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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 And NBA On Christmas Weekend CFB Playoff Looming And Jon's End Of Year Recognitions | Sports Media Watch Podcast Dec 28, 2022

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It's our final episode of 2022 and host T.J. Rives and Jon Lewis of SportsMediaWatch.com are here to finish up strong. First, the guys go over this past Christmas weekend and the NFL obviously dominating Christmas Eve and then having their first ever triple header on Christmas Day. How much did the marquee games like the Eagles at the Cowboys, and the primetime Raiders at Steelers for the 50th anniversary of the "Immaculate Reception" game. A game that had a sad twist with the unexpected death of Franco Harris just days before. And while the NFL had an awful Broncos at Rams game in the middle of the day, it certainly had close/dramatic games involving Aaron Rodgers and the Packers win at the Dolphins first and Tom Brady and the Buccaneers dramatic OT win against Arizona in primetime on NBC. Jon also has thoughts on the NBA's quintuple header of games on ESPN/ABC Sunday and especially, the impact of Bucks-Celtics matchup late Christmas afternoon. Next, the guys talk the upcoming College Football Playoff games on Saturday for Michigan-TCU and Georgia-Ohio State. What about the matchups being on New Year's Eve but still they are on a Saturday. And, what about the potential championship game scenarios. Finally in "Love it or Leave it?" Jon goes over his end of the year stories and personalities in Sports Media that struck him the most for 2022. It's all part of the final "SportsMediaWatch.com" of 2022 and make sure you're 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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Tom McGinnis Of 76ers, World Cup, NFL, NBA And Reflections On 2022 | Announcer Schedules Podcast Dec 22, 2022

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This week on Episode 29 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin wrap up 2022 with a discussion on the World Cup Final, the wild week 15 of the NFL, the upcoming Christmas and New Years weekends, and reflections on the past year of announcer news. Tom McGinnis, radio voice of the Philadelphia 76ers joins the show as well to talk about working on Christmas Day, announcing games solo, traveling with an NBA team, and his entry into the sport. Throughout the show, in addition to the interview with Tom McGinnis, a multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned and an array of topics discussed including: · World Cup Final running up against the NFL · The passion of the World Cup on display · Wild Week 15 of the NFL · Patriots and Raiders madness · Christmas Weekend with NFL and NBA · More Bowl Games · The biggest announcer stories of 2022 · 2022 Transactions and Retirements · In Memoriam 2022 · Reflection on Season One of Announcer Schedules Podcast Make sure to listen to the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and to follow/subscribe 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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Argentina Wins World Cup, NFL/NBA On Christmas Day & More! | Sports Media Watch Podcast Dec 21, 2022

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It's a festive edition of our show with Christmas coming up and we're ready to discuss the conclusion of the World Cup and the coverage of it on Fox Sports. Plus, the NFL winds down with dramatic weekends and outcomes headed into a showcase weekend for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. And, we're ready to go over it all on the "SportsMediaWatch.com" Podcast. Host T.J. Rives and Dr. Jon Lewis of SportsMediaWatch.com return to go over Argentina's thrilling World Cup Final win over France and how the coverage and ratings did for Fox? Also, the game ran so long that it almost put Fox in the crazy/dangerous position of having to start airing their NFL coverage on another outlet like FS1 cable channel. Jon gives his thoughts and insight on it all. The guys morph that into talking this weekend's upcoming NFL coverage with should have massive audience for Cowboys/Eagles on Fox for Saturday afternoon/evening, but what about the Saturday night Raiders or Steelers game on the NFL Network? And, will the NFL score with a tripleheader on Sunday? This is especially when the Miami Dolphins are the only one of the six teams playing on Christmas that will have a wining record? Will it impact how much audience watches or not? Finally, some "Love it or Leave it?" includes the NBA playing 5 Christmas games on ESPN/NBC. Will they be completely dwarfed by the NFL? Jon gives his takes on that and more, including Christmas traditions for him. It's all part of the SportsMediaWatch.com 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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Rachel Bachman Wall Street Journal Conversation | Sports Media Watch Podcast Dec 19, 2022

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On a special episode of the "SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast" Dr. Jon Lewis and T.J. are joined by Rachal Bachman, Sr. writer of the Wall Street Journal sports.
She was on our most recent show talking the rise of women's volleyball in the national landscape, the future of the World Cup and the Olympic games for years from now and also, after her release from a Russian prison camp will Britney Griner do a "sit down" extended interview and with whom?
Please enjoy this interview and make it a point to listen weekly and follow/subscribe to the Sports Media Watch podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Patrick Crakes Television Ratings Expert/Consultant Conversation | Sports Media Watch Podcast Dec 16, 2022

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It's a special edition of the show as we welcome Patrick Crakes, a former Fox Sports executive, and one of the foremost experts on how T.V. ratings are measured by Neilsen Media, etc. Patrick joins Dr. Jon Lewis of SportsMediaWatch.com and host T.J. Rives to give tremendous insight into how it all works with people meters, even the new portable ones, to measure audience for advertisers.
The guys also discuss the "out of home factor" in bumping up the audience numbers that we've seen over the years, but even that measurement may not be taking into account the full amount of people that are actually watching things like the NFL, college football, the NBA and even an occasional event like the World Cup soccer.
Patrick also give some assessment on how the World Cup Final with Argentina against defending champ France will do in the morning on Fox Sports as part of a December NFL Sunday weekend.
He also has more on the displaced schedules of the NFL on Christmas Eve and the College Football Playoff for New Year's Eve, too.
It's all in this conversation for the "SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast" series and make sure that you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, etc.!!
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Argentina/France In World Cup, NFL Week 15 And College Bowls ! | Announcer Schedules Podcast Dec 15, 2022

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This week on Episode 28 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin discuss the World Cup, the passing of journalist Grant Wahl, and all the latest announcer happenings across the NFL, College Football, College Basketball, the NBA and the NHL.
Throughout the show, a multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned and an array of topics discussed including:
· World Cup Finals set
· John Strong & Stu Holden tandem
· A remembrance of Grant Wahl
· NFL Week 15 preview
· Rest in Peace Mike Leach
· Week One of Bowl season
· Bowl Season Radio
· FCS/D2/D3 Football Champs
· Jason Benetti & Bill Raftery pairing
· NBA on Christmas Day
· NHL on ESPN+/Hulu
· Bob Rathbun, Atlanta Hawks update
· 2,500 games for Eric Reid, Miami Heat
· NCAA Soccer and Volleyball Champs
Hear it all on the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and make to sure to follow/subscribe to the Sports Media Watch podcast feed for more of this great content on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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World Cup Winds Down Heisman Trophy + Rachael Bachman Of Wall Street Journal | Sports Media Watch Podcast Dec 14, 2022

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It's another busy edition of the show, as the World Cup is ending, the Heisman Trophy has been awarded and a special guest from the Wall Street Journal joins us on the "Sports Media Watch Podcast."
Host T.J. Rives is back with Dr. Jon Lewis of SportsMediaWatch.com to go over it all. This includes, the World Cup seeing Argentina make the final and they'll meet either France or Morocco Sunday morning U.S. time.
Jon has insight and historical references on what the rating for the final might look like and more.
Also, they discuss USC's Caleb Williams capturing the 2022 Heisman Trophy last Saturday in New York. But, even though there was uncertainty on who would win, Jon has more on why the ratings continue to suffer for the event.
The guys briefly discuss some NFL numbers and whether the matchups i in prime time were doomed this weekend from the start by who was in them?
Next, Rachal Bachman, sr. writer of the Wall Street Journal sports, is on the show talking the rise of women's volleyball in the national landscape, the future of the World Cup and the Olympic games for years from now and also will Britney Greiner Griner do a "sit down" extended interview and with whom?
Finally, Jon and T.J. play some "Love it or Leave it?" about the MLS no longer airing on ESPN and it's platforms, the 20th anniversary of the daily debate show "Around the Horn" on ESPN and some Christmas movie marathon debate, too.
It's all on the "SportsMediaWatch.com" Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Best Of Season Six Part II | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Dec 13, 2022

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If you though picking the best of a season was touch, how about these of a year which included some 40 guests. Every interview I did boasted great stories but these 6 stood out: There was Mike North, a pioneer in all sports radio in Chicago and a current voice, Mark Silverman from ESPN 1000 who shared his bout with cancer.. Thom Brennaman shared his difficult road back to broadcasting after a gay slur cost him his broadcasting career. Will Perdue, a four time NBA champion (three with the Bulls) discussed the various NBA coaches he played under. Hub Arkush, who recently suffered a severe brain and heart condition but is making a great recovery, remembered how Pro Football Weekly got started and how he had to run the ship at the age of 26.
And the guy with perhaps the story of the year was Dave Revsine, host of the Big Ten Network who once sought a golf game and wound up being paired with one of the most talked about people of the last 50 years!
Tell me a story I don’t know is now part of the Sports Media Watch podcast (sportsmediawatch.com) so please follow @paulsen_smw. Tell me a story I don’t know is proudly sponsored by Vienna Beef, makers of the Chicago hotdog and an institution since 1893. (@viennabeef.com). And by Dynamic Manufacturing, awarded the General Motors supplier of the year 22 times! Find them @dynamicmanufacturinging.com.
Hear full episodes and make sure you follow me on Twitter (@georgeofman), Facebook and Instagram. And please subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts. Tell me a story I don’t know will resume on January 17th with another season of great interviews.
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Best Of Season Six Part II Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Dec 12, 2022

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If you though picking the best of a season was touch, how about these of a year which included some 40 guests. Every interview I did boasted great stories but these 6 stood out: There was Mike North, a pioneer in all sports radio in Chicago and a current voice, Mark Silverman from ESPN 1000 who shared his bout with cancer.. Thom Brennaman shared his difficult road back to broadcasting after a gay slur cost him his broadcasting career. Will Perdue, a four time NBA champion (three with the Bulls) discussed the various NBA coaches he played under. Hub Arkush, who recently suffered a severe brain and heart condition but is making a great recovery, remembered how Pro Football Weekly got started and how he had to run the ship at the age of 26.
Tell me a story I don’t know is now part of the Sports Media Watch podcast (sportsmediawatch.com) so please follow @paulsen_smw. Tell me a story I don’t know is proudly sponsored by Vienna Beef, makers of the Chicago hotdog and an institution since 1893. (@viennabeef.com). And by Dynamic Manufacturing, awarded the General Motors supplier of the year 22 times! Find them @dynamicmanufacturinging.com.
Hear full episodes and make sure you follow me on Twitter (@georgeofman), Facebook and Instagram. And please subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts. Tell me a story I don’t know will resume on January 17th with another season of great interviews.
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Death Of Soccer Journalist Grant Wahl Special Coverage | Sports Media Watch Podcast Dec 10, 2022

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It's a special edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast with the shocking and sensational story of the death of U.S. Soccer journalist Grant Wahl. Wahl, an outspoken critic of FIFA allowing the World Cup to be Qatar, etc., died suddenly on Friday night while covering the quarterfinal match between Argentina and the Netherlands.
Host T.J. Rives and Dr. Jon Lewis are joined by Adam Gostomelsky, who is a contributor to SportsMediaWatch.com and a collegiate soccer coach, as well.
The three go over the shocking news of Wahl dying while at the World Cup Friday night, Adam has great insight on Wahl's impact on the growth of the game and Jon gives his thoughts on the controversial angle that Wahl's death may have been foul play by the Qatari government. At least, that's what Wahl's brother was immediately alleging Friday night.
Plus T.J. and Jon debate and are curious on how Wahl's death will be covered by Fox Sports on their subsequent broadcasts of the World Cup Saturday and beyond and how will other media handle the death and the controversial aspects of it?
Hear it all on this special edition of the "SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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