Media Watch is Australia's leading forum for media analysis and comment, screening on ABC TV on Monday at 9.15 pm. Turns a critical eye on the media in general and journalism in particular
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Welcome to the podcast home of Jon Lewis' SportsMediaWatch.com website. Get all the latest news and insight on everything from ESPN, to the over the air networks like: NBC, CBS, FOX and ABC. Critiquing of the shows, the personalities and production of it all is found right here. So, make sure to follow/subscribe to us where ever hear your podcasts with Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, Google, etc.!
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An inside look at the media business, with interviews and analysis from a college professor and long time radio and TV broadcaster.
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Every Monday, Jordan Trevino breaks down what you should have been watching over the past week. Bringing the screen reviews straight to your ears, you’ll hear about your favorite movies, shows, and if it’s worth tuning in or not. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediamoments/support
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Media Watch 2024 Episode 39: A US election special. Will billionaire media moguls swing the US presidential election? Will a re-elected Trump punish the mainstream media? Should the media believe the opinion polls?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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ALEXI LALAS, Fox Sports Soccer and State of the Union podcast
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For the last ten years ALEXI LALAS has been a studio soccer analyst for Fox Sports. Before that six years at ESPN followed a career as a player and an executive in MLS. Lalas was a World Cup player for the USA.He also played in Italy and MLS. Lalas hosts a podcast State of the Union.This conversation focuses mostly on Lalas’ politics and howthey pl…
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RICHARD DEITSCH, The Athletic and Sports Media Podcast
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RICHARD DEITSCH covers sports media for The Athletic and hosts the popular Sports Media Podcast. He was the first in the sports media podcasting world, creating a pod more than a decade ago when he was a reporter and writer for Sports Illustrated. We talk here about the growing interest in sports media, from reporters and podcasters to the consumer…
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Media Watch 2024 Episode 38: Billionaire Blunder; Israel strike kills 3 reporters; No, Harvey, No!By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Media Watch 2024 Episode 37: Cassie’s big sell; Reporting from Lebanon; Royal Bait.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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LARRY PUNTENEY Big Ten Network & Nebraska Public Media and more
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LARRY PUNTENEY is a state champion bowling coach & a health care consultant AND a sports broadcaster. All at the same time, sort of. An interesting life for a Council Bluffs, Iowa native who has made his way in Lincoln, Nebraska [and beyond.] Recorded October 2, 2024
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BEN STRAUSS covers the media business, including the sports business and sports media for the Washington Post, which includes the networks, the RSNs, the personalities and innovators. He talks about the ‘tenuous’ nature of sports journalism and the strength of sports media.
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Media Watch 2024 Episode 36: Hurricane Heroics; Gaza media bloodshed; EV backfire; John Laws quits again.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Special guest Bob Wischusen talks NHL and more, plus MLB-Diamond Sports, Mets ratings and more
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On the latest edition of the Sports Media Watch podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by ESPN play-by-play voice Bob Wischusen, who discusses his role as an NHL broadcaster, his career and more. But first, Jon discusses the future of MLB on RSNs and the Mets' drawing power this postseason. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou…
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STEVE PHYSIOC Sports Broadcaster and Author
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STEVE PHYSIOC is a now-retired sports broadcaster who will soon be publishing his fifth novel. He was with the KC Royals from 2012 to 2022. He has also broadcast games for the LA Angels, Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants, as well as football and basketball games on various outlets over the years. We talk here about the Royals, writing books,…
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Media Watch 2024 Episode 35: Deadly war for journalists; Seven’s Rainmaker; Sky News Election Lie.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Special guests Randy Scott and Gary Striewski, plus WNBA vs. Christine Brennan and MLB Postseason
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On the new edition of the Sports Media Watch podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by special guests Randy Scott and Gary Striewski of SportsCenter (11:35), who discuss their popular partnership, how their SportsCenter differs from the 1990s heyday and much more. But first, Jon dives into the Christine Brennan-WNBA controversy and the broader culture war ov…
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Media Watch 2024 Episode 34: Supermarket rip-offs; Some Help from Tony; Al Fayed exposed; Deadly clickbait.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Caitlin Clark playoff ratings, NFL, college football and more
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On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner talk more Caitlin Clark, and how her presence lifted the WNBA to big playoff viewership directly against the NFL. Then, the crew takes a look at football viewership from the weekend, including whether the Kansas City Chiefs have a legitimate claim to the title of "America's Team," and how Fox's Friday n…
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Media Watch 2024 Episode 33: ABC accused of audio no-no; Ghost papers haunt regional towns; Murdoch “Succession”.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Talking WNBA/Caitlin Clark with Fever analyst Debbie Antonelli and ION exec Brian Lawlor, plus NFL ratings
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On the latest edition of the Sports Media Watch podcast, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner examine the WNBA season and the Caitlin Clark effect with Fever analyst and Basketball Hall of Famer Debbie Antonelli and Scripps Sports (ION) president Brian Lawlor. Plus, some discussion about NFL ratings, Tom Brady and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircl…
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Ten’s tasteless “exclusive”; Overdose of inaccuracy; Pet-eating debunked; Nine’s unease as Sneesby exits.
