Best Fox Sports NBA analyst Podcasts (2025)

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Why the Lakers Are On Thin Ice: LeBron’s Disconnect, Luka’s Usage Problem & the Trade Value Collapse of Ja/LaMelo/Trae 29:27

1d ago29:27

29:27

In this episode of On The Ball, Ric Bucher delivers one of his most detailed breakdowns yet on the state of the Los Angeles Lakers, the viral moment that exposed LeBron James’ disconnect, and why their chemistry is quietly fraying beneath the surface. Ric walks through the full context behind the clip of LeBron ignoring a play call, Luka Doncic’s c…

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ESPN's Rece Davis 1:24:33

22h ago1:24:33

1:24:33

Episode 584 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with "College GameDay" host, Rece Davis. Davis reminisces about being at ESPN for 30 years, his early days on ESPN2 and his time as a "SportsCenter" anchor. In addition, Davis, who has now been the host of "GameDay" for 10 years, talks about what it was like to replace Chris Fowler, …

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Jake Zivin, lead play-by-play for MLS on Apple TV 47:18

2d ago47:18

47:18

In episode 35, Kevin chats with Jake Zivin, the play-by-play broadcaster for Apple TV's coverage of the MLS. Saturday afternoon, Zivin will be on the call for the MLS Cup on Apple TV alongside Taylor Twellman. How Zivin got to that seat began as a kid with sports broadcasting aspirations, and included an internship with the MLS 20 years ago where h…

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Lane Kiffin Saga With Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy And Football Game/Travel Mayhem With Brian Dancel | LWOS Media Podcast 1:32:41

3d ago1:32:41

1:32:41

Lots to unpack on our newest show from the Lane Kiffin "telethon-like" coverage of whether he would stay or go from Ole Miss, huge football games on Thanksgiving in the NFL and for Ohio St. and Michigan for Fox Sports. Plus, we have a WILD, four day travel weekend for a broadcast host/producer to go over, too! It's all with T.J. Rives and guests on…

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ALL BALL: Gottlieb on Huge UMass + Iona W’s and Pt. 2 w/ 29 y/o UWGB C Remel Bethea on DI Challenges, Kansas Lessons 33:46

7d ago33:46

33:46

Coach Gottlieb gives his takeaways following a 2-1 road trip to St. Thomas, including huge wins over U Mass and Iona and loss to tourney champ Yale. Then, Doug concludes his discussion with his 29-year old Center Remel Bethea on discovering his love of hoops during his Navy service, the challenges he faces as a DI late bloomer, the lessons he learn…

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A Warriors-Kings Trade That Makes Sense and Payback In Effect 25:13

9d ago25:13

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In this episode of On The Ball with Ric Bucher, Ric dissects the rumor of renewed future trade talks between two struggling teams, the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, that would involve Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield and Moses Moody for Kings All-Star forward Domantas Sabonis and promising young guard Keon Ellis. Ric explains why the dea…

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Kevin Clark, host of "This is Football" from ESPN and Omaha Productions 51:27

9d ago51:27

51:27

In episode 34, Kevin chats with Kevin Clark, host of "This is Football" from ESPN and Omaha Productions, and former NFL writer at The Ringer and the Wall Street Journal. The first "Kevin" to appear as a guest, Clark recalls the first podcast he listened to — and how it influenced his own podcast — and his early days writing, from being an agate cle…

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ESPN President, Burke Magnus 1:26:31

9d ago1:26:31

1:26:31

Episode 583 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with ESPN President, Burke Magnus. Magnus talks about fallout from the YouTubeTV-Disney carriage dispute, whether ESPN has a public relations problem and what the new deal with YouTubeTV means for cable companies. Burke also shares his desire to get more episodes of "Inside the NBA" …

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Steve Carney Talks Thanksgiving, New MLB Broadcast Deals, College And NFL Turkey Weekend, etc! | LWOS Media Podcast 48:51

10d ago48:51

48:51

It's Thanksgiving week and we're ready to go over the latest in sports media news, ratings and more with host T.J. Rives and guest Steve Carney of our LWOS.com/media coverage on the "LWOS Media Podcast!" The boys spend appropriate time talking Thanksgiving and working sports media jobs on Turkey Day and Steve has a tremendous story about the Thanks…

