat McGrath, legendary talent statistician *** An all-time classic call to remember the magic of March Madness
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SEC "Tornado Tournament" 15 Year Anniversary Roundtable And More! | Last Word On Sports Media Mar 15, 2023

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It's a special edition of the show this week, as host T.J. Rives re-lives being part of the 2008 SEC men's hoop tourney in Atlanta. That's known more for the tornado that skimmed off the Georgia Dome wreaking havoc with finishing the Alabama-Mississippi State game and displacing the rest of the tourney.T.J. plays rarely heard highlights of his national call of the tornado and craziness with analyst Mark Wise and Dick Gabriel on Sirius XM Radio and the SEC's website. And then, he welcomes Mark, Dick and two other guests for a roundtable discussion on the events of that night in March, now 15 years ago.Hear from the voice of Alabama Crimson Tide basketball Chris Stewart and veteran network play by play man Tim Brando, now with Fox Sports, who was on the regional TV call of Bama-Mississippi State game. They share their memories and reaction to what happened, the delay of almost one hour and more!Its a rare opportunity to hear from the group of guys that were part of history that night/weekend in Atlanta.T.J. also plays some audio of/promote Greg Gumbel of CBS being the guest on George Ofman's "Tell me a story I don't know" talking about being part of their March Madness coverage for over 30 years.This edition concludes with some "Love it or Leave it?" on the TV ratings this weekend, baseball's new policies to try to speed up play and sports documentaries to see.It's all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! And, also hear us as part of lastwordonsports.com/podcats
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Greg Gumbel On CBS And March Madness | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Mar 14, 2023

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You can’t have selection Sunday without Greg Gumbel. He’s been doing it and hosting the NCAA Tournament for 25 years. Add another as March Madness is upon us again. In part two of this episode (the first aired last September) Gumbel discusses his prepared for the grueling first weekend of the tournament which includes 16 games on Thursday and Friday and 8 more on Saturday and Sunday. Top that off with Gumbel not being done with the first round until 1-1:30 in the morning and then he’s back by 7:30 for production meetings, voices, etc.But Gumbel loves it claiming it’s a plum job and he’s never going to take for granted he’s been very fortunate And then there’s the crew: Clark Kellogg, Seth Davis, Kenny Smith and the one and only Charles Barkley!
Now 76, Gumbel also goes back in time when he replaced Brent Musburger as host of the NFL Today. He still loves what he does which includes play by play of the NFL. He isn’t considering retirement. Would you if you had these great jobs?
“Tell me a story I don’t know” is thrilled to be a partner with Last Word on Sports (@lastwrodonsports) and is proudly sponsored by Mr. Duct, a top Chicago area business providing comprehensive air duct cleaning and maintenance for residential and businesses. (mrductcleaning.com)Hear it on the "Last Word On Sports Media" podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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