Last Word On Sports Media Podcast

We start off a new week with the latest in some brief sports media news and takes, as host T.J. Rives returns on the Monday edition of the "daily" of our podcasts. T.J. goes over the wild and exciting finishes of the college football championship games that included Georgia winning dramatically in OT (again) this time over Texas on ABC to get the SEC auto bid. That game will likely be the highest rated of the Saturday. This, despite the wild finishes for Oregon-Penn St in the Big Ten title game on CBS (for the first time) and Clemson-SMU, agains on ABC in primetime. Also, on Sunday morning, Action Network College Football insider Brett McMurphy (formerly of CBS Sports and of course, ESPN) revealed before the ESPN College Football Playoff reveal show that SMU had made the 12 team field, but Alabama had not. T.J. has more about McMurphy's tremendous abiltiy to break big college football news and how it's his job to do so. On Sunday, another huge slate of games in the NFL took place, incuding the Rams beating Buffalo in a high scoring, exciting game in the late Fox game from Los Angeles. But, the bigger broadcast news was that Tom Brady was fighting a bad voice for the game. T.J. has more about it. And, what reporter/outlet had the scoop first in Major League Baseball that prized outfielder free agent Juan Soto had agreed with the New York Mets Sunday night? We go over it all on the "LWOS Media Daily" and make sure to follow/subscribe to our feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc. !

It's the Friday edition of the "daily" and host Mike Gill returns with the latest in sports media news and updates. That includes: Randy Moss taking a leave for health reasons from ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown show. ABC is touting the most audience for it's college football coverage.... then, again, they've been showing tripleheaders every week, when CBS and NBC most weeks had only one game. Big 10 title game for the first time on CBS Saturday night with Oregon and Penn State battling. Yankees and New York media personality Michael Kay is ending his 5 day a week radio show/TV simulcast after over 2 decades. And, what's the latest wtih Stephen A. Smith trying to negotiate a nine figure deal from Disney/ESPN? It's all on the "LWOS Media Daily" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

On the Thursday edition of the daily show, host T.J. Rives returns in advance of Thursday night football in Detroit for the Lions rematching the Packers and more. He also talks about whether CBS Sports can expect a good, if not great, audience for Saturday night's first ever Big Ten title game broadcast on their airwaves. The matchup is unbeaten Oregon against Penn State, but it doesn't have guaranteed audience grabber Ohio State in the game. This, after the Buckeyes choked away the Michigan game last week. Also, T.J. discusses the Thrusday public reveal by former ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski or "Woj" that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Woj stepped away earlier this Summer and now, we wonder if he was already ill-then, as well? In any event, we hope he successfully battles the disease and gets in better health. It's all part of the "LWOS Daily" and make sure to follow/subscribe on this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's the Wednesday edition of our daily show with host Mike Gill returning and he has the latest on: The Fox TV ratings are in for the Ohio State-Michigan huge showdown this past Saturday in College Football. And, while it wasn't the massive number that it's been, it still was large for Fox. Mike has the details and will there actually be a championship game in the SEC or the Big Ten that might beat that number this Saturday? Mike also has more on the "Black Friday" Amazon Prime NFL broadcast number for the crazy Chiefs vs. Raiders finish and not surprisingly, there was a massive increase. Mike also wonders about the longevity of the "NBA Cup" inseason tournament and whether the NBA should try something different or not? It's all on the "LWOS Media Daily" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this fee on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's a brand new edition of our Pod, as hosts T.J. Rives and Mike Gill return off the Thanksgiving weekend holiday to talk about a myriad of subjects this week in sports media. They go over The Thanksgiving Day NFL games and the TV ratings and more. Plus, is Tom Brady loosening up some for Fox Sports' booth coverage? Also, NBC's Mike Tirico is broadcasting while injured. They explain. Next, retired NFL star turned ESPN analyst Randy Moss revealed live on the "Sunday Countdown" show that he has an illness that is affecting his eyes and vision and has to wear sunglasses due to the bright TV lights. There's discussion about the College Football end of the regular season and heading to championship weekend for all the conferences. Plus, what prominent national media member was advocating that Ohio St. has get rid of coach Ryan Day for repeatedly losing to Michigan, as it's more important that