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ALL BALL: Gottlieb on Tough Minnesota OT Loss, Yale Preview; Pt. 1 w/ 29 y/o UWGB C Remel Bethea 37:22

14d ago37:22

37:22

Coach Gottlieb breaks down the good and bad from his Green Bay team’s tough OT road loss to Minnesota and previews their next matchup with Yale. Then, he’s joined by his 29-year old Center Remel Bethea to discuss his unique path to DI basketball from growing up in Maryland, his experience serving in the Navy, and his love of NBA 2K, and decision to…

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Al Michaels and Richard Deitsch 1:55:50

15d ago1:55:50

1:55:50

Episode 582 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with Prime Video's Al Michaels, a conversation with The Athletic's Richard Deitsch and the weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. Michaels, who is currently working on a year-to-year basis with Amazon, reveals that he would like to return next season to continue his broadcasting career. M…

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What LeBron's Return Means for the Lakers & an Anthony Davis Reality Check 29:35

16d ago29:35

29:35

In this episode of On The Ball, Ric Bucher breaks down LeBron James’ long-awaited season debut—and why the box score doesn’t tell the truth about how the 40-year-old superstar actually looked against the Utah Jazz. Bucher digs deep into what LeBron’s return means for the Lakers’ chemistry, the Luka-LeBron power shift, and why L.A.’s defensive issue…

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ESPN Caves To YoutubeTV, Wild College Football And NFL, Finebaum Serious About Senate And More! | LWOS Media Podcast 1:03:48

16d ago1:03:48

1:03:48

It's the latest edition of our show/podcast talking sports media stories, newsmakers, ratings and more with a resolution in the Disney/Youtube TV dispute, an update on Paul Finebaum leaving college football media for a U.S. Senate run and more on the "LWOS Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives welcomes Tyler Jones of LWOS.com/Media and "The Jones Report"…

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Mark Lazerus, senior NHL writer at The Athletic 37:53

17d ago37:53

37:53

In episode 33, Kevin chats with Mark Lazerus, senior NHL writer at The Athletic and Chicago Blackhawks beat writer. "Laz," who's in his 14th season covering the Blackhawks, has been named one of the top three columnists in the country twice in the past three years by the Associated Press Sports Editors. Before Lazerus was chronicling the Hawks' Sta…

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ALL BALL: Gottlieb’s Early Season Takes; Minnesota HC Niko Medved on 1st Year Expectations, Gophers Ceiling 30:50

20d ago30:50

30:50

Doug gives his early season takes as his Green Bay squad sits at 1-3 heading into their huge non-conference matchup against B1G’s Minnesota. Then, he’s joined by Minnesota HC Niko Medved, who discusses his rise through the coaching ranks, re-building Colorado State, challenges as he takes over the Golden Gophers in his first year at his alma mater,…

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Josh Appel Sports USA NFL P x P Conversation | LWOS Media Podcast 24:58

22d ago24:58

24:58

On this edition of the "LWOS Media Podcast" we go in-depth with an NFL play by play broadcaster on national radio every week. This, as Josh Appel of Sports USA Radio's coverage of pro football is our guest. Josh and host T.J. Rives go back almost 15 years to Josh's time as a student and rising broadcaster at the Univ. of South Florida in Tampa. Now…

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NFL Network's Kyle Brandt 1:20:31

22d ago1:20:31

1:20:31

Episode 581 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with "Good Morning Football's" Kyle Brandt. Brandt opens up the podcast venting about people sharing about their sports-viewing "set ups" and talks about what he goes through to watch games and explains why he likes his simple set up. Then the interview transitions to sports media …

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Joe Flint of Wall Street Journal on Youtube TV/Disney Dispute Latest | LWOS Media Podcast 35:15

23d ago35:15

35:15

It's a one on one conversation with one of the top media writer/reporters nationally in country on the hot topic of the Youtube TV vs. Disney carriage dispute. And you'll hear it here as part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast." Host T.J. Rives welcomes Joe Flint, senior media writer for the Wall Street Journal, to go over the ongoing disput…

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Nico Harrison -- Culprit or Fall Guy? 30:15

