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It's a week where the NBA Playoffs, Stanley Cup Playoffs and NFL Draft all converge and we're ready to discuss that and more on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."

Host T.J. Rives returns to give his thoughts on those subjects and more. That starts with him paying tribute to NY Yankees legendary radio voice John Sterling, who retired abprutly at the beginning of the season after broadcasting over 5,000 games on radio and all of the Yankees magical moments over the past 4 decades. 

He also talks the passing of an unsung ESPN key employee when it came to research in Howie Schwab. Schwab was known for establishing ESPN's stats and information department over 30 years ago and helped launch the now montrous ESPN.com in the mid-90s.

Then, Jay Betsill of DFWSportsOnline.com and a media veteran of Dallas-Ft.Worth Sports joins T.J. to give some takes on the Mavericks, Stars and more vying for attention against the vaunted Dallas Cowboys this week. This is because the NFL and specifically, the Cowboys, will consume things with this week's 2024 NFL Draft. How much is Jerry Jones under fire, if at all? And, does the DFW media "tell it like it is" anymore on the Cowboys or not?

T.J. then wraps with talk and cable ratings proof that the NBA being much more popular than College Basketball and March Madness just isn't true.

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This week on Episode 95 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin reflect on the careers of retiring voices Verne Lundquist and John Sterling, while also previewing the upcoming NBA Playoffs, Stanley Cup Playoffs and NFL Draft.A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:

*** Verne Lundquist concludes incredible career
*** Jim Nantz sends off Verne 
*** Verne and Tiger share a moment
*** Timeless Verne calls
*** NBA Playoffs getting started
*** Mike Gorman of Celtics Honored
*** Tim Capstraw of Nets radio milestone
*** John Sterling retirement news 
*** Sterling by the numbers 
*** Sterling's signature calls 
*** Who will replace Sterling?
*** Upcoming  MLB schedule
*** Bruins voice Jack Edwards retires
*** Retirement of NHL voice Jeff Rimer
*** Stanley Cup Playoffs preview
*** NBA Playoffs coming soon 
*** NFL Draft to include Nick Saban debut 

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We have a wide variety of topics from the most recent playing of 'The Masters" golf televised this weekendby CBS, the sudden retirement of legendary Yankees annoucner John Sterling and some interesting twists and turns on the O.J. Simpson "Bronco Chase" 30 years ago. And, it's all on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast," as host T.J. Rives is back guests are ready to discuss.

T.J. is joined by Alex Myers, Sr. Writer of GolfDigest.com, who covered the Masters first hand as Scottie Scheffler won his second "Green Jacket" title in three years. They disucuss his accomplishments and the beatuy and intrigue of the course, the massive media accomodations and more. Plus, there's discussion on the ongoing dispute with the PGA Tour and LIV Golf and whether it will all eventually get resolved soon or not?

Then, it's George Ofman of the "Tell me a story I don't know" podcast series from this feed and his new book from the same name. George has the latest on the Chicago sports scene, plus, we bring back his story from Bob Costas, whom O.J. Simpson was trying to call from the car during the amazing low speed chase in June 1994. George has great insight on that and all else in Chcago sports, including will the Bulls ever, ever, be championship relevant again, post- Michael Jordan?

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This week on Episode 94 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin react to the breaking news of the death of O.J. Simpson and look back at Simpson's career as a broadcaster.  A look back at the recently completed Women's and Men's Final Fours and a look ahead to the Masters on CBS and ESPN.  Also, the latest from across MLB, NBA, and the NHL.A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:

*** Reaction to passing of O.J. Simpson 
*** O.J. Simpson as a Broadcaster
 *** O.J. Chase and NBA Finals recall
*** Women's Final Four ratings
*** Ruocco, Lobo and Rowe on ABC for women's final
*** Westwood One coverage of Women's FInal Four
*** Eagle, Raftery, Hill and Wolfson draw rave reviews
*** Kugler, Kellogg, Jackson and Katz on Westwood One
*** CBS and ESPN coverage of the Masters 
*** Jim Nantz in his 39th year at the Masters
*** Verne Lundquist retiring from broadcasting  
*** 50th Anniversary of Hank Aaron's 715th home run
*** John Sadak calls inside-the-park HR
*** Upcoming MLB assignments
*** Mike Gorman wraps up 43-year run with Celtics
*** NBA Playoffs coming soon 
*** NBA G-League coverage on ESPN platforms 
*** Upcoming NHL coverage

Hear it all on the newest "Announcer Schdeules Podcast" as part of the Last Word on Sports Media Podcast feed. Make suret to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!

Off the historic weekend for the Women's NCAA Tourney ratings and a UConn repeat for the men in the Final Four, we're back to discuss that, the Masters golf coming this weekend and more on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!" 

Host T.J. Rives returns, literally from the AZ desert, where he watched and covered the Connecticut back to back NCAA championship wins in State Farm Stadium to go over it all. And, he's also joined by frequent guest with great "takes" and insight, Tyler Jones of Chat Sports and his "Jones Report Podcast."

There's discussion on record breaking scorer Caitlin Clark of Iowa leading the surging ratings for the women's games, but credit to South Carolina for an unbeaten season in beating Clark's Hawkeyes for the title and a record 19 million viewers on average for ABC. What does it all mean for future women's ratings for their tourneys and will it translate for Clark going pro to the WNBA?

More on coach Danny Hurley's Huskies and their repeat, Ian Eagle calling it on CBS for the Final Four for the first time and also, what happened when Tyler and T.J. were trying to have dinner Sunday night, as Kentucky coach John Calipari decided to bolt for Arkansas?

The guys talk some more about Tiger Woods, the Masters and how great the month of April is for sports viewing for everything from the college hoops, to NBA and Stanley Cup palyoffs, NFL draft and .... Wrestlemania?! Yes.

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This week on Episode 93 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin break down the Final Four announcer pairings for both men's and women's basketball, while looking back on the biggest highlights from the Sweet 16 and Elite 8.  The explosive women's basketball ratings are discussed along with a look into whether the WBB champ game can outdraw the men's.  Bob Uecker's return to Brewers radio along with all the latest from across MLB, NBA, NHL and college baseball are covered as well.  Finally, reaction to the report of layoffs at the NFL Network.A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:

*** Sweet 16/Elite 8 Highlights
*** Alabama's Chris Stewart to Final Fou
r*** Andrew Catalon sends Purdue to Final Four
*** Ian Eagle calls of DJ Burns
*** The year-one success of Eagle, Raftery, Hill and Wolfson
*** Blockbuster WBB ratings
*** ESPN/ABC's plans for Women's Final Four
*** Debbie Antonelli's busy March into April  
*** NIT Championship on ESPN
*** Bob Uecker back for year 54 with Brewers
*** Kevin Brown calls a walkoff for Orioles 
*** Yankees-DBacks 2001 memory lane
*** Upcoming MLB assignments
*** Big weekend of college baseball on ESPN
*** NBA and NHL upcoming notables
*** NBA G-League coverage on ESPN platforms
*** Report: Notable personalities out at NFL Network


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