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Welcome to the podcast network home for "Last Word on Sports Media." This feed includes episodes of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" with host T.J. Rives and his...
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Welcome to the podcast network home for "Last Word on Sports Media." This feed includes episodes of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" with host T.J. Rives and his guests.
TJ will tackle the most interesting topics in U.S. Sports Media, including: what everyone is (or isn't) watching in the ratings, the latest news and insight on everything from ESPN, to the over the air networks like: NBC, CBS, FOX and ABC. He'll have critiquing of the shows, the personalities and production. And, T.J. will constantly talk to prominent members of the Sports Media, as well as, other writers/critics/voices of the genre' right here.
You'll also hear other sports media themed podcasts appearing on this same LWOS Media feed, including George Ofman's "Tell me a story I don't know" series based on interviews with sports media members tied to Chicago and beyond.And, you'll hear Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin's "Announcer Schedules Podcast" each week.
Mike and Phil will let you know which broadcasters are calling and analyzing, which important games, give some critiques of what they are seeing and hearing and have special announcer guests, as well.So, make sure to follow/subscribe to the "Last Word On Sports Media" feed for all of this interesting/diverse content where ever you hear your podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, Google, etc.!!
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TJ will tackle the most interesting topics in U.S. Sports Media, including: what everyone is (or isn't) watching in the ratings, the latest news and insight on everything from ESPN, to the over the air networks like: NBC, CBS, FOX and ABC. He'll have critiquing of the shows, the personalities and production. And, T.J. will constantly talk to prominent members of the Sports Media, as well as, other writers/critics/voices of the genre' right here.
You'll also hear other sports media themed podcasts appearing on this same LWOS Media feed, including George Ofman's "Tell me a story I don't know" series based on interviews with sports media members tied to Chicago and beyond.And, you'll hear Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin's "Announcer Schedules Podcast" each week.
Mike and Phil will let you know which broadcasters are calling and analyzing, which important games, give some critiques of what they are seeing and hearing and have special announcer guests, as well.So, make sure to follow/subscribe to the "Last Word On Sports Media" feed for all of this interesting/diverse content where ever you hear your podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, Google, etc.!!
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Last Word On Sports Media Podcast
Last Word On Sports Media Podcast
NBA Deal Done with ESPN, NBC + Amazon; NFL on CBS Announce Teams '24; College Football, MLB & Olympics | Announcer Schedules Podcast
25 JUL 2024 · This week on Episode 108 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin dive into the potential impact of the NBA's new rights deal with ESPN, NBC and Amazon. Also, CBS announces its crew for the NFL this season and some college football announcer news. Plus the latest front Major League Baseball and the start of the Olympics.  A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:Â
*** NBA's programming schedule beginning in 2025-26
*** Sunday Night Basketball on NBC
*** Opportunities at NBA anc Amazon
*** Future of TNT talent for NBA
*** Inside the NBA's future
*** NFL on CBS Announcing teams revealed
*** New assignments for Jason McCourty and Ross Tucker
*** James Lofton no longer at CBS
*** Matt Ryan from booth to studio
*** CBS announcing schedules for weeks 1 through 3
*** Kevin Harlan, a lucky charm for Dolphins
*** The CW announces its plans for 2024
*** BTN 2024 football roster
*** New booth for ACC Network primetime games
*** Call up to big leagues for Braves radio
*** Joe Buck and Chip Caray to make up game in St. Louis
*** Dan Schulman takes break from Blue Jays for Olympics
*** Olympics opening week is here
*** Rest in Peace Mark Carnavale, Gene Peterson and Pat DoughtyÂ
Hear it all on the newest "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on the Last Word on Sports Media Podcast Feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!Â
NFL Training Camps Begin + Olympics And More With Guest Jonathan Grella | LWOS Media Podcast
24 JUL 2024 · The Summer rolls on but the NFL is nearing, as their training camps open. And, we're ready to go over that, the start of the Summer Olympics in Paris and more on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."
Host T.J. Rives returns and has takes on the WNBA All Star Game, the NBA cashing in on huge media rights deals and why their leverage was so great this time around and has rememberance of a colleague from PGA Tour Radio, Mark Carnevale, who passed away suddenly Monday.
Then, he's joined by Jonathan Grella of JAG Public Affairs in Washington D.C., who is the former VP of Communications of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and also, for the LIV Golf Tour. The guys discuss the start of NFL training camp, including for Jonathan's New York Jets and the Aaron Rodgers saga resuming. They also talk the resumption of the NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" show that will resume with a new look, a new L.A. location, and more.
