Billion dollar deals! ESPN, NFL, WWE, Paramount, UFC & what they mean

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 go in-depth on the MegaDealPalooza from ESPN-NFL and WWE agreements to David Ellison’s Paramount-UFC bonanza and more. What do they all mean.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comWhat’s on tap:* Paramount is here to play big time after UFC deal* Roger Goodell and the NFL keep striking riches, and aren’t done* ESPN made strong bets with the NFL and WWE* ESPN is arguably in the strongest position of any NFL-rights platform* Getting into the nitty gritty of ESPN-NFL and WWE agreements* RedZone in other sports doesn’t really work* Why ESPN-NFL deal may not be approved to start until 2027* Shams Charania walks out on dates, and Meterparel approves* What are Tom Brady and Drew Brees talking about …* Why Hard Knocks was disappointing * Fox One joins the sports streaming battle and teams with ESPN* USGA and NBC are close to a deal, what does that mean * John Ourand owes Marchand a steak dinner* Papa Clicker notifications* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you* On Deck Thursday (or earlier): John Ourand is The Main Event* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com