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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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Latest On Dianna Russini/Mike Vrabel Controversy + The Masters Amen Corner Coverage With Grant Boone | LWOS Media Podcast

4/14/2026
We've got another thrilling weekend of sports to discuss, plus, the latest on the controversy with former ESPN NFL reporter and now former Athletic insider, Dianna Russini resigning under pressure from what appears an inappropriate relationship with NFL coach Mike Vrabel of the Patriots. Plus, a great guest with insidght on covering the Masters on Broadcast a different way and more on a brand new edition of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast." Host T.J. Rives has more follow up on Russini being out and why it was obvious that she was going to be, as more facts came out. But, what about Mike Vrabel not answering more? And, why are more people asking- who had motive to get those photos and publicize them? Then, hear him with Grant Boone of The Masters digital coverage of "Amen Corner" and some tremendous insight on how they do what they do from a broadcaster who has been part of it for going over 20 years. He has details on how CBS/the Masters pull off all the great digital coverage. Then, T.J. has some thoughts on the NBA and the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs beginning this week with the coverage, matchups and interest. It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Duration:01:12:24

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Geno Auriemma Behaving Badly, Michigan Wins Men's Final Four, MLB Broadcasters And The Masters! | LWOS Media Podcast

4/8/2026
We're back on a brand new edition of our look at Sports Media's newsmakers, broadcasts, ratings and more from the weekend of Men's And Women's Basketball Final Four coverage, to a female NFL reporter and NFL coach getting TOO cozy in a swimming pool, etc. on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives and guests Steve Carney of LWOS.com/media and Jason Powers of Press Box Radio and the "Powers on Sports Podcast" are back to go over it all. What about the UConn coach Geno Auriemma confrontation with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley post game at courtside on ESPN TV after the Final Four game that the Lady Gamecocks won? The guys go over the seemingly "kid gloves" Geno was treated with that night by all. Thenk some on the Men's tourney win by Michigan making Big Ten history for them and the conference. T.J. was in Indy for it all and Steve and Jason weigh on the coverage and broadcasts, including the Michigan "Fab Five" alternate broadcast on Tru TV Saturday. Next, the controvesy with NFL reporter Dianna Russini, who is now with the Athletic's coverage (formerly ESPN reporter) and her salacious photos in a bikini floating in a pool in Arizona on a float next to New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel at last week's owner's meetings. This is a BIG "no-no" for alledged journalists. The guys discuss the situation and is Russini done as a national media person, now? Then, some MLB talk/broadcast coverage takes from the guys with the season getting going, including the Tampa Bay Rays returning to their Hurricane Milton repaired home in St. Pete, FL, as Steve was there firsthand for coverage. And, finally some Masters conversations, as CBS/Paramount+ etc, get ready to cover golf's most prestigious event in Augusta, GA, this weekend. Lots of takes on the way to see the action and the 40th anniversary of Jack Nicklaus' stirring final round charge to win his 6th Green Jacket at 46 ytears old. The nostalgia will be flowing all week there and on the air. It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Duration:00:58:00

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Coverage of UConn Crazy Win Over Duke Discussed + Final Fours, MLB Start & Tiger Woods With Ken Fang! | LWOS Media Podcast

3/31/2026
It's the latest edition of the show, as the NCAA tournaments are now set for the men and women and we're ready to discuss the coverage. Plus, MLB starts the season on Netflix, NBC is back in a big way and more, including Tiger Woods latest driving while impaired disaster and more on the "LWOS Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives is joined by Ken Fang of Awful Announcing to discuss it all. They have lots of thoughts on the UConn miracle comeback and three pointer to oust Duke Sunday night. How "Perfect" was the coverage and the call?! Also, what about the tourney announcers overall and Nate Burleson as the host in primetime for CBS/TBS? And, what kind of games/drama will we get with UConn meeting Illinois and Arizona battlling Michigan? The guys also discuss the perceived slights for the women's tourney re-emerging from the NCAA and TV partner ESPN. Their final four has traditional powers UConn and South Carolina with Texas and UCLA. Then, there are the takes on the start to the MLB season with Netflix strating things last week with their broadcast from San Francisco with the Giants and the Yankees. How did they do? And, then they discuss NBC Sports getting back into regular national broadcasts, but are they doing a disservice to their p x p guy, Jason Benetti by having him rotate with local/regional baseball analysts in the booth? Then, the pivot to golf and the off course, mess that Tiger Woods continues to be with driving while impaired and accidents? His fourth one comes in a neighborhood near his Jupiter, FL, home last week and now, Tiger is apparently headed back to rehab to try to help himself. And, all of this is on the heels of the Masters tourney to be played next week and the boys reminisce on the 40th anniversary of Jack Nicklaus' amazing final round at 46 years of age to storm back and win his 6th and final green jacket! And, Ken gives his thoughts and fears on ESPN taking over the NFL Network as of April 1st and what does it mean for their personnel/employees with ESPN now in charge of them/their contracts, etc.? It's all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Duration:00:58:08