Jonathan shares what future hall of fame QB was coincidentally with his family on vacation in Japan, when Jonathan was recently. And, there's also talk about the Olympics begging this weekend and the coverage of it all for NBC, etc.
It's all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!
Baseball Cards for Announcers, NBA Summer League; Saban at SEC Media Days; Chaos at Copa America and More | Announcers Schedules Podcast
18 JUL 2024 · This week on Episode 107 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin celebrate the All-Star break with a ton of baseball talk, including the arrival of a new series of Topps baseball cards featuring announcers. Plus a look at all the announcers getting action in Vegas for the NBA Summer League, a check-in on Nick Saban at SEC Media Days, and thoughts on the Copa America chaos in Miami. A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:Â
*** MLB's Home Run Derby
*** MLB All-Star Game on FOX and ESPN Radio
*** Craig Carton to handle Yankees radio pbp for series
*** Topps baseball cards for announcers
*** Iowa Cubs announcer called up to big leagues
*** Syracuse Chiefs announcer alumni reunion
*** Announcers calling the NBA Summer League games
*** Nick Saban now needs media credentials
*** Euro Cup and Copa America on FOX
*** Debacle in Miami for Copa America final
*** Wimbledon in the books
*** Preview of The Open on NBC and USA Network Â
Hear it all on the newest "Announcer Schedules Podcast" as part of the Last Word on Sports Media podcast feed. And, make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
College Football Insider Brett McMurphy And George Ofman Talks MLB All Star Game Nostalgia | LWOS Media Podcast
16 JUL 2024 · It's a special edition of the show, as host T.J. Rives is away this week, but still covers some relevant sports media news, etc. for the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."
He talks recently concluded Big 12 media days with the premier insider of college football information, Brett McMurphy of the ActionNetwork.com. They go over the storylines from Las Vegas for the Big 12, plus is conference re-alignment about to crank up, yet again, with Florida State suing to get out of the ACC? And, just how many phones and cell batteries does Brett keep handy to break his info all the time, no matter the day or the hour?
Then, some tremendous reminiscing about MLB All Star Games past, with George Ofman of the "Tell me a story I don't know" sports media interview pod from this feed. George talks famous World Series moments from the '83 ROMP in Chicago at old Comiskey Park by the American League, featuring the Fred Lynn grand slam. And, George also talks nostalgia from Wrigley Field in the 1990 ASG, as the A.L. won there, too. George also remembers the famous moments for Ryne Sandberg, too, especially, his spectacular and dramataic two late game tying homers in a rivalry game with the Cardinals, now 40 years ago with Bob Costas calling them nationally on NBC Sports.
It's all great stuff for this week on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
Announcer Schedules Podcast Ep 106
11 JUL 2024 · This week on Episode 106 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin drive in to all the latest announcing news and schedules as the Major League Baseball season heads into the All-Star break. Big news on the NBA's new rights deals, plus all the latest from USA Basketball, Euro Cup, Copa America, Wimbledon and more. Finally, a check-in with the transactions wire headlined the addition of Joe Tesstiore to WWE.   A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:Â
*** MLB All-Star week events and announcers
*** MLBÂ Draft now part of All-Star week
*** Busy few days for Karl Ravech
*** FOX and ESPN's plans for All-Star game and HR Derby
*** This week's MLB national slate heading into break
*** Apple TV+ packages
*** ESPN Radio with a Saturday doubleheader and All-Star coverage
*** Marney Gellner makes history in Minnesota
*** An all-female broadcast for Cubs
*** Jon Miller as MC for Willie Mays Celebration of Life
*** Dick Vitale at Rays games
*** NBA Rights deal with ESPN/NBC and Amazon
*** Potential announcer movement with new rights deal
*** Gus Johnson and Bill Raftery on Team USA Basketball
*** NBA Summer League in Salt Lake and NoCal
*** Euro Cup and Copa America notables
*** Wimbledon Finals preview
*** Joe Tessitore joins WWE
*** Matt Neverett named voice of UNLV
*** College Football Media Days underway
Hear it all on the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" as part of the Big Fight Weekend Podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.
Big 12 Football Invades Las Vegas, WNBA Continues To Grow, Raiders Build Up And More | LWOS Media Podcast
10 JUL 2024 · Viva Las Vegas! Wer're ready to roll from "Sin City" on a brand new "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"
Host T.J. Rives explains why he is in Las Vegas this week and has guests with him for perspective.
