Best John Ackerman Podcasts (2024)

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NWSL’s Julie Haddon, Diamond Sports Group’s big day in court and NASCAR crowns a champ 24:42

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On this week’s pod, Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane take a closer look at what’s next for Diamond Sports Group. Later in the show, theNWSL’s Julie Haddon joins to talk about the playoffs and where she sees the league heading. Finally, SBJ’s Adam Stern drops in to put a bow on the NASCAR season.By Sports Business Journal

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Bertha González Nieves 19:00

6d ago19:00

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Casa Dragones is a luxury sipping tequila, made from 100% blue agave. Bob Pittman, founder of MTV, is Bertha’s partner. Madonna, Martha Stewart, Oprah, and Le Bernadin Chef Eric Ripert are among Casa Dragones’ celebrity fans. The first batch of Casa Dragones, about 12,000 bottles, was launched in 2009. Bertha speaks with Jessica Harris about how sh…

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NBC Sports’ Leigh Diffey, BTN stays up late and CFP media scenarios 38:39

7d ago38:39

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On the pod this week, SBJ’s Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane bring you the latest in sports media, including a look at how the Big Ten Network is benefitting from new West Coast schools and Bob Costas’ retirement from the booth. SBJ’s Mike Mazzeo also joins the duo to put a bow on the MLB season. Later, NBC NASCAR announcer Leigh Diffey drops in to…

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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Tom Hanks and Robin Wright are back in ‘Here’ 5:57

10d ago5:57

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Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of Nov 1, 2024. If you want a hit of nostalgia, Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks, and Robin Wright are back in theaters with the generational film "Here." Also in theaters is a unique faith-based fighting film called “The Carpenter,” which mixes a bunch of things that yo…

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Luis von Ahn 30:43

13d ago30:43

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Luis is an inventor and computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon. He is one of the creators of CAPTCHA, a system that allows websites to determine whether you’re a human or a computer. CAPTCHAs are wavy, distorted words that people need to type out when they’re submitting a form to a website. Luis’ company ReCAPTCHA proved users were humans wh…

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MLS’ Seth Bacon, Monumental Sports’ Zach Leonsis and World Series drama 40:15

14d ago40:15

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On this week’s pod, SBJ’s Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane discuss the audience around this year’s Fall Classic. Then Karp speaks with Monumental Sports and Entertainment’s Zach Leonsis about what they are doing with the RSN. Later in the show, Seth Bacon of MLS joins to talk about Messi, the playoffs and whether the league swap its calendar for a …

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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ isn’t a waltz but reasonably entertaining 5:33

18d ago5:33

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Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of October 25, 2024. The weekend's big movie is “Venom: The Last Dance.” For which Andy had to set aside his objections to a Spider-Man Universe film without Spider-Man to admit it was reasonably entertaining. What was more than entertaining is “Conclave,” featurin…

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Orion Hindawi 19:00

20d ago19:00

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Tanium is a cybersecurity company that focuses on providing internet safety for the US government and Fortune 500 companies. Clients include Amazon, Target, Best Buy and the Department of Defense. Orion started Tanium with his father David. Orion speaks with Jessica Harris about how he launched Tanium, from scratch. Listen to the interview…

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Big East’s Val Ackerman, ESPN’s Chiney Ogwumike and World Series dream matchup 38:12

21d ago38:12

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On the pod this week, the World Series is set and SBJ’s Mollie Cahillane and Austin Karp break down the Fall Classic’s star power. The duo also discuss the WNBA’s record-breaking Finals numbers and what’s next for the league. Later in the show, Karp talks with Big East commissioner Val Ackerman about the league’s media rights as the basketball seas…

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Deep Dive into Agile Marketing Round up Podcast with Pam Ashby (Episode Twenty One) 15:50

24d ago15:50

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The Deep Dive into Agile Marketing Podcast Round up features insights into the LinkedIn Group for Agile Marketing, Pam Ashby’s stringer report on the Business Agility Conference UK, and the latest news about the Boston Agile Marketing Meetup. If you’d like to submit a round up report contact the podcast host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Bring the tissues for ‘We Live In Time’ 5:34

24d ago5:34

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Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of October 18, 2024. Bring the tissues for "We Live in Time” and enjoy the rich chemistry between Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. Michael Keaton stars in another film this year, this time playing a father trying to repair a strained relationship with his daughte…

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Mick Mountz 30:01

27d ago30:01

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Kiva Systems is a mobile robotics company that automates the warehouse fulfillment process. Kiva robots deliver inventory shelves to stationary human operators who then pick and pack the product. Mick started Kiva Systems in 2003, and the company was acquired by Amazon for $775 Million in Spring, 2012. Customers include Diapers.com and Zappos (both…

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Fox Sports’ Mike Mulvihill and NASCAR Studios’ John Dahl 42:45

28d ago42:45

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On this week’s pod, SBJ’s Austin Karp has two deep dive interviews with some of sports media’s most influential execs. First, with the MLB postseason, college football and the NFL in full swing, Karp talks with Fox Sports’ Mike Mulvihill about everything he's seeing across sports media. And NASCAR is pumping out a ton of content these days outside …

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Unlocking the ‘Secrets of Sleepy Hollow’ with The Hive’s Ichabod Crane, Joel Ackerman 38:43

29d ago38:43

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The legacy of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” has lasted through various renditions and forms, and the latest is taking the stage at The Hive Collaborative in Provo, Utah. On this episode of Fan Effect, producer KellieAnn is joined by returning guest-host Rachel Wagner of RachelReviewsTheatre, as well as the lead of the upcoming production. Joel Acke…

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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Saturday Night’ will please SNL fans 5:21

1M ago5:21

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Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of October 12, 2024. Three separate and unique movies are highlighted this week, led by ”Saturday Night," a movie about the lead-up to the first episode of Saturday Night Live nearly 50 years ago, which fans of SNL will enjoy. Next is a non-Church-produced movie, "…

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Mike Krieger 31:01

1M ago31:01

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Instagram is a photo sharing app that was released through the Apple App Store in October, 2010 and reached one million users in just three months. Facebook acquired Instagram in 2012 for one billion dollars. Mike and his partner, Kevin Systrom, are both graduates of Stanford University. Mike speaks with Jessica Harris about how he launched Instagr…

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Chicago Sports Network’s Jason Coyle, NFL Network’s Rich Eisen and more teams look to MLB for a local solution 37:13

1M ago37:13

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On the pod this week, a busy week for Major League Baseball got even busier with a couple of teams making local distribution decisions, while the League Divisional Series put up some impressive numbers on national TV. The Windy City has a new home for sports with the launch of the Chicago Sports Network and president Jason Coyle joins the show to d…

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KSL Podcast’s ‘Tourbillion Tales’ creator Jared Buttars on the journey and power of storytelling 46:04

1M ago46:04

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From "The Twilight Zone" to "Black Mirror," science fiction and mystery/thriller' storytelling has captured the human imagination for generations of fans. Now, KSL Podcasts' "Tourbillion Tales" is entering the fray with an original bite-size fiction anthology series specially crafted for the mind’s eye. The six-episode season will be published in O…

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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’ is not the sequel for Andy Farnsworth 5:56

1M ago5:56

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Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of October 10, 2024. While the highly anticipated sequel "Joker: Folie a Deux" finally arrived in theaters, it was just not something Andy enjoyed, especially “With nary a Batman to be found." But the family film "Monster Summer" was enjoyable, even with some dark,…

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Allan Ackerman Interview S6 E2 40:34

1M ago40:34

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For more than fifty years, Allan Ackerman has been a major creative force in the world of card magic. Starting with Magic Mafia Effects in 1970, Allan has produced a body of work that showcases his ability to create seamless, baffling routines for magicians of all skill levels. Allan’s last big book of card magic, Las Vegas Kardma, was published wa…