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March Madness RULES for CBS/Turner + MLB TV chaos to ensue? And More With Tyler Jones! 3 24 26

3/24/2026
We're back in the throws of March with the 2026 NCAA Men's Tourney in full swing and CBS/Turner are benefitting from it. We're ready to discuss that, the start of the MLB season and more on the newest "LWOS Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives welcomes back Tyler Jones of LWOS.com/Media and his "The Jones Report" Podcast and Roundtable Sports. They begin with first weekend of March Madness games for CBS/Turner. The ratings boomed and T.J. and Tyler go over the top announcers to cover the drama, but also what was CBS doing with it's studio coverage choices too? And, they look ahead to this weekend, whre Tyler will be going to the Sweet 16/Elite 8 games in Houston. Next, they talk lots of MLB and the baseball season getting underway with Yankees and the Giants playing on Netflix on Wednesday night 3/25. Netflix is obvioulsy going for subscribers with unique events and will do some more baseball later in the Summer. They also talk the debut of "Sunday Night Baseball" coming on NBC Sports with Jason Benetti as the the lead voice and an interesting strategy on analysts. And, T.J. continues to lament what he sees is upcoming chaos for MLB.TV and local/regional TV deals that affecting many thousands of fans tryinng to view it in many markets. There's also some talk of the NFL Network, their personalites and ESPN now owning and controlling it. Tyler has some interesting insight and takes. And, Tyler also has more on the apparent slow burn for NASCAR with Fox Sports about them seeming to care and promote INDY Car racing instead of them. It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Duration:01:01:25

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World Baseball Classic Delivers + NCAA Tourney Underway And NBC NFL Studio Shaekup With Steve Carney 3 17 26

3/18/2026
We're back with another edition of the show that delves into all of sports media stories, personalities, audience and breaking news with the "LWOS Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives is joined by Steve Carney of LWOS.com/Media to go over the latest. They talk the amazing drama of the World Baseball Classic, eventually won on Tuesday night by Venezuela over the USA. How happy should Fox be with all the coverage and audience? And, will it help boost the start to the MLB regular season next week? Next, it's "March Madness" as the 2026 NCAA tournament gets underway this week. The "Selection Sunday" show scored big for CBS, yet again and get ready for the upsets, too. Steve and T.J. have thoughts on the drama unfolding and how many of the favoritees like Duke, Michigan, Arizona and defending champion Florida will make it to the Final Four in Indianapolis? They guys also talk NFL and how big is the shakeup coming for NBC Sports Sunday night football coverage? This, as Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy confirmed late last week that he won't be back after 17 years with their pregame show. Also, what about ESPN taking over NFL media on April 1st and what does it mean for their on air talent? And, the NFL also announces the schedule for the first two games of the openeing week on Wednesdy and Thursday? Yes, it is actually a LAW of when they can and can't play on certain nights of the week September through December. We have more. It's all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Duration:00:43:11

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NFL Combine/Free Agency With Jonathan Grella + Sportico's Kurt Badenhausen too! | LWOS Media Podcast

3/11/2026
We're back in the month of March, where there is no NFL "off" season as the Combine has given way to free agency and soon, the NFL Draft. We'll go over all of that with someone with good insight. Plus, what about the "big business" of sports media rights ongoing, as ell? It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives is joined by former Tampa Bay Buccaneers V.P. of Communications Jonahtan Grella and Sportico.com's top business reporter Kurt Badenhausen. They cover the NFL subjects, plus, the NCAA Tournament, tournament and lots of brackets to be filled out, the NFL looking to renegotiatae TV rights fees, will the World Baseball Classic gather some significant audience for Fox Sports? And much more! It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Duration:00:39:09

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Olympics Wrap Up, SkyDance/Paramount Acquries WBD, World Baseball Classic + NASCAR With Mike Grace! | LWOS Media Podcast