Hear T.C. Martin of the T.C. Martin Show, 5 days a week based in Vegas talking about the two time WNBA Champ Las Vegas Aces going for a three peat and looking good right now. T.C. has takes on Caitlin Clark's impact on the league, her Olympic team situation and more. T.C. also has thoughts on College Football and the Raiders getting ready to go to camp in a couple of weeks for the '24 NFL season too. T.C. has great insight.
Next, T.J. is joined by Brian Dancel of Compass Media and Westwood One's coverage of college football and the NFL is back on. This, as he's helping T.J. in Vegas with the Big 12 media days for Tunein and their new exclusive coverage of the conference with a Big 12 dedicated channel on their streaming audio service. Brian has thoughts on the personalites in the Big 12 and will "Coach Prime" Deion Sanders be better than his dismal opening year finish or not?Â
We have it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
Midway Year in Review - Biggest Announcer Stories of First Part of 2024 | Announcer Schedules Podcast
4 JUL 2024 · This week on Episode 105 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin take an in-depth look at the first half of 2024 from an announcing standpoint. The biggest stories from the NFL, College Football, NBA, MLB, NHL, Golf and NASCAR are all discussed as well as a look at what's ahead for the remainder of the year.  A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including
*** Tom Brady's arrival at FOX
*** Brady's readiness for the no. 1 analyst role
*** Greg Olsen and Joe Davis on FOX's no. 2 booth
*** Olsen's future in broadcasting
*** Super Bowl recap with Nantz and Romo
*** Future TV rights for Super Bowl
*** Bill Belichick the broadcaster
*** Jason Kelce joining ESPN’s Monday NightCountdown
*** Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms out at CBS
*** Matt Ryan moves from CBS booth to studio
*** Howard Deneroff departs Westwood One
*** Ed Werder Departs ESPN
*** Nick Saban Joins ESPN
*** Chris Fowler’s Travel
*** Rise of Noah Eagle
*** Eli Gold out at Alabama; In at GridIron Radio
*** Doc Rivers/JJ Redick Saga for lead NBA team on ESPN
*** What's next for ESPN's lead NBA booth
*** Future of Charles Barkley and Inside the NBA
*** Announcer implications on new NBA TV deals
** Ian Eagle Debuts as Lead for March Madness/Final Four
** Andrew Catalon and Steve Lappas Promoted
*** John Sterling Retirement
*** Bob Uecker Returns for Year 54 with Brewers
*** Sean McDonough on Stanley Cup
*** Jack Edwards Retires as voice of Bruins
*** Steve Mears Named Blue Jackets TV pbp
*** Verne Lundquist Retires
*** Trevor Immelman as lead analyst for CBS Golf
*** Dale Jr. Leaves NBC for TNT and Amazon Prime
*** NASCAR Race Hub Leaves the Airwaves
*** In Memorium: Â Bill Walton, Chris Mortenson, Howie Schwab, Bob Cole
Hear it all on the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" as part of the Last Word on Sports Media Podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!Â
Pending Boston Celtics Sale, Turner Buying Rights To Non-NBA + CRAZY Braves-Mets July 4th Game 1985 | LWOS Media Podcast
3 JUL 2024 · On a special holiday week edition of the show for July 4th, we still have tons to go over from the Boston Celtics up for sale, to Warner Bros./Turner gathering up multiple rights deals across multiple sports in anticiapation of losing the NBA, the NFL's "Sunday Ticket Mess" and we relieve an incredible, wacky, 9 hour long July 4th MLB game bleeding into the pre-dawn hours of July 5th nearly 40 years ago. And, we discuss it all on the latest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."
Host T.J. Rives is back and is talking numerous sports business/media subjects with Sportico.com's Kurt Badenhausen. Kurt has tremendous insight on the subjects above and also has written about the surging popularity and increased ratings/attendance of the WNBA and what it all means for Sportico's "franchise worth valuations" that they created? There's excellent back and forth on all subjects with Kurt's insight here.
