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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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Ron Rivera Washington Commanders Coach | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Oct 11, 2022

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Whether you call him “Riverboat Ron” or “Chico” Ron Rivera is proud to be head coach of one of the NFL’s most controversial teams. From issues surrounding owner Daniel Synder to a name change given to one of the league’s most prominent franchises, Rivera has tried to navigate the Commanders to respectability. When they come to Soldier Field Thursday night to face the Chicago Bears, it will be like old home week for Rivera who was a member of the Bears only Super Bowl championship team in 1985 and their defensive coordinator from 2004-2006.
Rivera’s Commanders have struggled since he took over in 2020 but before that had a great run with the Carolina Panthers taking them to the Super Bowl and twice being named coach of the year!
An army brat ( his father was a Puerto Rican commissioned officer in the US Army) Rivera spent time in Germany, Panama and Washington DC.
Now he’s back in the nation’s capitol and hoping his Commanders can upend the Bears this Thursday Night.
Tell me a story I don’t know is now partnering with Sports Media Watch ( sportsmediawatch.com) so please follow on Twitter @paulsen_smw. Tell me a story I don't know is proudly sponsored by Vienna Beef, makers of Chicago’s hotdog since 1893! (viennabeef.com). And by Dynamic manufacturing, honor the legacy, pioneer the future (dynamicmanufacutinginc.com). Hear full episodes and make sure to follow us and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Ron Rivera Washington Commanders Coach Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Oct 10, 2022

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Whether you call him “Riverboat Ron” or “Chico” Ron Rivera is proud to be head coach of one of the NFL’s most controversial teams. From issues surrounding owner Daniel Synder to a name change given to one of the league’s most prominent franchises, Rivera has tried to navigate the Commanders to respectability. When they come to Soldier Field Thursday night to face the Chicago Bears, it will be like old home week for Rivera who was a member of the Bears only Super Bowl championship team in 1985 and their defensive coordinator from 2004-2006.
Hear more from Rivera when the podcast debuts Tuesday!
Tell me a story I don’t know is now partnering with Sports Media Watch ( sportsmediawatch.com) so please follow on Twitter @paulsen_smw. Tell me a story I don't know is proudly sponsored by Vienna Beef, makers of Chicago’s hotdog since 1893! (viennabeef.com). And by Dynamic manufacturing, honor the legacy, pioneer the future (dynamicmanufacutinginc.com). Hear full episodes and make sure to follow us and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Conversation With Dave Sims Seattle Mariners P x P | Announcer Schedules Podcast Oct 08, 2022

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On the latest interview from the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin speak with Dave Sims, the play-by-play voice of the Seattle Mariners on ROOT Sports Northwest. The compelling conversation with the veteran Sims covers several topics including…
* The significance of the Seattle Mariners making the MLB Playoffs and the delivering a historic call.
* Sims’ entry into the sports media field out of Bethany College in West Virginia.
* A newspaper journalism background for Sims and how that has helped him as a play-by-play announcer.
* Reflections back on the the Big East Conference.
* A run with Coach K on Sirius Radio.
* How baseball became the main focus for Sims over time.
Following the interview, Gill and de Montmollin take a listen back to the memorable call by Sims of the Mariners clinching the spot in the MLB Playoffs.
Sims joined the Mariners broadcast team in 2007. The versatile Sims, who has national experience in baseball, basketball and football, grew up in Philadelphia and attended Bethany College in West Virginia. Dave focuses on play-by-play duties on Mariners television and radio broadcasts and is familiar to sports fans across the country for calling MLB and college basketball games for ESPN, as well as NFL play-by-play on Westwood One/CBS Radio Sports, including NFC playoff games. The two-time Emmy Award winner has also called play-by-play for NCAA Basketball regular season games and tournament coverage for over a decade. Sims was the recipient of the Big East Media Award in 2005 and won the American Football Foundation’s Lindsey Nelson Outstanding Sportscaster Award.
Dave began his career as a sportswriter for the New York Daily News, covering college sports, professional soccer and the NBA. He then became a weekend sports anchor at WCBS-TV in New York. In 1991, Dave joined ESPN as a play-by-play announcer for college basketball. He’s been a longtime broadcaster for Big East football (1993-94 and 1998-2006). On radio, he provided a play-by-play for CBS Radio/Westwood One's Sunday Night NFL broadcast starting in 2005 and on a permanent basis since 2006. Dave also calls NCAA Basketball Tournament action for Westwood One. Other previous assignments include time as a reporter and anchor for WCBS-TV and as a talk show host for MSG Network and WFAN-AM in New York. He co-hosts “Basketball & Beyond with Coach K” for XM Satellite Radio with Duke University coach Mike Krzyzewski.
Sims and his wife Abby have two sons.
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NFL, College Football, Aaron Judge, MLB Wild Card and NBA | Announcer Schedules Podcast Oct 06, 2022