results in the College Football Playoff? Finally, T.J. goes over the lack of coverage in naming the controversial San Jose St. volleyball player, Blaire Fleming, who is a biological male and is being allowed to play women's volleyball. There have been forfeits by Mountain West Conference teams in the regular season and even, last weekend in the tournament semi-final. Yet, ESPN, the Athletic and other news outlets won't say or print the name (that we just wrote) at the center of the controversy. This is, despite Fleming being an adult and on the SJSU website with a bio, named in their game notes, introduced on the P.A. at games and is part of two different massive lawsuits recently for Title IX violations and an attempted injunction by schools to keep the Spartans out of the MWC women's volleyball tourney. It's crazy and it's discussed. It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's the "Black Friday" edition of our daily pod off the Thanksgiving holiday. Host T.J. Rives returns and goes over the wild and stupid ending to the Lions vs. Bears Thanksgiving game on CBS Thursday afternoon. It has ended up costing Chicago coach Matt Eberflus his job on Friday. But, there's more! Why did the Bears make their coach face the media Friday morning without firing him first? It certainly looks like ineptitude from their ownership and front office. Next, will the Amazon Prime Friday afternoon ratings be hindered by a bad Las Vegas Raiders team, even though they are against the Kansas City Chiefs? Or, will Patrick Mahomes' popularity transcend the bad opponent in the audience for a stand alone game. And, finaly, what about all the rivalries in College Football for Saturday and will the Ohio State-Michigan audience soar for Fox Sports or could the Texas-Texas A&M renewal of their rivalry top it? Hear it all on the "LWOS Media Daily" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's the latest edition of the Pod on the day before the Thanksgiving holiday and host T.J. Rives is back. He goes over all the action for college hoops and ESPN's "Feast Week" for Wednesday and the NFL's Thanksgiving slate for Thursday. What will those numbers look like for the Lions playing the Packers, the Cowboys hosting the awful Giants and the primetime Green Bay-Miami games? Also, an insightful, fun interview with former NFL star now turned CBS Sports NFL booth analyst and WFAN sports radio weekday host, Tiki Barber. Tiki talks about the differences in the football broadcasting on network TV vs. the five days a weeks radio show with the "combative NYC sports fans." Tiki also gives his takes on having to criticize teams and players in his roles and then face them at a later date. It's all part of newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed for all our content on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It's the newest edition of the "daily" as host Mike Gill of the "Sports Bash" radio show on 97.3 ESPN in Atlantic City, NJ is back with us with news and his takes on several things: Another big audience weekend for the CFB pregam shows as ESPN's "College Gameday" continues its historic run for best season ever being at the Ohio State-Indiana Big Ten battle Saturday. Mike has those numbers and then, the huge audience again for the game itself won easily by the Buckeyes on FOX, as they continue to dominate the early time slot. And, "Coach Prime" and Colorado being upset by Kansas delivered a large afternoon number, as well. Another huge NFL Sunday for Fox, as well, as the Packers decisive victory over the 49ers was the most watched game of the weekend. Mike has more and some insight. And, he also likes the nice touch by ESPN: As the 2024 Maui Invitational tips off across ESPN platforms, and remembered beloved college basketball analyst & iconic NBA player, the late Bill Walton, who covered that event for many years. It's all part of the "LWOS Media Daily" and make sure to subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It's the Friday edition of the "daily" and host Mike Gill of the "Sports Bash" afternoon radio show on 97.3 FM ESPN in Atlantic City is back with some news and takes. He talks former Eagles Superbowl Center turned Monday Night Football analyst Jason Kelce adding another show to his growing media exposure with an new late night ESPN Friday night show coming in January for a limited run. Also, what about the latest numbers of viewers for the "NBA Cup" games on TNT and ESPN? And, Mike gets you ready for the football weekend for College Football and the NFL. It's all on the "LWOS Media Daily" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's the Thursday edition of our "daily" shows, as host T.J. Rives returns with some news and his takes on: The improved TNT ratings for the NBA Cup from Tuesday night, as the 15-0 Cleveland Cavs battled the defending champion Boston Celtics. The "laughable" assertion that ESPN supposedly won't be using analyst Stephen A. Smith on the newly traded for "Inside the NBA" show for next season. (Hint: It's not up to Disney/ESPN). And, Thursday night football returns with the Steelers and the Browns in action on Amazon Prime from Cleveland to kick off the latest weekend. Hear it all on the "LWOS Media Daily", as we're on the feed M-F and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

