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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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World Cup Begins, College Football Winds Down + NFL Ratings Dominance And More! | Sports Media Watch Podcast Nov 23, 2022

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It's a special Thanksgiving Day edition of the show, as host T.J. Rives and Dr. Jon Lewis of SportsMediaWatch.com return to go over everything from the "World Sport" showcasing in Qatar, to college football reaching rivalry weekend and the NFL remaining supreme in the audience and getting set for a Turkey Day triple-header.
As for the World Cup, how were the ratings for the Monday return for the U.S. Men against Wales and in comparison to other years? Plus, what are the projections for the Friday numbers for the U.S. against England highly anticipated opening round matchup?
Next, the attention turns to the gridiron and getting ready for Ohio St and Michigan and an epic battle between unbeatens for a spot in the conference title game and an almost assured spot in the College Football Playoff. Plus, what about the likes of TCU, USC and others lurking to try to get into the playoff, as well?
Then, the guys talk the NFL and how powerful television is now for the league as the Jets at New England was delayed because CBS could not get on the air due to power outage and technical difficulties and the league delayed the game for some 10 minutes from starting. Jon has thoughts and insight on it all.
Plus, what about the tremendous audience that's always there even in a blowout, for the Cowboys on a Sunday late afternoon? And what kind of numbers will the matchup with the Giants get for meeting Dallas on Thursday?
Then, we wrap with "Love it or Leave it?" on subjects like Disney replacing their CEO and what does it mean for ESPN? Plus, rivalries in college football and Thanksgiving food also are up for discussion.
It's all on the latest SportsMediaWatch.com podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, etc.!!
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ESPN 1000 Host Marc Silverman | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Nov 22, 2022

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Sports talk show hosts can be a dime a dozen. But ESPN 1000’s Marc Silverman is worth his weight in gold. This long time voice in Chicago has clearly made an impact on the Sports radio seen. Paired with former Bears’ wide receiver Tom Waddle, the duo has been together over 15 years, each with his own inimitable style “Silvy” as he’s best known, wears his emotions on his sleeve and considering he’s a life long Chicago sports fan (strong allegiances to the Bears and Cubs) it’s no surprise he’s helped capture a healthy audience to “The Waddle and Silvy Show.”
In part one of this two part episode Silvy takes us back to how he defied the odds, and a unique voice, to become one of this city’s most respected and enjoyable hosts.
Imagine being a young reporter and asking Michael Jordan for a one on one interview. Silvy did it and it paved to way to bigger and better things. While he remembers that moment he also gives a synopsis of Bears quarterback Justin Fields and whether his beloved Cubs can take the next step to respectability.
And part two will also be a must listen as Silvy discusses his celebrated and public bout with cancer.
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.
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ESPN 1000 Host Marc Silverman Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Nov 21, 2022

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Sports talk show hosts can be a dime a dozen. But ESPN 1000’s Marc Silverman is worth his weight in gold. This long time voice in Chicago has clearly made an impact on the Sports radio seen. Paired with former Bears’ wide receiver Tom Waddle, the duo has been together over 15 years, each with his own inimitable style “Silvy” as he’s best known, wears his emotions on his sleeve and considering he’s a life long Chicago sports fan (strong allegiances to the Bears and Cubs) it’s no surprise he’s helped capture a healthy audience to “The Waddle and Silvy Show.”
In part one of this two part episode Silvy takes us back to how he defied the odds, and a unique voice, to become one of this city’s most respected and enjoyable hosts.
Hear his full story coming Tuesday!
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.
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ESPN's Connor Onion Conversation | Announcer Schedules Podcast Nov 19, 2022

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On a special edition of the show devoted to those who call the games on television and radio, host Mike Gill has a special guest play by play announcer, Connor Onion, who was part of a wild, internet rocking moment during his Tuesday night broadcast of the Toledo-Bowling Green game for ESPN.
Mike discusses with Connor his impromptu call of Bowling Green's winning TD pass in the final seconds to stun Toledo that ended with "This. Is. MAC-tion!"
Onion also has more on his path to the booth, including doing high school and women's sports title games along the way.
Mike is curious what could be next for Connor and more on this week Announcer Schedules Podcast special conversation!
Hear it all as part of the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to the SportsMediaWatch.com feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.
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Wild NFL Weekend, College Football And Basketball, World Cup And More! | Announcer Schedules Podcast Nov 17, 2022

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This week on Episode 24 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin take another deep dive into the latest announcer happenings across the NFL, College Football, College Basketball, NBA, NHL and the World Cup.
Throughout the show, a podcast-record 157 announcers are mentioned, while an array of topics are discussed including:
· NFL in Munich, Germany recap
· NFL Week 11 preview
· NFL and College Football analysts by position as former players
· College GameDay in Montana
· Future of College GameDay
· College Football Week 12 preview
· MACtion on weekday nights
· College Basketball is back plus the return of Dickie V
· NBA and NHL upcoming announcers
· World Cup Preview
· Weekday live sports
· Rest in Peace Fred Hickman
· Mike & Phil’s Excellent Adventures
Episode 24 Announcer Mentions: T.J. Rives, Spero Dedes, Mike Mayock, Kurt Warner, Michael Irvin, Steve Mariucci, Rich Eisen, Sara Walsh, Jamie Erdhal, Aqib Talib, John Lynch, Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung, Charles Davis, Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen, Joe Davis, Daryl Johnston, Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Shannon Spake, Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez, Chris Myers, Robert Smith, Ian Eagle, Evan Washburn, Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Andrew Catalon, James Lofton, Chris Carrino, Brian Baldinger, Adam Amin, Mark Schlereth, Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson, Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta, Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Ben Leber, Eric Collins, Steve Levy, Harry Douglas, Dan Graziano, Keyshawn Johnson, Chris Canty, Mike Greenberg, Dave McGinnis, Mike Couzens, Kelly Stouffer, Danny White, Kevin Ray, Josh Appel, Brandon Noble, Tom McCarthy, Ross Tucker, Mike Golic, Ryan Radtke, Connor Onion, Rocky Boiman, Matt Barrie, Louis Riddick, Harry Lyles Jr., Chris Fowler, Pat McAfee, Lee Corso, David Pollack, Brian Custer, Dustin Fox, Dana Boyle, Sean McDonough, Todd Blackledge, Molly McGrath, Jason Benetti, Brock Huard, Mark Jones, Robert Griffin III, Quint Kessenich, Devin Gardner, Marc Kestecher, Mark Neely, Barrett Brooks, Anish Shroff, Brock Osweiler, Joe Tessitore, Greg McElroy, Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson, Jenny Dell, Bob Wischusen, Dan Orlovsky, Jorge Sedano, Tom Ramsey, Dave Flemming, Rod Gilmore, Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt, Jenny Taft, Allison Williams, Chris Lewis, Robert Turbin, Clay Matvick, Dawn Davenport, Dick Vitale, Dan Shulman, Jay Bilas, Holly Rowe, Evan Lepler, Bob Wenzel, Dave Ryan, Mark Jones, Doris Burke, Dave Pasch, Mark Jackson, Ryan Ruocco, Cassidy Hubbarth, Mike Breen, Richard Jefferson, JJ Reddick, Jeff Van Gundy, Ros Gold-Onwude, Bill Walton, Zora Stephenson, LaChina Robinson, Isis Young, Brendan Burke, Eddie Olczyk, Keith Jones, John Strong, Stu Holden, JP Dellacamera, Cobi Jones, Derek Rae, Aly Wagner, Ian Darke, Landon Donovan, Jacqui Oatley, Warren Barton, Rob Stone, Kate Adbo, Alexi Lalas, Clint Dempsey, Fred Hickman, Nick Charles, Keith Olberman, Dan Patrick, Stuart Scott, Tony Schiavone, Jack Hunter, Scott Douglas, Brady Penn, Don Criqui, George Ofman
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NFL In Germany, UVA Football Homicides Lack Of Sports Outlets Coverage, NBA Off Turner? Etc. | Sports Media Watch Podcast Nov 16, 2022

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It's another edition of the show that goes over all facets of sports media and coverage from the always tremendous ratings of the NFL to the NBA and whether Turner Sports would ever be forced out of paying for/airing pro basketball? We're talking about it on the "Sports Media Watch.com" Podcast.
Host T.J. Rives returns with Dr. Jon Lewis of SportsMediaWatch.com to give you their latest takes. T.J. is back in the USA from the historic first ever NFL regular season game in Germany as the Buccaneers defeated the Seahawks Sunday morning U.S. time. How did that game rate comparatively? Also, how did the rest of the day fare with Minnesota's wild OT win over the Bills followed by Green Bay's thrilling OT comeback win the Cowboys and even, the Eagles perfect record ending at the hands of the Commanders Monday night, too?
Next, the discussion turns to the coverage, or lack thereof, of the breaking news involving the shooting deaths of three University of Virginia football players by another former player late Sunday night. Jon is still dumbfounded by the lack of coverage by ESPN especially on Sunday night late into all day on Monday. The guys discuss other examples and scenarios that have gotten more thorough coverage.
Jon also has takes on whether Turner Sports might not always hang on to the NBA or not, in light of their parent company looking to slash and save money. T.J. has a thought on what else might be dumped first by Time Warner/Turner.
Finally, there's some "Love it or Leave it?" covering everything the the '72 Munich Summer Olympics to the death of iconic CNN Sports Tonight anchor from the 80s-2001, Fred Hickman and more!
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John Wiedeman Blackhawks Radio P X P Announcer | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Nov 15, 2022

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John Wiedeman didn’t begin his sports broadcasting career until age 31 but he had a vision: becoming the voice of the Chicago Blackhawks. Fast forward from the early 90’s to 2006 when suddenly, the Blackhawks fired long time popular play by play announcer Pat Foley. Wiedeman, then working the radio for the New York Islanders was stunned by the news. He decided to apply for the radio opening, was offered the job and has been a fixture ever since. (Foley was rehired on the TV side in 2008 and retired after last season).
Wiedeman has seen it all from an emerging franchise to one that copped three Stanley Cup titles in 6 seasons to one that has crashed and burned. But he’s all aboard for the rebuild which included a new GM and coach and the departures of Foley and his analyst Eddie Olczyk who is now doing the same job in Seattle. As for the Hawks possibly dealing their two surefire hall of fame stars Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews before the trading deadline Wiedeman said I don’t know adding they’ve earned the right to direct their own careers. Both players are in the final year of 8 years contracts and have no movement clauses.
But will Wiedeman be in the move soon. He hopes not and would like to keep his role as the radio voice of the Hawks indefinitely. Time will tell.
In this wonderful podcast Wiedeman also recalls how he was a bartender at a famous Chicago comedy club where he met and discussed cars with…..Jay Leno!
Tell me a story I don’t know is now part of the Sports Media Watch podcast (sportsmediawatchcom) 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.
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John Wiedeman Blackhawks Radio P X P Announcer | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Nov 14, 2022

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John Wiedeman didn’t begin his sports broadcasting career until age 31 but he had a vision: becoming the voice of the Chicago Blackhawks. Fast forward from the early 90’s to 2006 when suddenly, the Blackhawks fired long time popular play by play announcer Pat Foley. Wiedeman, then working the radio for the New York Islanders was stunned by the news. He decided to apply for the radio opening, was offered the job and has been a fixture ever since. (Foley was rehired on the TV side in 2008 and retired after last season).
Wiedeman has seen it all from an emerging franchise to one that copped three Stanley Cup titles in 6 seasons to one that has crashed and burned.
Hear more of his story coming on Tuesday!
Tell me a story I don’t know is now part of the Sports Media Watch podcast (sportsmediawatchcom) 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.
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World Series Concludes, TJ Rives Talks NFL In Germany + College Football And More! | Announcer Schedules Podcast Nov 10, 2022

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This week on Episode 23 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin are joined by T.J. Rives of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Radio Network, Compass Media Networks & the Sports Media Watch Podcast on the eve of his crew’s trip to Germany for the Seahawks-Bucs NFL game. The show covers the World Series and NFL head-to-head tv ratings, plus another deep dive into the latest announcer happenings across the NFL, College Football, College Basketball, NBA and NHL.
Throughout the show, 136 announcers from past and present are mentioned, while an array of topics are discussed including:
· Joe Davis and John Smoltz World Series performance
· Game Five Phillies-Astros World Series vs. NFL Thursday Night Eagles-Texans
· Week 10 NFL Preview with a check-in from T.J. Rives on traveling to Munich
· The longevity of team announcers
· College Football Week 11 preview
· “The Band is On the Field” 40th Anniversary of Cal-Stanford “The Play”
· A flashback to the 2008 International Bowl
· NBA and NHL upcoming announcers
· Sports betting and how announcer call games
· Happy 70th Birthday Bill Walton
· Mike & Phil’s Excellent Adventures
Episode 23 Announcer Mentions: George Ofman, T.J. Rives, Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Chris Myers, Ian Eagle, Tony Boselli, Rich Eisen, Michael Irvin, Steve Mariucci, Kurt Warner, Sara Walsh, Jamie Erdahl, Spero Dedes, Mike Mayock, Sean Grande, Gene Deckerhoff, Mick Hubert, Joe Zagacki, Don Bailey Jr., Merrill Reese, Marc Zumoff, Kate Scott, Harry Kalas, Tom McCarthy, Sean Kelley, Seth Greenberg, Vin Scully, Joe Buck, Dave Moore, Steve Raible, Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson, Ian Eagle, Charles Davis, Evan Washburn, Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta, Andrew Catalon, James Lofton, Joe Davis, Adam Amin, Mark Schlereth, Daryl Johnston, Kristina Pink, Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez, Chris Carrino, Brian Baldinger, Josh Appel, James White, Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins, Larry Kahn, Alex Mack, Chris Carlin, Bart Scott, Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen, Tom Rinaldi, Erin Andrews, Kevin Ray, Danny White, Jorge Sedano, Kirk Morrison, Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Shannon Spake, Ryan Radtke, Brady Quinn, Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark, Kevin Harlan, Ross Tucker, Matt Barrie, Dave Flemming, Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt, Joe Tessitore, Mark Jones, Robert Griffin III, Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson, Jenny Dell, Sean McDonough, Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Holly Rowe, Deuce McCallister, Brett Dolan, K.C. Jones, Gino Torretta, Dave Pasch, Noah Eagle, Guy Haberman, Rich Waltz, Kanoa Leahy, Roxy Bernstein, Marc Kestecher, Mike Couzens, Tom Ramsey, Kyle Crooks, Rob Pate, Joe Starkey, Jeremy Schaap, John Saunders, Doug Flutie, Jesse Palmer, Stacey Dales, Bill Raftery, Dan Shulman, Jay Bilas, Mike Corey, Jon Crispin, Dick Vitale, Kevin Winter, Malcolm Huckaby, Bob Valvano, Doris Burke, John Forslund, John Buccigross, Mike Monaco, Leah Hextall, Ray Ferraro, Steve Levy, Sal Paolantonio, John Strong, Al Michaels, Brent Musburger, Jimmy ‘the Greek’ Snyder, Bill Walton, Jason Lee
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Astros World Series Win, UGA And LSU score wins/ratings for SEC + NFL Headed to Germany | Sports Media Watch Podcast Nov 09, 2022

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It's the latest edition of the show that covers everything in sports media and in this case that means the World Series, College Football, the NFL and even some Nascar and MLS Soccer too.
Host T.J. Rives and Dr. Jon Lewis of SportsMediaWatch.com return with insight and analysis on it all.
That includes, the ratings perspectives for the Houston Astros exciting six game win over the Philadelphia Phillies to capture the World Series. How did the ratings do against the NFL on Thursday night with ironically, the Eagles playing the Texans? Also, as the Astros clinched Saturday, how much did ESPN's coverage of LSU's dramatic win over Alabama in OT take a chunk of the viewership?
Jon has more on why Georgia's rout of #1 Tennessee scored so well for CBS Saturday afternoon? And, how did college football do overall as the season is now in it's stretch run?
The guys also discuss the latest with the Kyrie Irving controversy continuing with the Brooklyn Nets. Has he played his last game for yet another team? Jon gives his takes and the guys discuss the coverage of it all.
Then, some "Love it or Leave it?" includes the end of the NASCAR season in Phoenix last weekend and how did it do comparatively to previous year ending races?
And, with T.J. headed to Germany for the Bucs-Seahawks game Sunday morning in Munich, there's some Q & A on German food and drink to close things out.
It' all part of the latest "SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast" and make sure that you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.@@
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