Sports Media Watch Podcast

Jon Lewis
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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    NBA at midseason: All-Star ratings disbelief, the annual gripes, and the coverage

    On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion of the NBA at midseason, specifically last weekend's All-Star Game and the disbelief on social media that the midseason exhibition drew a strong audience. Plus, why the annual gripes about the All-Star Game, and the NBA generally, may start to fall on deaf ears within the league. And why NBC's coverage was a big improvement over TNT last year. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    43 min

  2. FEB 13

    Super Bowl recap: Ratings, announcers, halftime and more

    On the newest edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman recap last weekend's lackluster Super Bowl 60, specifically the lower television ratings -- including both the fake and real numbers for the halftime show -- and the performance of NBC's announcers. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    50 min

  3. FEB 7

    Super Bowl ratings, Washington Post cuts, ESPN-NFL deal, RSN collapse, Winter Olympics and Joe Davis preview

    On a packed Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman preview Sunday's Super Bowl 60 and what the viewership might look like for a relatively low-profile matchup. Plus, they discuss some of the big headlines of the past week, including the massive layoffs at the Washington Post, the surprisingly quick approval of the ESPN-NFL Media deal, the collapse of the Main Street Sports Group RSNs, and the start of the Winter Olympics. And, a sneak peek of an upcoming interview with Fox Sports and Los Angeles Dodgers play-by-play voice Joe Davis. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    49 min

  4. JAN 31

    Bob Costas on his return to NBC: His role, his future and more

    Famed broadcaster Bob Costas returns to the Sports Media Watch Podcast to discuss his new emeritus role with NBC Sports and what viewers can expect. In a discussion with Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman, Costas details the extent of his return, previews his debut on Sunday's Lakers-Knicks pregame, explains why he will not return to -play-by-play, and discusses some general sports media topics. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 15m

  5. JAN 27

    Bob Costas returns to NBC Sports, plus NFL playoff and CFP national title viewership

    On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman discuss Bob Costas' return to NBC Sports, plus viewership for NFL playoff games and the College Football Playoff National Championship. Do the big numbers for Indiana's win mean all is well with college football? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    43 min

  6. JAN 19

    NFL playoff ratings and announcer reviews; plus: CFP preview and is the playoff worth the trouble?

    On the newest edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion about the NFL's playoff ratings so far and the state of the league's various announcing teams -- from Al Michaels' future on Amazon to the backlash against Tony Romo to the improvement of Tom Brady. Plus, a preview of the College Football Playoff national championship, and whether the playoff era is really an improvement over the old BCS. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    56 min

  7. JAN 13

    The RSN crisis, NFL ratings, and an interview with USA Sports president Matt Hong

    On the first Sports Media Watch Podcast of 2026, Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman discuss the growing RSN crisis, recap the NFL's regular season ratings and Christmas Day performance, and are joined by USA Sports president Matt Hong for a discussion about the early days of the newly independent division, its strategy, and its competition. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 15m

  8. 12/29/2025

    2025 wrap-up and special guest Jayne Kennedy of "NFL Today" fame

    On the final Sports Media Watch Podcast of the 2025, Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman share their final thoughts on the year that was and the broad themes that defined 2025 in sports media. Then (starting at 20:15), the crew is joined by special guest Jayne Kennedy of "NFL Today" fame for an in-depth interview about her time on the groundbreaking studio show during its 1970s prime, the trust she earned from some of the most famous athletes in sports history, her views on how the industry has and has not changed since her CBS days, and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 2m
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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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