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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: Laura Okmin Fox Sports NFL Coverage 10 5 21 Oct 05, 2021

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You can see her every Sunday at some NFL stadium. Laura Okmin’s job as sideline reporter for FOX Sports has gained her a national reputation for solid journalism and a professional demeanor second to none. And she ranks as the third longest tenured sideline reporter behind Lisa Salters and Michele Tafoya. But her climb to success included lessons learned from some of the very best athletes such as Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and Brian Urlacher and she’s quick to credit famed broadcasters like Dock Stockton and Kevin Harlan.
But perhaps her biggest success is the development of her company, Galvanize, aimed at helping women break through on all levels of the sports broadcasting and management business. “It started with some 20 women. Now there are over 2,500” said an elated Okmin who wants to give back as much as she’s gotten.
Her entertaining interview takes you behind the scenes of a self made woman who loves her jobs but more importantly wants young women to say see how women are again on camera the way men have.
“Tell me a story I don’t know” is proudly sponsored by Rahl Jewelers on Barrington road in Hoffman Estates where you come in as customer and leave as a friend. (Rahljewelers.com), And by Dynamic Manufacturing where there’s nothing they can’t do! (dynamicmanufacturinginc.com). “Tell me a story I don’t know” is also sponsored by the Paulina Market, top purveyors of the finest meats and so much more. (Paulinamarket.com). And by the Vienna Beef Company, makers of the Chicago hotdog since 1893.(viennabeef.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: Laura Okmin Fox Sports NFL Coverage 10 4 21 Oct 04, 2021

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You can see her every Sunday at some NFL stadium. Laura Okmin’s job as sideline reporter for FOX Sports has gained her a national reputation for solid journalism and a professional demeanor second to none. And she ranks as the third longest tenured sideline reporter behind Lisa Salters and Michele Tafoya. But her climb to success included lessons learned from some of the very best athletes such as Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and Brian Urlacher and she’s quick to credit famed broadcasters like Dock Stockton and Kevin Harlan.
Hear the full conversation with Laura on "Tell Me A Story I Don't Know"
“Tell me a story I don’t know” is proudly sponsored by Rahl Jewelers on Barrington road in Hoffman Estates where you come in as customer and leave as a friend. (Rahljewelers.com), And by Dynamic Manufacturing where there’s nothing they can’t do! (dynamicmanufacturinginc.com). “Tell me a story I don’t know” is also sponsored by the Paulina Market, top purveyors of the finest meats and so much more. (Paulinamarket.com). And by the Vienna Beef Company, makers of the Chicago hotdog since 1893.(viennabeef.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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Full Ep: ESPN "Manning-cast" Soars, Notre Dame Football, WNBA, etc.! 9 28 21 Sep 29, 2021

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On the latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives and Jon Lewis (aka "Paulsen") of SportsMediaWatch.com fame are back to discuss the latest topics in U.S. Sports media.
This includes the quickly rising phenomenon of the Manning brothers on ESPN2's "Manning-cast" alternate broadcast of Monday Night Football. However, the increased audience is all about to cease, as the Mannings won't be on the next few Monday nights. So, Steve Levy, Brian Griese and Lewis Riddick will have the audience to themselves starting with the Raiders at the Chargers for next week.
Then, the guys talk some College Football and specifically, the draw of Notre Dame Football, which pulled in a really solid 5 million viewers for a noon Eastern time broadcast on Fox Sports. Why do the Irish draw so well, whenever they are on?
Jon also has thoughts on the WNBA and it's rising ratings at the lower level, as their playoffs continue this week.
And of course, we play some "Love it or Leave it?" with Jon on subjects like the Ryder Cup and Halloween decorations in September.
Hear it all on the newest SportsMediaWatch.com podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Full Ep: Dan McNeil Chicago Sports Radio legend- Part II 9 28 21 Sep 28, 2021

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In the continuation of our conversation with Dan McNeil. the popular, though troubled, veteran of over 35 years in the sports radio business, including part of Chicago’s very first all sports radio station, WSCR the “SCORE," he delves more into his roller coaster life off the mic.
This includes McNeil battling drug addiction and the challenges of an autistic son.
There's no doubt McNeil is outspoken and it’s cost him several jobs including a controversial comment about ESPN’s Maria Taylor that got him dismissed in 2020 during his second go-around at the “SCORE.”
But, McNeil is unabashedly candid making this interview and part two so very alluring.
“Tell me a story I don’t know” is proudly sponsored by Rahl Jewelers on Barrington road in Hoffman Estates where you come in as customer and leave as a friend. (Rahljewelers.com), And by Dynamic Manufacturing where there’s nothing they can’t do! (dynamicmanufacturinginc.com). “Tell me a story I don’t know” is also sponsored by the Paulina Market, top purveyors of the finest meats and so much more. (Paulinamarket.com). And by the Vienna Beef Company, makers of the Chicago hotdog since 1893.(viennabeef.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: Dan McNeil Chicago Sports Radio legend- Part II tease 9 28 21 Sep 27, 2021

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Ini the upcoming latest edition of the show, it's part two of the interview with Dan McNeil, long time Chicago sports radio talk show. McNeil delves into a number of topics, not the least of which is dealing with an autistic son.
Hear the full episode of "Tell Me A Story I Don't Know" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Full Ep: Strong NFL Ratings, More On "Manning-casts," ESPN/NBA, etc 9 21 21 Sep 21, 2021

