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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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Dan Hampton Chicago Bears Legend And Analyst | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Sep 27, 2022

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He called Jim McMahon “Numb-nuts”, professes his love for Mike Ditka and is incredibly proud of both the ‘85 Super Bowl Bears and ‘79 Arkansas Razorbacks named greatest teams of all time. Dan Hampton played on both in what has been a career and life of ups and downs, mostly ups.
He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002 after failing in previous attempts. A 12 year veteran, all with the Bears, the colorful Hampton was part of a an even more colorful group of personalities during his time with the team.
He’s a now a co-host on “Pro Football Weekly” the TV show and partners with another ex Bear from the 1963 NFL championship team Ed O’Bradovich on a popular Bears post game show in WGN Radio.
Hampton also laments three DUI’s he’s received calling that a bad choice in life.
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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Dan Hampton Chicago Bears Legend And Analyst Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Sep 26, 2022

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He called Jim McMahon “Numb-nuts”, professes his love for Mike Ditka and is incredibly proud of both the ‘85 Super Bowl Bears and ‘79 Arkansas Razorbacks named greatest teams of all time. Dan Hampton played on both in what has been a career and life of ups and downs, mostly ups.
He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002 after failing in previous attempts. A 12 year veteran, all with the Bears, the colorful Hampton was part of a an even more colorful group of personalities during his time with the team.
Hear his story with George coming on 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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Charles Davis CBS Sports NFL Conversation | Sports Media Watch Podcast Sep 24, 2022

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In a special conversation for our show, hear from top NFL analyst for CBS Sports, Charles Davis. He just worked the Patriots win at Pittsburgh and has thoughts on that game.
But, bigger. What about Charles' versatility that has led to his rise as one of the top football voices in the booth every weekend? Plus, he details when is it possibly "too much preparation" for a broadcast? And, Charles tells T.J. and Jon Lewis that's he's fortunate to have worked with so many talented and prominent play by play announcers on the way.
Charles is also working Cincinnati at the New York Jets Sunday and is partnered with the tremendous Ian Eagle as the CBS #2 team all year.
Hear it all in this conversation from this week's "SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast" and make sure you're following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Amazon Prime NFL Debut, College Football & Andrew Cantalon of CBS Sports | Announcer Schedules Podcast Sep 22, 2022

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This week on Episode 16 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome CBS Sports play-by-play announcer Andrew Catalon to discuss his career that today finds the Syracuse University alum calling the NFL on CBS, March Madness and PGA Golf including The Masters.
Catalon, who was recently selected as a Hall of Famer for the Syracuse radio station WAER, discusses his time at the Newhouse School of Communications and the impact Syracuse has had on sports broadcasting. Catalon further describes some of the turning points of his career as well as several memorable moments including working with Nick Faldo and also calling a “One Shining Moment” featuring an Indiana University cheerleader.
Throughout the show, Gill and de Montmollin also dive into an array of topics including:
· Amazon Prime Debut
· More NFL Fantastic Finishes
· Monday Night Crossover Doubleheader
· NFL Week 3 Preview
· App State’s Miracle Finish
· Joel Klatt filling in for Gus Johnson on pbp
· CFB Week 4 Preview
· Aaron Judge Home Run Chase
· John Sterling Yankees Radio
· DeWayne Staats 7,000th game
· A few sensational Spanish calls
Hear it all on the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and make sure you are following/subscribing for more great content on the SportsMediaWatch.com podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify Google, etc.!!
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NFL Ratings Continue To Rise, WNBA Concludes + Charles Davis Of CBS NFL Too! | Sports Media Watch Podcast Sep 21, 2022

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It's another edition of our show, where we discuss the latest in sports media, t.v. ratings and more. And, we're also joined by one of the premier analysts on television every Sunday on CBS Sports in Charles Davis!
Host T.J. Rives and Jon Lewis of SportsMediaWatch.com return and first go over the weekend of college and NFL games an ratings numbers. Jon also has thoughts on whether Kirk Herbstreit can continue to do Amazon Prime NFL, Saturday morning "College Gameday" and then, usually fly to the site of his Saturday prime time ABC college broadcast, too?
Then, the guys get the chance to do some Q & A with Davis, who works with Ian Eagle on the #2 crew for CBS and just worked the Patriots win at Pittsburgh. Charles discusses that game briefly, then takes us through his career path and the great broadcasters he's been with at Turner, Fox, and CBS. Charles also gives insight into the balance of preparation and then, "too much information" going into a game.
Finally, the guys do some "Love it or Leave it?" with the WNBA concluding with Las Vegas' title win, a rare MNF simultaneous double header and what about fried oysters?
It's all part of the newest "Sports Media Watch Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Ryan Ruocco YES Network/WNBA Lead P X P Conversation | Sports Media Watch Podcast Sep 20, 2022

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It's a special conversation edition of the "SportsMediaWatch.com" Podcast, as T.J. and Jon welcome Ryan Ruocco of the YES Network in New York and ESPN/ABC's coverage of the WNBA.
Ruocco has been part of YES and their coverage of the New York Yankees since 2015. He also does fill-in work for the Yankees games on WFAN/Yankees Radio. During the conversation Ryan discusses those roles and the current "home run chase" by New York's Aaron Judge of the American League record 61 home runs by former Yankee Roger Maris.
Ruocco is also the primary play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC;s WNBA coverage. A role he's been involved in since 2013. Ruocco just called the Las Vegas Aces historic first ever championship win for the city with their 3 games to 1 victory in the best of 5 series with Connecticut this past weekend.
Ryan gives great insight into the magnitude of calling the championship winning game/moments at the end of a broadcast. And, what it's like to work with women's legend Rebecca Lobo, etc.
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Laurence Holmes Chicago Sportsradio Legend | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Sep 20, 2022