23d ago30:15

30:15

🎧 In this On The Ball episode, Ric Bucher breaks down the full story behind the Dallas Mavericks’ shocking trade of Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers — and the firing of GM Nico Harrison that followed. Bucher exposes the real dynamics inside the Mavericks front office, from owner Patrick Dumont’s reactionary leadership to how Michael Finley and…

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Judy Battista, NFL Network senior national columnist 36:05

24d ago36:05

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In episode 32, Kevin chats with Judy Battista, NFL Network senior national columnist. Battista is on "The Insiders" on NFL Network Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. ET. She's been writing for NFL.com and discussing the league on NFL Network since 2013, and had previously been at the New York Times. Before Battista became an authority on the N…

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Youtube TV Dispute With Disney Continues With Joe Flint of WSJ + Sports USA's NFL p x p Josh Appel | LWOS Media Podcast 1:11:20

24d ago1:11:20

1:11:20

It's still a BIG standoff between Youtube TV and Disney over their programming and we're ready to talk about it, plus we get some insight on broadcasting the NFL on national radio week to week, too on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives returns with guests to go over it all. First, he talks the weekend in college and NFL footba…

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Mailbag: YouTubeTV vs. ESPN; Drew Brees and more 44:23

28d ago44:23

44:23

Episode 580 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" is an all-Mailbag episode. The show starts off with Jimmy explaining why the podcast was delayed this week and why there isn't a main guest. The "Traina Thoughts" segment featuring Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY follows the intro. Topics covered include the YouTubeTV-ESPN carriage dispute, the passing of NF…

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Ja Morant's Future, Zion's Stagnation & Wemby's Rise: It's Time For A MAGPA Movement 31:19

30d ago31:19

31:19

In this episode of On The Ball (United WeCast Network), Ric Bucher breaks down the widening gap between American-born NBA stars and their international counterparts — and what it says about player development, discipline, and leadership in today’s game. Bucher dives into the latest around Ja Morant, including front-office chatter about his trade va…

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Sarah Kustok, NBA analyst 42:40

1M ago42:40

42:40

In episode 31, Kevin chats with Sarah Kustok, Brooklyn Nets analyst on the YES Network. A two-time winner of the New York Emmy Award, Kustok was the first-ever solo female analyst for an NBA team. She also does NFL sidelines on Fox and is part of CBS Sports' "We Need To Talk." Before becoming a pioneer in the game analyst space, Kustok was a player…

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Dodgers Epic Game 7 World Series Win, ESPN/Youtube TV Dispute & More With Steve Carney | LWOS Media Podcast 54:33

1M ago54:33

54:33

It's been another busy week in sports media from the thrilling conclusion of the World Series, to the ongoing dispute for Disney/ESPN and Youtube TV and the passing of an NFL analyst icon in the 80s and 90s. We're ready to talk it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives returns with Steve Carney of Last Word on Sports/Media …

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Remembering Legendary NBC Sports Analyst/Commentator Bob Trumpy | LWOS Media Podcast 29:46

1M ago29:46

29:46

Former NBC Sports legendary football analyst and broadcaster of the Olympics and Golf, Bob Trumpy, passed away over the weekend and we pay tribute to him on the" Last Word on Sports Media Podcast." Host T.J. Rives is joined by special guests Ken Fang of Awful Announcing and Phil De Montmollin, sports broadcast historian and more, to recall the memo…

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ALL BALL: Gottlieb Previews Season 2 Kansas Opener; Remembering Matt Clark 46:35

1M ago46:35

46:35

Doug previews his Green Bay squads massive test as they prepare to play perennial blue blood powerhouse Kansas, and reveals his message to his players as huge underdogs. Then, he’s joined by JUCO Advocate CEO and college recruiting expert Brandon Goble to discuss the passing of his longtime friend and business partner Matt Clark, their unique relat…

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Bryan Curtis on the Latest Sports Media News 1:21:12

1M ago1:21:12

1:21:12

Episode 579 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with The Ringer's Bryan Curtis. The host of "The Press Box" podcast weighs in on all the latest sports media news. Topics discussed include: ESPN's coverage of the Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups gambling scandals; "Inside the NBA's" debut on ESPN; NBC's use of Michael Jordan as …

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Riley Goes Euro, Ant's Missing Ingredient, Odd Lineups Explained 32:55