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This week on Episode 18 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin take a deep dive into the latest announcer news across the NFL, College Football, MLB and the NBA.
Throughout the show, 121 different announcers from past and present are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including:
More NFL Fantastic Finishes
Kevin Harlan describes a fan heading to the slammer
NFL Week Five Preview
Week Six College Football Preview including GameDay at Kansas
Live Cut-Ins for Aaron Judge
Judge call for now. 61 and 62
Views from the Booth
Braves, Mariners and Phillies with big moments
MLB Playoffs preview
NBA Preseason underway
Mike & Phil’s Excellent Adventures
Announcer Mentions: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Andrew Catalon, James Lofton, Ian Eagle, Charles Davis, Chris Myers, Robert Smith, Kevin Harlan, Kurt Warner, Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung, Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez, Tracy Wolfson, Trent Green, Melanie Collins. Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta, Spero Dedes, Joe Davis, Adam Amin, Kenny Albert, Brandon Gaudin, Evan Washburn, Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen, Erin Andrews, Ryan Harris, Bill Rosinski, Derek Rackley, Josh Appel, Brandon Noble, Steve Levy, Sal Paolantonio, Chris Carrino, Brian Baldinger, Kevin Ray, Danny White, Larry Kahn, Doug Plank, Ryan Radtke, Ross Tucker, Jason Benetti, Brock Huard, Allison Williams, Chris Fowler, Holly Rowe, Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt. Jenny Taft, Tom McCarthy, Rick Neuheisel, Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson, Jenny Dell, Eric Collins. Devin Gardner, Rich Waltz, Aaron Taylor, Amanda Guerra, Mark Jones, Robert Griffin III, Gregg Daniels, Steve Beuerlein, Marc Kestecher, Kelly Stouffer, Ian Fitzsimmons, JP Shadrick, Ryan Leaf, T.J. Rives, Tiki Barber, Brett Dolan, Gino Torretta, Sloane Martin, Mike Golic Jr., Joe Tessitore, Greg McElroy, Katie George, Sean McDonough, Todd Blackledge, Molly McGrath, Will McDonough, Beth Mowins, John Sadak, Michael Kay, Rickie Ricardo, John Sterling, Dan Shulman, Ben Wagner, Merrill Reese, Dave Sims, Dave Raymond, Scott Franzke, Ben Ingram, Brady Penn, Mike Couzins, Karl Ravech, David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Buster Olney, Boog Sciambi, Doug Glanville, Jesse Rogers, Dave Flemming, Jessica Mendoza, Tim Kurkjian, Coley Harvey, Michael Kay, Alex Rodriguez, Ryan Ruocco, Sarah Kustok, Stan Van Gundy, Jared Greenberg, Greg Anthony, Stephanie Ready, George Ofman, Will Perdue,
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Lee Corso/Terry Bradshaw Health Concerns, Ratings for CFB & NFL + NBA Theme Music | Sports Media Watch Podcast Oct 05, 2022

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On the latest edition of our show, we've got everything from health concerns for two of football's most known and popular studio analysts to how college football and the NFL are faring in recent ratings and then, to some debate about NBA theme music past and soon to be, present, too.
It's all on the "SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast" where host T.J. Rives and Dr. Jon Lewis (aka "Paulsen") from the site are ready to discuss those topics.
Jon gives his thoughts on the mainstay Corso not being on the "College Gameday" set this past week due to a health issue at Clemson, S.C. And, he and T.J. discuss his and Kirk Herbstreit's longevity for that Saturday pre game show? The guys also talk about NFL hall of famer Terry Bradshaw's admission that he's battling cancer while still staying in his role on Fox NFL Sunday's pregame and halftime shows, too.
The guys also discuss ratings in both college football from the Alabama influence in primetime vs. others. And, they talk Thursday night NFL Football early ratings on Amazon Prime and how that compares to what network TV has for the games previously. Jon also has some ratings predictions for this weekend.
We have more on Showtime Sports hiring longtime NBA reporter/host Rachel Nichols who was fired in a controversy over comments she made about colleague Maria Taylor being given consideration to take her NBA studio hosting job without merit.
And, finally, in the "Love it or Leave it?' the guys go over the NBA on ESPN theme and compare it to other NBA television themed music over the years/decades, too.
It's all on the latest "Sports Media Watch Podcast" and make sure to follow and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Will Perdue Former Chicago Bulls Player- Now Broadcaster | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Oct 04, 2022