On the Wednesday edition of the "Daily" host Mike Gill is back and is joined by special guest Mike McCarthy, senior reporter and sports media columnist for Front Office Sports. The guys discuss the following current subjects: What "Inside the NBA" Means for ESPN and TNT moving forward Should the NFL worried about Netflix? NFL Ratings down the stretch, will NBC Flex the Cowboys out of Sunday night in December? New sports windows? NBA or NHL in the afternoon? MLB future on TV It's all part of the "LWOS Media Daily" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's a jammed packed edition of the full show this week with hosts T.J. Rives and Mike Gill going over the biggest sports media news, ratings and a great guest joins us, too on the "LWOS Media Podcast.!" The guys go over the mess for Netflix on their broadcast of the Mike Tyson - Jake Paul fight last Friday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Mike expresses his disappointment in the production and T.J. has more on the technical meltdown the streamer had for hundreds of thousands, if not millions trying to see it. Still, the audience was UNREAL and what does it mean for the NFL on Christmas Day coming up? The guys also go over the wild weekend of finishes in the NFL and just how big the ratings were for the Chiefs/Bills on CBS, etc. from Sunday? And, what does it mean for the upcoming Sunday followed by Thanksgiving Day? Then, Joe Flint, media writer for the Wall Street Journal, joins the pod to discuss his breaking of the huge NBA media story that "Inside the NBA" will continue but on Disney/ABC starting next season and Joe has more on how it came about and what about the trade that Disney made with Warner bros/Discovery for the show? Finally, Mike and T.J. wrap with some more on the NBA's concerning lack of audience, and they look ahead to a huge weekend of College Football and the NFL, too. It's all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed for all great content on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

In a wild twist to the uncertainty of Turner broadcasting's "Inside The NBA" pre-game and post-game show, it's now been traded to Disney/ABC over the weekend. And, T.J. Rives and Mike Gill are back to discuss it on the Monday edition "daily" on the podcast feed The guys give their thoughts on why this happened, including the trading of some annual Big 12 football and basketball games from ESPN to Turner and other references to broadcasters being "traded" too? Also, do they keep the full studio team together with Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal? The guys will go in more depth tomorrow on the full podcast on this feed. So make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It's the Friday edition of the "daily" as host Mike Gill returns with his takes on sports media news, etc. This includes. Several sports media figures have made a significant move to Bluesky. Will it have a lasting impact? WFAN announces they're hiring Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims to replace John Sterling for New York Yankee games. No Romo and Nantz next week in the CBS NFL booth - Two Games the following week: Thanksgiving and Eagles vs Ravens. — Former ESPN Monday Night Football analyst and Bucs Superbowl winning coach Jon Gruden has joined Barstool Sports under a multi-year contract. And, Friday night Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul on Netflix too! It's all on the LWOS Media Daily and make sure to follow/subscribe to the feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's the Thursday edition of the "daily" on this feed as host T.J. Rives returns with updates and takes on the following sports media stories, etc: Diamond Sports, the parent company of the new "Fanduel Sports Network" and rights holder to numerous NBA, NHL and MLB teams has emerged from bankruptcy after nearly two years. What does this mean for some teams wanting their games broadcast and the fans trying to see them? Not unexpectedly, the Duke-Kentucky Tuesday night college basketball November showdown delivered a good audience for ESPN. T.J. has more on that number and how it compares to the NBA in season tournament games this week also? And, it's happy birthday to Al Michaels of Amazon (formerly ABC and NBC), as he turns 80 years old and will be working the Thursday Night Football game with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders. It's all on this edition of the "LWOS Media Daily" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's the Wednesday edition of the "daily" as Mike Gill is back with insight on the news and ratings in sports media this week: Diamond Sports has announced a deal with Amazon to put its 16 RSNs on Prime Video. You'll be able to watch teams that are in your market through Prime with an added subscription. This is for NBA, NHL and MLB teams on Fanduel Sports Networks (used to be Bally Sports). No launch date yet, though. College Basketball gets off to a good start on ESPN and the numbers reflect it. Plus, a Big ‘Night Night’ on TNT: TNT Sports’ Emirates NBA Cup, Night 1 averaged 1.9m viewers, up 71% vs. TNT’s 2023 NBA Cup, The Night Peaked at 2.6m viewers at start of DAL/GSW, which won the night in cable prime for P18-34, P25-54, P<50 Catch up on all of it on the "LWOS Media Daily" M-F on this feed and subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's the newest edition of the podcast, as hosts T.J. Rives and Mike Gill are back to go over the latest in sports media news, ratings and they have a national pro football broadcasting guest with them, as well. It's all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!" The guys go over the "Blowout Saturday" of network games for ESPN/ABC, CBS Sports and NBC with almost all of the action being one-sided games. How did this affect the TV numbers, especially in the ABC primetime game window for Alabama vs. LSU? It was the opposite for the exciting early NFL games Sunday and that included the Chiefs blocking a field goal on the final play to preserve their 9-0 season beating Denver. And, on the show, we welcome Josh Appel of Sports USA radio , who was on the national call at Arrowhead to recount his call of the game and give us insight into how he broadcasts these games, etc.? It's great back and forth insight from Josh. The guys finish with some other items like the anticipated Mike Tyson-Jake Paul boxing match for Netflix on Friday night from Arlington, TX and also, kudos to some student newspaper reporters, again, for beating traditional "legacy" media to an important story with University of Florida hoop coach Todd Golden, who is under investigation for inappropriate behavior towards numerous young women. They have filed a complaint with the University and Golden is still coaching. It's all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's the newest edition of our "daily" podcast going over sports media news, ratings, etc., as host T.J. Rives returns on this Veteran's Day to talk: A Saturday of wipeouts in College Football from Texas-Florida early on ABC to Ohio State vs. Purdue on CBS and even Alabama at LSU in primetime back on ABC, the games weren't close. Will the overall ratings suffer? T.J. also goes over the "best for last" call by ESPN's crew of Dave Fleming and Brock Osweiler on the BYU-UTAH hated rivalry game that ended the night and was an amazing dramatic last second field goal win for the still unbeaten Cougars. Also, the Utah athletic director is in trouble for taking to the post game media microphone and blasting the Big12 offciials for bad calls. T.J. has more on that. Then, he wraps with a wild early Sunday in the NFL games that saw Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs espcape with a blocked field goal to beat the Broncos on CBS and the same for Brock Purdy and the 49ers to beat the Buccaneers in the final seconds on the main game for Fox Sports. And, while the Cowboys--Eagles and the Cardnials-Jets were blowouts late in the day, the Sunday Night magic was there for NBC and the comeback by the Lions over the Texans with a field goal with no time left, too. Hear it all on the LWOS Media "Daily" for Monday and catch the full podcast on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's the Friday edition of the show headed to a wild weekend of College Football and the NFL, as host T.J. Rives returns to go over all the sports media news on the "LWOS Media Daily" T.J. goes over: The NBA and ESPN are happy with the Golden State Warriors and Steph Curry returning from injury, as they beat the defending champion Boston Celtics and seeing a solid ratings increase on Wednessday night. However, good NBA ratings in the regular season these days are still dwared by regular season football. Also, the Tennessee Volunteers college voice, Bob Kessling, who's in his 26th year has decided to retire at the end of the college basketball season. Kessling has been involved in Tennessee broadcasts, including national title women's games for over 45 years, as well. And, T.J. looks at the college football and NFL top matchups upcoming for Sunday afternoon, too. It's all on the LWOS Media "Daily" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

It's the Thursday edition of the "Daily" from the Last Word on Sports Media feed with host T.J. Rives back aboard. He goes over the latest news, and more: Thursday night football returns for Amazon Prime as Lamar Jackson and the Ravens play Cincinnati in an AFC North battle. The ratings have been solid for the streamer, although significantly less than when the Thursday games were on CBS and Fox Sports previously. What's the latest on the Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid and the Philly columnist for The Inquirer, Marcus Hayes, who provoked him into a physical shove last weekend? T.J has more. And, we get you ready for what could be the highest rated college football broadcast of the year, as Alabama plays LSU Saturday night in Baton Rouge, on ABC. It's all part of the "LWOS Media Daily" and make sure for all the great content to follow this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!