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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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Super Bowl And Pro Football Hall Of Fame Discussions With Georger Ofman Jason Cole Mike Gill | Last Word On Sports Media Podcast Feb 08, 2023

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It's a new name and partnership but the same great sports media content just in time for the Super Bowl this Sunday with the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives is back and joined by the following guests: George Ofman of the "Tell Me A Story I Don't Know" Pod on this feed, who has more on the historic/memorable 1985 champion Chicago Bears and his guest this week, offensive lineman Jay Hilgenberg, was part of that team. Next, National NFL writer, noted author and Pro Football Hall Of Fame voter Jason Cole comes on the podcast to illuminate how the the selection process has changed with virtual meetings instead of the previous in person meeting the day before the Superbowl every year. Jason has great insight on how the presentations and the vote work and sets the table for the Thursday night reveal on this year's class. And, we wrap with Mike Gil of the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" also from this feed, as he is set to cover Super Bowl 57 in person in Arizona for his sports station 97.3 FM ESPN South Jersey. Mike goes over what the radio row expeience has been like previoiusly and what he expects in the desert this week. Plus, he has some great insight on procuring guests, as well. It's all part of the kickoff of the new partnership with LastWordOnSports.com and the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jay Hilgenberg Chicago Bears All Pro Center/Super Bowl Champ | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Feb 07, 2023

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It takes an all pro center to know some very good ones and Jay Hilgenberg does. The anchor of the Chicago Bears Super Bowl 20 champs and all pro 7 consecutive seasons, likes the eagles Jason Kelsey but he’s picking the Chiefs to win the big game because of his association with Kansas City’s Assistant Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator Dave Toub. Toub was the Bears Special Teams Coordinator from 2004 through 2012. Besides his NFL career Hilgenberg was a Bears in studio radio analyst from 2006 until most recently, when the teams switched radio stations. Hilgenberg comes from great stock. His father was a star in college then a coach while his brother Wally spent 16 seasons in the NFL, 12 of them with the Minnesota Vikings. Jay Hilgenberg enjoyed those halcyon days with the Bears and during his 11 year with them, missed only 2 games! Tell me a story I don’t know is now delighted to partner with Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and is proudly sponsored by Mr.Duct. Find them on the web at Mr duct cleaning.com. Make sure to follow/subscribe to the LWOS Media podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jay Hilgenberg Chicago Bears All Pro Center/Super Bowl Champ Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Feb 06, 2023

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It takes an all pro center to know some very good ones and Jay Hilgenberg does. The anchor of the Chicago Bears Super Bowl 20 champs and all pro 7 consecutive seasons, likes the eagles Jason Kelsey but he’s picking the Chiefs to win the big game because of his association with Kansas City’s Assistant Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator Dave Toub. Toub was the Bears Special Teams Coordinator from 2004 through 2012. Besides his NFL career Hilgenberg was a Bears in studio radio analyst from 2006 until most recently when the teams switched radio stations. A link to one of the greatest NFL teams ever from 1985 to their Super Bowl Team of 2006 and more, hear Hilgenberg's story Tuesday! Tell me a story I don’t know is now delighted to partner with "Last Word on Sports Media" Podcast and is proudly sponsored by Mr.Duct. Find them on the web at Mr duct cleaning.com. Make sure that you are following/subscribing to the LWOS Media feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Romo/Olsen/Brady Talk, Super Bowl Set, RIP Billy Packer And More! | Announcer Schedules Podcast Feb 02, 2023

