Best Lewis Walton Podcasts (2024)

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Olympics ratings, WBD sues the NBA, Roundball Rock's return 32:02

1h ago32:02

32:02

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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NBA media rights official; what's next for WBD; how WNBA fared; Olympics preview 53:07

6h ago53:07

53:07

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner dive into the NBA and its respective broadcast partners formally announcing their upcoming media rights agreements. The crew discusses what this means for WBD who had their "match" denied by the league, and what stood out in the announcements that we didn't already know. Then, Jon and Drew discuss the W…

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NBA media rights crunch time; WNBA rights fee; big soccer viewership and more 27:12

7h ago27:12

27:12

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss the NBA finalizing its media rights deals, and what to expect from WBD's efforts to match Amazon's package of games. Then, the crew highlights the WNBA portion of the deal and whether that rights fee will look like a bargain down the line. Jon and Drew close out the show talking Copa America and…

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NASCAR Chicago, Fox soccer, Caitlin Clark and more 37:46

21d ago37:46

37:46

On the latest edition of the Sports Media Watch podcast, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, Fox soccer coverage, the latest Caitlin Clark numbers and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Jon Lewis

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Why NBA rights are so expensive despite lower Finals ratings (plus: WNBA ratings, Stanley Cup coverage) 35:34

17d ago35:34

35:34

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner start the show discussing more viewership records for the Clark-sparked WNBA, including the Fever-Sky game that beat its own one week old record and a Fever game that set another record for ION. Then, Jon dives into his new piece on why the NBA has been able to land such lucrative media rights deals des…

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NBA Finals ratings dud and should we believe Charles Barkley's retirement announcement? 28:16

25d ago28:16

28:16

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner start the show discussing the lackluster NBA Finals viewership before shifting over to a conversation about Charles Barkley's latest retirement saga, and whether his announcement this time around is different than the past. Then, the crew wraps up with U.S. Open viewership and the Stanley Cup Finals. Ad…

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NBA and Stanley Cup Final ratings and Warner Bros. Discovery's sports strategy 26:13

1M ago26:13

26:13

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner take a look at how the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals are faring from a ratings perspective through two games. Then, the crew closes out the show with a discussion on TNT's recent media rights acquisitions, whether the network is doing enough to maintain its rates with distributors, and if they'll secure a …

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Caitlin Clark media meltdown, plus NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final ratings previews 39:35

1M ago39:35

39:35

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner unpack the media discourse surrounding the WNBA, including recent incidents with Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee. The crew then discusses the NBA Finals before having an impromptu conversation about the league's media rights deal and what it signals for the cable industry writ large. Jon and Drew wrap u…

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Remembering Bill Walton, plus holiday weekend ratings 33:33

2M ago33:33

33:33

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss the legacy of Bill Walton and his prolific broadcasting career. Afterwards, the crew closes out the show with a ratings roundup of the Indy 500, Stanley Cup Playoffs, and NBA Conference Finals. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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The problem with ESPN's NBA coverage; plus, weekend ratings and Golf Channel skips Scheffler 45:50

2M ago45:50

45:50

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner quickly go over weekend ratings for the NBA, PGA Championship, and Preakness before diving into our main topic: ESPN's game 7 broadcast of Knicks-Pacers. Jon details how ESPN's failures have resulted in a product that has become a disservice to NBA viewers, why the problem is systemic, and whether the n…

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NFL takes on CFP, Tom Brady and Greg Olsen, NBA playoff ratings, Caitlin Clark expectations and more 46:01

2M ago46:01

46:01

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner run through the many announcements surrounding the NFL's schedule release, starting with the league's decision to give NBC and FOX extra Week 16 games that will directly compete with the College Football Playoff. Then, Jon and Drew discuss what we know about the first couple weeks of the NFL schedule, h…

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Morning Mantras, Zoos, Splendid Childhood Memory and Sarcastic Movie Critic Vincent Von Connoisseur is a sponsor 1:14:51

3M ago1:14:51

1:14:51

Lewis, Fernando and Ivo are joined by Meredith, Chris, Cassidy, Alena, Lauran, Anthony and Marshal have assembled once again inside the cavernous Murph's irish pub to discuss the following topics: Morning mantras and routines Do we really need zoos? What is the best day in your childhood? Sarcastic movie critic Vincent Von Connoisseur is a sponsor…