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He’s chronicling a Chicago Bulls renaissance while once being part of their dynasty! Will Perdue appears much more comfortable analyzing these Bulls as he was being part of their for first three-peat. He faced plenty of derision and a fist from Michael Jordan during his playing days. Commonplace he claimed. It happened during many practices though all that volatility made the Bulls what they were. 30 years later, the 7 footer fits in nicely as part of a three man crew that analyzes the present day Bulls. Perdue likes the team but not having Lonzo Ball available (he missed the last three months of last season and underwent another knee surgery last week) will stymie this talented group.
It’s interesting to note Perdue was interested in the media field while attending Vanderbilt where he was the SEC player and athlete of the year. He actually did some broadcast work in Chicago while still playing for the San Antonio Spurs, a team he was traded to for the irascible Dennis Rodman.
Meanwhile, Perdue enjoys watching his son compete in college lacrosse and he might be the tallest player going. He stands 6 feet 7!
Tell me a story I don’t know is now partnering with Sports Media Watch ( sportsmediawatch.com) so please follow on Twitter @paulsen_smw. Tell me a story I don't know is proudly sponsored by Vienna Beef, makers of Chicago’s hotdog since 1893! (viennabeef.com). And by Dynamic manufacturing, honor the legacy, pioneer the future (dynamicmanufacutinginc.com). Hear full episodes and make sure to follow us and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Will Perdue Former Chicago Bulls Player- Now Broadcaster Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Oct 03, 2022

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He’s chronicling a Chicago Bulls renaissance while once being part of their dynasty! Will Perdue appears much more comfortable analyzing these Bulls as he was being part of their for first three-peat. He faced plenty of derision and a fist from Michael Jordan during his playing days. Commonplace he claimed. It happened during many practices though all that volatility made the Bulls what they were. 30 years later, the 7 footer fits in nicely as part of a three man crew that analyzes the present day Bulls.
Hear more of Will's journey on and off the court coming Tuesday!
Tell me a story I don’t know is now partnering with Sports Media Watch ( sportsmediawatch.com) so please follow on Twitter @paulsen_smw. Tell me a story I don't know is proudly sponsored by Vienna Beef, makers of Chicago’s hotdog since 1893! (viennabeef.com). And by Dynamic manufacturing, honor the legacy, pioneer the future (dynamicmanufacutinginc.com). Hear full episodes and make sure to follow us and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Conversation With ESPN Radio P x P's Mike Couzens | Announcer Schedules Podcast Oct 02, 2022

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From this week on Episode of the "Announcer Schedules Podcast," Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome Mike Couzens of ESPN and ESPN Radio to talk about his career as one of the nation’s most versatile play-by-play announcers.
Couzens recently was elevated to a new role with ESPN Radio which includes major NFL, MLB, NBA and college football assignments. Highlights from the conversation include Couzens’ origin story, the benefits of working in minor league baseball, the network of Syracuse University alumni, NCAA Wrestling, Ultimate Frisbee and how he proposed to his wife on air.
Mike is on the radio call Sunday of the Tennessee Titans at the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL, as one of several premier assignments he'll have in October.
Hear more on the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" as part of this SportsMediaWatch.com feed. And make sure you're following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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ESPN's Mike Couzens Conversation, NFL, College Football, Pujols, Judge & more! | Announcer Schedules Podcast Sep 29, 2022

