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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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Full Ep: Corey McPherrin Fox 32 Chicago News/Sports | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jul 06, 2022

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Not many have done what Corey McPherrin has: make the switch from sportscaster to newscaster. Think Brent Musburger and Keith Olbermann for two. McPherrin has done it seamlessly now for a dozen years at Fox 32 in Chicago
A native of the Chicago suburbs, McPherrin paid his dues from Davenport, New Orleans to Denver, Atlanta and New York where, on assignment in San Francisco during the 1989 World Series, worked tirelessly for the ABC network on the devastating earthquake that rocked the Bay Area. McPherrin also covered two Olympic games
But McPherrin would return to his home town, first at the CBS affiliate and then the Fox station where he established himself as a formidable and popular sportscaster before making the switch to news. Some 27 years later, McPherrin says he’s not close to being done. Good for him and good for his legion of admirers.
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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UCLA/USC Bolt For Big Ten, KD Demands Trade, LIV Golf, Wimbledon & more! | Sports Media Watch Podcast Jul 05, 2022

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On a post July 4th edition of the show, T.J and Jon are back to go over the latest in Sports Media and more on the "SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast"
First, the guys are mindful of the latest horrific mass shooting at the 4th of July Parade in Highland Park, IL and whether we are facing the grim reality that these insane acts will find their way into sports stadiums and arenas, again, soon.
Then, the bring the conversation back to sports and the departures of UCLA and USC from their only home, the now Pac-12 conference, to the ever growing Big Ten. What will it mean to the western schools left behind? Where does the conference expansion by the Big Ten and the SEC end? Are we headed to two 24 team conferences? T.J. and Jon have takes.
Next, the discussion turns to Kevin Durant wanting to be traded from Brooklyn, despite having four years remaining on his deal. What about "player autonomy" which seems to run far too rampant in pro basketball?
Then, there's discussion on the breakaway LIV Golf Tour and how it's Portland debut event in the USA created more buzz this past week. What about the arguments of players getting guaranteed money and being able to more freely pick their schedules?
Finally, it's some "Love it or Leave it?" that includes Wimbledon Tennis, NASCAR road courses 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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Clip: Corey McPherrin Fox 32 Chicago News/Sports | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jul 04, 2022

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Not many have done what Corey McPherrin has: make the switch from sportscaster to newscaster. Think Brent Musburger and Keith Olbermann for two. McPherrin has done it seamlessly now for a dozen years at Fox 32 in Chicago A native of the Chicago suburbs, McPherrin paid his dues from Davenport, New Orleans to Denver, Atlanta and New York where, on assignment in San Francisco during the 1989 World Series, worked tirelessly for the ABC network on the devastating earthquake that rocked the Bay Area.
Hear more about Corey's story that started in sports reporting/anchoring and has lead to his tremendous Emmy award winning success in news in an over 35 year TV career 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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Kevin Kugler of Westwood One, Fox Sports, Big Ten Network Conversation | Announcer Schedules Podcast Jul 02, 2022

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Kevin Kugler of FOX Sports, the Big Ten Network and Westwood One, joined the Announcer Schedules Podcast for an insightful conversation with Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin.
Kugler is a play-by-play announcer for FOX Sports’ NFL broadcasts, a role he assumed in 2020. Kugler has served as a broadcaster for the network’s coverage of MLB, college basketball and the USFL. In addition to his FOX duties, Kugler serves as an announcer of Westwood One’s national NFL coverage which previously included weekly Sunday Night Football matchups from 2013-19. Kugler also currently serves as the national radio voice for the NCAA Tournament and the NCAA Men’s Final Four - a role that dates back to 2008. He has also covered The Masters and five Olympics for Westwood One Additionally, Kugler has been a longtime mainstay at the Big Ten Network, calling football, basketball and baseball for the network.
A nine-time Nebraska Sportscaster of the Year, Kugler was recently presented with the NCBWA Russell D. Anderson/Wilbur Snypp Award for national contributions to college baseball.
On the podcast, Kugler describes his ambitious schedule, including a recent run of seven games in seven days. He tells stories of close calls on the road as well as reliving some of the most meaningful moments of his career. Kugler reflects on how he rose through the ranks and became a preeminent announcer nationally, while providing some tips on how to work effectively on both tv and radio.
Hear it all as part of the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and make sure that you are following/subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc. to the Sports Media Watch Podcast feed for great content and conversation like this!
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Stanley Cup Concludes, Luke Kuechly To Booth & Kevin Kugler Of Westwood One! | Announcer Schedules Podcast Jun 30, 2022