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Romo/Olsen/Brady talk; Super Bowl; Rest in Peace Billy Packer; NBA News; Chip Carey to Cardinals This week on Episode 34 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin continue discussing Tony Romo and Greg Olsen along with Tom Brady's retirement and the broadcasting implications. A tribute to the legacy of Billy Packer as well as the latest announcer news from the NBA, MLB and college hoops. Throughout the show, 77 different announcers from past and present are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including: · NFC and AFC Championship Games Review · Super Bowl Preview · Tony Romo · Greg Olsen and Tom Brady at FOX · The Legacy of Billy Packer · Big 12 Now on ESPN+ · All-Female Production Crew · Upcoming NBA Action · Coverage of Lebron's Record Chase · Throw it Down with Bill Walton · Chip Carey to Cardinals · Atlanta Braves Opening · Pat McCarthy to Mets · Stephen Nelson to Dodgers · Chris "The Bear" Fallica to FOX Sports Announcer Mentions: Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen, Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Kevin Harlan, Kurt Warner, Ian Eagle, Ross Tucker, Tracy Wolfson, Jay Feely, Pat McAfee, Tom Brady, Terry Bradshaw, Rob Gronkowski, Michael Strahan, Howie Long, Drew Brees, Phil Simms, Billy Packer, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi, Mike Pereira, Gene Steratore, Mike Golic, Laura Okmin, T.J. Rives, Tim Brando, Brent Musburger, Dick Enberg, Gary Bender, Curt Gowdy, Al McGuire, Jay Bilas, Boog Sciambi, Kris Budden, Mark Neely, Sloane Martin, Kim Adams, Meghan Caffrey, Chuckie Kempf, King McClure, Chris Spatola, Marc Kestecher, P.J. Carlesimo, Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller, Stephanie Ready, Brian Anderson, Stan Van Gundy, Jared Greenberg, Ryan Ruocco, Richard Jefferson, JJ Redick, Monica McNutt, Bill Walton, Dave Pasch, Roxy Bernstein, Jason Benetti, Vin Scully, Charles Barkley, Chip Carey, Skip Caray, Harry Caray, Jack Buck, Joe Buck, Tom Hart, Ben Ingram, Rich Waltz, Wayne Randazzo, Pat McCarthy, Tom McCarthy, Scott Franzke, Howie Rose, Stephen Nelson, Joe Davis, Chris Fallica, Stanford Steve Hear it all on the latest "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and make sure to that you are subscribing to the SportsMediaWatch.com podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Superbowl Is Set + NFL TV Ratings Soar And More! | Sports Media Watch Podcast Feb 01, 2023

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We now know the participants for Super Bowl 57, as Philadelphia and Kansas City have advanced. And, we'll discuss the television numbers from this past weekend and much more around the big game, etc. on the latest "SportsMediaWatch.com" Podcast. Host T.J. Rives is back with Dr. Jon Lewis of SportsMediaWatch.com to go over it all, including how did last Sunday's blowout by the Eagles against the 49ers still hold such a strong audience number for Fox? Plus, how did the Chiefs dramatic win over Bengals in the night cap on CBS compare to the similar games in that slot the past few years? Jon gives you details and his insight. The guys also discuss the success of the Lakers and Celtics battle Saturday night in primetime with solid audience for ABC/ESPN. How good were they and in comparison to the Christmas day/night audience games on the same network. Then, it's some "Love it or Leave it?" for the likes of Dick Vitale, Sinclair Broadcasting on the verge of bankruptcy for the Regional Sports Networks and how it will affect the money for MLB, NBA and NHL teams upcoming and even some NASCAR "Clash at the Coliseum" in L.A. Sunday night with the Daytona 500 looming in a couple of weeks. It's all on the latest "Sports Media Watch Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Cassidy Hubbarth Of ESPN | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jan 31, 2023

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From three sport athlete to interviewing some of the best. That’s part of Cassidy Hubbarth’s job as contributor to ESPN’s NBA Tonight. The native of Evanston, Illinois also has the sometimes unenviable task of having to talk to coaches during a timeouts. As she relates in this enlightening podcast, Hubbarth’s first in game interview was with unquestionably the toughest coach to deal with, Greg Popovich. But most of her experiences have been very positive. Hubbarth worked her way up to this glamorous yet challenging position after starting as a traffic reporter. But her love for sports led her down a path culminating at ESPN where’s she’s been now for a dozen years. Hubbarth also discusses a great highlight in her life: delivering the commencement speech to her high school albeit in a very creative way. Tell me a story I don’t know is partnered with the Sports Media Watch podcast and is proudly presented by Mr.Duct, a premier residential and commercial ventilation company servicing the Chicagoland area. Find them at Mrductcleaning.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Cassidy Hubbarth Of ESPN Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jan 30, 2023