Media Watch 2024 Episode 32: Ten’s tasteless “exclusive”; Overdose of inaccuracy; Pet-eating debunked; Nine’s unease as Sneesby exits.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Brady's debut, NFL ratings, Disney v. DIRECTV, Caitlin Clark and more
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On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner review Tom Brady's broadcasting debut, what went right, what went wrong, and where he goes from here. Then the crew reviews the opening week in NFL ratings including strong numbers for the NFL Kickoff Game and the Friday night Peacock exclusive from Brazil. Jon and Drew close the show with a discussion …
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Media Watch 2024 Episode 31:Taking the piss; Media’s gambling addiction; Grenfell fire culture war; Vale Tim Bowden.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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CALLUM WILLIAMS broadcasts soccer for Apple TV's MLS Season Pass, ESPN, CBS, DAZN and other outlets in Europe and around the world. He has broadcast for two MLS clubs Sporting Kansas City and Minnesota United. The Birmingham, England native first came to the US in 2011 as a 21-year-old just to see what it was like living andworking in the US. He we…
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Disney vs. DIRECTV, Pat McAfee, Tom Brady's debut, Sheryl Swoopes
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On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner start the podcast discussing the carriage dispute between Disney and DirecTV, how it differs from the Charter dispute last year, and whether it will be solved in time for Monday Night Football. Then, the crew takes a look at the first full weekend of college football, including a discussion about Nick S…
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Media Watch 2024 Episode 30: Fordham breach; Barrier Reef: thriving or dying?; Gina says.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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JACOB PADILLA has been covering sports in Nebraska forabout a decade, since graduating from Creighton. He covers Nebraska volleyball, Creighton men’s basketball and high schools sports. Jacob talks about the Huskers annual hunt for a national VB title, its coach John Cook and the recent ESPN E60 documentary about the team. Recorded August 26, 2024…
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ESPN restructuring and the future of its NBA coverage; Paramount, Diamond RSNs, NBA vs. WBD
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On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss ESPN's executive restructuring and what it could mean for its live sports coverage, in particular the NBA. Then the crew does a legal roundup covering the Paramount deal, Venu's appeal, Amazon pulling its funding from Diamond Sports, the NFL Sunday Ticket case, and the NBA filing a motion to dis…
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STU POSPISIL, Omaha World Herald, High School and Golf Writer
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STU POSPISIL has been a sportswriter at the OmahaWorld Herald since the early 1980s. He was the 2022 Nebraska Sports Writer of the Year, from the National Sports Media Association. Here in 2024, Pospisil starts his 41st season covering high school sports for the biggest newspaper brand in Nebraska.He provides insights into how the coverage is put t…
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Media Watch 2024 Episode 29: Harry ‘doomsayer’ Dent; ABC MD quits; Political influencers.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Venu loses in court, Greenberg replaces Ponder, RGIII fired and more
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On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner talk about the preliminary injunction levied against Venu in federal court last week, whether the ruling should have been made, and what it means for the future of "bundling" sports properties. Then the crew discusses ESPN's decision to fire Sam Ponder and Robert Griffin III, and why Laura Rutledge shou…
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Jen Karson Strauss, Director E60 ESPN "No Place Like Nebraska"
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JEN KARSON STRAUSS is Director of the ESPN E60 documentary “No Place Like Nebraska,” which airs August 25, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET on ESPN and will then be available on ESPN+. This is the story of a Nebraska volleyball season that started with 92,003 fans at Memorial Stadium and ended with a loss in the NCAA title game in Tampa. This conversation focu…
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Media Watch 2024 Episode 28: Gaza visa fight; Media mogul Musk; ‘White powder’ whispers; Promo whoops.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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DENNIS DODD, Senior Writer College Football, CBS Sports
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DENNIS DODD has been with CBS Sports since 1998, reporting on college football. We chat here about the upcoming season, the biggest story [it's the playoffs!], the national picture, the two big conferences, the changing nature of the business, Scott Frost, Huskers and Matt Rhule, and more. Interview Recorded August 14, 2024…
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CHRIS SCHMIDT, Hail Varsity Radio, KFOR Morning News (and podcasting as well)
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CHRIS SCHMIDT co-hosts the Morning News for three hours at KFOR radio in Lincoln and the Hail Varsity program, two hours of sports talk in the afternoons on KFOR and other stations around Nebraska. He also is part of three podcasts talking about sports in various formats. He does more than 25 hours of live radio and streamingevery week. We talk abo…
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Media Watch 2024 Episode 27: Olympic blow; Media terror rhetoric; Nuclear censorship; Autism lasers.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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DAVID BERRI teaches economics at Southern UtahUniversity. He is the author, with Nefertitii Walker of UMass-Amherst, of the new book “Slaying the Trolls: Why the trolls are very, very wrong about women and sports.” This is aconversation about that book and its content, which looks at women in sports, including the biases, the challenges, the opport…
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Charles Barkley's TNT future, Leigh Diffey's flub, Olympics ratings, Sunday Ticket and more
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On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner start off by discussing Leigh Diffey's call of the Men's 100m Final and look back at some other notable announcer blunders. Then, the crew continues their discussion about NBC's Olympic viewership, and how Paris compares to past Olympics. Jon and Drew close the show with the NFL "Sunday Ticket" verdict …
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Media Watch 2024 Episode 26: Fake news sparks riots; Wrong Flag; Smut FM.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Olympics ratings, WBD sues the NBA, Roundball Rock's return
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On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner wade through the somewhat confusing methodology that NBC is using for measuring its Olympics viewership, and how much of this year's success is real versus manufactured. Then, the crew discusses their opinions on Gold Zone and the whip-around format more broadly, asking whether it is the future of live …
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