3/4/2026
We are back in the month of March with the newest show as the Olympics are doine, MLB is starting up, NASCAR has a new popular face and more in the sports media landscape. And, we go over it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives is joined by broadcast veteran Mike Grace of "Press Box Radio" heard weekday mornings from 8-10 a.m. throughout the Southeast, etc. The guys discuss several subjects, including the wrap up of NBC's Olympics coverage, the acquisition of Warner Bros./Discovery by Skydance/Paramount and what does it mean for subscribers to both? They also mix in some MLB broadcast updates and the World Baseball Classic starting for this weekend on the Fox Sports platforms and they squeeze in some NASCAR, too. This includes Michael Jordan's race team dominating off and now, on the track. Get all the takes and insight from the boys on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Duration:00:32:27

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Olympics Conclude Including Thrilling USA-Canada Hockey + MLB TV Mess, NFL Combine Etc With Jay Betsill | LWOS Media Podcast

2/24/2026
Tons of Olympics, including the thrilling Sunday conclusion to the men's hockey Gold Medal win in OT by the USA against Canada leads our conversation and takes, but there's more with MLB and their local/regional/TV rules and the NFL Combine that continues to grow and grow are all part of the latest "LWOS Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives is back with co-host this week Jay Betsill of DFWSportsOnline and more! The guys talking the thrilling 2-1 Sunday a.m. win by the Americans that claimed their first Gold in men's hockey in 46 years! Plus, how tremendous was Kenny Albert on the call of all the drama for the men and women's games who's showing hall of fame hockey broadcasting credentials. Also, what about the coverage overall from NBC which reports that they had over 200 million "views" on their platforms of the Olympics over the 2+ weeks. Next, the guys discuss the pending mess of Major League Baseball gretly restricting local/regional broadcasts for those in many markets who aren't use to paying for it? Jay relates what they are doing in Dallas with the Texas Rangers? T.J. has more on the Tampa Bay Rays situation with MLB.TV but also this effects the Reds, the Twins, the Marlins, the Angels and the Tigers fans etc. There's discussion and debate on the massive Duke-Michigan college hoop game for ESPN this Saturday night and the audience and now building to March. Plus, the guys debating for NFL player turned studio analyst for CBS and co-host of CBS This Morning, Nate Burrelson, being given the huge assignment of hosting prime time coverage of the college basketball on CBS. Is this a pending mess? And, the NFL Scouting Combine, which is supposed to be about interviewing and evaluating draft prospects, has turned into such a media circus with the coverage of interviewing coaches and GMs. The guys discuss it all. It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe for more on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc. And, read more on LWOS.com/Media too!

Duration:00:52:16

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Olympics Drama/Coverage, MLB Spring Training + NBA All Star Game And Daytona 500 | LWOS Media Podcast

2/18/2026
It's mid-February but it was action packed over the weekend and whether it was Olympics, NBA All Star Game, Daytona 500, etc., we're discussing it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives is back with Steve Carney of LWOS.com/Media to give their insights and opinions. The guys discuss the Winter Olympics results and coverage, including U.S. favorite male skater to win Gold Ilia Malinin faltering last Friday and then showing tremendous class/composure in the post event interview after not even getting a medal. The guys also talk the Olympics leading into NBC's coverage of the NBA All Star game and whether that event resonates any more? They also talk the start of the MLB Spring Training and the controversy with MLB Players Association Director Tony Clarke being removed for an "inappropriate relationship" with his wife's sister, the coverage of it and is there guaranteed Labor relations trouble with the owners coming now? Plus, the World Baseball Classic is about to be played starting in two weeksa and Steve has the lowdown on that being covered and televised. And, the guys go over the strat to the regular season and all the places to see the games. They finish talking NASCAR and the wild finish at the Daytona 500 where little known Tyler Reddick won the race during a huge crash just before the finish line. And, his win is a win for Michael Jordan as the car owner, who just won a massive lawsuit settlement with NASCAR back in December. Hear it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subcribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Duration:00:55:09

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Super Bowl Coverage, Olympics And Daytona 500 With Tyler Jones! | LWOS Media Podcast

2/11/2026
We are back to recap a tremendous weekend of Super Bowl and Olympic coverage and much more on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives and guest Tyler Jones of the "Jones Report Podcast" and the newly renamed "The Racing Roundtable" Podcast are ready to go over it all. They talk first on the show about Super Bowl LX and the Seahawks dominant win over the Patriots. What about the NBC coveraage and Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth on the call. The "Bad Bunny" halftime show and ratings are discussed and T.J. props the GREAT Kevin Harlan on the national radio call on Westwood One. There's also talk of NBC's Olympics coverage and the Sunday saga of Lindsey Vonn crashing in the downhill skiing. Also, are there enough other stars for the coverage? Tyler has more on the Daytona 500 getting the NASCAR season underway this weekend. He will be there live and gives a great preview of the season and the coverage. Also will rain effect the airing of the race and Fox? Hear it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and find us on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify!

Duration:00:51:44

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Super Bowl Memories + Belichick/Kraft HOF Snubs With THE George Ofman! | LWOS Media Podcast

2/4/2026
It's Super Bowl week in Santa Clara, CA, as the Patriots and the Seahawks will battle for the NFL's top prize and we're ready to go over it all with the coverage and some anniversary insight on the Bears "Super Bowl Shuffle" win over those same Patriots 40 years ago on the "LWOS Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives is back with special guest/longtime Chicago sports radio media member and podcaster George Ofman to go over it all! They talk about the game this week, the coverage of it, plus, the hot debate on Pats legends, coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert Kraft being left out of the 2026 HOF class and more. George also reminisces on the passing of Chicago sports radio legend and his longtime friend and colleague, Terry Boers, who died last week. Ofman, also talks the anniversary of Jim McMahon, Walter Payton, "The Fridge" and the "46 Defense" with those Hall of Famers, Mike Singletary, Richard Dent and Dan Hampton. They terrorized the NFL that year and then had a full on party in New Orleans for the Big Game. Plus, we have more on NBC covering the Super Bowl and the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics this weekend and the horrible situation with the mother of Today host Savannah Gutherie's mother in Arizona that obvioulsy, has her away from the network coverage in Italy. It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to read more at LastWordOnSports.com/media and follow/subscdribe to this podcast on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Duration:00:58:28

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Sehawks/Patriots Super Bowl + Bill Belichick HOF Snub And More With Ken Fang Of Awful Announcing | LWOS Media Podcast

1/28/2026
We're back late in January and the Super Bowl is set with Seattle and .... New England?! Yes, and we're ready to discuss the coverage of the AFC and NFC title games, plus, the Tuesday evening breaking news of Bill Belichick being kept out, for now, of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot that he was eligible. It's all part of the discussion on the newest "LWOS Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives is back with his takes, but also guest Ken Fang of Awful Announcing, who's in the heart of Patriots country in Providence, RI, to go over New England being back in the big game and the hysteria ongoing of Belichick being left out of the hall, for now. The guys also discuss the analysts calling the NFL- Tony Romo, Tom Brady and now, Cris Collinsworth, who will work the Super Bowl for NBC, and yet again, with the Patriots as the team. Plus, T.J. has more on Bob Costas returning to NBC's Baseball coverage, Brooks Koepka leaving the evil LIV Golf Tour to come back to the PGA Tour and be featured on CBS this weekend, and more. This includes his remembrances of being in West Central Florida 40 years ago on Wednesday (1/28/86) for the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger (and being able to see the aftermath in the sky) and the deaths of the heroic astronauts that played out on live TV, etc. It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple//Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Duration:01:02:20

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NFL Playoffs Reach AFC/NFC Title Games, Indiana Completes Dream CFP Title And More! | LWOS Media Podcast

1/21/2026
We're back with another edition of the show that deves into sports media stories, personalities, ratings, and more on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives returns with colleague Steve Carney of LWOS.com/Media to go over the top topics and items off last weekend, etc. First, they talk NFL Playoffs and the broadcasting of the games. Did CBS get to analyst Tony Romo and make it clear he had to be better on Broncos/Bills game? We go over his "imporoved" effort/performance. Plus, the amazing Bears/Rams finish and Mike Tirico's hall of fame calls continue. Next, the amazing 2026 playoff conclusion to Indiana football's magical run to the College Foorball Playoff National Championship. The boys discuss the drama, the ESPN production and the calls too, including ESPN Radio with Sean McDonough and the legendary 53 year voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer, too! It was amazing theater to watch and listen to, for sure! Then, some discussion on the MLB regional/local broadcasts for numerous teams now that it looks like Fan Duel Sports is gone and the teams need broadcasting help in their markes/regions. And, also what prominent sports media memeber is now officially trying to be U.S. Senator? It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc. !!