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This week on Episode 17 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome Mike Couzens of ESPN and ESPN Radio to talk about his career as one of the nation’s most versatile play-by-play announcers. Couzens recently was elevated to a new role with ESPN Radio which includes major NFL, MLB, NBA and college football assignments. Highlights from the conversation include Couzens’ origin story, the benefits of working in minor league baseball, the network of Syracuse University alumni, NCAA Wrestling, Ultimate Frisbee and how he proposed to his wife on air.
Throughout the show, 127 different announcers from past and present are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including:
NFL Week Three Review with a wild one for Bills-Dolphins
Look Ahead to NFL Week Four
What international broadcasts mean for announcers
Another Wild Week of College Football
Look Ahead to CFB Week Five
Albert Pujols number 700
Aaron Judge watch
Happy Birthday Hubie Brown
Mike & Phil’s Excellent Adventures
Announcer 17 Mentions:
Larry Collmus, Mike Couzens, Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung, Ian Eagle, Tony Boselli, Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez, Laura Okmin, Stacey Dales, Bill Rosinski, Derek Rackley, Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen, Joe Davis, Daryl Johnston, Adam Amin, Mark Schlereth, Ian Eagle, Charles Davis, Greg Gumbel, Andrew Catalon, Spero Dedes, Jay Feely, Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Kevin Ray, Danny White, Babe Laufenberg, Brad Sham, Kirk Morrison, Josh Appel, Brandon Noble, Steve Levy, Larry Kahn, Mark Carrier, Chris Carrino, Brian Baldinger, Ryan Radtke, Mike Golic, Kurt Warner, Mark May, Mack Brown, Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt, Joe Tessitore, Sean McDonough, Todd Blackledge, Dave Flemming, Rod Gilmore, T.J. Rives, Tiki Barber, Tim Brando, Spencer Tillman, Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson, Jenny Dell, Brandon Gaudin, Ted Robinson, Yogi Roth, Eric Collins, Devin Gardner, Dave Neal, Aaron Murray, Matt Barrie, Roy Philpott, Chris Fowler, Mark Jones, Robert Griffin III, Jason Benetti, Barry Tompkins, Alex Faust, Gregg Daniels, Steve Beuerlein, Marc Kestescher, Kelly Stouffer, Ian Fitzsimmons, Mike Watts, Ryan Harris, Gino Torretta, JP Shadrick, Jon Laaser, Luther Maddy, Sloane Martin, Mike Golic Jr., Jorge Sedano, Tom Ramsey, Andrew Catalon, Sean Kelley, Mike Francesca, Chris Russo, Steve Somers, Bob Murphy, Gary Cohen, Howie Rose, Gregg Olson, Michelle Smith, Amanda Scarborough, Daniel Cormier, Evan Lepler, CM Punk, Tommy Schoegler, Kevin Brown, Alex Perlman, Cory Alexander, Bill Roth, John Rooney, Dan McLaughlin, Wayne Randazzo, Michael Kay, Howard Cosell, Stephen Nelson, Bob Costas, Karl Ravech, Brian Anderson, John Sterling, Boog Sciambi, Dave Jaegler, Kevin Brown, Hubie Brown
Hear it all on the latest "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and make sure that you are following the SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast Feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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NFL Surge Continues, College Football + Jon Wilner Pac12 Insider | Sports Media Watch Podcast Sep 28, 2022

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It's a brand new edition of the show, as the month of September is ending, but the news and ratings are still strong. Host T.J. Rives and Jon Lewis, a.k.a. "Paulsen" return to first discuss some College Football.
Jon weighs in on why Ohio State and Michigan being the only two clear cut, Big 10 power programs to carry the TV load on Fox, etc. However, it will be different soon enough when CBS and NBC add solo games from the Big 10 in those better slots.
Then, the guys talk briefly about the NFL, as it readies for week four and the end of the first quarter of the season. And, T.J. has more on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers having to evacuate for practices from Tampa Bay to Miami due to Hurricane Ian. Will the Bucs-Chiefs Sunday night game remain in Tampa or perhaps move to a neutral site? We have the latest for Wednesday/mid-week.
After that, a great conversation with Jon Wilner, college football writer and insider of the Pac12 for the San Jose Mercury News, joins us to discuss how he broke the story nationally of USC and UCLA defecting to the Big 10 and their conference expansion. Jon also has thoughts on what happens next with what is still currently to be, the Pac 10. And, he has great insight on how/where he got the story done.
It's all part of the newest "SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast" and make sure that you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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