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NBA media rights: should NBA want WBD or Comcast? Plus: weekend ratings and hot topics 48:12

2M ago48:12

48:12

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss the latest reporting surrounding the NBA media rights negotiations and whether NBC or TNT would be a better partner for the league. Then, the crew jumps into a ratings roundup and takes a look at weekend ratings from the NBA, Kentucky Derby, and NHL. Jon and Drew close out the show with some qui…

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Ivo's Stay At A Nuclear Missile Silo, Panic Jazz, Brownie Geography, Anti-Trump Commercial and Amazon Vs. Netflix 59:05

3M ago59:05

59:05

Murph's Irish Pu has once again sheltered the motliest of crews. Lewis, Ivo and Fernando are joined by Chris, Andrei, Parker, Lauran, Anthony and Julian in order to discuss the following topics: Ivo spends the night at a nuclear missile silo What is Panic Jazz? What is the best part of a brownie? Would the new anti-Trump ad achieve anything? Amazon…

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Comcast's huge NBA offer, can TNT match, and what it means for the marketplace 53:32

3M ago53:32

53:32

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner dive into all the reporting surrounding NBA rights negotiations. To start, the crew discusses whether NBC's huge bid could mean the end times for the NBA on TNT or if WBD will find a way to match NBC's deal, or split the package between them. They also discuss possible landing spots for the Inside the N…

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Tricky-Dicky Eclipse, Determinism Punches Out Fate, Wrestlemania and Internet Browsers 1:17:13

3M ago1:17:13

1:17:13

Lewis and Ivo are joined by Fernando, Marshal, Cassidy, Julian, Lauran, Nate and Greg Esquire to discuss the following earth-shattering topics: Who got eclipsed on Monday? Faith or free will? Is Wrestlmania the center of the observable universe? What are the best Internet browsers?By Wednesday Night Undressed

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NBA media rights and ratings, hot start for Stanley Cup, Howie Schawb and the WNBA 54:54

3M ago54:54

54:54

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner take a look at recent reporting surrounding the NBA's media rights negotiations and discuss expectations around the dollar figure the league will ultimately receive, and what the inventory breakdown looks like for the league's media partners. Then, Jon and Drew go over viewership for the opening weekend…

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Caitlin Clark boosts WNBA to 24-year high, NBA playoff preview, Masters ratings recap 24:12

4M ago24:12

24:12

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner lead off the podcast discussing yet another Caitlin Clark viewership feat -- this time with a record-setting WNBA Draft. Then, the crew takes a look at how NBA regular season viewership fared and looks forward to potential playoff scenarios. Jon and Drew close out the show with a discussion on the subpa…

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Women's NCAA title game outdraws men's, can the WNBA capitalize, and Norby Williamson's exit 38:22

4M ago38:22

38:22

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner lead off the show with a March Madness viewership discussion, headlined by the massive rating for South Carolina-Iowa in the women's tournament and why the WNBA can't seem to capitalize on the successes of women's college basketball. Then the crew turns its focus to the men, where UConn-Purdue finished …

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Iowa-LSU record audience, reviewing ESPN's coverage, and can the Caitlin Clark phenomenon be repeated? 51:45

4M ago51:45

51:45

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner dive deep into the record-setting viewership for Iowa-LSU. The crew covers the 12.3m viewers number in context, what this number means for the Final Four games this Friday, where expectations should be set for women's college basketball next season without Caitlin Clark, and if this was the most heavily…

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March Madness ratings, Kim Mulkey, NFL on Christmas and sports betting scandals 39:38

4M ago39:38

39:38

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss viewership for both the men's and women's NCAA Tournaments, including Caitlin Clark and Iowa's record-setting numbers, and how the chalky setup for both tournaments can lead to strong viewership here on out. The crew also discusses the impending Washington Post story on Kim Mulkey and a potentia…

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NCAA men's and women's hoops comparisons, CFP media rights deal and more 34:12

5M ago34:12

34:12

On today's episode Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss Selection Sunday viewership and the countless comparisons between the men's and women's tournaments in the media. The crew also talks about the new College Football Playoff rights deal and the return of the national title game to ABC. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & …

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More Caitlin Clark ratings, NCAA Tournament announcers, NBA TV deal and more 44:51

5M ago44:51

44:51

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss a potpourri of sports media topics, starting with the huge viewership that women's college basketball had last week, and whether the sport can sustain that strength post-Caitlin Clark. Then, the crew hits on a few storylines in men's college basketball including Greg Gumbel's absence from the CB…

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Caitlin Clark ratings and the future of WCBB and WNBA; plus, passing of Chris Mortensen 41:11

5M ago41:11

41:11

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner dive into the impact Caitlin Clark is having on women's basketball. The crew covers the recent viewership records that Clark has helped set, whether a deep run by Iowa in the tournament could threaten to post bigger viewership numbers than the men's tournament, what Clark's viewership impact will be for…

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State of the NBA: Ratings, rights deals and media coverage 47:22

5M ago47:22

47:22

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner take a look at all things NBA, starting with whether the league suffers from its "activist" label stemming from the 2020 season. Then, the crew previews the exclusive negotiating window that starts next month between the league and its incumbent media partners ESPN and TNT. Jon and Drew close out the sh…

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NBA All-Star Weekend recap, CFP future, Kansas City shooting coverage, Daytona 500 55:24

5M ago55:24

55:24

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner start off by discussing NBA All-Star Weekend, which Sports Media Watch was on-site to cover. The crew talks about viewership, if the format can be changed for the better, and the NBA Tech Summit. Then, Jon and Drew discuss the ongoing uncertainty amidst the College Football Playoff, if ESPN would ever a…

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Super Bowl ratings, Romo, CFP rights deal, Redick's promotion and more 52:39

6M ago52:39

52:39

On the latest edition of the Sports Media Watch podcast, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss the Super Bowl ratings, Tony Romo's performance on the "Big Game," the new College Football Playoff extension with ESPN, JJ Redick's promotion to the NBA Finals broadcast team and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht…

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ESPN-Fox-WBD joint venture, Super Bowl, NFL in Brazil, and Spongebob's Bill Fagerbakke 1:12:07

6M ago1:12:07

1:12:07

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner are joined by the voice of Patrick Star, Bill Fagerbakke, to discuss his role in the upcoming Nickelodeon Super Bowl broadcast. To start the show, Jon and Drew talk about the joint sports streaming venture announced by Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros Discovery. The crew also previews Sunday's Super Bowl an…

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To Sleep Or Not To Sleep 34:29

6M ago34:29

34:29

Lewis, Ivo, Fernando, Meredith, Sofia, Alena, Chris, Cassidy, Jullian and two mysterious guests clash with the sinister ambiance of "Murph's Pub" to discuss the following critical topic: What is good sleep?

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The Blitz 20-Minute Podcast: Snowmageddon and Movie Theater Decline 20:00

6M ago20:00

20:00

Lewis, Ivo (with a malfunctioning mike), Meredith, Fernando, Alena, Jullian, Sofia, Cassidy and Chris (Neil on the knobs) brave the entropic nature of Murph's Pub furnishings just so they can discuss the following earth-shattering tropics: Do you actually like snow? Movie Theaters Appologies but the podcast encountered diabolical technical difficul…

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New Year Resolutions, Endangered Friendships, Stinky Stuff and Presidential Ballots 49:01

6M ago49:01

49:01

Lewis, Ivo, Fernando, Andrej, Parker (with Neil on the knobs) congregate inside the musky catacombs of "Murph's Pub" to discuss the following life-changing topics: New Year resolutions The crime and friendship conundrum The worst smell ever Colorado and Maine Presidential Ballot Controversy

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NFL playoff ratings, Super Bowl preview, futures of Romo, Olsen and Doris Burke 31:50

6M ago31:50

31:50

On the 50th episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner break down viewership for the Championship Weekend games, how the Swift-NFL discourse has reached its inevitable conclusion, Tony Romo's AFC Championship Game performance, and Greg Olsen's future in the top Fox booth. Then the crew closes the show with more top broadca…

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Massive NFL ratings and the out-of-home factor, Netflix-WWE, downfall of SI 34:37

6M ago34:37

34:37

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss viewership for the NFL divisional round, including over 50 million for Bills-Chiefs on Sunday night, and then previews the conference championship games. The crew then talks about Netflix inking a deal with WWE for the 'Raw' franchise, and if Netflix could be a serious player for other upcoming …

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NFL-Peacock ratings, ESPN-NFL partnership and Divisional Round preview 36:12