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From three sport athlete to interviewing some of the best. That’s part of Cassidy Hubbarth’s job as contributor to ESPN’s NBA Tonight. The native of Evanston, Illinois also has the sometimes unenviable task of having to talk to coaches during a timeouts. As she relates in this enlightening podcast, Hubbarth’s first in game interview was with unquestionably the toughest coach to deal with, Greg Popovich. But most of her experiences have been very positive. Hear her story Tuesday. Tell me a story I don’t know is partnered with the Sports Media Watch podcast and is proudly presented by Mr.Duct, a premier residential and commercial ventilation company servicing the Chicagoland area. Find them at Mrductcleaning.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Legacy of Billy Packer From Final Four To Massive Popularity Of Game On TV | Sports Media Watch Podcast Jan 27, 2023

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It's a special edition of the show with the news of the death at age 82 of one of the most famous sports/basketball analysts ever on TV in Billy Packer. And, host T.J. Rives is here with special guests to go over Packer's astounding run at the highest level of broadcasting the Final Four and his legacy. First, T.J. welcomes Phil de Montmollin of Announcer Schedules Podcast on this podcast feed to give his insight and historical perspective on Packer's broadcasting career. T.J. and Phil go over incredible moments with the NCAA hoops title that Packer had been a part of for over 4 decades. They also talk about impact of Packer on the scheduling of games at the highest level for CBS, etc. and about the NCAA men's tourney becoming what it has in terms of massive interest over the past 30+ years. Next, T.J. talks with former CBS, now Fox Sports broadcaster Tim Brando, about his remembrances and having worked with Packer in the late 1990s and 2000s at both CBS and the ACC coverage on Raycom and Jefferson Pilot regional sports. Tim, also relates an amazing story of his first game with Packer being on the day after Packer's controversial comments about Georgetown star Allen Iverson the day before and how it was all handled by all. Tim also speaks more from his viewpoint to the legacy of Packer and his impact on the game of college hoops on TV and the tournament. It's all on this special "SportsMediaWatch.com" Podcast and make sure to follow and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc. for coverage like this!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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NFL Playoffs, Tony Romo And Greg Olsen + Latest NBA NHL MLB And College Hoops Announcer News | Announcer Schedules Podcast Jan 26, 2023

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This week on Episode 33 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin reflect back on the NFL Divisional Round weekend, discuss the critiques of Tony Romo, the praise for Greg Olsen, while providing the latest announcer news from the NBA, NHL, MLB and college hoops. Also, T.J. Rives stops by to share a wild travel story related to Super Bowl XXXVII. Throughout the show, a multiple of announcers from past and present are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including: · NFL Divisional Round Review · NFL Conference Champ Preview · Father-Daughter Duo of Kevin Harlan and Olivia Dekker · Pam Oliver returning for 29th season · Critiques of Tony Romo · Continued Praise for Greg Olsen · Kevin Burkhardt’s ascent · Tom Brady with Jim Gray · Upcoming NBA action · Rest in Peace Bill Shonely · 3K games for Mark Boyle · Bill Walton alternate telecast · More reps for Jay Wright · College hoops on the radio · Uber Eats on the arena floor · Anniversary of Send it In, Jerome · Accolades for Rich Chovotkin · Upcoming NHL pairings · Rest in Peace Sal Bando · MLB news in St. Louis and Atlanta · Mets Hall of Famers Gary Cohen and Howie Rose Hear it all on the Announcer Schedules Podcast as part of the SportsMediaWatch.com podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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NFL Divisional Round Ratings + NBA Future TV Partners And More! | Sports Media Watch Podcast Jan 25, 2023

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The NFL has whittled down to four teams and we're ready to take a look at the TV numbers for the games this past weekend, plus look ahead to the possible audience for the NFC and AFC title games and more on the latest "SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast." Host T.J. Rives is back with Dr. Jon Lewis of SportsMediaWatch.com to go over the pro football, including does CBS' Tony Romo really still care that much about working the biggest games every week. It's certainly debatable while listening to him. Then the guys welcome Jason Clinkscales, who writes free lance for SMW among others, to the podcast to discuss the future of the NBA t.v. rights and whether Turner Sports will maintain it's long standing relationship with the league? Jon also weighs in on the new ownership/parent company and whether they care or not what happens to the NBA broadcasts? Finally, it's some "Love it or Leave it?" with subjects ranging from Chip Caray leaving his Atlanta Braves TV relationship to go to where his legendary grandfather Harry broadcasted for many years, the St. Louis Cardinals to whether NIL in college sports is just a facade and silliness for what some players get paid for while others do not. It's all on the "Sports Media Watch Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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