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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comThe grades are in: Mike Tomlin, J.J. Watt, Jim Nantz, Ross Tucker, Ian Eagle, Russell Wilson, Melissa Stark, Alex Smith, Greg Olsen and more are all evaluated after the first NFL weekend of the year. It is a 34-minute, “Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media.”For access to our twice-a-week sports media podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comPOD RUNDOWN* The glory of 14 hours of NFL viewing on Sunday* Did Meterparel have an FCC violation with YouTube TV* Netflix’s two screen rule is ridiculous* What grade does Luke Kuechly receive on the Netflix NFL stream* Why ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi earned a “What’s up”* Steve Sarkisian earns a “What’s down”* Why NBC’s Melissa Stark receive a “What’s down”* What grade did Jim Nantz and J.J. Watt earn on their debut* What Watt has to do to improve* Tony Romo was nowhere to be found Sunday* Why it is hard to see Romo back at CBS* If so, will Romo make a TV comeback elsewhere* How did Mike Tomlin do on NBC* The Tomlin and Bill Cowher comparisons* Kuechly’s success has a lot to do with his partner, Noah Eagle* What ESPN’s NFL Countdown got right and who excelled and who didn’t* Evaluating Terry Bradshaw at this point in his career* What Fox got right* The ‘NFL Today’ has room to improve* How did Russell Wilson do in his CBS debut* Why Greg Olsen is so good* How did Ross Tucker do with Ian Eagle* Papa Clicker’s big review on Matthew Futterman’s new tennis book* “Cakes Are Baking” GameSign-up to join us for Brian Rolapp on “Off The Record wth Andrew Marchand” On Deck by Thursday: Craig Karmazin is The Main Event

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comThe Great NFL Opt-Out renegotiation of ‘26 never happened. What gives? Andrew Marchand & Puck’s John Ourand explain why it didn’t happen, who were the winners and losers and what is next.It is a 35-minute Marchand & Ourand, The Main Event podcast.For access to our twice-a-week sports media podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comPOD RUNDOWN …* What gives since nothing has changed in the great NFL early opt-out renegotiation * Who were the winners and the losers* It was not a good offseason for Roger Goodell* It was also a good offseason for Goodell* Ourand defends YouTube not having the NFL* Ourand tries a hostile take-over of the podcast* Why Fox and Prime Video were winners* Why it never made full sense to just give the NFL more money now* Why broadcast TV was a winner this offseason* Why Ourand is wrong about extra bidders* Why Amazon is not going anywhere* Ourand taking Marchand out of context on YouTube* Ourand says the NFL wants to be on YouTube more than YouTube wants to have standalone NFL games … we debated* Is YouTube in a worse position to one day have a full NFL package* How will AI impact Google, Amazon and Apple in sports* Google is impossible to use these days* Why simple math explains why ESPN was never losing its NFL TV package* NBC is most exposed on Sunday Night because it would seem most appealing to streamers* The NFL has crushed Sunday Ticket with so many extra standalone games* How the NFL could eventually create a new TV package by stripping even more games* Why the NFL is still in great shape* Could Apple or DAZN get involved* Is MLB in good position to create a new TV strategy* Why to be bullish on MLB and TV* Can we get to a satisfying place to aggregate sports* The difference ways between how Marchand & Ourand prepare for the podcast* The NBC game clock Michigan controversy breakdown* How NBC’s broadcast did in the moment* Ourand starts screaming at the clouds

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comThe “Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media” NFL TV Preview Spectacular. From Tony Romo’s future to ESPN’s first Super Bowl to Luke Kuechly on Netflix to the potential NFL announcer carousel & more. Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel go deep on a 34-minute sports media podcast.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comPOD RUNDOWN* Will Tony Romo comeback to CBS?* Why Netflix is up and YouTube is down* Credit to Michael Strahan * Meterparel’s MLB tweet heard around the world* Dissecting where the Romo-CBS situation may be going* Maria Taylor’s comments on Mike Tomlin* How well will Tomlin do on NBC* Luke Kuechly will have some Romo first year moments* Why Noah Eagle will likely help Kuechly* Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Ian Eagle, J.J. Watt, Greg Olsen, Travis Kelce and Sean McVay all in the announcer carousel hopper* Looking at some Olsen potential options* Michaels says he will know when it is time to retire, will he* ESPN having the Super Bowl is kind of a bigger deal than it has been given* Meterparel dinner table conversation with his son debated* What to make of the Peter Schrager’s “Big Day”* The Meterparel tweet that got 1.6M views discussed * “Cakes Are Baking” GameClick here for to sign up for free to have a chance for a spot to hear Rolapp.* On deck: Marchand & Ourand, Monthly Reunion

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comMaria Taylor tells her story from being a two-sport star, her rise at ESPN, the Rachel Nichols controversy and now with a prestigious NBC Sports hosting portfolio that includes a new teammate, Mike Tomlin. It is a 42-minute “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.”For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comThe Pod Rundown …* Her sports obsession began with basketball* How Taylor’s confidence grew as a kid* Why her older brother was so important in her development* Her athletic prowess* The funny reason she chose to play volleyball* She was recruited for both basketball & volleyball* The big time schools after her … and a choice* Being a two-sport athlete in college* How she chose broadcasting over playing professionally* The coaching advice that made her decision* How she got on-air as an intern and Tony Dungy* The big break of being an analyst* How an ESPN writer led to another big break* Her role grew quick at ESPN* Learning with Steve Ackles, Joe Tessitore & Matt Millen* How SEC Network was so big in her career* The All-Star crew of SEC Nation* Tim Tebow and God* How did College GameDay happen for Taylor* How she told John Wildhack and Lee Fitting what she wanted to do* The great advice for younger sportscasters* Where does her directness come from* “Closed mouths don’t get fed”* She got to GameDay at 30 years old* Her dream of being there for championships* Rachel Nichols’ private comments that became public and the NBA Finals’ hosting role* What is Taylor’s view on what happened* Imperfection and gratefulness* The reason she left ESPN for NBC … Prime Video had interest too* Meeting with Molly Solomon & Fred Gaudelli* How her contract was up at ESPN, but the ABC Finals was still going on* She remains friendly with Jimmy Pitaro* Solomon and the Olympics* The NBA Finals one day, the Olympics the next day and the craziness of it all* How her NBC schedule changed and her newborn son* She was ready to do more again* How will Mike Tomlin do as an NBC analyst* What she wants to learn from TomlinRelated Podcasts: Rick Cordella, Malika Andrews, Joe Buck, Laura Rutledge, Bomani Jones, Fred Gaudelli, Greg Hughes, Drew Esocoff, Ramona Shelburne, Mike Soltys, Chris LaPlacaClick here to learn more and sign-up:

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comCaitlin Clark is on fire in the WNBA, and so are the ratings. Why we are likely in Caitlin RatingsPalooza II. Plus, plenty of NFL, college football, MLB and tennis talk on a feel-good, 30-minute “Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media”For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comFull Pod Rundown …* Why the Caitlin Clark WNBA backlash may ultimately be good for her and its TV popularity* ESPN’s Jordan Rodgers’ first game reviewed* ESPN getting rid of the college football ticker: Good or bad?* Should Al Michaels’ 60th wedding anniversary be a focus of Prime Video’s exhibition game* Week Zero is weird in college football and may be gone soon* Going deeper into why we are in Clark, RatingsPalooza II* Did Pat McAfee get College GameDay producer Jim Gaiero run* ESPN’s McAfee calculation* Analyzing the bottom line ticker college football decision* The Karl Ravech laid-off/goodbye sendoff spectacle* The advice Meterparel got on his first radio job* Watching Chris Fowler and John McEnroe* Joel Klatt vs. Kirk Herbsteit* Ahmed Fareed’s promotion* John Fanta’s best skills are …* Papa Clicker rates A League of His Own: A.G. Spalding and the Business of Baseball by Mark A. Stein* “Cakes are Baking” Game:” Marchand enters 16-for-45* Behind the screens of the Maria Taylor Main Event and Riverside issues* Meterparel goes viral for a tweetClick here for more information on the event and to sign-upOn Deck: Maria Taylor is The Main Event this week

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comOne of the largest productions jobs in all of media is overseeing ESPN’s college football coverage. From “College GameDay” to more than 1,000 games, ESPN Sr. Vice President Amanda Gifford leads the network’s presentations. With a career that has spanned teaching third grade, producing Colin Cowherd’s radio show, a stint in ESPN’s Talent Office and TV production, Gifford explains what ESPN’s tries to accomplish and how she rose from an intern into a top executive with great insight about all the personalities she has managed.It is a 35-minute “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.”For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comPod Rundown* What is the goal for how ESPN produces college football* Her Penn State and radio background led her to where she is now* Why she taught third grade before joining ESPN full-time* College GameDay and not “screwing it up”* How ESPN exec Mark Gross was instrumental in Lee Corso’s special sendoff from GameDay* The way ESPN manages Kirk Herbstreit schedule with his Amazon Prime Video responsibilities* What are Nick Saban and Pat McAfee like to work with * The Kicking Contest with McAfee and Herbstreit having to pony up at times* ESPN will do more than 1,000 college football games, including 45 on the first Saturday* The UFL TV innovations that have spread to college football* The idea from the UFL that Gifford would love to bring to college football is …* The swearing issue at ESPN …* Going from third grade to working at ESPN Radio* How she started in radio at 16* Why radio is a great foundation* Why the big games are the easy games and …* Why working on Colin Cowherd’s Show was so vital in learning preparation* What moving from radio into management was like* How Cowherd’s brain never shuts off* What does the Talent Office at ESPN do* She wanted to stay in the Talent Office, but a top executive called with a new role * The apprehension with new roles, except for college football* What’s her next goal for her career* Does she still root for her alma mater Penn StateRelated Podcasts: Colin Cowherd … Adrian Wojnarowski … Shams Charania … Mike Soltys … Chris LaPlaca … Mark Shapiro… Adam Schefter … Ramona Shelburne … Greg Hughes … Traug Keller… Howard Katz … Fred Gaudelli … Laura Rutledge … Pete Radovich, Jr. … Troy Benjamin … Phil Mushnick

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comBy placing Pat McAfee front and center for its football coverage, ESPN is tying itself to the popular and polarizing figure in a Super Bowl year. Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel go deep on what it means for the network, its other big personalities and its future.It is a 36-minute “Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media” podcast.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comPOD RUNDOWN …* What is the biggest take-away from McAfee adding Monday Night Football Countdown, a potential a Monday Night alt-cast to go along with his daily show, College GameDay as part of his anticipated $60M-65M per year extension* What to love about the ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen, who passed away at 93 last week* The young Fox Sports play-by-player on the rise * Why Netflix’s low “Field of Dreams” ratings are bad news for MLB* Is “Hard Knocks” on the Seahawks good or no …* What is misunderstood about the ‘Stephen A. vs. McAfee: Who is bigger?’ conversation* What McAfee is very good at* ESPN is clearly saying it is OK with some of the poor choices that McAfee has made* MNF Countdown is Scott Van Pelt’s show, but McAfee likes to lead* Did ESPN have to put McAfee on MNF Countdown * ESPN should be known for having the Super Bowl, not any distractions* Jason Kelce is moving into the No. 2 ESPN NFL booth with Dave Pasch and Kurt Warner, what to think of this trio* Karl Ravech gets his due as he says goodbye at ESPN* ESPN is very good on the Little League World Series* The real story in light of the Tom Pelissero Netflix/Ringer move* Bill Simmons’ scours the ESPN waiver wire for a hat trick * Being a human being, a reporter and the tragic Ed Oliver story* Is Frank Isola a strong choice to succeed Tony Kornheiser on PTI with Michael Wilbon* The ESPN, NBC, USA Network and the post-soccer World Cup bump* Two years in, Meterparel vs. Ourand is the modern day Brady vs. Manning debate* Cakes are Baking Game

