The Sports Media Podcast

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The hottest headlines, network deals, ratings, trends and everything else you need to know inside sports media.

  1. 12/23/2025

    All things with Christmas with Netflix’s Kay Adams, ESPN’s Mark Jones

    On this week's pod, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp brings home the last pod of 2025 with an eye on Christmas Day. First, Kay Adams joins to talk about the second iteration of Netflix’s NFL doubleheader and how she sees her role in sports after departing NFL Network. Then, longtime ESPN play-by-play announcer Mark Jones dishes on the five-pack of Christmas NBA games and whether the Pop-Tarts Bowl has the best postseason trophy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    26 min

  2. 12/18/2025

    Heisman, Army-Navy and the CFP’s future with SBJ’s college expert

    On this week's pod, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp brings in colleague Ben Portnoy to look at the future where Army-Navy falls on the calendar. The duo also discuss the Heisman Trophy telecast, TNT’s CFP future and predictions for the first round this weekend. Finally, in Karp’s Corner, a look a new “MNF” alt-cast, WBD rejecting David Ellison’s hostile offer, DAZN looking for U.S. inroads with FanDuel Sports Networks and Netflix expanding its video podcast offerings with Barstool Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    24 min

  3. 12/11/2025

    Fox Sports’ Rob Stone on World Cup Draw, Big Ten Championship; A wrap on college football regular season viewership

    On this week's pod, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp breaks down the viewership around the conference championships and college football’s regular season. Then, fresh off hosting duties for the FIFA World Cup Draw and Big Ten title game, Fox Sports’ Rob Stone joins the show. Finally, in Karp’s Corner, a look at the World Cup Draw audience, reviews of a couple of NFL alt-casts and media’s impact on the SBJ Influence 125 list.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min

  4. 12/04/2025

    Thanksgiving brings bountiful NFL numbers: Will Messi fans flock to Fox?: and the latest on the out-of-home sports TV distribution business.

    On this week's pod, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp discusses the NFL setting new regular-season TV records. Then, SBJ's Josh Carpenter joins Karp to look at Netflix making a bold move with Elle Duncan, MLS getting its Messi moment and the college conference championship games that you need to pay attention to. Plus, Neema Ghazi of Joe Hand Promotions dishes on where business is at for his company.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    32 min

  5. 11/26/2025

    LionTree’s Alex Michael on sports media trends, youth sports; Three things to be thankful for in sports media

    On this week’s pod, host and SBJ media writer Austin Karp is joined by LionTree Managing Director Alex Michael for a deep dive into investment opportunities in youth sports, as well as trends in sports tech and international growth.  Karp also reflects on the YouTubeTV-Disney carriage deal and Nielsen’s big data impact on sports as part of what he is most thankful for this year. Finally,  a look into the future of TNT Sports and consolidation in sports media.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    17 min

  6. 11/20/2025

    Prime Video’s Charlie Neiman on NBA, NFL; Breaking down the new MLB deals; YouTube TV and Disney find peace

    On this week’s pod, host and SBJ media writer Austin Karp is joined by Prime Video’s head of sports content Charlie Nieman, who dishes on the start to the company’s NBA deal, another strong year for “TNF” and a big Black Friday coming. Plus, Karp gets what MLB’s media rights will look like from 2026-28, the details on the carriage deal that brought ESPN and YouTube TV back together, the enthusiasm of NBC Sports’ John Fanta and what might become of the NFL international game package. 1:08 MLB's Media deal 4:45 YOUTUBE TV and Disney deal update 7:50 Charlie Neiman Interview 16:14 Karp's Corner Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    20 min

  7. 11/13/2025

    Tim Pernetti gets all American; Will YouTube TV or Disney blink first?; A requiem for ESPN Bet

    On this week’s pod, host and SBJ media writer Austin Karp is joined by Tim Pernetti, commissioner of the American Conference, as they dig into the latest with college football. Plus, Karp gets into whether anything is close with the YouTube TV-ESPN standoff, the end of the ESPN Bet experiment and Unrivaled adding another night of action. 1:27 Disney vs YouTube TV 5:42 Tim Pernetti Interview 26:00 Karp's Corner Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    33 min

  8. 11/06/2025

    The YouTube TV-ESPN battle continues; the NFL debuts in Berlin; and an expert’s view of the landscape

    On this week’s pod, host and SBJ media writer Austin Karp is joined by Bjorn Werner, a former Colts defensive end (now a popular football podcaster in his native Germany) ahead of the team’s home game in Berlin. Also, longtime consultant Doug Perlman of Sports Media Advisors joins the pod to talk about the biggest things going on at his shop. Plus, Karp breaks down the latest around the YouTube TV-ESPN battle, MLB’s big sendoff with World Series numbers and NASCAR’s audience drop in Year 1 of a new media deal. 1:00 YouTube TV & Disney Dispute 4:14 MLB Recap 5:59 Bjorn Werner Interview 21:37 Doug Perlman Interview 28:00 Karp's Corner Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    32 min
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