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This week on Episode Six of the Announcers Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome in Kevin Kugler of FOX Sports, BTN and Westwood One to discuss his career and life as one of the nation’s busiest announcers. Kugler tells stories ranging from the Final Four and The Masters, to the NFL and the recently concluded Men’s College World Series.
Throughout the show, a grand total of 79 different announcers are mentioned along with an array of topics discussed including:
· Charissa Thompson officially named studio host with Amazon Prime, more names for Thursday Night NFL
· Luke Kuechly new Carolina Panthers radio analyst
· NHL Stanley Cup complete, championship calls from ABC, Sports USA and Avalanche Radio
· MLB on Peacock; a top crew on TBS
· Nick Faldo comments regarding LIV Golf
· USFL Championship; future of the league
· NASCAR season debut on NBC
· Men’s College World Series on TV and radio
Plus a tribute to the late Tony Siragusa and a look back at his unique broadcasting career.
And our Announcer Schedules Episode 6 Mentions:
Kevin Kugler, Debbie Antonelli, Sean Farnham, Ted Enberg, Dick Enberg, Brent Musburger, Larry Collmus, John Forslund, Bob Wischusen, George Ofman, John Rooney, T.J. Rives, Lindsay Czarniak, Charissa Thompson, Kirk Herbstreit, Al Michaels, Tony Gonzalez, Richard Sherman, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Aqib Talib, Andrew Whitworth, Colin Thompson, Luke Kuechly, Anish Shroff, Paul Finebaum, Marc Zumoff, Kate Scott, Tom McGinnis, Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan, John Ahlers, Joe Micheletti, Conor McGahey, Peter McNab, Jason Benetti, Tommy Hutton, Ron Darling, Keith Hernandez, Cliff Floyd, Ahmed Fareed, Don Orsillo, Brian Anderson, Bob Costas, Nick Faldo, Dan Patrick, Jim Nantz, Andrew Catalon, Curt Menefee, Joel Klatt, Brock Huard, James Brown, Rick Allen, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Steve Letarte, Jeff Burton, Marty Snider, Dave Burns, Parker Kligerman, Michael Bourn, Pete Thompson, Neil Nelkin, Tony Roberts, Tim Brando, John Thompson, Bill Raftery, Bill Russell, Robbie Hummel, Chris Spielman, Stephen Bardo, Dick Jerardi, John Sterling, Harry Kalas, Tony Siragusa, Dick Stockton, Daryl Johnston, Kenny Albert, Thom Brennaman, Charles Davis
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Stanley Cup Concludes, Jamie Erdahl to "Good Morning Football" and LIV Golf Series | Sports Media Watch Podcast Jun 29, 2022

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It's a brand new edition of the show, as host T.J. Rives returns with Jon Lewis of SportsMediaWatch.com to discuss the latest in sports media news ratings and opinions.
First, the guys discuss the end of the NHL season with Colorado defeating the two time Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning in game 6. How do the final ratings on ABC compare to previous years? Also, how much will the audience build or not with the Finals not being on network TV next year and every other year in the current deal?
Jon has thoughts next on CBS' Jamie Erdahl reportedly being tabbed to replace Kay Adams on the weekday "Good Morning Football" show on the NFL Network. And, T.J. wonders why the Network's Rachel Bonetta or Coleen Wolfe didn't get the full time shot?
Then, it's some "Love it or Leave it?" This time with subjects from the LIV Golf series coming to the U.S. an debuting in Portland, Oregon this weekend. The College World Series wrapping up in Omaha, NE. And, what about some good desserts on the dinner table, as well?
The guys have some thoughts on it all.
Hear them on the latest "Sports Media Watch" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Full Ep: John Rooney St. Louis Cardinals Broadcaster | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jun 28, 2022

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How’s this for a claim to fame: John Rooney is the only local broadcaster to be behind the mic for back to back World Series titles and for different teams in different leagues! He was there when the Chicago White Sox won it all in 2005 and with the St. Louis Cardinals the following season. But that’s just part of what has been a rewarding 50 plus year career for the native of Richmond, Missouri who has called 19 Final Four college basketball games among his many achievements.
His easy listening voice has hit many exciting pitches whether calling baseball, basketball or football. Not sure what his tone was when he was calling radio bingo! That’s right, radio bingo!
John juggled two stints in the 1980's as a sports reporter for KMOX around his baseball broadcasting and serving as the voice of Missouri Tigers football and basketball on radio and TV for 20 seasons. Rooney was the voice of the White Sox from 1988-2005 and 2022 is now his 35th consecutive as an MLB play by play man for a local team.
Rooney's National Assignments over the years include the MLB Division Series, League Championship Series and World Series, Saturday Afternoon and Sunday Night Baseball for CBS Radio, the Fox TV Saturday Baseball Game of The Week and ESPN Radio Saturday and Sunday night baseball assignments. Rooney has also previously worked 20 MLB All Star Games on National Radio.
He’s been sportscaster of the year in both Illinois and Missouri and is a member of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Now in his late 60s, Rooney has no plans to retire as works his 17th season with the Cardinals.
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: John Rooney St. Louis Cardinals Broadcaster Tease | Tell Me A Story I Don't Know Jun 27, 2022

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How’s this for a claim to fame: John Rooney is the only local broadcaster to be behind the radio mic for back to back World Series titles and for different teams in different leagues! He was there when the Chicago White Sox won it all in 2005 and with the St. Louis Cardinals the following season. But that’s just part of what has been a rewarding 50 plus year career for the native of Richmond, Missouri.
Hear John's story this week with George!
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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Lindsay Czarniak of Fox Sports/SMX Racing Conversation | Sports Media Watch Jun 25, 2022

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From this week's episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Lindsay Czarniak of Fox Sports (formerly with ESPN and NBC) and the new host of the SMX car racing series on CBS TV joined Jon and T.J.
She shares her story about how her love for motor sports led to her breaks into sports broadcasting and eventually, network TV.
Lindsay also describes her role on the sidelines for FOX's NFL coverage and she and T.J. recount a bizarre/crazy story of both covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers first home game of 2020 in the pandemic season with an empty stadium for Tom Brady's opeing game as a Buc.
Plus, what about juggling motherhood and a family with her equally famous husband, Craig Melvin, of NBC's "Today Show."
Hear it all on this special conversation, as part of the "Sports Media Watch" podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe for all of our content on this feed from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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NBA Finals, US Open Golf & NBC Horse Racing's Larry Collmus | Announcer Schedules Podcast Jun 23, 2022

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This week on Episode Five of the "Announcers Schedules Podcast," Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome in NBC Sports Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown race caller Larry Collmus (35:10 mark) to discuss his career and life as horse racing’s preeminent announcer. Collmus includes details of his call of the longshot victory by Rich Strike at this year’s Kentucky Derby and much more during a fascinating conversation.
Throughout the show, a grand total of 80 different announcers are mentioned along with an array of topics discussed including:
· Nick Faldo retirement announcement; CBS naming Trevor Immelman as lead golf analyst
· US Open coverage; LIV Golf
· Greg Olsen and Tom Brady at FOX
· Ryan Fitzpatrick to Amazon Prime; Studio shows at Amazon and on streaming platforms
· NBA Finals wrap up; Lisa Salters post-game; Dell Curry the broadcaster
· NHL Stanley Cup Finals on TV and radio
· MLB on Peacock and Apple Plus
· John Sterling replacements on Yankees Radio
· Men’s College World Series on TV and radio
· Kevin Kugler wins award from college baseball writers
· New voice of the Florida State Seminoles, replacing Gene Deckerhoff
Episode 5 announcer mentions: Larry Collmus, George Ofman, Ryan Dempster, T.J. Rives, Nick Faldo, Jim Nantz, Mike Tirico, Paul Azinger, Trevor Immelman, Dan Patrick, Greg Olsen, Tom Brady, Adam Schefter, Al Michaels, Kevin Burkhardt, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Richard Sherman, Tony Gonzalez, Charissa Thompson, Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, Lisa Salters, Marc Kestecher, Doris Burke, P.J. Carlesimo, Mark Jones, Dell Curry, Eric Collins, Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan, Brian Boucher, Larry McReynolds, John Forslund, Joe Micheletti, John Ahlers, Billy Jaffe, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Jason Benetti, Ruben Amaro Jr., Kevin Frandsen, Ron Darling, Keith Hernandez, John Kruk, Ben Davis, Mike Schmidt, Tommy Hutton, Jeff Nelson, Gaby Sanchez, John Sterling, Brendan Burke, Sweeny Murti, Justin Shackil, Rickie Ricardo, Harry Caray, Boog Sciambi, Jay Randolph, Lindsay Czarniak, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, Ben McDonald, Kyle Peterson, Chris Burke, Mike Monaco, Kris Budden, Dani Wexelman, Kevin Kugler, John Bishop, Gary Sharp, Connor Happer, Scott Graham, Jeff Culhane, Tony Caridi, Gene Deckerhoff, Bob Costas, Tom Durkin, Tom Hammond, Travis Stone
Hear all about it on the "Announcer Schedule Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to the Sports Media Watch podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc. for more great content like this!!
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