This episode of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Austin Karp, managing editor/newsletters for Sports Business Journal and Jon Lewis, the founder and editor of Sports Media Watch. In this podcast, we dissect the five-game Celtics-Mavericks NBA Finals which averaged 11.31 million viewers on ABC, down 3% in viewership from a five…

Episode 500 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with Fox Sports' Derek Jeter, followed by a conversation with The Athletic's Richard Deitsch. Jeter explains why he went from saying he'd never go into broadcasting to joining Fox's MLB studio show, what he's learned about broadcasting and why he has no desire to be in the booth to c…

It’s Deitsch Monday as Richard joins Bob and John to react to a “weird” weekend of sports. With both the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Final taking a backseat to Pinehurst and the US Open, the three start their conversation with some golf talk. A self-proclaimed “casual” golf fan, Richard weighs in on Rory McIlroy’s collapse, leaving room for a Br…

This week's episode offers a different perspective on baseball play-by-play. Well-known media critic Richard Deitsch of The Athletic joins Matt Spiegel to weigh in on what makes baseball broadcasting great and unique, as well as which styles of voices resonate with fans the most. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht…

How does the national stage view this Bears team, and how did it affect the games we'll see in 2024? The Athletic's sports media business guru Richard Deitsch joins the Adams to dig in depth into the media side of the conversation. VIDEO - https://youtu.be/HTJiz9Bv0J0 Presented by Helix Sleep - Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two …

Paul Jones joins Bob and John for some hoops talk. The three begin by sharing their reactions to the Boston Celtics' convincing 4-1 series win over the Dallas Mavericks to take home the franchise's 18th NBA Championship. Next, they delve into the Toronto Raptors' offseason, discussing the team's goals and expectations for the upcoming season, inclu…

This week's episode features longtime San Francisco Giants voice Dave Flemming, who details his career and how he became a master of the play-by-play craft. Flemming also shares what it's like sharing a booth with the legendary Jon Miller, and delivering in big moments like Matt Cain's perfect game and Barry Bonds' historic home run chase. To learn…

Baseball is on the agenda today as Bob and John welcome Dave Hodge and Gregor Chisholm onto the show. At the age of 93, one of baseball’s legends has passed away. Bob, John, Dave, and Gregor start today's show by remembering the Hall of Famer in a tribute to one of the game's greatest to ever do it. After the break, it’s all Blue Jays. The four dis…

Episode 407 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Chris Chavez, the founder and CEO of CITIUS MAG, whose content mission is to make it easier (and more fun) to be a track and field fan. In this podcast, Chavez discusses the challenges and opportunities of covering track and field; the access for reporters today; how many people …

Ted Leonsis, CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, owner of the Washington Capitals, Wizards, Mystics, and more, is now a guest on the Bob McCown Podcast. A tech guru turned sports owner, not many have shared the same success Ted has had in the business. Always at the forefront of innovation, he shares his approach to running multiple franchise…

Episode 406 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Mark Mravic and Alexander Wolff, the co-editors of "World Class: Purpose, Passion, and the Pursuit of Greatness On and Off the Field: Grant Wahl" It is a collection of Wahl’s most powerful and memorable stories, spanning his entire career in journalism. In this podcast, Mravic an…

It’s not too often that Bob looks forward to having a “Hockey Puck” on the show… but it’s not too often that Bruce Boudreau shows up either. The former coach joins Bob and John to end the week of podcasting with some hockey talk. With Florida leading the Oilers 3-0 in the series, the three touch on the Stanley Cup Final before they get into the thi…

WNBA and Audacy are proud to publish the premiere WNBA podcast - Queens of the Court. Hosted by hoops legend Sheryl Swoopes and women's sports journalist Jordan Ligons Robinson - the weekly show combines news and information, stats, as well as in-depth interview segments with some of the most notable names in and around the WNBA, and deep dives on …

Doug Smith joins Bob and John today as the three react to Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics. From the mouth of Mr. Smith himself, this series couldn’t be done fast enough. From the lack of depth on the Mavericks' roster to the detrimental behavior coming from the team's star, Luka Doncic, the argument has …