1M ago32:55

32:55

On The Ball with Ric Bucher delivers sharp, no-nonsense NBA analysis from veteran insider Ric Bucher (FS1, Fox Sports Radio) on the United WeCast Network. In this episode, Ric examines how the NBA’s entertainment engine shapes today’s game and player development, contrasting it with EuroLeague and international club systems. He spotlights Pat Riley…

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World Series Scores For Fox, ESPN Gambling Issues And Oklahoma Spanish Broadcast Issues With Tyler Jones | LWOS Media Podcast 49:56

1M ago49:56

49:56

It's a new week and we have lots more to go over in the sports media world from the blockbuster charges against current NBA coach and player and rigged gambling allegations, to the Blue Jays and Dodgers slugging it out and the World Series, and what's up with an SEC school not welcoming another school's Spanish language play by play broadcast? It's…

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Marcus Thompson II, senior columnist at The Athletic 44:27

1M ago44:27

44:27

In episode 30, Kevin chats with Marcus Thompson, senior columnist at The Athletic in the Bay Area. Thompson is the author of "Golden: The Miraculous Rise of Steph Curry" and was a 2025 nominee for the Dan Jenkins Medal in Excellence in Sportswriting. Thompson recently covered the Track and Field championships and the WNBA Finals before being there …

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Fox's Greg Olsen + Traina Thoughts 1:24:40

1M ago1:24:40

1:24:40

Episode 578 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a conversation with Fox's Greg Olsen. The NFL analyst talks about what it's like to work with a different partner for a few weeks during the season, what he tries to do differently than other analysts and whether a full-time International schedule would appeal to him as a way to get a lead analys…

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NBA Opening Night Torch Passing & The Mindset That Is Killing American Talent 36:16

1M ago36:16

36:16

Ric opens On the Ball by introducing his upcoming book, The Value of Being Coachable, which highlights lessons from legends like Steph Curry and Brandi Chastain, and outlines his three weekly shows—Full Court Passport (international hoops), On the Ball (solo NBA analysis), and Finding the Seams (with Brendan Haywood on college-to-pro transitions). …

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Blue Jays-Dodgers World Series NBA on NBC Returns + Great P x P Calls Too! | LWOS Media Podcast 32:01

1M ago32:01

32:01

We're back with latest edition of the show that takes a good look at the latest in sports media news, TV ratings, opinions and more on the "LWOS Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives is back with takes off the weekend of football, both college and the NFL. And, this includes a massive 18 point fourth quarter comeback by the Denver Broncos over the N.Y. G…

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Ken Rosenthal, senior MLB writer at The Athletic and Fox Sports broadcaster 30:30

1M ago30:30

30:30

In episode 29, Kevin chats with Ken Rosenthal, senior baseball writer at The Athletic and Emmy-winning broadcaster for Fox Sports’ MLB coverage, including this week’s World Series. Rosenthal has been one of the most prominent news breakers in the sport. His name is synonymous with baseball, which he has covered since the late 80’s. He’ll talk about…

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Warriors' Dilemma: Small Ball Has Become Tall Ball 25:45

2M ago25:45

25:45

Ric dives into an in-depth analysis of why the Golden State Warriors may struggle to match last season’s success despite Steph Curry’s brilliance and Jimmy Butler’s leadership. He argues that the NBA’s evolution toward “tall ball”—skilled, athletic bigs replacing traditional small-ball lineups—has neutralized the Warriors’ once-revolutionary style.…

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CBS Scores With Bucs Drama + Mariners Walk Off Ratings Soar And More With Steve Carney! | LWOS Media Podcast 1:04:19

2M ago1:04:19

1:04:19

Another wild weekend in the ever popular NFL, college football travel craziness for ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit last weekend and some MLB Postseason drama in Seattle gets huge baseball audience for Fox Sports, too. And, we're ready to go over it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives is back with colleague from the Tampa Bay/National Baseball …

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Jeff Pearlman, New York Times best-selling author 41:53

2M ago41:53

41:53

In episode 28, Kevin chats with Jeff Pearlman, New York Times best-selling author of 11 books. His latest book, "Only God can Judge Me: The many lives of Tupac Shakur,” comes out Oct. 21. He has written biographies of Brett Favre, Walter Payton and Bo Jackson, chronicled the 1986 Mets, the Showtime Lakers, Kobe and Shaq, and the USFL. Pearlman also…

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