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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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 35-minute sports media podcast, Traug Keller — who ran ABC Radio Networks, ESPN Radio, ESPN’s Talent Department & ESPN Deportes — talks about managing Paul Harvey, Sean Hannity, Colin Cowherd, Stephen A. Smith, Scott Van Pelt, Mike Tirico and many others through the years. Keller explains where the media business was and where it is going.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comThe RUNDOWN …* What changed the most in Keller’s more than two decades at ESPN* Why everyone is now their own program director* The unbelievable job a current New York radio executive has done* Why Joe Rogan and Stephen A. Smith are the Paul Harveys of today* What has changed about new hosts on the air in the current climate* The advice that Keller gave to ESPN that helped lead to Colin Cowherd’s discovery* The power of YouTube* Stephen A’s quality for success* Tirico could have been a big hit on another medium * The insecurity of talent* How Cowherd and Smith were different* Why Paul Harvey was the GOAT* Harvey had the ear of presidents* Stephen A.’s preparation* Working with Mitch Dolan on Hannity national launch and dealing with Roger Ailes* Why Keller left ABC Radio Networks for ESPN Radio in 2004* What was it like reporting directly into a young Mark Shapiro* Keller’s assessment of Shapiro’s potential* Why did ESPN New York never go fully local to compete with WFAN* Keller’s thoughts on the longevity of “The Michael Kay Show” * The Larry David story on Marchand’s job* ESPN New York vs. Mike Francesa * Rush Limbaugh struggled when he first started* Radio and podcasting need patience* The reason Keller wanted clean radio * What happened at the end with Mike Greenberg & Mike Golic* What Keller is most proud of in his career* Freddy Rolon, Patrick Polking, Sean Breen, Tim McCarthy and Amanda Gifford and the “We, not an I” approach* How Scott Van Pelt’s radio impacted his SportsCenter rise* Why Keller would put Van Pelt and Ryen Russillo back together* The PTSD of running the Talent Office* How Nick Khan changed the ESPN game* What was running ESPN Deportes like* The Justin Connolly and Rolon connections* Keller retired and thought he was going to retire, but America Magazine called* Keller loved it, but now has fully retired* Ourand’s jealousy* 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 41-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel grade the announcers from Ian Eagle to Charles Barkley to Nate Burleson and all the teams. Plus, what is hanging over all the networks, who is a big name to watch for NFL studio, Netflix gets Barry Bonds, Laura Rutledge says goodbye to SEC Nation and Zlatan says hello to Fox. For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comTHE RUNDOWN …* Why the NCAA Tournament is the hardest and best assignment* Grading all 8 CBS & TNT Sports announce teams on Clicker Rating System* The No. 1 team was …* The lowest score went to …* Candace Parker was on Friday, but not Sunday, why?* Why put together three-person teams on short notice* Jason Benetti filling in for Brian Anderson and reaction* Who will analyze a Final Four one day who is not right now* Who is a “poor man’s Ian Eagle”* Why one analyst could be a little more positive* The team that Marchand & Meterparel were divided on* Which duo could be a riser* Nate Burleson or Adam Zucker, who ya got* Which sideline reporter asked good, concise questions* How the NFL opt-out negotiations hangs over everything* Emerging big name NFL TV free agent to watch* Mike Tomlin’s status* Is Barry Bonds an inspiring choice for Netflix* Zlatan to Fox and who else it thought about for the World Cup* Laura Rutledge’s move to leave SEC Nation* The fallout from the Rutledge move* The WBC’s big numbers, which we went deep on last week* What’s Up & What’s down (at the beginning)* What’s Up: Howie Rose & Steve Lappas* What’s Down: Tom Brady & Charles Barkley* Sign-up: Off The Record with MLS Commissioner Don Garber on Thursday, April 23rd* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* On Deck: Traug Keller is The Main Event

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comOne of the biggest characters in all of college basketball is CBS’ Jon Rothstein. On the 42-minute podcast, Rothstein explains his passion for college hoops, his willingness to miss family and friends’ weddings for basketball, the amount of games he watches, where all his sayings come from and how he climbed the ladder of NCAA media.Rothstein 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 RUNDOWN …* The incredible amount of college hoops Rothstein watches* How does wife and child deal with his obsession* How did his passion for college hoops begin* The greatness of Christian Laettner’s college hoops career* The surreal story of being on TV for the first time* Trying to sell his own advertising for his show and being told to take a hike* His pride of never having any help from family or connections to break in* The big decision to turn down a full-time ESPN LA radio show* While others friends were going on vacation, Rothstein saved up his money to go around the country to visit coaches and college teams* He finished Ithaca College in three years* Why he always wore a suit * His connection building through hand-written notes* He grew up reading Ian O’Connor and Frank Isola and learned …* Jim Calhoun, Jay Wright & John Calipari were very accessible for Rothstein early* World events happened and Rothstein has a tweet about some random college hoops matchup, what is that about* What is up with all of Rothstein’s sayings …* Why he has such a good memory for college hoops* His politics and college basketball bubble saying …* Who has the best pizza …* Would he miss his brother’s wedding if it were on Final Four Saturday* What he told his then girlfriend, now wife, about hoops …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 and Jon Meterparel say why and potentially how MLB could grow the WBC as a TV event. The duo decides if the recent Netflix, NBC and MLB Networks hires were strong, what to think of Thanksgiving Eve NFL, a potential March Madness “What’s Up,” a comparison of Pat McAfee’s free agency frenzy numbers, a Double Eagle and more.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comTHE RUNDOWN …* In the WBC, MLB has a spectacle that it can sell for more TV money* Do you want more money or not?* What do we make of Matt Vasgersian being hired by everyone* Barry Bonds not agreeing to work for Netflix, a win or a loss?* Netflix looked into hiring …* The Brendan Burke, Noah Eagle examples and should MLB broadcasters take a shot at younger broadcasters?* Does Netflix need to hire a versatile full-time play-by-player?* Bob Costas picking a convenient time to say local announcers should do national MLB playoff games* Thanks for the subscribe! Thanks for the subscribe!* Is the NFL Thanksgiving Eve game idea a good one or gluttonous* Pat McAfee’s NFL TV free agent frenzy dissected* On TV, ESPN’s NFL special and NFL Live outrated McAfee’s free agent shows … McAfee’s show is also on YouTube* The college hoop team to watch on the NCAA TV coverage that could be a what’s up* How Grant Hill has improved with Ian Eagle and Bill Raftery* Grant Hill used to have Rudy Martzke review his games* The Double Eagle for the SGA Wilt Chamberlain record* The great families of sportscasting …* Eddy Cue’s ridiculous comments* The emotional Chris Carrino story that Marchand wrote in The Athletic* Consider Marty Glickman’s mantra* Honoring a legend of statistics* What’s Up, What’s Down (at the start)* Eric Hosmer going to MLB TV is a good deal* NBC’s Smylie Kaufman is on the rise* The Dread Glitch Award goes to Prime Video’s mic issue on NBA* NBA media jumping on Bam Adebayo’s accomplishment* On Deck: Jon Rothstein is The Main Event* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 33-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand and Puck’s John Ourand go deep into if there is a breaking point for networks with the NFL looking to strike new, even more expensive deals for this upcoming season, despite the fact the league’s opt-outs are not until the end of the decade.Why Paramount will go first, the potential billions in play, the extra bidders involved, the FCC angle, the network budget factor, does the NFL ask for double, the setting the market angle, Sunday Night as the pressure point, YouTube lurking, Amazon maybe wanting more, NFL creating leverage, the minimum networks could spend, how it impacts other leagues’ deals, examining the MLB local streaming dreams, NHL’s position and the biggest story from CBS-TNT Sports confab. It’s The Monthly, Marchand & Ourand.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.comIn the 32-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel discuss the NFL, YouTube and what distribution dominance means. The duo goes into if college football pooling its TV rights together could work, the standout out college basketball regular season TV story, the upgrade of an ESPN booth, NBC’s old and new moves and Gorilla Monsoon. For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comThe RUNDOWN …* What YouTube’s desire to be an even bigger part of the NFL distribution strategy means* Why winning distribution historically leads to domination in media* Nets’ radio play-by-player Chris Carrino going into the Hall of Fame is well deserved* Breaking news: Meterparel’s take on John Smoltz, Fox & the WBC* The NFL wanting deals before next season is bad news for networks* TMZ’s story on Momma Kelce was ridiculous* Why YouTube’s strategy feels unbeatable* YouTube TV is on pace to be the No. 1 cable-like distributor* Can college sports bundle all of its rights for TV* TNT Sports’ Jamal Mashburn has been the standout newcomer on regular season college* Evaluating the Mike Breen, Richard Jefferson and Tim Legler team* The NBC Bob Costas led throwback game* The potential of the WBC as a TV event* Tyler Kepner’s strong column* Judging Jason Benetti’s move from Fox to NBC* NBC going with local announcers* The pod controversy of using the word “misnomer” wrong* Papa Clicker Review of the Gorilla Monsoon book by Brian R. Solomon* Meterparel’s Larry Bird book recommendation for Papa Clicker

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 48-minute sports media podcast, YouTube VP of Subscriptions, Christian Oestlien, is the guest on “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.” Oestlien is quickly becoming one of the most important executives in all of sports as YouTube and YouTube TV grow as dominant platforms in sports viewing.Oestlien explains what YouTube is trying to accomplish in sports, its interest in the NFL and other rights, how it syncs with YouTube TV, its network partners and leagues. And much more. The podcast was part of the “Off The Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports” series. Previous guests have included Jimmy Pitaro, Rick Cordella, Gary Bettman, Jay Marine, Mark Shapiro and Hans Schroeder. For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comThe Rundown …* Oestlien had 16 interviews for his first job at Google and any of them had veto power* His childhood gives him unique experience for YouTube’s global goals* What should people understand about YouTube & YouTube TV & sports * The 2015 mission to become the home of clips & highlights* 40 billion hours of sports content were watched on YouTube last year* YouTube wants to become great partners for leagues, broadcast and media companies and for the fan experience* How creator partnerships with leagues work* Should leagues be scared that young fans may want to watch creators more than the game* The Brazil example of creator Casimiro Miguel, who turbocharged soccer viewership more than the league channels … and this could be next in the United States* What was the biggest milestone over the past decade … MLB is one* Sunday Ticket was a wake-up call to everyone about the seriousness of YouTube with sports * Cristiano Ronaldo got to how many subs in a week …* YouTube has the upcoming World Cup rights in Brazil, which feels like another testing ground* What were the reasons behind completing the seven-year, $14 billion Sunday Ticket deal with the NFL that began in 2023* Oestlien’s father played for Norway’s national soccer team* How good was Oestlien* YouTube wanted to evolve Sunday Ticket* How many subscriptions does Sunday Ticket have* How YouTube TV melds with Sunday Ticket* How did YouTube’s first NFL game last year go in Oestlien’s opinion* The 100 day sprint to produce the Chiefs-Chargers game* YouTube is confident it can drive even bigger numbers on NFL* Repetition is the key and “whole household” events* The idea that live sports are going toward the creators* Why is YouTube interested in the four NFL regular season games up for auction for this upcoming season* Does YouTube want to have a full NFL package* The relationship for YouTube is to attempt to be the best partners with networks, leagues and all platforms* YouTube was involved in the NBA’s last negotiation in a big way, but didn’t get one of the three packages* Do live global sports really work* How YouTube looks at it* The NBC Olympic example is a potential global model* How can YouTube solve the local problem for MLB, the NBA and the NHL* YouTube could eliminate artificial boundaries* How does YouTube and YouTube TV make it simpler for the consumer* Oestlien apologized for the YouTube TV-ESPN blackout * The positive results of the NBC and ESPN negotiations * Oestlien turns the tables and asks Marchand how he views the aggregation* Spectrum has brought the apps into its service* The price point for YouTube TV new sports package* What are the chances of adding local sports games to YouTube, which the RSNs used to provide* When will ESPN Unlimited be available for YouTube TV customers* How “Ask YouTube” uses AI* The many and varied ways AI will impact YouTube* AI will solve the discovery issue* 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 41-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand is joined by Frank Isola, who is in for the vacationing Jon Meterparel. Isola — the SiriusXM/ESPN/YES star — joins Marchand to analyze the new NBA deals and how they are shadowing the upcoming NFL TV rights negotiations. Plus, a deep dive into what Paramount’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.-Discovery means. And more.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comThe Rundown …* How to assess the new NBA TV deals with NBC/Peacock, Amazon Prime Video & ESPN so far* Netflix’s Ted Sarandos is now in even a better position in sports* The Apple MLS deal is improved this year* Who is going to fill all these NFL TV studio openings …* The unfairness to Charles Barkley and company for “not celebrating the game”* Judging the Prime Video and NBC/Peacock’s NBA hires * Tony Dungy is out as a regular on an NBC’s pregame … his last hurrah was not good* Judging the Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit’s booth* The NFL is the biggest winner of the Paramount-Warner Bros.-Discovery deal* The NFL deals could impact the rest of TV and there are some intriguing players* The NFL should be greedy, but not too greedy with the networks* Isola is concerned if Paramount’s Champions League will be impacted by the Warner Bros.-Discovery deal* What is Isola’s take on the insiders game* You want to hear the “why” of situations* How Fox’s World Cup coverage will be impacted by politics* Isola likes Alexi Lalas* The parking for the World Cup is going to cost, “What?”* Isola paid for World Cup tickets* Apple’s MLS adjustments* Why the World Cup may not give MLS an uptick* How the Premier League is planting seeds with kids* Big Papa Clicker Book Review for Paul Knepper’s Moses Malone: The Life of Basketball Prophet* Isola’s classic stories on Malone* On Deck: YouTube VP of Subscriptions, Christian Oestlien, is The Main Event* Frank Isola’s trip from New York sports media institution to the national spotlight* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 42-minute sports media podcast, ESPN/Omaha Productions’ Kevin Clark, 37, explains how he quickly made it to the top of the sports media industry and what it is like to work for Bill Simmons, Peyton Manning and ESPN. Plus, his wife has a Pulitzer.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comTHE RUNDOWN …* Clark’s self-effacing stories about how his wife, the Wall Street Journal’s Emily Glazer, has a Pulitzer for her coverage that has included Jeffrey Epstein, Bill Gates & Elon Musk scoops* The reaction to her WSJ’s stories and Clark’s Kobe Bryant story* What’s it like when Musk goes after your wife* How Clark grew up in a newspaper newsroom* Why sports writing is one of the best jobs in the world* The Orlando Sentinel featured young writers — Jeff Darlington, Charles Robinson, Jemele Hill, Rick Maese and Joe Schad — which inspired Clark* Clark met Bill Simmons when he was 16 years old and was more starstruck than seeing Tom Brady or Rodney Harrison* Simmons made him feel like a million bucks with a simple question* How he got his big breaks, while in college* Clark took a semester off from college to cover the Miami Dolphins* He got hired as a sports writer by the Wall Street Journal at 22* What editor Sam Walker taught Clark about being different* A story Clark has never told before about his fear of being fired* The Andrew Luck complimenting defensive linemen story that got Clark on the national map* What he learned from Sun Sentinel columnist Dave Hyde about reporting* He had many offers to leave WSJ before deciding on The Ringer* Simmons is Clark’s hero* How his job went from writing to audio and video* How sports writing can be applied to podcasting* John Mulaney and “Slow News Day” and the New York Post* Clark had great chemistry with Phil Simms, and then CBS called* What it is like to work for Peyton Manning & Omaha Productions* His advice on where sports media is going* What Burke Magnus told him about ESPN* The difference between six-figures and 7-figures in the media* What content Clark pays for* On Deck: Marchand & Meterparel* One-time 60-second setup so all episodes go to your pod player* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 38-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel dissect NBC’s gold medal winning presentation and what is next for Los Angeles ‘28. Plus, MLB’s streaming ideas, coaches and managers making fools of themselves, the Final Four TV slot that could be up for grabs soon, Adam Schefter-Ian Rapoport as “The Avengers” and the excellence of Kate Scott.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comTHE RUNDOWN …* Rick Cordella, Molly Solomon, Mike Tirico, Amy Rosenfeld and NBC have the Olympic formula down* Kate Scott shines on Paramount+* Kenny Albert wins a gold for hockey calls* UCLA coach Mick Cronin’s embarrassment and good questions* Broadcasters, stop using the word, “right”* NBC’s Men’s Hockey coverage hit from pre-to-post* Olympic Broadcasting productions had some difficulties on game winners* Behind the scenes at NBC’s facilities* Is hockey the hardest for play-by-play* Fox is on the clock for the World Cup* LA Olympics will be different* Rob Manfred’s comments on his full streaming plan* Assessing Ian Rapoport’s “The Avengers” idea, pairing with Adam Schefter * How Schefter ended up teaming with Chris Mortensen* The “controversy” over Marchand’s tweet simply stating ESPN will broadcast women’s sports games with Sunday Night Baseball gone* NBC is putting together a fine team with SNB if you are missing ESPN* Giants manager Tony Vitello sounded amateurish* The significance of Nate Burleson filling in for Ernie Johnson on NCAA Men’s Tournament* The difficulties of working the NCAA tourney* Sign-up for “Off The Record” on Feb. 26 with YouTube’s VP of subscriptions Christian Oestlien* On Deck: Kevin Clark is The Main Event* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 43-minute sports media podcast, Ian Rapoport joins Andrew Marchand to discuss his future with NFL Network moving to ESPN and his contract being up in May. Plus, what Rapoport thinks about possibly teaming with Adam Schefter. And more. For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comTHE RUNDOWN …* Rapoport on how he became a diehard Mets’ fan and 1986* How many texts per day for Rapoport* Rapoport went to Columbia and wanted to be a lawyer* What interning on ESPN’s '“SportsCentury” was like* A few gutsy moves that led him to football* The tremendous story how he landed at the Boston Herald* The unplanned way he ended up at NFL Network and then an insider* How NFLN helped Rapoport with his lack of experience * The stories Rapoport broke that he is most proud of* The stories Rapoport wishes he had a do-over on* The big scoop this year that friends were asking if he were hacked* The Manscape suspension was funny, but really a great lesson* How does Rapoport feel about the ESPN-NFL deal* Marchand said that he was told that Rapoport’s contract is up in May, which Rapoport confirmed* How Rapoport thinks he and Schefter could be like ‘The Avengers’* His relationship with Schefter* How far along is he in the process in talking with the Jimmy Pitaro and Burke Mangnus-types at ESPN* What was it like working for Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football* How did the Pat McAfee relationship happen * What happened with the Jordan Schultz incident last year at Starbucks* How Mike Florio had the story right away and how his good buddy, Mike Garafolo, was on the photo* Have Rapoport and Schultz made up* Why the insider game is important ….* Rapoport on where the scoops come fromSome Relate Pods … Adam Schefter … Adrian Wojnarowski…. Peter King … Jay Glazer … Peter Schrager … Adam Schein … Ramona Shelburne… Tyler Dunne* Sign-up for Off The Record on Feb. 26 with guest YouTube’s VP of subscriptions Christian Oestlien* On Deck: Marchand & Meterparel* One-time 60-second setup so all episodes go to your pod player* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 40-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel dissect how a streaming Super Bowl will be in the NFL opt-out negotiations, Adam Silver’s comments on the future of watching games, Barry Bonds possibly to Netflix and Sam Darnold’s SportsCenter dreams.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comTHE RUNDOWN …* Why a streaming Super Bowl will be discussed in the NFL opt-out negotiations* Sam Darnold wanted to be a SportsCenter anchor, but had to settle for winning a Super Bowl* The Prime Video ABA documentary hit* Silver’s AI comments sounded like alt-casts* Meterparel musings mentions John Fanta and not doing radio on TV* Why the ESPN Super Bowl is monumental * The conference championships seem like a potential new bargaining chip* Netflix does well internationally with major boxing matches* Japan and MLB is a perfect match for the streamers* What do we think of the Weds kickoff for the NFL season* How should NBC’s Super Bowl 124.9 million viewers be looked at* Assessing NBC’s Ilia Malinin’s coverage * What have we thought of the NBA’s new TV packages at the All-Star Break* What could eventually be Amazon Prime Video’s No. 1 big name NBA crew* Meterparel’s Valentine Day or All-Star skills competition and then Marchand’s* Listening and commenting to Silver’s AI impact on personalization in viewing* Where could Chris Paul end up in TV and what’s his potential* What do we make of the possible Barry Bonds and CC Sabathia Netflix hirings* Will Stephen A. run for president * Smith could do well on a debate stage, but …* Next year’s Super Bowl is on Valentine’s Day* Sign-up for Off The Record on Feb. 26 with guest YouTube’s VP of subscriptions Christian Oestlien* On Deck: Ian Rapoport is the Main Event* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 45-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand and John Ourand project where the NFL TV rights will end up, for how much and how long the deals will be. This is after spending Super Bowl week talking to scores of executives. They delve into the potential pivotal pressure-point package, Netflix and YouTube’s real interest … and will Amazon Prime Video pick up a Super Bowl and/or a Conference Championship. And what impact will all this have on leagues like MLB, the NHL and others.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comTHE RUNDOWN …* The opening salvo about the cost of the NFL and the fallout* One prime time package may be the linchpin* The dilemma of a lame-duck broadcaster for four years* Their views on if Netflix will want a weekly package* Why Prime Video seems most likely for a streaming Super Bowl* The likely length of the new deals* How many extra Super Bowls will the NFL put out there* Marchand & Ourand disagree over the significance of an ESPN Super Bowl* ESPN’s portfolio is at its zenith* The naivety both Marchand & Ourand felt when they separately found out the new NFL deals probably won’t be longer than the old ones* What type of money could the NFL pick up* Looking at ESPN’s cards* Should ESPN/ABC be in on Sunday Night Football* Could the same platforms be in, but nights and packages change* Where is Amazon Prime Video shopping * The YouTube wild card * How David Berson is now like the “Benjamins” commercial* Lachlan Murdoch’s comments saying how Fox will “rebalance” around NFL opt-out negotiations* How will the current Fox and CBS packages look* What does NFL Projection 1.0 look like* Gary Bettman and Brian Rolapp wanted to go early in their negotiations* The networks have to find money* Why Marchand still thinks MLB has a potentially good hand for 2029* The NFL and NHL are not in the same conversation* Sign-up for Off The Record on Feb. 26 with guest YouTube’s VP of subscriptions Christian Oestlien* On Deck: Marchand & Meterparel* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

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 determine the winners and losers of NBC’s Super Bowl coverage, including how Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Maria Taylor, Melissa Stark, Tony Dungy, Fred Warner, Noah Eagle did and more. Plus, Olympics’ reaction and a Papa Clicker Book Review.For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comThe Rundown …* How do we grade NBC’s overall performance on the Super Bowl* What is Fred Warner’s TV potential after his Super Bowl studio work* How did Maria Taylor do as the pregame host * Why Tony Dungy’s failure to reveal his Pro Football Hall of Fame vote is no good* Colin Cowherd had a tough week* YouTube TV’s new sports bundle is a big deal for a lot of people* What Tirico does really well and his incredible spotlight* Assessing what Cris Collinsworth did well … and not so much* The Tirico and producer Rob Hyland relationship* How did Kaylee Hartung and Melissa Stark do on the broadcast* The oddity of the Stark-Drake Maye interview * Noah Eagle continues to soar * Peter King’s feature and the fan stories stood out* Dissecting the Randy Moss comments on Hall of Fame votes* Marchand’s yellow card in the Mets’ clubhouse at 25* What to make of ESPN’s “Handoff”* What was the week like for Marchand in San Francisco* Marchand is all-in on Waymo (with video)* How did Dan Hicks deal with the Lindsey Vonn injury* The drones are one of the big hits of the Olympics* Why Gold Zone works* Papa Clicker’s review: 101 Lessons from the Dugout: What Baseball and Softball Can Teach Us About the Game of Life by Harley A. Robart & Ken Davidoff* Sign-up for Off The Record on Feb. 26 with guest YouTube’s VP of subscriptions Christian Oestlien* On Deck: Mike Greenberg is the Main Event* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com