Last Word On Sports Media Podcast

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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.!!

  1. 18H AGO

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

    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!

    52 min

  2. FEB 18

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

    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.!

    55 min

  3. FEB 11

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

    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!

    52 min

  4. FEB 4

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

    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.!

    58 min

  5. JAN 28

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

    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.!

    1h 2m

  6. JAN 21

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

    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. !!

    55 min

  7. JAN 14

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

    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.!

    40 min

  8. JAN 7

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

    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.!

    53 min
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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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