Sports Media Watch Podcast

Hosted by Jon Lewis

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About the show

Sports Media Watch founder Jon Lewis is joined each week by Armand Broady for a weekly discussion of the latest developments in the sports media industry, from ratings to rights deals to personnel moves. Go beyond the headlines with the in-depth analyses and historical context that are a hallmark of Sports Media Watch.

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1 hr 5 min

ESPN's Steve Levy joins the pod, plus: the Jim Nantz chemistry question and Joe Davis backlash

Longtime ESPN broadcaster Steve Levy is the guest on the new episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, discussing his career journey, ESPN's relationship with the NHL, memories of the late Barry Melrose and much more in a lengthy conversation. Plus, the podcast is bookended with discussion of two leading play-by-play voices. First, amidst the instability in the CBS NFL booth, what role -- if any -- does Jim Nantz play in the network's issues? And, what is behind the intensifying backlash against Fox Sports' Joe Davis for his supposed bias toward the Dodgers? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

45 min

Tony Romo out at CBS; Blazers hire and fire broadcaster; NBC MLB announcer reviews

Tony Romo's exit from CBS headlines the new episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast. How did Romo get here after his acclaimed debut? What is his future, and what is the future of JJ Watt at CBS? Plus, thoughts on the NBA Trail Blazers' bizarre hiring and firing of a new play-by-play voice, and a review of NBC's MLB Postseason broadcast teams. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

44 min

Troy Aikman's future, JJ Watt's performance, the state of College Gameday, the return of Doc Rivers and more

Troy Aikman's future is the lead topic on the new episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast. Could the ESPN NFL analyst really leave after the season, or is he negotiating through the media? Also, thoughts on JJ Watt's performance filling in for Tony Romo, the changing state of ESPN's "College Gameday," the return of Doc Rivers to television, and the apparent resolution of Paramount-WBD. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 4 min

Mike Tirico joins the pod to discuss his acclaimed career: Partners, memorable games and more

NBC's Mike Tirico is the latest guest on the Sports Media Watch Podcast, discussing various aspects of his decades-long career -- from his partnerships with the likes of Cris Collinsworth, Reggie Miller and Hubie Brown, to his most memorable moments in the booth, and the influences who shaped his approach to broadcasting. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 8 min

NFL season-opening thoughts; Taylor Tannebaum and Taylor McGregor talk FSU delay; plus, reflections on 9/11 and Barry Melrose

The new episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast addresses whether the NFL has stretched itself too thin and lost focus as its new season begins. Plus, ESPN's Taylor Tannebaum and Taylor McGregor join the pod to discuss how they handled last week's power outage that delayed the SMU-FSU Labor Day game. And reflections on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the passing of Barry Melrose. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

58 min

Mark Jones on why he left ESPN, his expanded role with the Kings, and much more

Former ESPN play-by-play voice Mark Jones is the latest guest on the Sports Media Watch Podcast, discussing why he decided to leave ESPN after nearly four decades, his new full-time role with the Sacramento Kings, and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

53 min

Tony Reali on his ESPN past, his new venture, and the state of sports media

Former ESPN host Tony Reali is the guest on the new edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, hosted by Jon Lewis and Armand Broady and produced by Derek Futterman. On the episode, Reali talks about his two-decade run hosting ESPN's "Around the Horn," his new podcast venture with iHeart Radio, and his thoughts about the state of the industry. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 9 min

Noah Eagle on his career so far, his approach to broadcasting, his new partner Luke Kuechly and more

NBC Sports and Netflix play-by-play voice Noah Eagle is the guest on the newest Sports Media Watch podcast, hosted by Jon Lewis and Armand Broady and produced by Derek Futterman. Eagle discusses his career so far, how he approaches prep, his new NFL partner Luke Kuechly, how he deals with the nepotism critique, and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

49 min

Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz of BIG3 join the pod, plus what is Tony Romo's future at CBS?

On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz of BIG3 join the pod to discuss the league and its future. Plus, does Tony Romo have a future at CBS after his arrest and now indefinite leave of absence? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

47 min

World Cup viewership record, ESPN layoffs

On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion about the record-shattering viewership for the FIFA World Cup Final, plus ESPN's latest layoffs and what they say about the state of the company. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy