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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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MLB All-Star Game, British Open Ratings + George Ofman "Encore Week" Coming | Sports Media Watch Podcast Jul 20, 2022

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It's a brand new episode of the show with everything from baseball's "mid-Summer classic" to the audience for golf's latest major and more on the "SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast."
Host T.J. Rives returns with Jon Lewis (aka "Paulsen") of SportsMediaWatch.com to discuss the latest topics, ratings and have a special guest on this week, too.
First, the guys go over the MLB All-Star Week in L.A. with the Home Run Derby from Monday. Did they watch? Has it run it's course? Then, what about the game and it's broadcast on Tuesday night from Dodger Stadium? How did Joe Davis do in his time in the All Star booth on Fox with veteran analyst/former World Champion pitcher John Smoltz? The boys also have thoughts on whether the All Star game should be modified like MLB is already doing with other aspects of their regular season games, too?
Next, there's discussion on the British Open concluding with a Sunday win by Australia's Cam Smith. Smith outdueled fan favorite Rory McIlroy of Ireland down the stretch to capture the "Claret Jug" and golf's final major championship of the '22 season? How were their ratings and how does the audience compare to what else was on t.v. this weekend, including at night, etc.?
Next, T.J. brings George Ofman aboard from the "Tell Me A Story I Don't Know" podcast series on this feed. That show is going to have a special "Encore Week" next week (7/25-29) that will feature Bob Costas, Sarah Kustok, Mike Greenberg, Eddie Olczyk and Mike Wilbon as individual guest conversations each day. George has great insight into these shows and why he picked those guests as the best to be part of his catalog of over 50 interviews so far of the series?
Finally, T.J. and Jon play some "Love it or Leave it?" with a couple of subjects, including the MLB All Star uniforms, college football conference media days coverage and why is the NBA being heavy handed with youtube broadcasts of their old games? Jon is definitely NOT a fan of that!
Hear it all on the latest "SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed of shows on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Full Ep: Bob Nightengale USA Today Baseball Writer | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jul 19, 2022

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He is one of the nation’s premier baseball writers. Bob Nightengale has not only broken many stories, he’s intrigued readers, listeners and viewers to his vast rumors, almost all of which become reality. As USA Today’s baseball a beat writer and columnist for 27 years Nightengale has delved into stories about labor issues and the lack of diversity in the game. It hits home for Nightengale whose interracial marriage helped shape his views.
But if anyone has baseball stories it’s Nightengale who began covering the Kansas City Royals then went on to cover the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers before moving to USA Today. He’s also part of the MLB network, appears on countless radio programs and podcasts such as this one and when it comes to Twitter, he’s one of leaders in tweets. Such is nature of a changing industry.
With Baseball's "Mid-Summer Classic" upon us this week, it's a perfect time to talk about the country's favorite past-time with one of it's premier reporter/insiders.
Tell me a story I don’t know is now partnering with Sports Media Watch ( sportsmediawatch.com) and 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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Clip: Bob Nightengale USA Today Baseball Writer Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jul 18, 2022

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He is one of the nation’s premier baseball writers. Bob Nightengale has not only broken many stories, he’s intrigued readers, listeners and viewers to his vast rumors, almost all of which become reality. As USA Today’s baseball a beat writer and columnist for 27 years Nightengale has delved into stories about labor issues and the lack of diversity in the game. It hits home for Nightengale whose interracial marriage helped shape his views.
But if anyone has baseball stories it’s Nightengale, who began covering the Kansas City Royals then went on to cover the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers before moving to USA Today, where tons of baseball fans have read him regularly for years.
Hear more from Bob and his stories coming on Tuesday!
Tell me a story I don’t know is now partnering with Sports Media Watch ( sportsmediawatch.com) and 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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Marc Kestecher ESPN Radio P x P Announcer Conversation | Announcer Schedules Podcast Jul 16, 2022

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From this week's episode of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome ESPN Radio play-by-play extraordinaire Marc Kestecher to discuss his fascinating career that has taken him from Albany, New York to Cleveland to becoming the national radio voice of the NBA Finals.
Marc gives us details on what it was like to call the recently concluded NBA title series between won by Golden State over Boston. And, In addition to Kestecher’s play-by-play duties, he is also the lead studio host for the MLB World Series on ESPN Radio.
He also works the studio for the College Football Playoff Semifinals and National Championship game. And, Kestecher has also served as a reporter for ESPN Radio’s coverage of major events such as the Super Bowl and US Open Championship.
Plus, Kestecher reflects on his upbringing in Albany, his time at Syracuse University, his first big breaks in the business, and much more in a captivating conversation.
It's all part of the "Announcers Schedule Podcast" and make sure that you are listening/subscribing on the Sports Media Watch feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Yankees-Red Sox, Announcer deals + Mark Kestecher ESPN Radio p x p! | Announcer Schedules Podcast Jul 14, 2022

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This week on Episode Eight of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome ESPN Radio play-by-play extraordinaire Marc Kestecher to discuss his fascinating career that has taken him from Albany, New York to Cleveland to becoming the national radio voice of the NBA Finals.
Kestecher reflects on his upbringing in Albany, his time at Syracuse University, his first big breaks in the business, and much more in a captivating conversation.
Throughout the show, a total of 83 announcers are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including:
· Announcer salary rankings
· How do announcer contracts work
· New host of Good Morning Football on NFL Network
· Promotions for two college football sideline reporters at CBS
· New voice of the Florida Gators
· Dickie V documentary
· Keith Hernandez jersey retired; New York Mets tv booth
· Yankees-Red Sox coverage
· Wimbledon, British Open, Tour de France
· Peter Drury in, Arlo White out at Premier League; White and the Chicago Fire
Episode 8 announcer mentions:
Marc Kestecher, Rick Allen, Larry Collmus, John Forslund, Bob Wischusen, Mike Tirico, Al Michaels, Jim Nantz, Al Michaels, Joe Buck, Kirk Herbstreit, Troy Aikman, Tony Romo, Tom Brady, Greg Olsen, Kevin Burkhardt, Dan LeBatard, Jamie Erdahl, Kay Adams, Jenny Dell, Sherree Burruss, Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson, Rich Waltz, Aaron Taylor, Sean Kelley, Gene Deckerhoff, Jeff Culhane, Mick Hubert, Dick Vitale, Melissa Stark, Ahmad Rashad, Willow Bay, Keith Hernandez, Wayne Randazzo, George Ofman, Gary Cohen, Ron Darling, Kevin Burkhardt, Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Adam Amin, A.J. Pierzynski, Michael Kay, Alex Rodriguez, Dave O’Brien, Marly Rivera, Chris Fowler, Chris Evert, John McEnroe, Patrick McEnroe, Dan Hicks, Terry Gannon, Paul Azinger, Justin Leonard, Nick Faldo, Kathryn Tappen, Michele Tafoya, Phil Liggett, Bob Roll, Paul Burmeister, Peter Drury, Arlo White, P.J. Carlesimo, Larry King, Dale McConachie, Greg Brinda, The Fabulous Sports Babe, Tony Kornheiser, Jim Durham, Kevin Calabro, Jon Miller, Dan Shulman, Marv Albert, Tim Legler, Hubie Brown, Doris Burke, Fred Carter, Kevin Kugler, Buster Olney, Tim Kurkjian, Joe Tessitore, Jon “Boog” Sciambi
It's all on the latest "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and make sure t
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Wimbledon Concludes, NFL Sunday Ticket, British Open & more! | Sports Media Watch Podcast Jul 13, 2022

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On our latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives and Jon Lewis of SportsMediaWatch.com return to go over the latest in Sports Media news and ratings, etc.
First, the guys talk the conclusion of the Wimbledon Tennis championships. Did the controversy with Australia's Nick Kyrgios's behavior/foul language fuel some better numbers in the men's final for ESPN? Or is the total lack of American presence in the men's and women's semis or championships always a recipe for bad audience?
Next, where will the NFL's "Sunday Ticket" pay per view of all their games end up airing this Fall? Jon has some insight and the discussion centers on whether streaming, the NFL Redzone and social media with highlights have greatly diminished the importance of Sunday Ticket.
Then, the guys discuss the ratings for events like the WNBA basketball all-star game and the NHL draft and what the numbers mean or not for those?
Finally, some "love it or leave it?" includes talking Tiger Woods and the British Open on NBC this weekend, remembering Miami sports radio legend and former ESPN gambling/information personality Hank "The Hammer" Goldberg and more.
Hear it all on the "Sports Media Watch" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Full Ep: Wayne Randazzo New York Mets Broadcaster | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jul 12, 2022

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New York pizza versus Chicago pizza. How does the radio voice of the New York Mets and a Chicago native tackle that rather saucy question? “I think the Chicago style tavern pizza is the best. When you grow up with one it’s hard to choose the other.” At least he didn’t say deep dish!
But, Mets fans likely won’t hold Wayne Randazzo’s food tastes against him. They’ve quickly warmed up to the 34 year old announcer who’s paired with long time veteran Howie Rose on radio and credits yet another veteran in the TV booth, Gary Cohen, for his continued maturation in the business.
Find out more on Randazzo's impressive rise from local Chicago sports radio and doing lower minor league baseball for the Kane County Cougars, as recently as eight years ago to now being in an MLB booth.
Wayne's in the big leagues and ready to describe himself and how he got there so speedily.
Tell me a story I don’t know is now partnering with Sports Media Watch ( sportsmediawatch.com) and 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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Clip: Wayne Randazzo New York Mets Broadcaster | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jul 11, 2022

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New York pizza versus Chicago pizza. How does the radio voice of the New York Mets and a Chicago native tackle that rather saucy question? “I think the Chicago style tavern pizza is the best. When you grow up with one it’s hard to choose the other.” At least he didn’t say deep dish!
But, Mets fans likely won’t hold Wayne Randazzo’s food tastes against him. They’ve quickly warmed up to the 34 year old announcer who’s paired with long time veteran Howie Rose on radio and credits yet another veteran in the TV booth, Gary Cohen, for his continued maturation in the business.
Find out more Tuesday on Randazzo's impressive rise from local Chicago sports radio and doing lower minor league baseball, as recently as eight years ago to now being in an MLB booth.
Tell me a story I don’t know is now partnering with Sports Media Watch ( sportsmediawatch.com) and 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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NASCAR NBC's Rick Allen Conversation | Announcer Schedules Podcast Jul 09, 2022

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This week on Episode Seven of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcomed NASCAR on NBC lead race announcer Rick Allen to discuss his career and life as one of motorsports’ preeminent announcers.
In this informative and entertaining conversation, Allen includes a fascinating reflection on his first-ever Cup Series broadcast on NBC and much more in a compelling conversation.
Just how did a guy who was doing Public Address Announcing for the University of Nebraska Sports end up becoming one of the premier voices of the sport on network TV?
How involved is his preparation from week to week and what kind of notes or cue cards does he have on the drivers, as the race unfolds?
Mike and Phil find out that and much more with Rick Allen, who's part of the call throughout the rest of the NASCAR season and the crowning of the 2022 series champion.
It's all part of the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to the Sports Media Watch podcast feed for more great shows and content like this. Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Hank Goldberg Tribute, Wimbledon, USFL Conclusion & Rick Allen of NBC NASCAR | Announcer Schedules Podcast Jul 07, 2022

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This week on Episode Seven of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome NASCAR on NBC lead race announcer Rick Allen to discuss his career and life as one of motorsports’ preeminent announcers. Allen includes a fascinating reflection on his first-ever Cup Series broadcast on NBC and much more in a compelling conversation.
Throughout the show, a total of 62 announcers are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including:
· A tribute to legendary NFL and Horse Racing prognosticator Hank Goldberg
· One month until start of NFL Preseason
· USFL Championship Game on FOX
· Implications of college football re-alignment
· New pairing for Learfield’s National Game of the Week with Sloane Martin and Mike Golic Jr.
· No announcers in the booth for Royals-Tigers
· Kevin Connors in for Michael Kay
· Padres Hall of Fame Induction, San Diego broadcasters
· Wimbledon on ESPN
· NASCAR on NBC
Episode 7 announcer mentions:
Rick Allen, Kevin Kugler, John Forslund, Larry Collmus, Bob Wischusen, George Ofman, T.J. Rives, Hank Goldberg, Rick Weaver, Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder, Jon “Boog” Sciambi, Stugotz, Sonny Hirsch, Chris McKendry, Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Al Michaels, Melissa Stark, Kevin Harlan, Kurt Warner, Rebecca Lowe, Michele Tafoya, Ahmad Rashad, Curt Menefee, Joel Klatt, Brock Huard, Jason Garrett, Gino Torretta, Mike Golic, Kate Scott, Mike Golic Jr., Sloane Martin, Tom McGinnis, Lisa Byington, Ahmed Fareed, Britney Eurton, Craig Monroe, Kirk Herbstreit, Michael Kay, Alex Rodriguez, Kevin Connors, Ted Leitner, Jesse Agler, Tony Gwynn Jr., Don Orsillo, Mark Grant, Matt Vasgersian, Dick Enberg, Chris Fowler, John McEnroe, Patrick McEnroe, Mary Jo Fernandez, Pam Shriver, Darrell Waltrip, Phil Parsons, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte, Marty Snider, Dave Burns, Parker Kligerman, Marc Kestecher
It's all part of the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this Sports Media Watch feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc. to hear more great episodes with Mike and Phil!
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