Then, T.J. relieves the craziest July 4th MLB game ever played, as the Atlanta Braves hosted the New York Mets in 1985 and after rain delays and wild scoring/drama, the game played on, and on and on. Hear his interivew with a good friend of his that was in attendance at Atlanta's Fulton County Stadium that night and gives great first person remembrances. Plus, re-live one of the great home run calls in Braves history as THE John Sterling called weak hitting pitcher Rick Camp's dramatic home run in the 18th inning to keep the game alive!Â
It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast." Happy 4th of July and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
NBA Finals And Stanley Cup Final Broadcasts, JJ Redick Leaves Booth For Lakers, MLB And More! | Announcer Schedules Podcast
27 JUN 2024 · This week on Episode 104 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin dive into the potential NBA booths for ESPN with JJ Redick now coaching the Lakers. A big review of the best calls from the Stanley Cup and the Men's College World Series plus the latest from the MLB announcing world. Finally, some notables from NBC's announcing roster for the Olympics are revealed. A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:
*** JJ Redick to LakersÂ
*** What's next for ESPN's NBA lead booth
*** NBA Draft coverage on ABC and ESPN
*** NHL Stanley Cup Game 7 on ABC
*** Sean McDonough's call on ABC
*** Sports USA national radio coverage of Cup
** Calls from Panthers and Oilers radio
** Dan LeBatard Show makes headlinesÂ
*** MCWS final calls from ESPN and Westwood One
*** Kevin Kugler and Nebraska local broadcaster opportunities Â
*** Upcoming MLB announcing slate
*** MLB on Roku
*** Yankees vs. Mets Booth "Rivalry
"*** NBC Olympics roster includes familiar namesÂ
Hear it all on the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" as part of the Last Word on Sports Media Podcast Feed and make sure follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
Ken Fang Of Awful Announcing, Matt Zemek Of Trojanswire.com And Brian Dancel of Compass Media On Roundtable | LWOS Media Podcast
26 JUN 2024 · It's been a busy, crazy and at times surreal first six months in the sports media landscape and we're ready to go over it all on our newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"
Host T.J. Rives is back with distinguished guests: Ken Fang of AwfulAnnouncing.com, Matt Zemek of USA Today's Trojanswire.com and Brian Dancel of Compass Media's coverage of the NFL and college football join the show to discuss the topics.
They go over stoires like: JJ Redick going from the analyst on ABC's NBA Finals coverage to being named the new L.A. Lakers coach, the NFL "thumbing its nose" at College Football's Playoff by playing games on it's first day of four opening round games. the emergence of Caitlin Clark from college hoops to the WNBA and their skyrocketing ratings and much more.
The guys tell some great stories and bring up more subjects like the French Open heading to Turner Sports, the 30th anniversary of the O.J. Simpson "Bronco Chase" and even, the arrest of the top golfer on the PGA Tour, Scottie Scheffler, just prior to the 2nd round of the PGA Championship in Louisville, KY, last May.
It's all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.
Welcome to the podcast network home for "Last Word on Sports Media." This feed includes episodes of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" with host T.J. Rives and his...
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Welcome to the podcast network home for "Last Word on Sports Media." This feed includes episodes of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" with host T.J. Rives and his guests.
TJ will tackle the most interesting topics in U.S. Sports Media, including: what everyone is (or isn't) watching in the ratings, the latest news and insight on everything from ESPN, to the over the air networks like: NBC, CBS, FOX and ABC. He'll have critiquing of the shows, the personalities and production. And, T.J. will constantly talk to prominent members of the Sports Media, as well as, other writers/critics/voices of the genre' right here.
You'll also hear other sports media themed podcasts appearing on this same LWOS Media feed, including George Ofman's "Tell me a story I don't know" series based on interviews with sports media members tied to Chicago and beyond.And, you'll hear Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin's "Announcer Schedules Podcast" each week.
Mike and Phil will let you know which broadcasters are calling and analyzing, which important games, give some critiques of what they are seeing and hearing and have special announcer guests, as well.So, make sure to follow/subscribe to the "Last Word On Sports Media" feed for all of this interesting/diverse content where ever you hear your podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, Google, etc.!!
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TJ will tackle the most interesting topics in U.S. Sports Media, including: what everyone is (or isn't) watching in the ratings, the latest news and insight on everything from ESPN, to the over the air networks like: NBC, CBS, FOX and ABC. He'll have critiquing of the shows, the personalities and production. And, T.J. will constantly talk to prominent members of the Sports Media, as well as, other writers/critics/voices of the genre' right here.
You'll also hear other sports media themed podcasts appearing on this same LWOS Media feed, including George Ofman's "Tell me a story I don't know" series based on interviews with sports media members tied to Chicago and beyond.And, you'll hear Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin's "Announcer Schedules Podcast" each week.
Mike and Phil will let you know which broadcasters are calling and analyzing, which important games, give some critiques of what they are seeing and hearing and have special announcer guests, as well.So, make sure to follow/subscribe to the "Last Word On Sports Media" feed for all of this interesting/diverse content where ever you hear your podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, Google, etc.!!
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