EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 1H 9M
#112 - Sports and the Streaming Shuffle w/ Sophia Prieto
from Deep Cover Podcast · host Omar Zahran
On this edition of the Deep Cover Podcast, host Omar Zahran sits down with Sophia Prieto, writer of the Substack publication Between the Sidelines, to break down the massive shifts in sports media rights and what they actually mean for the everyday fan.With the NBA, NFL, and WNBA divvying up their media packages across a scattered landscape of streaming apps—from Amazon Prime and Peacock to Netflix and YouTube TV—the viewing experience has entered what Sophia calls the "Streaming Shuffle." Omar and Sophia dive deep into the friction of app-switching, the loss of broadcast continuity, and whether the fans are being left out of the equation entirely.A special thanks to Sophia joining me today, make sure to give her Substack a follow: Between the SidelinesAlso make sure to read her excellent piece on streaming and media rights HERE. Make sure to follow Omar's written work on Medium and Substack.
What this episode covers
On this edition of the Deep Cover Podcast, host Omar Zahran sits down with Sophia Prieto, writer of the Substack publication Between the Sidelines, to break down the massive shifts in sports media rights and what they actually mean for the everyday fan.With the NBA, NFL, and WNBA divvying up their media packages across a scattered landscape of streaming apps—from Amazon Prime and Peacock to Netflix and YouTube TV—the viewing experience has entered what Sophia calls the "Streaming Shuffle." Omar and Sophia dive deep into the friction of app-switching, the loss of broadcast continuity, and whether the fans are being left out of the equation entirely.A special thanks to Sophia joining me today, make sure to give her Substack a follow: Between the SidelinesAlso make sure to read her excellent piece on streaming and media rights HERE. Make sure to follow Omar's written work on Medium and Substack.
NOW PLAYING
#112 - Sports and the Streaming Shuffle w/ Sophia Prieto
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.