The ESPN-NFL Accords from Joe Buck to Super Bowls to RedZone

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 29-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel go in-depth on how ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro changed the relationship with the NFL post-John SkipperFor access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comWhat’s on tap: * How post-John Skipper, ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro has changed the network’s relationship with the NFL* What the ESPN-NFL Media deal can mean for the long-term* Why RedZone is so important* The reason ESPN’s DTC should go after MLB Network, NBA TV and NHL Network* ESPN better get the DTC technology correct* Where ESPN, Disney and Hulu are likely eventually going* What is next for Shannon Sharpe after ESPN cut ties with him, while Sharpe’s The Volume deal is ending* Ochocinco could be on-deck for First Take* Comparing YouTube’s first NFL game crew — Kurt Warner and likely Rich Eisen — to Netflix’s Christmas booths* Why UFC should be considered in the Fox-Indy Car deal * How did MLB’s Speedway Classic work out* Why ESPN, MLBN and The Athletic’s MLB trade deadline coverage was so good* MLB Network’s Ryne Sandberg touched all the bases* Alex Faust’s Apple mishap and how a play-by-player feels* Bob Iger vs. Gorilla Monsoon as greatest Ithaca College alumnus* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you* On Deck Thursday (or earlier): Chris LaPlaca is The Main Event* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com