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Laurence Holmes climb to media star in Chicago actually began in High school where Homewood-Floosmoor Community had both a radio and TV station. Holmes actually got his FCC license at 16. By age 22 he became a member of WSCR “The Score”, Chicago’s first all sports radio station and he’s been there ever since. He currently co-hosts the midday show with another long time host, Dan Bernstein.
A noted interviewer, Holmes also established the “House of L” podcast and in less than four years has had well over 1.5 million downloads.
Holmes is also in popular demand appearing on numerous TV shows and is now a columnist for the Chicago Sun-times. One of his biggest thrills was covering Super Bowl 41 when the Bears met the Indianapolis Colts but it had nothing to do with the game. “Prince” performed the half time show but also did a 15 minute preview for the media several days before the game. Holmes declared how lucky he was to see both!
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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Laurence Holmes Chicago Sportsradio Legend Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Sep 19, 2022

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Laurence Holmes climb to media star in Chicago actually began in High school where Homewood-Floosmoor Community had both a radio and TV station. Holmes actually got his FCC license at 16. By age 22 he became a member of WSCR “The Score”, Chicago’s first all sports radio station and he’s been there ever since. He currently co-hosts the midday show with another long time host, Dan Bernstein.
A noted interviewer, Holmes also established the “House of L” podcast and in less than four years has had well over 1.5 million downloads.
Hear more of Laurence's stories on Tuesday's show!
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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Tom McCarthy Philadelphia Phillies/CBS Sports Conversation | Announcer Schedules Podcast Sep 18, 2022

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From this week's episode of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcomed Tom McCarthy of CBS, Westwood One and the Philadelphia Phillies to talk about his compelling career as one of nation’s highest regarded play-by-play announcers. Highlights from the conversation include McCarthy’s origin story; how he juggles football, baseball and basketball schedules; the success of his son Pat McCarthy, and the experience of filling in for Jim Nantz on the NFL.
Enjoy getting to know more from a versatile announcer who's doing MLB, the NFL and the NCAA tournament at the highest levels of sports broadcasting.
It's all on the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" as part of the "SportsMediaWatch.com" Podcast Feed. And, make sure you're following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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NFL Week One, Amazon Prime, College Football, MLB And Tom McCarthy Conversation, | Announcer Schedules Podcast Sep 15, 2022

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This week on Episode 15 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome Tom McCarthy of CBS, Westwood One and the Philadelphia Phillies to talk about his compelling career as one of nation’s highest regarded play-by-play announcers. Highlights from the conversation include McCarthy’s origin story; how he juggles football, baseball and basketball schedules; the success of his son Pat McCarthy, and the experience of filling in for Jim Nantz on the NFL.
Throughout the show, a podcast-record 138 different announcers from past and present are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including:
NFL Week One Review with several Fantastic Finishes
Amazon Prime’s regular-season debut
Look Ahead to NFL Week Two
How national radio affiliates decide what game to air
Another Wild Week of College Football
College GameDay in Boone, NC and the Week 3 CFB slate
More MLB on FOX voices
WNBA Finals
Walt Frazier Hall of Famer both as a player and a broadcaster
Latest from the Philadelphia & Miami markets
Mike & Phil’s Excellent Adventures
Episode 14 announcer mentions:
Announcer mentions: Tom McCarthy, Barry Tompkins, Roxy Bernstein, Marc Kestecher, Rick Allen, Kevin Kugler, Larry Collmus, Bob Wischusen, John Forslund, Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Jason Garrett, Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison, Joe Davis, Ian Eagle, Kenny Albert, Charles Davis, Jonathan Vilma, Spero Dedes, Jay Feeley, Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson, Chris Myers, Robert Smith, Jennifer Hale, Mark Sanchez, Adam Amin, Mark Schlereth, Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Pat Summerall, Kaylee Hartung, Tony Boselli, Chris Carlin, Sal Paolantonio, Evan Washburn, Kevin Harlan, Tiki Barber, Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen, Greg Gumbel, Andrew Catalon, Jorge Sedano, Mike Mayock, Chris Carrino, Brian Baldinger, Larry Kahn, James White, John Ahlers, Hank Bauer, Kevin Ray, Danny White, Ryan Radtke, Mike Golic, Ross Tucker, Steve Levy, Dan Orlovsky, Louis Riddick, Laura Rutledge, Brian Griese, Mike Tannenbaum, Kurt Warner, Merrill Reese, Mike Quick, Paul Allen, Gus Johnson, Jac Collinsworth, Anish Shroff, Brock Osweiler, David Jackson, Avery Hall, Sean McDonough, Todd Blackledge, Eric Collins, Dell Curry, Brandon Gaudin, Jason Benetti, Brock Huard, Joe Tessitore, Noah Eagle, Pat McCarthy, Scott Franzke, Larry Anderson, Dan Le Batard, Andy Freed, Scott Bradley, Brad Nessler, John Kruk, Ben Davis, Ruben Amaro Jr., Mike Schmidt, Harry Kalas, Gary Matthews, Beth Mowins, Roy Philpott, Rich Waltz, Aaron Taylor, Wes Durham, Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson, Dave Pasch, Chris Fowler, Holly Rowe, Mark Jones, Robert Griffin III, Dave Flemming, John Smoltz, Jeff Levering, AJ Pierzynski, Walt Frazier, Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lowe, Andraya Carter, Trent Green, Gregg Daniels, Steve Beuerlein, Joe Zagacki, Gene Deckerhoff, Mick Hubert, Michale Bourn. Seth Joyner, Derrick Gunn, Mike Missanelli, Devan Kaney, Ron Jaworski, Barrett Brooks, Reuben Frank, Geoff Moser, Adam Caplan, Tra Thomas, Devin Gardner, T.J. Rives, George Ofman
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