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comThe New York sportscasting legend Howie Rose will retire at end of the Mets’ season. He was rated No. 9 in our all-time MLB broadcasting ratings. From starting a Marv Albert Fan club in Queens to one of the greatest calls in broadcasting history (“Matteau! Matteau! Matteau!” in 1994) to the connections with fans, Rose discusses it all.It is a 40-minute, “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.”For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comThe Pod Rundown * Why trust, connection and relatability are the goals for a play-by-player* How his dad introduced him to baseball in 1961 as a seven-year-old* Why he was a Mets fan* Moving from the Bronx to Bayside, Queens* How listening is part of a DNA to become a great announcer* How Rose got to WFAN * Rose started a Marv Albert Fan Club as a kid* How authenticity at WFAN was so important when he started* How many members were in the Marv Albert Fan Club* Did Rose want to do talk shows full-time* His run-ins with Frank Cashen, Al Harazin and the Mets front office* The pressure when Buddy Harrelson replaced Davey Johnson * Rose was not made to be a soccer announcer* Filling-in for Albert and the “singular thrill” of his career* How he was good luck for the Rangers* The Islanders TV gig came up and he was almost done with the Mets* Breaking down the May 27th, 1994 double overtime “Matteau! Matteau! Matteau!” call that sent the Rangers to the Stanley Cup Final* Where was Marv for that game and why Howie got to to do it* The history behind the call that dated back more than a quarter century ago* The Rangers’ loss that Rose has never gotten over* What changed everything about the Matteau call* Why the broadcast perch was important for getting it right* What is the relationship between baseball radio and fans* Why radio is more satisfying than TV* The Mike Piazza post-9/11 call and goosebumps* Fran Healy defying the bosses* The Johan Santana Mets’ “no hitter” and a surreal experience* Saying the “Mets win the pennant” in 2015 considering when his fan experience began* The call that Rose really liked with the Mets* How Rose’s signature Mets call of “Put in the books” happened* Rose should get the Frick Award from the Hall of Fame* Debating Joe Buck vs. Vin Scully for No. 1 on all-time MLB play-by-play listRelated Podcasts: Kevin Burkhardt … Ian Eagle … Joe Buck … Michael Kay … Jim Nantz … … Jason Benetti … Ryan Ruocco … Boomer Esiason ... Chris Russo … Chris Oliviero … Steve Raab … Pete Macheska … Top 10 All-Time MLB play-by-players

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comFrom Mike Tomlin to Tony Romo to J.J. Watt, it’s been another fascinating offseason in the NFL TV game. We are handing out the grades as kickoff is around the corner: Who got an A? Who got a C? Report Cards!It is a 39-minute Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports MediaFor access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comPOD RUNDOWN* What was the biggest NFL TV signing of the offseason* Why Charley Steiner is Marchand’s “What’s Up”* Which Netflix series Meterparel really liked* Michael Kay’s odd decision to beg for votes* Kirk Herbstreit’s dog has an NIL * The big question about Tomlin on TV* What grade does NBC receive for its NFL offseason moves* Meterparel channels his inner Adam Schefter* Grading ESPN big moves, leading with Ryan Clark out, Jason McCourty in on MNF* Dave Pasch and Bob Wischusen in for Chris Fowler ....* The misperception about the new Troy Aikman and the old Tom Brady NFL TV rules* CBS went with Ross Tucker as Ian Eagle’s partner, what were the possible options* Matt Ryan leaves, Russell Wilson arrives for NFL Today. Upgrade or no?* How to evaluate the Tony Romo situation* Grading CBS’ NFL offseason* Luke Kuechly has all the jobs, what he needs to do to be good* What grade does Netflix receive* Why Fox and Amazon go ungraded* The complicated Pat McAfee and an album* How did Netflix fare with “Field of Dreams”* Who has improved on Netflix’s MLB coverage* Meterparel used to be partners with the late Tommy John* Everybody Loves Local: Boog Sciambi & the Chicago Cubs* Papa Clicker Reviews: ESPN’s Sports Heaven & Sam Mills books* Cakes Are Baking: Marchand arrives on a hot streak as he entered six for his last nine in guessing the birthdays (Play along)Related Podcasts: Michael Kay & being a New York sportscasting legend … Mike Soltys on Sports HeavenOn Deck: Howie Rose by Thursday morning

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comWith Tony Romo placed on indefinite leave by CBS Sports president David Berson, the idea that Romo never returns to the No. 1 booth gains steam. Is CBS taking the right approach? What are the other factors potentially in play, including the four-years and $72M remaining on Romo’s contract and next season’s CBS Super Bowl? In the 35-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand & Puck’s John Ourand go back-and-forth on Romo’s exile. Plus, the dynamic state of the NFL TV pre-opt-out negotiations post Fox’s CEO Lachlan Murdoch’s saying not now to the league and where does Jimmy Pitaro’s ESPN stand these days following its recent layoffs. For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comPod Rundown …* How to rate CBS’ handling of the Tony Romo situation* Answering if Romo will return to the CBS booth* Outlining the potential path of a Romo’s exile* The overarching issue for Romo’s return* Marchand & Ourand disagree on the regression in the booth issue* Why next year’s Super Bowl is a factor with Romo and Jim Nantz* How Romo’s 10-year, $180M contract changed the industry* Why Romo’s image then and now are such a business factor* The contract mistake CBS made with Romo* What is going to happen with the potential top musical chairs with Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Greg Olsen all having their contracts up to go along with the Romo question* The Travis Kelce, Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford factors* What Fox Sports has done with its NFL game analyst depth * How will J.J. Watt do with Nantz* Why Ourand thinks Ross Tucker will be very successful* Ourand’s adjective about Murdoch’s public statement about the NFL negotiations* Where Amazon Prime stands* Where are the streamers with the NFL long-term* Will there be a lot of change in the NFL platforms in the early 2030s* Why the NFL should want YouTube in* ESPN as a business is different than working there right now* Why ESPN’s live sports portfolio is so incredible* Debating ESPN’s journalism* Ourand has plugs

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comThe greatest talk sports talk radio host of all-time is … Who are the Top 5 all-time? … Who is on the bubble?On a 34-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel each give their Top 5 lists, their reasons and provide some fun sports talk radio stories. Hosts Considered: Colin Cowherd, Adam Schein, Paul Finebaum, Mark Packer, Tony Kornheiser, Tony Bruno, Chuck Wilson, Mike Francesa, Chris Russo, Mike Greenberg, Mike Golic, Michael Felger, Michael Kay, Scott Van Pelt, Ryen Russillo, Dan Patrick, Dan Le Batard, Jim Rome, John Ireland, Boomer Esiason, & Gregg GiannottiRelated Podcasts: The Top 10 All-Time MLB Play-by-Players … The Top 10 All-Time SportsCenter Hosts … Colin Cowherd … Chris Russo … Adam Schien …. Michael Kay … Chris Oliviero … Traug Keller … Bomani Jones … For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comLinda Cohn was rated No. 9 in the all-time SportsCenter anchor rankings. On a 33-minute, “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand,” Cohn tell us how she went from a shy girl with low self-esteem to a SportsCenter legend.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com* Who did Cohn like to work SportsCenter with the most …* How did Ed Ingles and her radio background help Cohn so much* What being a woman in a male-dominated profession was like for Cohn* Why Robin Roberts was important for her* How she felt treated differently by the bosses than her male colleagues* How schmoozing with the ESPN bosses was part of the job* What was the greatest moment of Cohn’s career* Her disappointment …* The NHL star that texted her when she retired* Cohn’s hockey playing career as a goalie* How she became a Ranger fan growing up on Long Island* Why she had low self esteem and then became a TV star* How “external validation” was so important* What made the late Tom Mees so special* The greatest SportsCenter for Cohn was …* Why Cohn did not like the ticker added on the screen* Cohn likes more highlights on SportsCenter* Cohn’s opinion on ESPN’s “embarrassing” recent layoffs* How Karl Ravech and David Lloyd were overshadowed* What Cohn wants to do next …* ESPNers talking bad about ESPN after they leave …Related Podcasts: Mike Soltys … Chris LaPlaca … Mark Shapiro… Adam Schefter … Greg Hughes … Traug Keller… Howard Katz … Fred Gaudelli …* Next week: Marchand and Meterparel’s Top 5 All-Time Sports Radio Hosts by Tuesday & John Ourand pod by Thursday* Brian Rolapp is the guest on Sept. 17th in midtown for “Off the Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports”

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comWhat is next for Tony Romo and CBS with four years and $72M remaining on his contract as he is put on leave. Andrew Marchand & John Meterparel breakdown all the potential Romo scenarios, plus the laid off Karl Ravech is back, LeBron’s “Last Dance” millions, Netflix impressive NFL hire, the new studio additions for ESPN and Netflix, Amazon-NHL and YES-MSG-DAZN. It is a 39-minute edition of “Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media.”For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com* There was only one thing that Romo couldn’t do …* The hope for Romo on a personal level* What’s Up/What’s Down: J.J. Watt, Luke Kuechly, Romo, WNBA* The timeline and how does Romo return* Should Romo comeback?* Can Romo be the face of CBS?* The real reason that Romo’s deal might be the worst isn’t just the money* Why Tom Brady’s 10-year, $375M contract with Fox makes a little more sense* Jim Nantz vs. Ian Eagle with Romo & Watt * How long will CBS wait for a permanent decision* Karl Ravech was laid off … and he is back — the haphazard ESPN layoffs continue* What does Ravech deserve after 33 years* Jason McCourty is an upgrade over Ryan Clark on Monday Night Countdown* What to make of Monica McNutt doing a SportsCenter hit from a nail salon* The huge “Last Dance” LeBron James and ESPN documentary and will it be good* The issues and positives with Michael Jordan’s “Last Dance”* The Joe Tessitore WWE Summer Slam preview on the main ESPN channel* Why Netflix’s Kuechly could be the Peyton Manning of defense on TV* Story time: Meterparel and Kuechly, two Boston College legends* Examining Netflix NFL pregame choices* What the Amazon Prime Video deal in Canada means * DAZN makes a statement with YES and MSG* The RSN digital dilemma* Connor Onion’s promotion to team with RG3 in Jason Benetti’s old spot at Fox* Media Trade Deadline: Could Marchand be dealt to Ourand’s or Deitsch’s podcast?* “Cakes are Baking Game:” Marchand (5-for-his last-6) is on fire heading into this week* By Thursday: Linda Cohn is The Main Event* Next week: Top 5 All-Time Sports Radio Hosts by Tuesday & John Ourand pod by Thursday* Brian Rolapp is the guest on Sept. 17th in midtown for “Off the Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports”

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comThe Shohei Ohtani interpreter betting scandal is one of the crazier stories this decade. ESPN investigative reporter Tisha Thompson broke it and takes us inside all of the fascinating turns. Thompson has a new 30-for-30 podcast series on the whole scandal called, “The betrayal of Shohei Ohtani.” It is a 35-minute edition of “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.” A podcast about a podcast.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comRUNDOWN …* What was it like to find out that Shohei Ohtani’s bank account was sending millions to an illegal bookmaker* What Thompson had to do next in the reporting and the wrench that was thrown into that it might be Ohtani’s interpreter* How she feared an adult game of “telephone”* The reputational damage that is at risk in these stories* Why it was so important to talk to Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara* How she and ESPN told Ohtani about the information they had* How she got the interview with Mizuhara and then he lied * What was the timeline of the reporting * The frantic, “Don’t Publish!” phone call* She calls Mizuhara and he picks up …* The Dodgers make a call on Mizuhara* “Why should I believe you?”* The communication trail that shows the truth* How is trust built up * How the business is sourced information, not rumors* Why did the story change so much* Who is Ohtani & Mizuhara* What was Mizuhara making * Learning how bookies hook gamblers* How long is Mizuhara in prison* Thompson’s incredible family history in journalism Related Podcasts: Mark Kriegel, Peter King, Joel Sherman, Adam Schefter, Chris Russo, Michael Kay, Joe Buck, Ramona Shelburne

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comThere were real and fake victims of the ESPN layoffs. Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel go inside the ESPN/NFL Network story that rocked the sports world, explaining who was really wronged and who wasn’t. Plus, Tony Romo’s terrible decision and the potential fallout from Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery deal being put on hold.It is a 36-minute edition of Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media. For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comRUNDOWN …* Who were the real victims of the ESPN layoffs?* Who were the fake victims of the ESPN layoffs* What’s up/What’s down: David Lloyd, MLB Network, Jimmy Pitaro & Tony Romo* Assessing Pat McAfee & Stephen A.’s reaction post-layoffs* The reason there are different rules for McAfee & Stephen A. than for Ryan Clark* Assessing Karl Ravech’s prolific career and the reasons he was let go* Marchand reaching out to Ravech before he was let go* Is Clark a good NFL TV analyst* When the rebooted NFL Live first became a success, it wasn’t because of Clark* If Clark is the best in the world, as some of his boosters claim, he will get picked up by another network* Responding to internet noise on the ESPN layoff story* Why it is good for reporters to be written about* What was the big mistake by ESPN in the Clark firing* Tom Pellisero was not part of the ESPN ‘Avengers’ * Stephania Bell and Charles Davis were two more good people let go* Who are the real victims of the layoffs and where do they go* Where do Romo and CBS go from here with four years and $72 million remaining on his contract* How can Romo not call for a Uber or a Lyft* The Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal has been paused, which could have huge sports implications, including possibly with the NFL* Marchand’s Brian Cashman-Alex Rodriguez STSFU story revisited* Cakes Are Baking Game: Marchand comes in on 2-for-3 hot streak, moving his record to 10-for-33 … Can he continue his winning ways with A-Rod, Max Scherzer & Jordan Spieth on the card

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comKen Rodgers is the executive producer of NFL Films, has led “Hard Knocks” and has produced nine ESPN “30-for-30” documentaries. In the 39-minute episode, Rodgers takes us behind the scenes with amazing stories about Bill Belichick, Vince Lombardi and Peyton Manning on “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.”For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comBehind the scenes of filming ‘Hard Knocks:’ What are the characteristics to create the three greatest “Hard Knocks’” of All-Time. Rodgers explains how NFL Films deals with sensitive subjects. The surprising executive who was the toughest for the show.Legendary, players, coaches & decision making: Vince Lombardi’s inspiring and hilarious story with Steve Sabol about camera access. Which coaches historically do Marchand and Rodgers think would be a great for “Hard Knocks." How “Hard Knocks” angles happen. Saquon Barkley and the Giants offseason series and ramifications. The Peyton Manning standard.Bill Belichick’s Historic Access: Rodgers’ relationship with Belichick, Tom Brady and the Patriots. What Belichick saw in Rodgers. What Belichick is like. How he got Belichick and Bill Parcells together for the “Two Bills” and why he got “goosebumps” after it happened. Some Related Podcasts: Howard Katz … Fred Gaudelli …Drew Esocoff …Pete Macheska …Pete Radovich Jr… Hans Schroeder

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comThere are some myths about the current state of sports streaming. Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel examine sports streaming ratings, production and where we are going.Plus, the duo reviews Fox’s World Cup & All-Star Game, Netflix’s Home Run Derby & NBC’s British Open on a 35-minute edition of “Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media” For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comSports Streaming Myth: What is the sports streaming myth right now? Rights, ratings and production. This is for now, as it could change. We explain.World Class: Why this was Fox Sports’ best World Cup. What it got right and wrong. Home Run Derby/All-Star Game/British Open Ratings & Reax: How did Netflix/Fox/NBC do? More Names and Items in the Pod: Names: Eric Shanks, Zlatan, Rebecca Lowe, Brad Zager, Rece Davis, Alexi Lalas, Thierry Henry, Jenny Taft, President Trump, John Strong, Stu Holden, Darren Fletcher, Ian Darke, Tom Rinaldi, Tom Brady, Bill Parcells, Ken Rodgers, Brian Rolapp, Sam Rutigliano, Chuck Noll, Mark Malone, Bubby Brister, FanDango, Bundesliga, Laura Rutledge, Elle Duncan, Barry Bonds, Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Bob Trumpy, Phil Mushnick, Vin Scully, Dan Hicks, Bryson DeChambeau, Gisele Bündchen, Ray Allen, Stephen Strasburg, Cakes Are Baking GameOn Deck by Thursday Morning: Ken Rodgers, executive producer of NFL Films, is the guest on The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comLegendary New York Post sports columnist Phil Mushnick on his career, his life and his run-ins as one of the most influential sports writers of the last 50 years.It is a 50-minute edition of “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand” podcast.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com* From a childhood tragedy to finding his voice – Mushnick explains what he believes a true New York sports columnist is supposed to be; how he really learned journalism; losing his mother young yet carrying her influence forever; growing up with a tough father,; admitting he wasn’t exactly a model kid; and the moment college finally lit a fire under him to chase a newspaper career. And the one thing he wishes he could make true.* Breaking into the business at The Post – From making $80 a week as a copy boy in 1973 alongside legends like Larry Merchant, Vic Ziegel and Paul Zimmerman; to unforgettable sports editor Ike Gellis stories (including a memorable “Who the f— are you”); to landing the Pelé and Cosmos beat on a little bit of a lie.* Becoming the media columnist — and taking on Cosell – How Mushnick transitioned into sports media criticism; the New York Post assistant sports editor Dick Klayman column name that stuck; an immediate lunch invite from Howard Cosell and how ultimately Mushnick had disdain for Cosell. * Feuds & Friendships – A classic Mushnick rant; debating what media folks really think of him; building his reputation in the ‘80s by refusing to buy the BS; his battles with Vince McMahon (including his parting words to him); and why screaming announcers and A-Rod being hired still get under his skin.* The WFAN years, “Mike & the Mad Dog” and a “shame on me” moment – His first impressions of WFAN in 1987; why he stopped going on Imus’ show and the brutal nickname Imus pinned on Len Berman; how he first liked “Mike & the Mad Dog,” but realized quickly some personality traits of Mike Francesa & Chris Russo; Francesa, Russo, Craig Carton, Mark Chernoff, Suzyn Waldman and 9/11; the “AM & PM” blog that Marchand & Mushnick almost started at The Post; and the one do-over he wishes he could have.* Mushnick on legacy, death and some legendary friendships – Mushnick being done with Jim Lampley; names the broadcasters he’s genuinely admired; explains why he will criticize someone after he or she dies (including John Madden); reflects on the legacy he wants to leave; and closes with personal stories on Ralph Branca, Bobby Valentine, and the two childhood best friends tied to baseball royalty.Related Podcasts* Mike Vaccaro, Joel Sherman, Chris Russo, Mark Kriegel, Howard Katz, Mike Soltys, Traug Keller, Peter King, Boomer Esiason, Michael Kay, Chris Oliviero

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comAndrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel analyze the eventizing of sports with Netflix’s Home Run Derby, Fox’s All-Star Game and the World Cup. Plus, dissecting the World Cup, MLB on TV at the break, ESPN’s Wimbledon coverage and Hollywood Meterparel. That and many laughs on a 34-minute “Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media.”For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com* Fox vs. Netflix and eventizing* Who’s Up & Down Candidates: Carli Lloyd, Thierry Henry, Charles Barkley, Landon Donovan* The Netflix ratings for the Home Run Derby will be intriguing * How Fox hires and big events* Why the 3 p.m. semifinal World Cup weekday kickoffs are problematic* Grading MLB on TV at the All-Star Break* The Peacock July 5 extravaganza and Sunday Night Baseball* Andy Roddick is a future star and analyzing Wimbledon * The first 10 picks of the MLB draft were on NBC … is that good enough* What to make of the Spurs TV play-by-play firing scandal* Adam Schefter’s new contract (Adam Schefter on The Main Event)* Jon vs. John: Meterparel goes back at Ourand on Kenny Mayne* Al Michaels on the Walk of Fame* What three sportscasters should have stars on the Walk of Fame?* Papa Clicker Book Review on A League of His Own: A.G. Spalding and the Business of Baseball by Mark A. Stein* Cakes are Baking Game: Harrison Ford, Spudd Webb, Tony KornheiserNames mentioned in the pod: Marv Albert, Malika Andrews, Charles Barkley, Judy Battista, Jason Benetti, Chris Berman, Dean Blandino, Mike Breen, Joe Buck, Kevin Burkhardt, Papa Clicker, Kevin Connors, Howard Cosell, Bob Costas, Ian Darke, Rece Davis, JP Dellacamera, Landon Donovan, Chris Eubanks, Mary Joe Fernandez, Harrison Ford, Chris Fowler, Ryan Glasspiegel, Johnny Grant, Thierry Henry, Stu Holden, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Richard Jefferson, Travis Kelce, Jimmy Kimmel, Tony Kornheiser, Alexi Lalas, Tim Legler, Carli Lloyd, Burke Magnus, Kenny Mayne, John McEnroe, Patrick McEnroe, Ed McMahon, Al Michaels, Mike Monaco, Phil Mushnick, John Ourand, Jimmy Pitaro, Dave Portnoy, Wayne Randazzo, Ian Rapoport, Andy Roddick, Guillermo Rodriguez, Cristiano Ronaldo, Adam Schefter, Linda Schulz, Vin Scully, John Strong, Taylor Swift, Jacob Tobey, Mike Vaccaro, Spud Webb, Scott Zolak* On Deck: Phil Mushnick is the guest on “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand” that will publish by Thursday morning

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comAndrew Marchand and John Ourand reunite to delve deep into what is next in the NFL Media rights “opt-out” saga, the misunderstood aspects of the 2030 & 2034 World Cup bidding, Ourand’s issues with the SportsCenter Top 10 debate and some college football talk.It’s “The Monthly, Marchand & Ourand” going at it in another 40-minute sports media podcast.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com* Why CBS & NBC are the linchpins in the NFL “opt out” negotiations Analyzing why the new NFL deals haven’t happened yet and when they may get done. Will CBS pay more than the other platforms this year for NFL games. Which networks have the most advantageous relationship with the NFL. Why NBC’s Sunday Night Football is the pressure point in negotiations with the streamers potentially lurking. The mechanism of how Netflix could come in for a bigger deal by the beginning of next decade. Why you can’t count out YouTube and even Apple. How does the government noise impact the NFL negotiations. The NBA, Roku mega-deals have caught the NFL’s attention. How much money does NBC need the NFL and what impact will paying more have on other sports* The Misunderstood Aspects of the next World Cup dealsHow much will the next World Cup deals in 2030 and 2034 value broadcast TV following Fox’s success . Why some analysts aren’t positive Netflix will spend big on US World Cup Rights. The impact of the next two Cups not being in America and 2034 not in the summer. Debating if hydration breaks, better known as commercial breaks, are here to stay. What streamers could do to be popular. Does ESPN want the World Series more than the World Cup. The Premier League, etc. impact on the ratings* Ourand’s Issues with Our SportsCenter Top 10 anchors Debating Kenny Mayne, Craig Kilborn & Steve Levy. Ourand gives his Top 3 All-Time. Jon vs. John: Meterparel vs. Ourand. Ourand’s support of Scott Van Pelt. Should Stuart Scott have been higher ranked. Gayle Gardner, John Anderson & Tom Mees deserve some more mentions. If you call, it’s on the record.* Quick Hitters: The Mountain West+ “eating what you catch” idea, Charlie Baker on with CBS’ Ed O’Keefe and changing the make-up of college sports and how rights are negotiated — what college football doesn’t seem to fully understand* Next Week: “Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media” by next Tuesday Morning. … Phil Mushnick is the guest on “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand” by Thursday morning. * Related Pods: NFL Media Rights Projection 2.0, NFL Media Rights Projection 1.0

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comAndrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel reveal their Top 10 SportsCenter anchors of all-time. Names that were considered or mentioned: John Anderson, Larry Beil, Chris Berman, John Buccigross, Linda Cohn, Kevin Connors, Rece Davis, Elle Duncan, Rich Eisen, Neil Everett, Gayle Gardner, Mike Greenberg, Craig Kilborn, Suzy Kolber, Bob Ley, Steve Levy, David Lloyd, Kenny Mayne, Tom Mees, Gary Miller, Kevin Negandhi, Keith Olbermann, Bill Patrick, Dan Patrick, Bill Pidto, Karl Ravech, Robin Roberts, Stuart Scott, Charley Steiner, Mike Tirico, Scott Van Pelt, Stan Verrett & moreFor access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comRelated PODS: The Top 10 All-Time MLB Play-by-Players, Mike Soltys, Chris LaPlaca, Mark Shapiro, Adam Schefter, Traug KellerOn Deck: Marchand & Ourand by Thursday Morning

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comTroy Benjamin wanted to be the “Black Chris Russo.” Instead, he has the vaunted position as the lead producer on Yankees’ broadcasts for YES. His story is a unique one in major sports television. Benjamin is the guest on “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand”For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comThe ‘Mad Dog” Dream: Benjamin wanted to be the “Black Chris Russo” — but the story of what happened instead is pretty coolThe Foundation Born in Antigua, raised in Harlem by a mom working two to three jobs, Benjamin’s first love was cricket which led him to baseball and the YankeesThe Grind: Out of college, Benjamin was a security guard. How he got his first break at Ch. 9 and then to ABC and, finally, as a YES original.Yankee Classics: The indescribable feeling of going into the Yankees’ clubhouse and interviewing Derek Jeter, etc. and the story of how “next time I’ll keep my mouth shut.” Plus, the intimidation of seeing the people he read, like Jack Curry and Joel Sherman, in the locker roomHis “TV Pops” Connection: How one of the best producers in the business, Bill Boland, was so important in his career. Benjamin’s stop at ABC made him know he was in the right profession. And the connection to his now boss at YES, Jared Boshnack.YES Education: What he learned from Boland, Frank DiGraci, Kevin Smollen, John Moore and John Filippelli.Bittersweet: When Benjamin got the top Yankee job, he replaced Boland. Boland did something he didn’t have toPrinciples of Producing: What is Benjamin trying to accomplish with the 130+ games YES does? How does he prepare? What are the ethos? Where should the cameras be? The resources from Jon Litner and Boshnack. What is a typical day like? The nuance of “Name that Yankee,” how Alex Mangini, Sean Sullivan and Bryant Gumbel have had a hand in it. And a sweet story about it all.Kay Corner: His love for Michael Kay as the voice of the YankeesLearning from the Greats: What Ian Eagle and Marv Albert taught himWhat’s Next: The adrenaline of the three-hour rush.All-Time MLB Play-by-Play List: His love for Jack BuckRelated Podcasts* How Chris Russo became the greatest sports talk show of all-time* Michael Kay’s legendary New York career from The Boss to the booth* How a Hall of Fame producer changed sports TV … Fred Gaudelli TV * A legendary World Series producer says goodbye…. Pete Macheska* Legendary NBC director Drew Esocoff and the Super Bowl mindset* The future of baseball & local rights with SNY president Steve Raab* The advice of legends behind Ryan Ruocco’s rise to stardom* On Deck by Tuesday morning: Ranking The Top 10 All-Time SportsCenter Anchors

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comOn the pod, MLB has a lot of good cards going into its next media rights negotiations, but Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel explain why it must be smart as it spirals toward a potential lockout. Plus, NBC’s big move is not like the others, Fox’s World Cup review, present and future & the NBA Draft needed remix on a half-hour edition of “Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media” podcast.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comFor MLB, It is not 1994: Why MLB needs to go into their next TV negotiations with its best hand as there are a couple of clouds hanging over it. The entertainment differences between 1994 and now. The Manfred All-30 and making finding games simpler. Plus, Baseball Tonight featuring Kevin Connors, Adam Ottavino and Tim Kurkjian shined, while Meterparel felt NBC’s Jason Benetti struggled. What the WBC can learn from the World Cup and how to make it bigger and better. Why developing the WBC further is important for media rights. Mentions: Roger Clemens, Rob Manfred, Scott Boras, Tarik Skubal, Anthony Rizzo & Will MiddlebrooksNBC & the Divergent Power Players: With NBC Universal and Comcast’s announced split, how Disney with ESPN and Fox with Roku are taking different approaches into the next stage of the sports streaming wars. Mentions: Jimmy Pitaro & Josh D’AmaroHowling Fox: Why Rebecca Lowe is the female Ernie Johnson. How JP Dellacamera has struggled. Why Fox is having its best World Cup. The good and bad of Zlatan. Why this could be Fox’s last World Cup. Mentions: Alexi Lalas, John Strong, Stu Holden, Taylor Twellman, Jacqui OatleyNBA Draft Zzzz: Who was good and who wasn’t on the coverage? And why it needs a Mel Kiper Jr. What ESPN needs to change and the miscalculation with one segment. Mentions: Malika Andrews, Lisa Salters, Shams Charania, Tim Legler, Jay Bilas, Richard Jefferson, Jay Williams & Jaylen BrownCakes Are Baking Game: Mark Grace, Kawhi Leonard & Jude BellinghamOther Notables: Dr. Swanson, Nick Meteparel* On Deck: YES Yankee producer Troy Benjamin by Thursday* In the hole: Our Top 10 All-Time SportsCenter anchors by next Tuesday* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comAt just 32, Shams Charania is ESPN’s top NBA insider — and it feels like he’s been around forever. How did he do it? He tells us. It’s “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand” For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com* From JV Cuts to Breaking News – How getting cut from his high school team and a life-changing teacher set Shams on his path * Early Inspirations & Influences – The impact of Lee Jenkins and RealGM* A Teenager at the Finals – How Shams was just 19 years old when he covered his first NBA Finals in 2013* No Fear, No Filter – How a young Shams cold-called anyone and everyone without hesitation,* Why Sources Picked Up For A Teenager – The surprising reasons NBA executives, agents and insiders actually returned calls * The Story That Put Him On The Map – Shams recalls the jitters of breaking his first big story at just 19 years old* The Relationship Rules That Built His Reputation – Why honesty builds long-term equity with sources and a golden rule* Social Network – Shams opens up about missing out on social life and sometimes wondering if it is worth it* ESPN Almost Hired Him as a Kid – The untold story of how Brian Windhorst email almost landed him at ESPN early in his career* Idolizing Woj – Shams opens up about idolizing Adrian Wojnarowski and how Woj changed Shams’ life* Shams vs. Woj – Why Shams didn’t follow Woj to ESPN in 2017, how he felt about the online rivalry that consumed basketball Twitter, and the influence of Jon Krawczynski in leading him to build something special at The Athletic* Woj’s ESPN Retirement Bomb – From Woj’s shocking retirement to Shams navigating his decision to leave The Athletic for ESPN to succeed Woj * The American Dream – How Shams' parents emigrating from Pakistan instilled his work ethic, and the family support system that helped make it all happen

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comWho on TV is winning the World Cup and who is losing it. Why Alexi Lalas and Zlatan Ibrahimović studio hubbub shows soccer viewing has matured. Plus, ESPN’s programming decisions, NBC’s MLB and golf coverage, YouTube dominance, UFC White House ratings, Nolan Ryan and USA Sports’ future.It is a 33-minute “Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media.”For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com1. ⬆️⬇️ What’s Up, What’s Down: Fox’s World Cup CoverageThe World Cup TV revolution is here in the US. The analyst who has had a monster tournament. Why Lalas is hearing it from all sides. And the day Fox got really right. Plus, the play-by-players up and down.2. 📺 ESPN & NBC Old SchoolA championship moment sparked some old-school ESPN magic — and a standout PTI fill-ins, while NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball has a lot of pluses, but … Also, Linda Cohn retired after we recorded, but we discussed her phrase, “Master batter.”3. 📺 Has YouTube Already Won?Netflix. Amazon Prime Video. ESPN. On & On. Everyone’s fighting for your screen — but has YouTube already won. Why it can control the board.4. ⛳ NBC’s US Open Coverage Reviewed What NBC got right5. 🥊 UFC at the White House Numbers: What to make of them?A promise of Super Bowl numbers. The ratings are in — and we have thoughts.6. ⚾️ Everybody Loves Local: The Baltimore Orioles crewMeterparel has high praise.7. 🏒 USA Sports, Nolan Ryan & ‘Cakes Are Baking’ Could USA Sports be a surprise player for MLB or NHL rights? We dig into their ambitions. Plus, Papa Clicker weighs in on the Nolan Ryan biography you might like and the “Cakes are Baking” game is back with Marchand entering 6-for-24.Bold Faced Names In The Pod: Marcelo Balboa, Alexi Lalas, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Thierry Henry, Rebecca Lowe, Stuart Holden, John Strong, Juergen Sommer, Taylor Twellman, John Ourand, Jason Benetti, Anthony Rizzo, John Kruk, John Franco, Stephen A. Smith, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Frank Isola, Pat McAfee, Peter Schrager, Rich Eisen, Linda Cohn, Norby Williamson, Rece Davis, Matt Hong, Dana White, Ronda Rousey, Michelle Obama, Mike Tirico, Joe Buck, Al Michaels, Jim Nantz, Chris Fowler, Ian Eagle, JP Dellacamera, Jacqui Oatley, Ian Darke, Mark Scott, Dan Hicks, Brad Faxon, Wyndham Clark, Kevin Brown, Ben McDonald, Jim Palmer, Melanie Newman, Josh Lewin, Papa Clicker, Nolan Ryan, Red Murph, Tim Brown, Clyde Drexler, Meryl Streep, Kurt Warner, Richard Deitsch, Phil Sanford, Oliver Kahn, Tom Brady, Troy Aikman, Cris Collinsworth, Adam Schein, Derek Rae, Rob Stone, Marv Albert, Jack Edwards, Keith Jackson & Darren Fletcher* On Deck by Thursday Morning: ESPN’s Shams Charania

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comUSA Sports president Matt Hong explains how Versant is playing a “different game.” It already has major relationships with the PGA, Premier League, NASCAR, WWE & more. But it has designs to reconfigure its business, while maintaining a 50 percent stake in broadcasting.In a fascinating 47-minute discussion, Hong, who rose in the media world at AOL and TNT Sports, is the guest on “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.” The interview was part of the “Off The Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports” series.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comRUNDOWN …* Where is sports going?* Explaining what Versant is trying to accomplish* The percentage of live sports and news on Versant tells a story* Why no NFL or NBA for Versant* What works for Versant* Understanding Golf Now and Fandango businesses* The goal is change the model* Why MLB & NHL could be something USA Sports pursues* How the NFL getting more could be good for USA Sports* Why Versant will be more ROI driven than others* The reasons NBC and Versant split up the sports rights the way they did when the new company was formed* The three buckets of USA Sports and NBC* Why Versant can be more nimble * Hong’s Mark Lazarus connection* Why golf is the perfect business for Versant* How Versant is on the front foot with AI* How Versant could partner with NBC and others* How M&A is part of what they do* What is Versant’s digital strategy* How did Hong rise through media* Why the AI age may be similar to the digital age* The mandate to do something different after NBC spinoff* The advice from Jeremy Legg* How David Levy, Lenny Daniels and Jeff Behnke helped Hong* What is Charles Barkley like* TNT Sports and wanting to get the NFL back* How the CBS and TNT Sports worked so hard for the NCAA deal * Hong was ready to leave the sports television business and then Hong received a call from Mark Lazarus* It was too good to pass up; especially with the team Lazarus had put together with people like Anandi Kini and David PietrychaSome Related Podcasts: Gabe Spitzer, Rick Cordella, Christian Oestlien, Mark Shapiro, Jay Marine, Don Garber, Hans Schroeder

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comFox’s $22 billion deal for Roku is a game changing acquisition for the future of live sports distribution. Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel dissect what it means.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comPlus, the duo hits on many subjects, including:* Grading the post-TNT NBA TV deals after one season* Going deep into how Mike Breen & ABC/ESPN did on the Finals* The future rights roadmap for the NHL & MLB* How has Zlatan & Fox’s World Cup coverage been so far* Assessing ESPN’s plans for its No. 2 NFL team* What to make of the White House UFC eventIt is a 33-minute “Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media.”Names in the Pod: Howard Cosell, The Murdochs, Pat McAfee, Mike Breen, Joe Buck, Tyler Murray, John Strong, Stu Holden, Lionel Messi, Marv Albert, Burke Magnus, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson, Victor Wembanyama, Mike Tirico, Ian Eagle, Stan Van Gundy, Taylor Rooks, Tim Legler, Richard Jefferson, Dylan Harper, De'Aaron Fox, Karl Anthony-Towns, Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan, Rod Brind'Amour, Brandon Bussi, Gary Bettman, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Alexi Lalas, Rebecca Lowe, Thierry Henry, Taylor Twellman, Dave Pasch, Bob Wischusen, Jason Kelce, Kurt Warner, Louis Riddick, Steve Levy, Joe Tessitore, Dana White, Donald Trump, Bo Nickal & Matt Hong. Cakes Are Baking: Oliver Kahn, Wade Boggs & Andy Pettitte.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comAndrew Marchand reported in The Athletic that ESPN and Pat McAfee are in negotiations for a $60-$65M per year extension. Marchand & Puck’s John Ourand go deep into why it may be a smart move and why it may be crazy. Plus, who will broadcast the World Cup in four years, YouTube’s sports future after being shut out of the NFL and President Trump vs. Stephen A. It is all in the 36-minute podcast.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comThe Rundown …* Why would ESPN offer McAfee $60-65M per year now* McAfee has some of the most powerful people in media repping him* Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro started with a $100M per year proposal* The value for ESPN of the major commissioners seemingly loving McAfee* The issues for ESPN’s Jimmy Pitaro and Burke Magnus * What ESPN should really be known for * What is actually selling ESPN Unlimited * The reason why you go early if you are McAfee* How the potential deal could impact other big negotiations* Who is in the McAfee/Stephen A. tier at ESPN* In 2030, who will be the broadcast home of the World Cup* Why Apple may not be counted out of that one, though someone else is Marchand & Ourand’s favorite for the 2030 World Cup* After failing to pick up more NFL games, what to make of YouTube’s sports future* Christian Oestlien was The Main Event in Feb. and explained YouTube’s Realignment Vision* The NFL can’t play bully ball with the big digital companies* Why there will be no favors later if you give the NFL your milk money now* Ourand was at Game 3 of The Finals with President Trump* Larry David’s hand movements during the game* Trump goes after Stephen A., what happens next

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comESPN currently has the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup night after night. It will have its first Super Bowl in February. Why the World Series could be next.It is a 30-minute “Everybody Loves Sports Media” podcast with Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel"For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comThe Rundown ….* Why ESPN could be eyeing the World Series next …* How Ray Ferraro has excelled on the Stanley Cup* Giving ESPN its due for the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup* LIV Golf has gone from bad to worse* Fox Sports’ bad luck on a good baseball idea* Grading Mike Breen, Tim Legler and Richard Jefferson* How much would you pay for a top ticket to an event* Why “Inside The NBA” is paying off for ESPN in the Finals* How Mark Messier has improved* The chances of ESPN and TNT Sports of getting an early deal done with the NHL* Why Linda Schulz’ ESPN team on the NHL is doing well* How to rate the Russell Wilson and Kyle Long hires by CBS’ NFL Today* The Kevin Burkhardt super power dissected* Will this be Fox’s last World Cup* Zlatan Ibrahimović will be a lightning rod* Rich Eisen’s new SportsCenter lookback special* Condolences and remembrances for Stacey King, Bryce Adair and Ned Jarrett* Papa Clicker Book Reviews: Chuck Klosterman’s Football and Giri Nathan’s Changeover: A Young Rivalry and a New Era of Men’s Tennis* Cakes Are Baking Game: Tedy Bruschi, Udonis Haslem & Christian McCaffery* Remembering Uncle Allen* Sign-up: Off the Record with Matt Hong on June 9th* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Marchand & Ourand

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comKevin Burkhardt has reached the pinnacle of sportscasting, having called two Super Bowls and hosted countless World Series, but what may separate him is what he does off the camera as much as on … in how he treats others. Burkhardt discusses his big breaks from a small station in New Jersey to WFAN to SNY to FOX. He goes into detail about the thrill of working with Tom Brady, Greg Olsen, Derek Jeter, David Ortiz and Alex Rodriguez. Burkhardt is the guest on a 36-minute edition of “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.”THE RUNDOWN …* What was shaping Kevin Burkhardt as a kid* Growing up in North Jersey, his whole family were New York fans, but not Kevin * Burkhardt was a big MLB radio guy as his family did not have cable* The influence of WFAN on BurkhardtFor access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com****** PAID SUBSCRIBERS ******* When Burkhardt entered the business, he wasn’t thinking Super Bowls & World Series* His first job out of college, he had to worry that the signal wouldn’t work * The old engineer who mentored Burkhardt* Why Burkhardt enjoyed and valued the journey* What was Burkhardt’s first break …. on The FAN & Mike & the Mad Dog* Marchand says Burkhardt is the best sideline TV reporter ever* The advice that SNY Mets’ producer, Gregg Picker, gave Burkhardt* Gary Cohen, Ron Darling & Keith Hernandez’ important move for him* Curt Gowdy Jr. took Burkhardt up on wanting to do more and made him versatile* How Burkhardt got his Fox break and legendary director Bill Webb’s influence* The story behind how Burkhardt was shocked in 2013 when Fox offered him a full NFL play-by-play job* How he tries to relate to stars like Jeter, Ortiz & Rodriguez, which he is calling a game with on Saturday, June 6th, between the Yankees-Red Sox* Why Burkhardt raves about Jeter* Ortiz is a “giant teddy bear”* How A-Rod really wanted to be good on TV * Why Pete Rose was a little dicier than the current crew* Burkhardt covered Olsen’s high school games, which helped their bond* Olsen’s practice game was unbelievable* What is the process in terms of getting to know Tom Brady up to speed at Fox* Brady didn’t do something for TV that most other players do* M-Fing the GOAT & Brady loving it* How the relationship with Brady has grown from golf to dinners* The reactions to Brady when they are out is like the Beatles* The Brady-Burkhardt strategy to deal with Brady’s fame on the field* The Micah Parsons & Trevon Diggs picture before a game with Brady* What it meant to Burkhardt that Brady called him as good a teammate as he has ever had* The fun they have on set with everyone togetherRelated Podcasts: Ian Eagle … Joe Buck .. Jim Nantz …Booger McFarland … Jason Benetti … Ryan Ruocco … Boomer Esiason ... Chris Russo … Chris Oliviero * Sign-up: Off the Record with Matt Hong on June 9th* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Marchand & Meterparel

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comWith the NBA Finals pitting the Knicks vs. Wemby, Adam Silver can’t lose. Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel explain why, plus compare and grade top NBA and MLB broadcasting teams, while going in-depth on a variety of topics in the 36-minute sports media podcast.— The Headlines: Adam Silver & The Finals, Grading the NBA on NBC, The ABC/ESPN NBA Finals top storyline, Marchand’s Mike Breen column & Ben Stiller & The Top 10 All-Time MLB feedback.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com— What’s Up/What’s Down Candidates: Silver, Alex Rodriguez, NHL on TNT Studio Show, Eric Collins— The Questions: Where the duo goes in-depth * Why do Marchand & Meterparel grade NBC’s overall coverage of the NBA the way they do from Mike Tirico to Reggie Miller to Jamal Crawford to nostalgia to Maria Taylor to Carmelo Anthony to Tracy McGrady to Vince Carter and introductions* Assessing the ESPN booth of Breen, Tim Legler & Richard Jefferson post-Doris Burke on the eve of The Finals* The Matchup: Tirico/Miller/Crawford vs. Breen/Legler/Jefferson: Who ya got* Breaking down the Marchand and Ben Stiller tweets as Meterparel gives Marchand a nickname* The feedback of Meterparel picking Keith Jackson for his Top MLB play-by-players, while Marchand left Bob Costas out of his and more* What is misunderstood about Joe Buck and the level of scrutiny today* Why Pete Radovich, last week’s Main Event, has such a good idiom for how soccer should be done and why Fox and Netflix will hopefully follow* What TNT’s soccer coverage is getting right with its play-by-player Luke Wileman* Everybody Loves Local: Grading the Boston Red Sox/NESN team of Dave O’Brien, Lou Merloni and reporter Jahmai Webster and does it beat YES’ booth* Assessing Sports Illustrated laying off Michael Rosenberg, Greg Bishop & Stephanie Apstein* Cakes are Baking Game (Play Along): Alexi Lalas, Derek Lowe & Morgan Freeman* Sign-up: Off the Record with Matt Hong on June 9th* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Kevin Burkhardt is the Main Event

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comCBS Sports VP of Production/Sr. Creative Pete Radovich, Jr. has won 45 Sports Emmys. He has been behind CBS/Paramount+’s excellent Champions League coverage and has some of the greatest creative pieces in the fabled network’s history. Radovich is the guest on a 35-minute “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.”The Rundown …* How Radovich’s job works from the opening teases of Super Bowls to Champions League* How do you cut through in a second screen world* Why Radovich & his team have leaned in to the human interest anglesFor access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com****** PAID SUBSCRIBERS ******* The CBS 2018 John Malkovich classic before the AFC Championship game* How do he get Malkovich to do it* The reaction it received globally even eight years later* Winning not only Sports Emmys, but also Cannes Lions* The Army-Navy tease with editor Anthony Cortese that same year was also special* Why the Army-Navy teases are so important* How Radovich grew up with professional soccer* The reason behind the Champions League approach toward hardcore fans* Telling Peter Schmeichel & Jamie Carragher that if you would do a segment in Europe than do it here* How he sat down with Sean McManus and David Berson about the approach* How Radovich’s “Inside The NFL” producing led to the Champions studio team * Why host Kate Scott was Radovich’s first hire* The behind-the-scenes story of how CBS/Paramount ended up with the team of Scott, Carragher, Thierry Henry and Michah Richards* Radovich produced a four-part history of “Inside The NBA” that really allowed him to get inside the mind of its producer Tim Kiely* How producers Ben Strauber and Jeff Gerttula worked to put together the chemistry on the studio show, but it is like trying to predict a blind date* Radovich is always flying internationally for work* How Radovich broke into the business with no connections as his parents were immigrants from Croatia, but he had friend named Zak Ivkovic* Lisa Lax and NBC gave him his intern first break* How showing up on days he wasn’t assigned sprung his break into a job* Radovich has never had a resume * Radovich’s parents emigrated from Croatia and his love for the country* Croatia is half the population of New Jersey, which makes the Croatia’s World Cup success even more amazing* Who is the best Croatian athlete in history … and how Radovich is friends with this personSome Related Podcasts: Fred Gaudelli …Drew Esocoff …Pete Macheska …Ian Eagle … Jim Nantz * Sign-up: Off the Record with Matt Hong on June 9th* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Marchand & Meterparel*

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comWho is the greatest MLB play-by-player of all-time? Who is in the Top 10 from TV and radio? Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel rank their all-time Major League Play-by-Players. Each host used their own criteria to come up with their Top 10. For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comAt No. 10, Meterparel had a shocker, at least to Marchand, while Marchand wrestled with his No. 1 choice until the last moment. Marchand also had one surprise legend that didn’t make his Top 10. Play-by-players moved up and down the big boards and many great ones were left on the bubble. The envelope please on the 38-minute all-time sports media podcast.Some of the names considered: Sean McDonough, Bob Murphy, Joe Davis, Bob Costas, Skip Caray, Marty Brennaman, Jack Buck, Joe Buck, Bob Uecker, Gary Cohen, Al Michaels, Boog Sciambi, Jon Miller, Keith Jackson, Howie Rose, Dan Shulman; Harry Kalas, Ted Robinson, Vin Scully, Dick Enberg, Jason Benetti, Michael Kay, Harry Caray, Ernie Harwell, Brian Anderson & Duane Kuiper.* Sign-up: Off the Record with Matt Hong on June 9th* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: CBS’ Pete Radovich

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comNetflix’s VP of Sports Gabe Spitzer lays out the vision for Netflix in sports from the NFL to MLB to the Women’s World Cup to WWE and what is next. The 43-minute sports media podcast was shot in front of a live studio audience as part of the “Off The Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports” series. THE RUNDOWN …* Why Netflix’s vision for sports is not just a sports strategy* The evolution of Netflix’s strategy and what sports provides for the businessFor access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com****** PAID SUBSCRIBERS ******* Why Netflix added more NFL and wanted to own Christmas* How the NFL game deal sprung out of social media* The race to the first game and setting a then streaming record* Why boxing has done so well on Netflix* The surprise of Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul* Assessing how the World Baseball Classic did in Japan* Netflix has MLB’s Opening Night, Home Run Derby and Field of Dreams, why does that work* Marchand criticized Netflix’s Opening Night presentation in a column for The Athletic, Spitzer gave his response* The difficulty of networks, like Fox and ESPN, not allowing their exclusive on-air personalities to appear on Netflix anymore* Why Netflix wants to be the most talent friendly network * How the Elle Duncan deal works* How does Spitzer looking at adding more on-air personalities* The Women’s World Cup next year is the most ambitious project yet* What is the thinking behind acquiring the Women’s World Cup * What is Gabe Spitzer’s backstory * How he started at ESPN in 2005 out of Wesleyan * Learning how to make documentaries at HBO* How he moved from Fox Sports to Netflix * What is the culture of Netflix* Why failing is important at Netflix* How the first big live deal with WWE came together* Grading the WWE deal* What is the best documentary that Spitzer has been a part of* What’s it like working on “Harry and Meghan” * How do you get subjects to buy in on documentaries* Beckham’s reaction around the world to his doc* The one big documentary still out there is …* How interested is Netflix in the Men’s World Cup* How does Spitzer look at AI* Where does Spitzer see Netflix in sports in five years or 10 years* What’s the hardest part of Spitzer’s job* How many pitches does Spitzer receive* Who have been the most important mentors for Spitzer* Does Spitzer wish he had become a sports writerRelated Podcasts: Mark Shapiro, Hans Schroeder, Christian Oestlien, Jay Marine, Rick Cordella & Don Garber * Sign-up: Off the Record with Matt Hong on June 9th* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Marchand & Meterparel

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comWhy Amazon Prime Video has officially reached the ESPN, Fox, NBC, CBS & TNT level. The surprising results of the Marchand PrimeTime Schedule Ratings™. The Sunday setback. How Netflix got what it wanted from the NFL. The next great NBA TV star. Shams vs. Amazon.Why Gary Bettman was so right on John Tortorella. What to make of the Derek Jeter in the booth. And the ever popular “Cakes are Baking” game. It is a 36-minute edition of Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media. For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comRUNDOWN ….* HEADLINES: Why Amazon Prime Video has arrived in sports * How the NFL is letting Netflix have the strategy it wants * The schedule did not favor Sunday afternoons * Gary Bettman puts John Tortorella & Las Vegas in the media penalty box****** PAID SUBSCRIBERS ******* WHAT’s UP/WHAT’s DOWN: NFL Schedule Release, NBC MLB Booth, Chargers Social Media, Udonis Haslem * THE QUESTIONS * Evaluating Amazon Prime Video’s first year with NBA games* The Steve Nash issue * Shams vs. Amazon on the MVP story* The NBA has found their next TV superstar … MJ, LeBron and now* NBC’s Michael Jordan is compared to the Great Gatsby by Meterparel* The surprising result of the official Marchand PrimeTime Schedule Ratings™ * The impact of CBS, Fox, Red Zone and Sunday Ticket* NFL must be careful not to lose scarcity* The lessons of the Premier League* The big reason Bettman had to put the hammer down on Tortorella* The hypocrisy of Tortorella and others* Assessing the Ronda Rousey event for Netflix* What to make of the Derek Jeter, David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez and Kevin Burkhardt Fox Red Sox-Yankees booth for June 6* The new viral term of “Grand Sham” for when a teams is on four different platforms in four days* How about a “Triple Clown” when it is three* Papa Clicker on WFAN’s Steve Somers’ book* How Papa Clicker listened to Somers under the covers* Cakes are Baking Game: Jim Nantz … Reggie Jackson … Ron Mercer* “Off the Record” with Matt Hong on June 9th* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Gabe Spitzer is The Main Event

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 42-minute podcast, Pete Rozelle Hall of Fame Award winner Howard Katz is the guest as he tells behind-the-scenes stories from his 50-plus years in the business. There are tales about Roone Arledge to Howard Cosell to Al Michaels to ABC to ESPN to the NFL and its schedule and much more. It’s “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand."For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comThe Topics …* How Katz received his first break into sports for ABC’s Munich Olympics* Roone Arledge was brilliant and unpredictable* The lessons from Roone****** PAID SUBSCRIBERS ******* The Monday Night Football traveling circus with Don Ohlmeyer, Howard Cosell, Frank Gifford and Don Meredith* Ohlmeyer’s influence on Katz’ career* How a family decision changed Katz’ career* Working for Al Michaels’ father and the relationship that grew from it* Going to ESPN and making up the rules* His Steve Bornstein connection began in Bristol* Launching ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPN Radio …* Why he chose to go to ABC Sports as president* How he ended up at the NFL* What was Katz’ best Cosell story* The sad and touching story when Katz had to tell Cosell his show was being canceled* Why Cosell didn’t want anything to do with broadcasting at the end of his life* Amazing Cosell being Cosell story* Witnessing Michaels’ career from beginning to now* Cleaning house at Monday Night Football* Ohlmeyer felt like he was casting a sitcom and landed on Dennis Miller as an analyst* Ohlmeyer was one and done as the MNF producer* His fondness for Fred Gaudelli* How Katz and Sandy Montag brought Madden to ABC from Fox* Miller tried to stay on with Madden* ABC vs. ESPN: Cultural war* Bodenheimer receiving the the top ESPN job over Katz* One of the the shows that Katz was most proud of as it was full circle* The impact of Mark McCormack’s untimely death* How did Katz get control of the NFL schedule* Launching NFL Network* Katz’ advantage on scheduling came from his TV background* The big items Katz tried to add to the schedule* Hurricane Katrina and trying to figure out the Saints’ games* Being popular, not being popular and the Pope* How did he deal with the personal requests from owners, etc.* What does Katz think of the ESPN and NFL Network, etc. equity deal* Why retirement is overrated …* His wife has a great line …RELATED PODCASTS: Mark Shapiro I and Mark Shapiro II, Jay Marine, Rick Cordella, Hans Schroeder, Christian Oestlien, Laura Rutledge, Mike Soltys, Chris LaPlaca, Booger McFarland, Greg Hughes, Adam Schefter, Peter King, Fred Gaudelli, Drew Esocoff, Traug Keller, Peter Schrager, Jay Glazer, Ian Rappoport, Kevin Clark, Joe Buck, Ian Eagle, Jim Nantz, Adam Schein, Cam Heyward, Eli Manning, Jason McCourty, Damien Woody* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Marchand & Meterparel

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 34-minute podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel go through the biggest topics in sports media, including Netflix and YouTube’s apparent NFL diversion, Peter Schrager on the rise, Steve Kerr’s TV decision, Draymond Green’s issue, grading the Yankees’ booth, NCAA Men’s Tournament expansion and more. For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comTHE TOPICS …* Big week for Netflix and Gabe Spitzer* The significance of YouTube potentially doing fewer NFL games****** PAID SUBSCRIBERS ****** Assessing President Trump’s “$1,000 per game” comments on the NFL and TV* Rupert Murdoch behind the scenes* Where is the leverage for the NFL in opt-out talks* Peter Schrager & SportsCenter take the lead as ESPN gets serious about its post-Around The Horn plans* The potential opportunity for Schrager to join the top pantheon at ESPN* Laura Rutledge should already be in that company* Steve Kerr returns at Golden State and Tim Legler and top analysts are likely popping Champagne* The Marc Stein and Tim Kawakami Kerr reports followed by Burke Magnus’ reaction* Ourand vs. Meterparel comps … Mays & Mantle …* Where Draymond Green may be picking up some bad TV habits* Why no commericals in NHL OT* Scott Hansen & Mel Kiper Jr.’s special skill is needed* New Feature: Everybody Loves Local* On the clock: Grading Yankees’ YES broadcast featuring Michael Kay, David Cone, Joe Girardi, Paul O’Neill and produced by Troy Benjamin* The Clicker ratings are in …* The Netflix’s “Full Swing” documentary story-telling* The Men’s NCAA Tournament moves to 76 teams and the TV advertising angle* Ted Turner’s legacy, “America’s Team,” TNT and the NBA and Fred Hickman/Nick Charles legacy* Cakes are Baking is a sensation all over college campuses: Chris Berman, Brad Marchand & Bono* Off The Record with Netflix VP Gabe Spitzer on May 12th* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Howard Katz is The Main Event

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 34-minute pod, Andrew Marchand and John Ourand explain why the NFL may not have the cards to force NBC, Fox, ESPN and Amazon Prime Video to pay billions more right now. The duo also goes deep into the NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS and PGA Tour rights in the $30 billion market.Ourand joins “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand” for his monthly visit.The Topics …* The opening explanation about the leverage issue for the NFL* Does the NFL have enough time to get a deal done by the fall* The David Ellison change of ownership trend——-Paid Subscribers——-For access to our full twice-a-week podcasts, sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com * What is Amazon Prime Video thinking* How much is NBC’s NBA deal impacting the NFL* The UFC issue* Brian Rolapp’s point about the $30 billion TV rights pie and what’s left* What should ESPN be asking the NFL for* What is Fox willing to say to the NFL on deals and why it may wait* The government factor* Ourand asks if Don Garber changed Marchand’s mind on MLS’ Apple deal* Maybe broadcast helps the NFL with the NBA & Kentucky Derby on NBC as examples* How the playoffs show that Adam Silver & and Bill Koenig hit a home run* The big reason NBC and Prime Video has made a good first impression* Apple TV has learned some things* Why Ourand thinks the all-30 MLB local plan will happen* Why ESPN and TNT may want to go early with the NHL* Why what Rolapp is trying to do with the PGA Tour makes sense* What the David Roberts retirement in August means in Bristol* Mike Foss is a young executive with a lot of runway* Off The Record with Netflix VP Gabe Spitzer on May 12th* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Marchand & Meterparel

In the open for all 32-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel remember John Sterling, review the Kentucky Derby/NBA/NHL telecasts, examine Amazon Prime’s move with Duke, have the latest on ESPN’s No. 2 NFL booth and go inside Bristol on some executive moves. For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comTopics: * Why there will never be another John Sterling * Michael Kay & Suzyn Waldman & Sterling* Why Sterling was a medical marvel* How big of a deal is Amazon Prime Video’s Duke agreement* The Big 10 TV number that was incredible* Lindsay Schanzer, Donna Brothers and the Kentucky Derby review* Kevin Harlan was all over the Magic meltdown* A new NBA playoff play-by-player who sounds like he belongs * Breaking down the ESPN NHL teams from Sean McDonough to Mike Monaco to Bob Wischusen and the big desk led by Steve Levy* What to make of Russell Wilson potentially on CBS’ NFL Today* The latest on ESPN’s No. 2 NFL booth * Inside The CW and ESPN app hook-up* Don Garber’s prediction for the next MLS-Apple TV-like deal* A new host instead of Meterparel* Did Inside The NBA go too far with Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini graphic* Does anyone know who produces Inside The NBA* What to make of the ESPN exec moves with David Roberts retiring and Mike Foss expected to rise* Papa Clicker Book Review: The Power and the Glory: The History of the World Cup by Jonathan Wilson* Cakes Our Baking Game: Marchand goes in 1-for-6. There are three envelopes ….* Off The Record with Netflix VP Gabe Spitzer on May 12th* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Don Garber is The Main Event This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.andrewmarchand.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 49-minute sports media podcast, MLS commissioner Don Garber debates and defends the Apple TV deal, explains why direct-to-consumer will be a part of other leagues sooner than later, measures the World Cup impact, opens the door a crack for promotion & relegation, tells why Messi’s arrival is better than he anticipated and what it is like to go to dinner with the Beckhams. Plus much more.The interview was taped in front of live studio audience as part of the “Off The Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports” series. For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com* How MLS, led by Bob Kraft & Lamar Hunt, recruited Garber from the NFL* The 1994 World Cup and how it led to MLS with a $5M loan* John Skipper and the fuel of the sport * What the ESPN deal did for MLS …* How has the media environment changed over Garber’s career* How new stadiums, Messi, Beckham lead to globalization and more viewership——-Paid Subscribers——-* What is like to sit across from David & Victoria Beckham* What was Garber & MLS’ plan going into the rights negotiations that saw them leave ESPN & Fox as its main partners for Apple TV in 2022* The issue with MLS’ old start times …* “We made a very bold move” with Apple* What were Garber’s expectations of the Apple deal* Garber says that MLS was early on going direct to consumer* Garber believes another major property will do a similar deal in next five years* How the MLS is “upside down,” which is not a bad thing* His admiration of the NHL’s setup* How Garber looks at the disruptive phase of technology* The data from Apple is so specific it is impacting MLS’ rosters* How you take the Red Bulls’ young players success and turn into good business* Will we get relegation in MLS* A member of the studio audience is a big MLS relegation fan … and Garber is a great about it* Garber explains MLS’ financial reasons against it* “They would have no place to play.”* Garber opens the door open a crack for promotion and relegation* Garber didn’t realize how big Messi would be * Does Messi happen without Apple ….* Beckham designing the Miami logo* Could the fan in the audience replace Jon Meterparel* The World Cup will be “100 Super Bowls”* What will the World Cup do for MLS* How does he look at “pay to play” youth issue* Frank Isola and Garber’s soccer neighbor* Off The Record with Netflix VP of Sports Gabe Spitzer on May 12th* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Marchand & Meterparel on Tuesday

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comThe grades are in! In the 41-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel hand out the TV grades for ESPN, NFL Network, ABC & Pat McAfee. Plus, inside the Mike Tomlin move to ESPN, the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini saga continues, NBA, Joe Buck, Darren Rovell and more. For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comTopics:* Marchand & Meterparel hand out grades & analysis on Mike Greenberg, Pat McAfee, Rich Eisen, Booger McFarland, Ian Rapoport, Rece Davis, Ty Schmit, Kirk Herbstreit, Joel Klatt, Daniel Jeremiah and more* Big “Off the Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports” announcement* The Roger Goodell-Greenberg interview evaluated* A new Clicker contributor chimes in on Chris Carlin & ESPN Radio coverage* ESPN vs. NFLN: Which is a better draft show?* How execs should asses their draft coverage* Mel Kiper Jr. impersonation matchup …* Inside the Mike Tomlin Sweepstakes * Where the Vrabel and Russini saga is now ….* The accountability issue …* The nickname for the Pats’ Saturday draft choices* Why Eric Collins struggled on Celtics-76ers * The NBA local broadcast first round issue is overrated* Why YouTube TV is good for the content providers* The Prime Video issue …* Darren Rovell lit up new “Sports Jeopardy” host Joe Buck for some reason … Marchand & Meterparel react* FaZe Rugg vs. Buck: Who ya got?* Birthday Age Game: On the clock: George Gervin, Corey Seager & Bridget Moynahan* Meterparel tells his ex-wife story from the 1998 NFL draft* Off The Record with Netflix VP Gabe Spitzer on May 12th* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Don Garber is The Main Event Thursday

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comDue to a technical error on Substack’s part, some subscribers did not receive the Jeremiah podcast email on Wednesday afternoon so I’m resending it to all now. If you got it twice, it is even better the second time. Jeremiah was great. Apologies for any inconvenience.In the 36-minute sports media podcast, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah explains his incredible Chris Mortensen relationship, how he prepares for the draft, his top hits and misses and if wants to be a GM one dayFor access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comThe Topics …* As a kid, did Jeremiah grow up wanting to be a draftnik* “Who the heck is Mel Kiper” is an all-timer* The disappointment of the Cowboys missing out on a future Hall of Famer* Jeremiah’s Keith Smart connection* Chris Mortensen randomly in his living room ...* His aunt was Indiana’s women’s coach during the Bobby Knight era ...* The back story of being introduced to Mortensen from his dad’s reach as a pastor* “Why is Chris Mortensen in my living room ...”* How Mortensen took Jeremiah under his wing* Reggie White, attending games, going to Bristol ...* Working the draft with Mort and then meeting Jay Rothman* How Jeremiah began his career at ESPN* Really nice tales about what Mortensen was like ...* Did he consider following his father’s footsteps into the ministry* How close was Jeremiah to being an NFL player* How does Jeremiah approach his draft preparation* The minute details of how he goes about it all* Why Jeremiah doesn’t first type out his info and opinions* How does Jeremiah look at analyzing picks* Jason Kelce and no one knows anything* The evaluation Jeremiah is most proud of ...* The evaluation Jeremiah would like a do-over on ...* The “scout school” that teams have* Evaluating how they missed on Tom Brady* Looking for clues of what you were doing wrong* More draft do-overs ....* Comparing the combine and games in evaluations* Why seeing quarterbacks live is important* The QB body language issue ...* What has Mel Kiper Jr. meant to the draft ...* The special connection Jeremiah has with him* Does Jeremiah have dreams of being a GM* What does the ESPN ownership of NFL Network mean to JeremiahOff The Record with MLS Commissioner Don Garber Sign-Up on Thursday, April 23rd* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Marchand & Meterparel

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 36-minute sports media podcast, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah explains his incredible Chris Mortensen relationship, how he prepares for the draft, his top hits and misses and if wants to be a GM one dayFor access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comThe Topics …* As a kid, did Jeremiah grow up wanting to be a draftnik* “Who the heck is Mel Kiper” is an all-timer* The disappointment of the Cowboys missing out on a future Hall of Famer* Jeremiah’s Keith Smart connection* Chris Mortensen randomly in his living room ...* His aunt was Indiana’s women’s coach during the Bobby Knight era ...* The back story of being introduced to Mortensen from his dad’s reach as a pastor* “Why is Chris Mortensen in my living room ...”* How Mortensen took Jeremiah under his wing* Reggie White, attending games, going to Bristol ...* Working the draft with Mort and then meeting Jay Rothman* How Jeremiah began his career at ESPN* Really nice tales about what Mortensen was like ...* Did he consider following his father’s footsteps into the ministry* How close was Jeremiah to being an NFL player* How does Jeremiah approach his draft preparation* The minute details of how he goes about it all* Why Jeremiah doesn’t first type out his info and opinions* How does Jeremiah look at analyzing picks* Jason Kelce and no one knows anything* The evaluation Jeremiah is most proud of ...* The evaluation Jeremiah would like a do-over on ...* The “scout school” that teams have* Evaluating how they missed on Tom Brady* Looking for clues of what you were doing wrong* More draft do-overs ....* Comparing the combine and games in evaluations* Why seeing quarterbacks live is important* The QB body language issue ...* What has Mel Kiper Jr. meant to the draft ...* The special connection Jeremiah has with him* Does Jeremiah have dreams of being a GM* What does the ESPN ownership of NFL Network mean to JeremiahOff The Record with MLS Commissioner Don Garber Sign-Up on Thursday, April 23rd* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Marchand & Meterparel

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 34-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel dissect how ESPN turned into WWESPN with WrestleMania.Plus, the Dianna Russini resignation from The Athletic, Prime Video’s slow NBA playoff start, Charles Barkley brings it, MLBN shines during a tragedy, MLB analysts overdoing it, YouTube’s NFL quest, World Cup transport fiasco & Papa Clicker’s Mike Vaccaro “Bosses of the Bronx” review.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comThe Topics …* How to assess ESPN going all in on WWE & WrestleMania* Is WWESPN better for WWE or ESPN …* Not taking Charles Barkley and “Inside The NBA” for granted …* MLB Network’s strong work during a tragedy* Prime Video starts its NBA playoffs slow* MLB game analysts have to stop doing this …* Perception of Stephen A. Smith at WrestleMania* Why ESPN did the WWE deal* How Paul Fortenbaugh and others stood out on ESPN’s WWE coverage * What to make of the Dianna Russini resignation from The Athletic* What is going on with Mike Vrabel* The big production question if YouTube adds five more NFL games* What was YouTube’s issue on its first NFL game* The younger broadcaster approach …* Has it been easy or difficult to find the NBA playoff games …* Is Prime Video’s NBA pregame good?* What works with the NBA on NBC* The forthcoming World Cup fan fiasco* The Dallas Wings’ PR team was lost * The WNBA wants to be covered, but not covered …* The Big 3 Dallas Mavericks story from back in the day * Does Mike Vaccaro’s “The Bosses of the Bronx” receive an all-time Papa Clicker score? * The “Cakes are Baking” Game is born. Play along …* Sign-up: Off The Record with MLS Commissioner Don Garber on Thursday, April 23rd* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Daniel Jeremiah is The Main Event

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comESPN NFL analyst and two-time Super Bowl champion Damien Woody describes how he overcame a childhood stutter to become a longtime TV personality. Sometimes the nice guys finish first.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comTOPICS ….* Bill Belichick vs. Rex Ryan and inside their media rules* Woody on growing up with a severe speech impediment* His career on the field and off have been more than his wildest dreams* How his speech impediment impacted who he has become* Why he became a “gentle giant”* Why he went on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” where he lost 107 pounds* Would he do it again …* Why do offensive linemen lose so much weight after playing* Woody was in the inaugural NFL broadcasting boot camp* His big decision about playing or broadcasting …* The biggest lesson that Belichick mentioned to him that has impacted his broadcasting career* It is easier to criticize now because he’s further away from playing* He has seven kids so those free Disney passes come in handy* His youngest child’s wild football recruitment* The grand piano and Woody’s plan to play it on SportsCenter* What would he play?* The seven-person family road trips …* How close to he came to going to FS1 to pair with Craig Carton* Any interest in games* Does the “Same Old Jets” really exist* What’s next …* His 14-year-old is just like dad* Off The Record with MLS Commissioner Don Garber Sign-Up on Thursday, April 23rd* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Marchand & Meterparel

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comAndrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel analyze the simplicity of The Masters and what went wrong on No. 18. Plus, Mark Jones is done at ESPN, the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel situation, the DOJ looks into the NFL, Brendan Carr tweeting Marchand, Joe Buck wants to stay at ESPN and more on the 32-minute podcast.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comTopics …* What networks could learn from The Masters’ presentation* The “Electronic Wizard” gets his due* The 1986 Masterpiece * Roger Goodell is in a place you never want to be in * CBS was lost on the 18th hole* Assessing CBS’ overall coverage of The Masters * Dottie Pepper and who excelled during the tournament* What Amazon Prime Video did right on its Masters’ debut and how it applies to its other sports* What do we make of Mark Jones’ more than three decade run of ESPN* Mike Breen criticizes the NBA over first round broadcast setup* This is the money-making part of the ABC/ESPN, NBC/Peacock & Amazon Prime Video deals* What to make of the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel situation and investigation* FCC Chairman Brendan Carr tweeting Marchand’s Athletic column on Amazon, The Masters & the Super Bowl* Does the DOJ probe hurt the NFL’s leverage in TV renegotiations* Jay Marine and the “fullness of time” Super Bowl* What to make of Joe Buck telling Richard Deitsch he wants to finish his career at ESPN* The interesting move of Ex-Washington Postie Ben Strauss turning up at ESPN and doing some media stories * Who was the 2018 World Series MVPOther elements ….* Turk Wendell gave Marchand a yellow card in the Mets’ clubhouse* Meterparel’s famous fantasy baseball league* Meterparel and the Ithacan* New potential show feature* Sign-up: Off The Record with MLS Commissioner Don Garber on Thursday, April 23rd* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Damien Woody is The Main Event

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comThe billion dollar game of chicken between the NFL and its TV partners is on. In ‘NFL Media Rights Projection 2.0,” Andrew Marchand is joined by Puck’s John Ourand for his monthly appearance and the duo explains the latest on the NFL Talks and where they are trending. In the 36-minute podcast, Marchand & Ourand also go into Ourand’s ESPN’s mini-layoff report and have some fun with Ourand’s Chris Berman nickname.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comThe Topics ….* How the networks’ attitude might be changing in the game of chicken * Why CBS is a different scenario compared to the other networks * Where the leverage points stand in negotiations and budgets * Why FCC and Congress are worth watching* Kitchen tabling the process of stripping the NFL anti-trust exemption* How much credence does this idea have* Why Hollywood and other sports are so nervous about the new NFL talks* Gaming out a post-CBS deal with Fox and others up next* The rights holder would pay more if they got this criteria from the NFL * The four-corners strategy* Why would you go early if you are the networks and why not* The NFL is a league of its own on TV, which is why these talks are so important* Marchand & Ourand make predictions on who has deals before next season’s kickoff … and they disagree* Is YouTube leverage as a free service or not ….* Marchand’s Ourand social media strategy* What is Ourand’s thought process in reporting that 30 non-on-air ESPN folks will be let go* ESPN and the YouTube TV factor …* Assessing the Chris Berman-like “Grande Ourand” nickname* Ourand flip flops on predictions* The Best Berman nicknames & bloopers* ICYMI Pod: NFL Media Rights Projections 1.0* Sign-up: Off The Record with MLS Commissioner Don Garber on Thursday, April 23rd* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Marchand & Meterparel

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 32-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel go inside Adam Schefter-Ian Rapoport’s meet-up at the NFL Owners Meetings. Marchand & Meterparel tell you the favorites for ESPN’s NFL No. 2 booth vacancy. And the Mike Tomlin Sweepstakes and who is in and who is out. Plus, the NBA’s big national broadcast problem with its missing stars.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comThe Topics …* The Schefter succession talk is ….* Adam Silver vs. Rob Manfred comparison* Where do Ian Eagle, Grant Hill and Bill Raftery rank in all-time college hoops TV history* Why are the “Chainsmokers” doing a concert between Final Four games* On a Fox MLB booth: One up, One down* Yahoo’s Tom Haberstroh’s tremendous article about how the terrible number of stars playing on ABC/ ESPN, NBC/Peacock and Amazon Prime Video* Don’t teach people not to care, which the NBA is in danger of doing* Who are the favorites to be in ESPN’s No. 2 NFL booth* A name ESPN is considering after some felt it wronged him* More on Schefter, Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo* The Tomlin Sweepstakes: Who is in the lead and who is likely out* The big money ask …* Reacting to Netflix’s Elle Duncan’s comments about the platform being criticized for its MLB coverage* What ESPN’s Super Bowl coverage should learn from Netflix’s Opening Day* Analyzing the Men’s and Women’s Final Four coverage* Amazon Prime Video will have The Masters this week for the first time* Do we care about the new “Hard Knocks” …* If John Ourand had a Chris Berman nickname, what would it be ….* Sign-up: Off The Record with MLS Commissioner Don Garber on Thursday, April 23rd* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: John Ourand is The Main Event

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 39-minute sports media podcast, legendary ESPN PR man, Mike Soltys, goes deep about the first days of ESPN, “the believers vs. the crazy idea” folks, a young Chris Berman, top executives shaping the network and how the greatest sports media PR quote in history came to be. Soltys is one of the producers on “Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN,” that debuts on Monday, April 6th. It’s also an audiobook. For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comFULL RUNDOWN …* ESPN, ‘Sports Heaven’ & the greatest media success story ever told* What was the feeling around ESPN in 1979 when it launched* The “believers” vs. the “crazy idea” square-off* Bill Rasmussen, who founded ESPN, got fired and …* Why Bristol, CT as ESPN’s headquarters & the advantage of the location* George Bodenheimer & culture* The odd office Soltys started his career in* The story behind how SportsCenter became SportsCenter* The alternative names for SportsCenter* How Rasmussen’s first idea was just to only do Connecticut sports* And then an RCA satellite salesman came by and …* Technical difficulties …* What was Chris Berman like in the early years* Running to the banks to deposit checks to make sure they worked* The NFL and MLB made it feel like ESPN had arrived* George Brett bringing back Chris Berman’s nicknames after an executive killed them* How SC Top 10 is still a big deal* The $51M NFL deal for the Sunday Night package in 1987* Who are the three most important people in ESPN’s history* The Bodenheimer-Jimmy Pitaro comparison* John Skipper was the most fun top exec — and Cuba* Steve Bornstein fought to keep SportsCenter going* The credibility of Chet Simmons as ESPN president* ESPN tried putting business news into its programs, and Soltys wasn’t a fan of it* Richard Branson and the spirit of just trying stuff* The ESPN-ABC Sports war* Rudy Martzke, Phil Mushnick, Richard Sandomir, et. al. …* How Mark Shapiro brought the media attention to another level* All the major newspapers had a sports media columnist and “the straws that stir the drink.”* Martzke’s Sunday greeting to Soltys after church* Soltys, Keith Olbermann and the greatest sports PR quote in history* Soltys liked working with Olbermann* The quote was buried in the USA Today column* “He didn’t burn bridges here, he napalmed them”* The media relations game and Martzke* What’s next for the documentary* The 1979 culture of ESPN is still alive in 2026* “I’ll work for free,” were the magic wordsSome Related Podcasts (there are more)* Chris LaPlaca, Mark Shapiro, Adam Schefter, Greg Hughes, Traug Keller* Off The Record with MLS Commissioner Don Garber Sign-Up on Thursday, April 23rd* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Marchand & Meterparel

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 37-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel fully breakdown Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery and Grant Hill’s call at the end of the UConn-Duke classic, full Netflix and NBC MLB reviews and the fan threat as sports are increasingly more difficult to afford and watch.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comTHE RUNDOWN …* The danger for leagues, teams and networks …* What NBC got right on its MLB presentation* Clayton Kershaw’s start* Stephen A. Smith’s poor judgement* Neil Walker needed a Red Bull* How difficult it is to watch all the Yankee games* Why you have to make it easy for fans today more than ever* Marchand at Mike Vaccaro’s book signing and a mini-review* The bad polling around fans watching sports* The issues with the Nate Burleson “Game Show” CBS NCAA approach* Meterparel was not a fan of the lack of basketball analysis from Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith* Meterparel got more texts about the college hoops studio than anything ever in TV* The comparison of the Jamal Mashburn-led TNT show to CBS’* The full , fine tooth breakdown of Eagle, Raftery Hill on the clasic call of the UConn-Duke ending* What grade does the trio receive* How did the rest of the NCAA Men’s crews fare on the weekend* Netflix-MLB review* “Love is Blind” vs. “Opening Day Pregame Show”* The Rob Manfred interview was …* What worked on the Netflix stream* Barry Bonds was …* Why Netflix needs versatility* Michael Jordan is on every network, but …* The Tiger Woods DUI coverage was …* Papa Clicker Review: The Art of Tennis by Nicholas Fox Weber* A couple of corrections* A special cakes are baking for Momma Meterparel * Sign-up: Off The Record with MLS Commissioner Don Garber on Thursday, April 23rd* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Mike Soltys is The Main Event