What's the deal with the center position? How pivotal is this season for players like Gervon Dexter Sr. and Zacch Pickens? Hoge & Jahns are bringing their BIGGEST lingering Bears questions to the air before taking a break before camp! VIDEO - https://youtu.be/EjWDPQp8Rxk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Episode 499 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features interviews with Tom Brady and Jim Miller. Brady kicks off the podcast with a discussion about his transition from the field to the booth for Fox. The future Hall of Famer explains why he wanted to become a broadcaster, what he thinks his strength will be in the booth, what he thinks his weakness …

This week's episode features a unique duo in Triple-A: Jack McMullen and Howard Kellman, the broadcast team for the Indianapolis Indians. Kellman has called thousands of games in his broadcasting career, while the up-and-coming McMullen is knocking on the door of the big leagues. What has the duo learned from each other in their time together? What…

Sports Broadcaster & Announcer for PGA Tour Radio, Kevin Sylvester, joins Bob and John for some golf talk ahead of the US Open to preview the field and set expectations for the weekend. From how the course will impact the field to who is primed for a breakout tournament, Kevin breaks down what he thinks could and will happen this weekend as Bob, Jo…

Episode 405 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Asif Kapadia and Joe Sabia, the co-directors of “Federer: Twelve Final Days,” which follows Roger Federer through the final 12 days of his professional career. The documentary will stream on Prime Video beginning June 20. In this podcast, Kapadia and Sabia discuss how the project…

Despite the loss in game one, you could argue that the Edmonton Oilers looked like the better hockey team. But after two games? It’s a different story. Having been outshot, outmuscled, and outscored by the Florida Panthers last night, the Oilers are heading back to Edmonton down 2 games in the Stanley Cup Final. If you ask their head coach Kris Kno…

It’s Monday, meaning unless a bigger name says yes, Richard Deitsch joins Bob and John to recap a weekend of sports. With both the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Final underway, the three don’t have to think too hard about what to talk about. Bob, John, and Richard start with the NBA Finals. The Mavericks aren't looking good when heading back to Da…

Episode 404 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Debbie Antonelli, an analyst on the WNBA’s Indiana Fever broadcasts and a 2024 Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Antonelli has worked for many media outlets including CBS and ESPN. She is joined by Pat Boylan, the play-by-play voice of Fever. He’s …

What else needs to be said that isn’t in the title? Scott Burnside & Eric Duhatschek check into the podcast a day before the Edmonton Oilers play the Panthers in Florida for Game One of The Stanley Cup Final to break down all the things hockey fans have been overthinking after nearly a week of no hockey.…

Veteran minicamp is a wrap for the Bears! Hoge and Jahns talk about Caleb Williams and their takeaways from the three practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

In this week's episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", Chip Caray tells Matt Spiegel why the 1998 home run chase between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa was "magical", despite now knowing the role that steroids played that summer and in that era. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-poli…

Brian Lawton returns to the show today for some hockey talk with Bob and John as we approach Game 1 of the Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers. Being at the forefront of the NHL’s integration of analytics into everyday hockey operations, and having a Stanley Cup preview scheduled for the end of the week, the three take a diff…

Episode 498 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features a interview with Andrew Marchand. The Athletic senior writer shares information and gives updates on the biggest news in sports media. Topics covered include the latest developments with the NBA's future TV deals with ESPN, NBC and Amazon and where things stand with Warner Brothers Discover/TNT. …

This week's episode features longtime baseball voice Chip Caray, now on the TV side with the St. Louis Cardinals. Chip has had many stops along the way, including the Cubs and Braves, and shares a lot of insight into the craft and role of being a prominent voice in baseball. He also shares the many different layers of the family lineage, which incl…

Kevin Fishbain joins Hoge & Jahns to talk about Matt Eberflus' defense testing Caleb Williams at Bears’ minicamp. They also talk about Hard Knocks, Nate Davis and the offensive line and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

Finally! The NBA Finals tip off tomorrow with the Dallas Mavericks in Boston to play the Celtics. Bob Ryan joins us today for a Finals preview, focusing primarily on the Celtics and why it is their series to lose as they search for their first title since 2008, and their 18th in league history.

Episode 403 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features ESPN and NBC basketball analyst, host and reporter LaChina Robinson and author and Awful Announcing columnist Lyndsey D'Arcangelo. In this podcast, Robinson and D'Arcangelo the media coverage of Caitlin Clark; why the conversation has veered into the spaces it has; what they have…