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It's the latest edition of the show and host T.J. Rives is back with the owner/operator of SportsMediaWatch.com, Jon Lewis, to go over the rising ratings of the start of the 2021 NFL season and more!
Just how good were those week two numbers in comparison to previous years for pro football on TV? Also, Alabama as a brand name in college still sells and how did ABC do with Penn State in prime time?
Then, the guys discuss the latest with ESPN's decision making on their upcoming '21-22 NBA TV coverage. Whom does Jon believe is skating by all scrutiny for the repeated bad hires? Also, does Mike Greenberg have any business hosting the premier NBA studio show for the network vs. others?
Finally, some more "Love it or Leave it" from Jon, including whether he prefers "Happy Days" "Facts of Life" or "Family Ties" from the late 70s into the mid 80s???
Hear it all on the "Sports Media Watch.com Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Full Ep: Dan McNeil Chicago Sports Radio legend- Part I 9 21 21 Sep 21, 2021

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Some radio talk show hosts come and go. Dan McNeil fits that description only he’s done so leaving a legion of fans in his wake. The popular though troubled veteran of over 35 years in the sports radio business was part of Chicago’s very first all sports radio station, WSCR the “SCORE” which celebrates its 30th anniversary on January 2nd. Yours truly was part of that original group.
McNeil is outspoken and it’s cost him several jobs including a controversial comment about ESPN’s Maria Taylor that got him dismissed in 2020 during his second go-around at the “SCORE.”
McNeil is unabashedly candid making this interview and part two so very alluring.
“Tell me a story I don’t know” is proudly sponsored by Rahl Jewelers on Barrington road in Hoffman Estates where you come in as customer and leave as a friend. (Rahljewelers.com), And by Dynamic Manufacturing where there’s nothing they can’t do! (dynamicmanufacturinginc.com). “Tell me a story I don’t know” is also sponsored by the Paulina Market, top purveyors of the finest meats and so much more. (Paulinamarket.com). And by the Vienna Beef Company, makers of the Chicago hotdog since 1893.(viennabeef.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: Dan McNeil Chicago Sports Radio legend- Part 1 tease 9 20 21 Sep 20, 2021

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Some radio talk show hosts come and go. Dan McNeil fits that description only he’s done so leaving a legion of fans in his wake. The popular though troubled veteran of over 35 years in the sports radio business was part of Chicago’s very first all sports radio station, WSCR the “SCORE” which celebrates its 30th anniversary on January 2nd. Yours truly was part of that original group.
Get ready for the full show on "Tell Me A Story I Don't Know" out on Tuesday.
“Tell me a story I don’t know” is proudly sponsored by Rahl Jewelers on Barrington road in Hoffman Estates where you come in as customer and leave as a friend. (Rahljewelers.com), And by Dynamic Manufacturing where there’s nothing they can’t do! (dynamicmanufacturinginc.com). “Tell me a story I don’t know” is also sponsored by the Paulina Market, top purveyors of the finest meats and so much more. (Paulinamarket.com). And by the Vienna Beef Company, makers of the Chicago hotdog since 1893.(viennabeef.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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Full Ep: NFL is Back, "Mannings-cast" on ESPN2, & MLB Playoffs talk! 9 14 21 Sep 14, 2021

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On the latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives is back with Jon Lewis, a.k.a. Paulsen, from SprotsMediaWatch.com to recap a wild and hugely watched weekend of the NFL on TV, etc.
To what do we attribute the NFL's significant ratings bounce back from this past weekend? What did John think of the decision to both CBS and Fox sharing the first Sunday doubleheader of the year?
Jon also has some strong feelings again on the debut of the alternate ESPN Monday Night Football broadcast hosted by Peyton and Eli Manning. The Mannings and their guests seemed to entertain. However, it's not even a permanent broadcast on the weekly Monday night slate this season.
Jon also has opinions on everything from the MLB Wildcard to the Showtme hit drama "Billions" to whether or not "flip phones" will make a comeback in the cell phone industry?
Hear it all as part of the "Sports Media Watch.com Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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Full Ep: Jeff Joniak Voice of Chicago Bears, Part II 9 14 21 Sep 14, 2021

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Part two of our interview with Jeff Joniak, longtime voice of the Bears, includes his dalliance with weather forecasting. (Math played a big role) Joniak also discusses how he got the broadcasting bug and the difficulties in being the Bears radio announcer and both the anchors and Bears reporter for WBBM Newsradio in Chicago.
And then there was was his rocky relationship with his father and his undying love for his two daughters.
“Tell me a story I don’t know” is proudly sponsored by Rahl Jewelers on Barrington road in Hoffman Estates where you come in as customer and leave as a friend. (Rahljewelers.com), And by Dynamic Manufacturing where there’s nothing they can’t do! (dynamicmanufacturinginc.com). “Tell me a story I don’t know” is also sponsored by the Paulina Market, top purveyors of the finest meats and so much more. (Paulinamarket.com). And by the Vienna Beef Company, makers of the Chicago hotdog since 1893.(viennabeef.com).
Hear full episodes and make sure to follow us and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and wherever you get your podcasts.
Follow, Like and Comment on the Show:
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Come talk with TJ on X:
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