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Andrew Cherng 19:00

1M ago19:00

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Panda Express is an American Chinese food chain with 2,000 restaurants located in airports, malls, universities, military bases, amusement parks, among other locations. Andrew started Panda Express with his wife Peggy in 1983. Panda’s first restaurant was located in a mall in Glendale, California. Andrew speaks with Jessica Harris about how he buil…

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Brave New World for Diamond, ESPN’s Emily Kaplan and Tina Thornton and Playfly’s Craig Sloan 37:57

1M ago37:57

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On this week’s pod, SBJ’s Austin Karp is joined by baseball writer Mike Mazzeo to discuss a blockbuster shift in the RSN landscape with Diamond Sports’s decision to keep its existing deal with only one MLB team starting next season, the Atlanta Braves. Later in the show, Karp talks with ESPN’s Emily Kaplan about the upcoming NHL season and then he …

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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘The Wild Robot’ may be the best-animated movie of the year 5:21

2M ago5:21

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Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of September 27, 2024. “The Wild Robot” may be the best-animated movie of the year and is this week's Big Movie of the Week; it can make you laugh, cry, think, and feel for nearly two hours, and it's worth your family's time! For streaming, George Clooney and Brad …

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John Zimmer 30:22

2M ago30:22

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Lyft is a transportation network company with a peer-to-peer mobile app that enables passengers to request rides with their smartphones. Prior to starting Lyft, John co-founded Zimride in 2007, a carpooling ride-share company available predominantly in college communities. Zimride was sold to Enterprise Rent-A-Car in 2013. Lyft is available across …

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ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Former PGA Tour pro Roberto Castro and the potential for Pac-12 media rights 50:55

2M ago50:55

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We want to hear from you! Take our 3-minute survey about the podcast. On the pod this week, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane discuss the media landscape of a new look Pac-12, and with Cris Collinsworth signing an extension with NBC, what does that mean for Greg Olsen’s prospects for getting back into an A-booth. Later in the show, ESPN’s J…

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Fan(X) Effect: John Rhys-Davies visits KSL-TV ahead of FanX 2024 6:25

2M ago6:25

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While fans around the Intermountain West are counting the minutes before FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2024, our good friend Dan Spindle at KSL-TV got a sneak peek at the event from celebrity guest John Rhys-Davies himself! Not to mention FanX founder Dan Farr. #FanX2024 happens September 26th—28th at the Salt Palace Convention Center and is stuf…

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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Transformers One’ wins over Transformers fan Andy Farnsworth 5:43

2M ago5:43

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Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of Sep. 20, 2024. Andy is thrilled that "Transformers One" turned out so well, as it respects the source material for long-time fans, but it is also funny, new, and engaging for younger audiences. The latest Marvel DisneyPlus streaming series, "Agatha All Along," l…

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Ayah Bdeir 19:00

2M ago19:00

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littleBits is a hardware company that aims to put the power of electronics in everyone’s hands. The company sells electronic modules that snap together with magnets, making them accessible to both adults and children. Ayah earned a degree in computer engineering from the American University in Beirut, Lebanon and has a Masters from the MIT Media La…

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ESPN’s Troy Aikman, Cosm’s Jeb Terry and Disney and DirecTV shake on it 35:41

2M ago35:41

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On this week’s pod, we come to you from AXS DRIVE in Frisco and we get a Texas-sized welcome from Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman. The ESPN “MNF” analyst joins SBJ’s Austin Karp to talk about the state of the NFL, his business interests and what he has learned from Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Later in the show, Cosm CEO Jeb Terry talks…

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SBJ Sports Media Podcast Programming Alert 0:13

2M ago0:13

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A quick program note: we will drop this week's podcast on Thursday. We have a great show lined up this week and we hope you enjoy. Thank you for your continued support.By Sports Business Journal

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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Faith of Angels’ is a filmed-in-Utah family-watch of the weekend 5:27

2M ago5:27

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Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of September 13, 2024. "Faith of Angels” is an inspiring and uplifting story about the search for a 10-year-old boy lost in a Utah mine. This movie, filmed in Utah, is an excellent choice for a family to watch. On the other end of the emotional spectrum, we've got …

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Uri Levine 29:49

2M ago29:49

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Waze is a crowd sourced traffic navigation app. Drivers share real-time traffic and road information to help other users on the same route. Uri founded Waze in Israel in 2007 and the company was sold to Google in 2013 for $1.1 Billion. Uri is also the founder of FeeX, which also uses crowd sourced information— this time to uncover hidden fees in pe…

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TNF’s Kaylee Hartung, Tom Brady’s debut and the NFL going (and going) international 38:08

2M ago38:08

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On this week’s pod, SBJ’s Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane are joined by football writer Ben Fischer to break down Week 1 of the NFL Season. The trio discuss Tom Brady’s color analyst debut and how the Brazil game last week has the league primed for more countries. Later in the show, Prime Video’s Kaylee Hartung joins the show ahead of their NFL se…

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“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is a playfully macabre sequel about death 1:08:03

2M ago1:08:03

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“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is a 36-year in-the-making sequel to the cult classic Tim Burton fueled film, 1988’s “Beetlejuice.” A show about death and claymation that’s spurned a generation's love of the playfully macabre, black and white stripes, and a creepy demon bio-exorcist. Today on Fan Effect, hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, alo…

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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Michael Keaton is back at his goofy best in ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ 5:34

2M ago5:34

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Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of September 6, 2024. Michael Keaton is back as the goofy ghost Beetlejuice in the sequel decades in the making with "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." Also back are Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara, and Jenna Ortega and Justin Theroux are joining them this time in this f…

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Steve Reynolds Interview S6 E1 1:07:30

2M ago1:07:30

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Steve Reynolds is a creative and prolific card magician. He lives in New Orleans, the city his mentor, Jon Racherbaumer, also calls home. Steve was greatly influenced by the magic of Ed Marlo; his manuscripts and videos reflect this passion. (His video series, The Marlo Roadmap, provides illuminating insights into the core concepts that underlie Ma…

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Jason Ackerman 30:51

2M ago30:51

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Fresh Direct is an online grocer that disrupted the traditional food supply chain by sourcing food where it’s produced and delivering it to consumers without going through additional retailers. Fresh Direct launched in 2002 from its headquarters in a former paper plant in Long Island City, Queens. Jason speaks with Jessica Harris about how he launc…

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The latest on the Disney-DirecTV battle, CFP Executive Director Rich Clark, ESPN’s Mike Greenberg 43:02

2M ago43:02

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On this week’s pod, SBJ’s Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane break down the latest in the Disney-DirecTV carriage battle. Later in the show, the duo catch up with Mike Greenberg as he gets set for his newest hosting gig on “Sunday NFL Countdown,” and how he will balance the role with hosting “Get Up.” Then, College Football Playoff executive director…

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Richard Ayoade, Alex Rubens, Brian Shortall - Matrix ch21 35:02

2M ago35:02

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The Matrix, Chapter 21 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠Alex Rubens⁠ and narrated by Richard Ayoade, plus an interview with ⁠Brian Shortall⁠. Richard Ayoade is a comedian, actor, writer and director who stared in The IT Crowd, Krapopolis, Disenchantment, and more. Four-time Emmy Award nominee Alex Rubens is the showrunner of Krapopolis. He has wri…

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Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: ‘Reagan’ is a biopic for Ronald Reagan fans 5:02

3M ago5:02

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Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of August 30, 2024. "Reagan" is Hollywood’s latest biopic, especially made for fand of the 40th president of the United states. “You Gotta Believe" is also based on a real-life story of a baseball team from Texas that made it to the Little League World Series over …

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ESPN’s content reorg, Diamond Sports sees some light, NFL RedZone Channel’s Scott Hanson and Fox Sports’ Brady Quinn 36:29

3M ago36:29

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On the pod this week, SBJ’s Austin Karp, Mollie Cahillane and Tom Friend do a deep dive into what’s next in the Diamond Sports saga. Karp and Cahillane also share who the winners are in the latest ESPN executive shakeup. Later in the show, two of football’s leading voices get us set for the upcoming seasons as NFL Network’s Scott Hanson and Fox Spo…

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