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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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

45 min

MLB at midseason: State of the game and lockout concerns with guests John Smoltz and Frank Thomas

Baseball takes center stage on the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, as Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman are joined in separate interviews by Fox Sports lead MLB analyst John Smoltz and former Fox studio analyst Frank Thomas for a discussion about the state of the game -- and the lockout that looms this offseason. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

59 min

World Cup ratings surge; Dave O'Brien on the 20th anniversary of his World Cup call and much more

On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis discusses the World Cup ratings success with co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman, and then the crew is joined by 2006 World Cup voice Dave O'Brien for a discussion about that assignment and much more from his nearly 40-year sports broadcasting career. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 9 min

Netflix host Elle Duncan and White Sox reporter Brooke Fletcher join the pod; plus, NBCU spinoff, World Cup ratings

On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, host Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman are joined by Netflix host Elle Duncan for a discussion about the streamer's upcoming Home Run Derby and much more. Plus, a conversation with Chicago White Sox reporter Brooke Fletcher about her recent turn in the broadcast booth. And the crew discusses Comcast's plans to spinoff NBCUniversal and the ratings for the FIFA World Cup. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

43 min

SportsCenter anchor Linda Cohn on her retirement from ESPN, her future and much more

"SportsCenter" anchor Linda Cohn is the guest on a special edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, joining Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion about her retirement from ESPN this coming Friday, her future plans, and much more -- including her long tenure at ESPN and "SportsCenter" specifically, changes in women's broadcasting and women's sports, and thoughts from the former goaltender on men's and women's hockey. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

49 min

NBA and Stanley Cup ratings wrap, World Cup ratings and Lalas backlash, Wembanyama as 'villain' and more

On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman to discuss the viewership successes of the NBA and Stanley Cup finals, the FIFA World Cup and the backlash against Fox analyst Alexi Lalas, and the 'villain' narrative emerging around Spurs star Victor Wembanyama. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

39 min

NBA Finals ratings resurgence, reviewing ABC's NBA booth, plus: more on McDonough, World Cup

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 NBA Finals ratings resurgence, the atmosphere at Madison Square Garden for the Knicks' historic Game 4 comeback, thoughts on ABC's NBA booth, and more -- including some more thoughts on ABC's Sean McDonough on the NHL, and some early thoughts on the World Cup. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy