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Sports Media Watch Podcast
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.
Episodes
Sports Media Watch PodcastNFL RedZone host Scott Hanson joins the pod; plus: CBS' JJ Watt decision and what it means for Troy Aikman
NFL RedZone host Scott Hanson is the guest on the new episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, discussing the show's 300th episode last week, the preparation…
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Troy Aikman vs. ESPN; Nantz talks Romo; Al Michaels' future; and more
Troy Aikman's uncertain status at ESPN is the main topic on the new episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast. Is it a lock that Aikman finishes the season? Is…
Sports Media Watch PodcastESPN's Steve Levy joins the pod, plus: the Jim Nantz chemistry question and Joe Davis backlash
Longtime ESPN broadcaster Steve Levy is the guest on the new episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, discussing his career journey, ESPN's relationship with…
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Tony Romo out at CBS; Blazers hire and fire broadcaster; NBC MLB announcer reviews
Tony Romo's exit from CBS headlines the new episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast. How did Romo get here after his acclaimed debut? What is his future, and…
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Troy Aikman's future, JJ Watt's performance, the state of College Gameday, the return of Doc Rivers and more
Troy Aikman's future is the lead topic on the new episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast. Could the ESPN NFL analyst really leave after the season, or is he…
Sports Media Watch PodcastMike Tirico joins the pod to discuss his acclaimed career: Partners, memorable games and more
NBC's Mike Tirico is the latest guest on the Sports Media Watch Podcast, discussing various aspects of his decades-long career -- from his partnerships with…
Sports Media Watch PodcastNFL season-opening thoughts; Taylor Tannebaum and Taylor McGregor talk FSU delay; plus, reflections on 9/11 and Barry Melrose
The new episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast addresses whether the NFL has stretched itself too thin and lost focus as its new season begins. Plus, ESPN's…
Sports Media Watch PodcastMark Jones on why he left ESPN, his expanded role with the Kings, and much more
Former ESPN play-by-play voice Mark Jones is the latest guest on the Sports Media Watch Podcast, discussing why he decided to leave ESPN after nearly four…
Sports Media Watch PodcastTony Reali on his ESPN past, his new venture, and the state of sports media
Former ESPN host Tony Reali is the guest on the new edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, hosted by Jon Lewis and Armand Broady and produced by Derek…
Sports Media Watch PodcastNoah Eagle on his career so far, his approach to broadcasting, his new partner Luke Kuechly and more
NBC Sports and Netflix play-by-play voice Noah Eagle is the guest on the newest Sports Media Watch podcast, hosted by Jon Lewis and Armand Broady and produced…
Sports Media Watch PodcastIce Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz of BIG3 join the pod, plus what is Tony Romo's future at CBS?
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz of BIG3 join the pod to discuss the league and its future. Plus, does Tony Romo have a…
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World Cup viewership record, ESPN layoffs
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion about the…
Sports Media Watch PodcastMLB at midseason: State of the game and lockout concerns with guests John Smoltz and Frank Thomas
Baseball takes center stage on the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, as Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman are joined in separate…
Sports Media Watch PodcastWorld Cup ratings surge; Dave O'Brien on the 20th anniversary of his World Cup call and much more
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis discusses the World Cup ratings success with co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman, and then…
Sports Media Watch PodcastNetflix host Elle Duncan and White Sox reporter Brooke Fletcher join the pod; plus, NBCU spinoff, World Cup ratings
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, host Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman are joined by Netflix host Elle Duncan for a…
Sports Media Watch PodcastSportsCenter anchor Linda Cohn on her retirement from ESPN, her future and much more
"SportsCenter" anchor Linda Cohn is the guest on a special edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, joining Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and…
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NBA and Stanley Cup ratings wrap, World Cup ratings and Lalas backlash, Wembanyama as 'villain' and more
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman to discuss the viewership successes of the…
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NBA Finals ratings resurgence, reviewing ABC's NBA booth, plus: more on McDonough, World Cup
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion about the NBA Finals…
Sports Media Watch PodcastSean McDonough joins the pod; plus: thoughts on ABC coverage of NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, ESPN/ABC lead NHL voice Sean McDonough joins the pod for a discussion with Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and…
Sports Media Watch PodcastJason Benetti of NBC and Will Buxton of Fox join the pod, plus NBA Finals preview
The latest edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast features two prominent guests, as NBC Sports' Jason Benetti and Fox Sports' Will Buxton join Jon Lewis…
Sports Media Watch PodcastNFL scheduling manager Max St. John on the league's 2026 slate
On the latest edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman are joined by the NFL's manager of…
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NBA conference final ratings, Prime's first Game 7, NFL schedule thoughts
On the latest 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…
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NFL media rights latest, NBA and NHL ratings, thoughts on John Sterling and Ted Turner
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 latest developments…
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Game 7s, Duke's Prime Video deal, and a conversation with Northwestern's J.A. Adande
On the new edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion of recent…
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Vrabel-Russini developments, NBA and NHL playoff ratings, NBA streaming issues and more
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion about the latest…
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DOJ-NFL media rights investigation, college basketball ratings wrap, ESPN layoffs, ESPN-NFL Network and more
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion about the U.S. justice…
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Final Four ratings preview, March Madness announcer reviews, MLB-Netflix, WNBA, Tiger and more
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman discuss the ratings potential of the NCAA Men's Final…
Sports Media Watch PodcastBaseball voice Matt Vasgersian on ringing in new era of MLB on TV and much more, plus WBC ratings recap
On the new edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman are joined by MLB voice Matt Vasgersian for…
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NFL media rights price tag, baseball ratings and voices, and FloSports CEO Mark Floreani joins the pod
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman discuss the latest developments in the NFL media rights…
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NFL media rights timeline, NBC's NBA throwback, and Bruins voice Judd Sirott joins the pod
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman discuss the NFL's accelerated media rights timeline and…
Sports Media Watch PodcastWorld Series and Dodgers voice Joe Davis joins the pod; Plus: Mike Tirico's moment and an Olympics wrap
World Series and Los Angeles Dodgers play-by-play voice Joe Davis is the latest guest on the Sports Media Watch Podcast, joining Jon Lewis, co-host Armand…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Sports Media Watch PodcastBob 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…
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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…
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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…
Sports Media Watch PodcastThe 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…
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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…
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TNT fixture Adam Lefkoe talks the 'TNT DNA,' studio hosting, Seinfeld and more
TNT studio host Adam Lefkoe is the guest on the latest edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, joining Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek…
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NFL ratings highs, NBC-Michael Jordan critique and more
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman discuss the NFL's recent Thanksgiving viewership…
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TNT Sports vet Jared Greenberg on the state of the company, his career journey and more
Longtime TNT Sports broadcaster Jared Greenberg is the guest on the new Sports Media Watch Podcast, joining Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek…
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MLB media rights announced, NBC's Big Ten future, WBD sale, NBA ratings and CW vs. Nielsen
On a new Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion of the new MLB media rights…
Sports Media Watch PodcastEmerging NBA voice Michael Grady on his dual NBC-Prime roles, his journey and much more
NBC Sports and Prime Video NBA play-by-play voice Michael Grady is the latest guest on the Sports Media Watch Podcast, joining Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady…
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The Disney-YouTube TV blackout and what it means for ESPN; World Series ratings recap
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion about the Disney-YouTube…
Sports Media Watch PodcastRising star Adam Amin talks technique, influences, partners, and that Mariners-Tigers call
Rising play-by-play voice Adam Amin is the latest guest on the Sports Media Watch Podcast. The Chicago Bulls and Fox Sports broadcaster joins Jon Lewis…
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Stephen A.'s political analysis, NBA gambling coverage, NBA TV reviews, World Series ratings predictions and Adam Amin preview
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion about Stephen A. Smith's…
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NBC's NBA return and the best version of "Roundball Rock"; plus, MLB Postseason ratings and announcer critiques
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman look ahead toward next week's return of the NBA on NBC…
Sports Media Watch PodcastNBC Sports president Rick Cordella on NBCSN, NBA on NBC, MLB deal, NFL negotiations and more
NBC Sports president Rick Cordella discusses a wide range of topics -- including the relaunch of NBCSN, the return of the NBA on NBC, the looming NBC Major…
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Sneak Peek: NBC's Rick Cordella on NFL's early renegotiation plans
In a sneak preview of a full conversation, NBC president Rick Cordella addressed the company's future with the league ahead of a potential early renegotiation…
Sports Media Watch PodcastVersatile voice Kenny Albert talks his busy schedule, new Rangers role and much more
Versatile play-by-play voice Kenny Albert is the latest special guest on the Sports Media Watch Podcast. The FOX NFL and TNT NHL broadcaster joins Jon Lewis…
Sports Media Watch PodcastTop play-by-play voice Ian Eagle talks career, Nets, Amazon and more
Veteran play-by-play voice Ian Eagle is the latest special guest on the Sports Media Watch Podcast. The CBS, Brooklyn Nets and Amazon Prime Video voice joins…
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Netflix gets MLB opener, NFL wants to open up TV deals, and guest Mike Greenberg joins the pod
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady are joined by Derek Futterman to discuss Netflix reportedly acquiring MLB Opening Night…
Sports Media Watch PodcastFamed voice Kevin Harlan talks new Amazon role, radio broadcasting, turning down the MJ Bulls and more
Famed play-by-play voice Kevin Harlan of CBS Sports, Westwood One Radio and Amazon Prime Video is the guest on the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast. In a…
Sports Media Watch PodcastCBS Sports icon James Brown on his career, versatility, "The NFL Today" and more
CBS Sports anchor James Brown is the guest on a special new edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast. The host of "The NFL Today" joins Jon Lewis…
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Paramount-WBD rumbles, NFL ratings and a conversation with Fox Sports' Chris Myers
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady are joined by Derek Futterman for a discussion of Paramount's potential bid to acquire…
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RedZone ads, NFL on YouTube, "Big Data" Ratings, Caitlin Clark and more
On the new Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady are joined by Derek Futterman for a discussion of the massive backlash to the news that NFL…
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Corso's farewell, Doris Burke's demotion, Sling vs. ESPN, MLB media rights
On the new Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady are joined by Derek Futterman for a discussion about Lee Corso's farewell and the future of…
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35-year ESPN vet Mark Jones talks longevity, style, criticism and more
On the latest edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady are joined by 35-year ESPN voice Mark Jones for a conversation about his…
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ESPN producer Paul Ervin talks issues in live sports production
On a special edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady are joined by ESPN NBA and WNBA producer Paul Ervin for an in-depth…