Apple's sports strategy stinks

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 34-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel provide inside information and opinions.For full access to our twice-a-week podcasts subscribe at AndrewMarchand.comHere’s what is on tap:* Why Marchand thinks Apple’s sports strategy stinks* The reasons F1 may regret taking Apple’s $150M per year instead of ESPN’s $90M per* Apple is clearly in fourth, maybe lower, among the big digital streamers, who have tried sports* What is going on in the live rights marketplace and F1* Where the NFL Media and ESPN talks stand* The Marchand Plan of what MLB should do with its rights* How to create reach, revenue, simplicity & scarcity* Why MLB should consider going early with Fox Sports & the World Series before 2029* Roger Goodell receives a “What’s Down” for defending Thursday Night Football flex* WFAN’s Evan Roberts gets a “What’s Up” for being nuts on his European vacation* Charles Barkley and Dan Patrick receive “What’s up” props* Will Clark goes after Rafael Devers and causes a media storm* Beef of the Week: Sally Jenkins vs. John McEnroe* Will there be more Tyler Dunne-types in sports writing? Yes and no* Papa Clicker Review: Homestands: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America by Will Bardenwerper* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you* On Deck Thursday (or earlier): Rebecca Lobo is The Main Event* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com