Duration:00:54:47

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NFL Playoffs Audience Soars But CFB Playoff Not So Much & More With Mike Gill ! | LWOS Media Podcast

1/14/2026
The NFL Wildcard weekend is in the books and more massive audience for the #1 brand in American broadcasting continues. The news was not as good for the College Football Playoff Semifinals and their audience, but still stronger than most. We will discuss that and more on then newest "Last Word On Sports Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives is back and welcomes Mike Gill of 97.3 FM ESPN Radio's "Sports Bash" in Atlantic City/South Jersey for the takes and debate on it all. Topics include: Analysis of the ratings and the game coverage of the NFL Wildcard games last Saturday and Sunday. Including has Tony Romo bascially forced CBS to look at replacing him on their top NFL games by seemingly not being prepared and engaged? Should they look to Ian Eagle and J.J. Watt to slide in? Al Michaels renewed at 81 years old by Amazon Prime to continue doing the NFL. They have thoughts on Al's call of the Bears thrilling comeback with the Packers and whether he needs a different partner than Kirk Herbstreit, who is distracted and conflicted with college football every weekend. Also, what about the NFL snubbing CBS and Fox Sports by giving them the Saturday broadcasts this week in Denver and Seattle. Meanwhile, Disney/ESPN gets the Sunday Texans Patriots while NBC gets the highest profile Rams/Bears in Chicago? The guys also debate the Jacksonville media reporter fawning over first year coach Liam Coen in a press conference setting after their loss to the Bills? What's the proper way to do encouragement or thank yous outside of press conferences? And, the CFP reaches it's title game Monday night in Miami. It's a moment for Chris Fowler to redeem off what was some shakiness in his Fiesta Bowl call of Ole Miss vs. Miami. Will America care about the Indiana storyline with Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and do the Hurricanes still have enough villan in them to make this sizzle for ESPN? And, shouldn't they move quicker to get the CFP Playoffs done before January 19th? All great discussion on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Duration:00:39:32

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CFB Playoff Semis, NFL Playoffs Get Started And More With Tyler Jones! | LWOS Media Podcast

1/7/2026
We're back in the brand new year of 2026, as the College Football Playoff narrows down to it's Final Four and the NFL playoffs get going this weekend. We discuss the coverage, the ratings and more with a guest on the "LWOS Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives returns with Tyler Jones of LWOS .com/Media, "The Jones Report Podcast" and Roundtable Sports to go over it all. First, T.J. has thoughts on the CFP New Year's Eve and New Year's Day games and ratings. Also, the end of the NFL regular season and the playoffs being set. Also, what's up with the trend of national pro football broadcasters still being allowed to "do TV" while taking front office jobs and will former Falcons QB turned CBS "NFL Today" studio analyst Matt Ryan become the next? Then, T.J. and Tyler go over the CFP semis and the storybook finish shaping up for the Indiana Hoosiers, etc. They also disucss whether it's a good idea or not to have so many alternate broadcasts of these two games on Thursday and Friday night? Next, some NFL playoff talk as the schedule of games and broadcast outlets/announcers is out. The guys give their takes on all of it and just how massive will the numbers be with the new measuring systems for TV audience? T.J. and Tyler also discuss NBC Sports getting back into Major League Baseball and what prominent brodcasters could be the guy to fill their role(s) as the top p x p announcers? Hear it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Duration:00:52:40

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2025 Sports Media Stories Of Year with Ken Fang And Jay Betsill | LWOS Media Podcast

12/30/2025
We are back once more in the calendar year to go over the top sports media stories for 2025 with host T.J Rives and guests, Ken Fang of Awful Announcing and Jay Betsill of DFW Sports Online. The guys go over topics like: Turner Sports loses but NBC regains and Amazon gets the NBA starting late this year. Also, what abou the iconic "Inside the NBA" now on ESPN? Netflix wins a carriage showdown with ESPN over prices and a blackout by the "Worldwide Leader in Sports" that backfired. MLB does deals with NBC, Netflix and re-ups for some coverage with ESPN. Will this soon be the end of the Fanduel Regional Sports Networks due to running out of money? Retirements for Lee Corso of ESPN College Gameday fame and Gary Danielson of CBS Sports college football and more! It's all covered on this end of the year "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure for more great coverage next year to find us on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Duration:00:51:08

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Christmas Breakdown + CFP HUGE Audience For ABC, NBA On Christmas Etc. With Steve Carney! | LWOS Media Podcast

12/24/2025
Ho. Ho. Ho! It's a pre-Christmas show talking some sports media, but first, and foremost, Christmas itself- shopping, food and even, movies being disucussed. That and a bunch of football and NBA too on the "LWOS Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives is joined by co-host Steve Carney of the LWOS/Media coverage. They discuss: Is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie or not? Have they done their shopping with just a day to go before THE day? College football ratings soar Friday night for Bama comeback and Miami beating Texas A&M early What's going on with the NFL and their numbers? Plus, Netflix becoming a bigger player in sports everything. The NBA plays on Christmas Day with five games and 2-3 great matchups. However, will the NFL overshadow it on Netflix and Amazon Prime? Steve has more on the Regional Sports Networks with Fanduel Sports are again in jeopardy of going under financially if the sale doesn't go through to DAZN. This could be BIG trouble in season for NBA and NHL team broadcasts. We cover that and the end of the Infiniti Sports Radio Network that was formerly CBS Sports Radio Network, as that outlet merges with BetMGM for a re-vamped lineup with numerous hosts from Audacy/Infiniti Sports Radio being gone. It's all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow and subscribe for all our content on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify!

Duration:01:04:37

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CFB Playoff Begins, Joel Klatt Hot Take on NCAA CBB Tourney And More! | LWOS Media Podcast

12/17/2025
A massive week of football coming up just days before Christmas and we're ready to go over it all and even, squeeze in some other sports like Boxing, etc.! on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives is back talking these subjects: Army-Navy football game never fails to deliver WILD Sunday of comebacks and drama in the NFL College Football Playoff gets underway Friday night/Saturday all day with Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Ole Miss and Oregon hosting. Fox Sports CFB Analyst Joell Klatt exudes ignorance on the magic of the NCAA basketball tournament An Alabama female local sportscaster is murdered by husband and we have more. Plus, some Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Friday night heavyweight boxing on Netlix and we hear from one of the commentators, Crystina Poncher about the magnitude of the event. It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Duration:00:39:58

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College Football Playoff Chaos, Troy Aikman Thought About Retiring? And More With Tyler Jones! | LWOS Media Podcast

12/10/2025
A MASSIVE weekend for College Football lead to the unveiling of the 12 team College Football Playoff and we're ready to recap it all and the coverage, too on our newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives returns with his insight and also welcomes Tyler Jones of the "Jones Report" podcast and Roundtable Sports' coverage of the Oklahoma Sooners and NASCAR, etc. Tyler was on hand in L.A. for the wild Eagles-Chargers OT Monday Night Football game and relates some stories from that. The guys also discuss the championship Saturday games leading to the CFP unveiling, which took FOREVER by ESPN to do on Sunday early afternoon Eastern time. There's also discussion about doing away with the CFP's weekly rankings reveals and how ESPN's own top, highly paid, voices were critical of the rankings reveals. Plus, what about the scheduling of the four opening round playoff games, including leaving the biggest blowout possible Oregon-James Madison for Saturday prime time?? Next, speaking of MNF, there's talk of Troy Aikman's comments that he contemplated retiring from broadcasting after the Giants upset of the perfect season Patriots Superbowl 15+ years ago. Why? The guys go over it all. There's always lively banter and plenty of sports media news and takes on the "LWOS Media Podcast!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Duration:00:35:45

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Lane Kiffin Saga With Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy And Football Game/Travel Mayhem With Brian Dancel | LWOS Media Podcast

12/2/2025
Lots to unpack on our newest show from the Lane Kiffin "telethon-like" coverage of whether he would stay or go from Ole Miss, huge football games on Thanksgiving in the NFL and for Ohio St. and Michigan for Fox Sports. Plus, we have a WILD, four day travel weekend for a broadcast host/producer to go over, too! It's all with T.J. Rives and guests on the "LWOS Media Podcast!" First, T.J. talks the Thanksgiving games and numbers and the speculation that continues about the size of the TV audiences for those. And, then the massive Buckeyes vs. Wolverines grudge match in Ann Arbor, MI for Fox Sports. Also, he has comments on the Erin Andrews comments/controversy about travel and missing out on things with your family and kids, etc. Then, there's plenty of talk on Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss (in the lurch) to take the LSU job with a great writer/columnist for the Sporting News in Mike Decourcy. The guys discuss how Kiffin didn't handle things well and also, the seemingly compromised ESPN broadcasters covering the story, as their employer ESPN paying the SEC billions of dollars. And, the announcers having the same agency represent them, as the SEC powerful coaches. DeCourcy does not hold back on all. Then, it's an all time travel weekend for massive NFL and College Footall for Brian Dancel of Elite Media Network and Compass Media Network and the coverage on the radio for four games in four days. It's amazing what he did on multiple planes, cars and hotels to make it happen. Hear it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Duration:01:32:41