Last Word On Sports Media Podcast

tj
  • 4.7 (127)
  • SPORTS
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

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. 1D AGO

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

    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.!

    58 min

  2. MAR 25

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

    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.!

    1h 1m

  3. MAR 18

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

    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.

    43 min

  4. MAR 11

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

    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.

    39 min

  5. MAR 4

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

    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.!

    32 min

  6. FEB 25

    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

  7. 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

  8. 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
See All (772)

4.7
out of 5
127 Ratings

About

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.!!

Information

You Might Also Like