7M ago36:12

36:12

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss the NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend, including the viewership success of the Peacock exclusive game. The crew then talks about the possible strategic partnership between ESPN and the NFL, questioning whether it makes sense for either side. Jon and Drew close out the show discussing the odd decisio…

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Pat McAfee vs. Norby, NFL ratings, CFP media rights and Peacock's playoff game 48:03

7M ago48:03

48:03

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner dive into the controversy surrounding Pat McAfee, Aaron Rodgers, Jimmy Kimmel, Norby Williamson, and Disney/ESPN. Then, the crew jumps into how NFL regular season viewership fared, the schedule for Super Wild Card Weekend, and ESPN reportedly bidding to extend its exclusive rights for the expanded Colle…

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Ratings catchup: CFP, Thursday Night Football, NFL on Peacock, NBA on Christmas 37:50

7M ago37:50

37:50

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner run through the past two weeks in sports viewership starting with the College Football Playoffs and New Year's Six bowl games. Then, the crew discusses Amazon's 24% increase year-over-year for Thursday Night Football. Jon and Drew also cover how Peacock's NFL exclusive fared and what to think of the NFL…

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NBA media rights, Disney's future and more with guests John Kosner and Ed Desser 1:07:31

7M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

On today's episode, Jon and Drew are joined by industry veterans John Kosner and Ed Desser for a big picture look at sports media. John Kosner previously served as the NBA's VP of Broadcasting during the Dream Team era and most recently served as ESPN's Executive Vice President and General Manager, Digital and Print Media before beginning his consu…

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Guest Hannah Storm, plus Amazon-Diamond Sports, NFL vs. NBA on Christmas 43:17

8M ago43:17

43:17

On today's episode, ESPN's Hannah Storm joins the show to discuss her prolific career on television including her start at CNN Sports, calling the inaugural WNBA season, hosting an NBA Finals with Jordan's Bulls, her time at The Early Show, the challenges she has faced as a woman in sports media, and more. To start the show, Jon and Drew cover the …

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Weird Thanksgivings, Men Wearing Earrings Plus Hide-And-Seek Vs. Tag 1:01:33

8M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Lewis, Ivo, Fernando, Jane, Alena, Donna, Andrei, Parker, Cassidy and Julian are joined by Georgi from Bulgaria to discuss the following topics: Weird Thanksgivings Should Men Wear Earrings? Hide-And-Seek Vs. TagBy Wednesday Night Undressed Networks

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Al Michaels' demotion, NBA In-Season Tournament ratings, guest Chris Denari 56:18

8M ago56:18

56:18

On today's episode, Jon and Drew welcome longtime Indiana Pacers play-by-play announcer Chris Denari to the show to talk about the In-Season Tournament, Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers, what it's like to become part of the fabric of a franchise, the Indiana Fever possibly getting Caitlin Clark, and living in a basketball-crazed state. Beforehand, …

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Did ratings affect CFP picks? Plus, NFL ratings and what NASCAR rights deal means for NBA 32:24

8M ago32:24

32:24

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss if ratings were what kept Florida State out of the College Football Playoff. Plus: the Philadelphia Eagles as the NFL's new ratings darling; a look ahead to the rest of the NFL season; and NASCAR's new media rights deal in context. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op…

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Breaking down Thanksgiving NFL ratings, plus guest Bryan Curtis 1:10:09

8M ago1:10:09

1:10:09

On today's episode, Bryan Curtis of The Ringer joins the show to discuss a potpourri of media topics, starting with the news that Sports Illustrated used fictitious, nonexistent authors to byline AI generated stories on their website. Then, Bryan weighs in on the unusual pile-on that happened in the wake of Charissa Thompson's situation last week, …

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Monster MNF ratings, guest Alex Faust, plus the Charissa Thompson controversy 1:10:32

9M ago1:10:32

1:10:32

On today's episode, Jon and Drew are joined by play-by-play announcer Alex Faust who currently calls NHL for TNT and MSG Network and also does college football for Fox. Faust discusses his career as a broadcaster that covers a wide range of sports, the circumstances leading to his departure from the Los Angeles Kings last season, and how starting h…

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Guest Dave Pasch, NFL flex suggestions, NBA In-Season Tournament ratings and more 54:48

9M ago54:48

54:48

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner are joined by ESPN play-by-play announcer Dave Pasch to talk about his career in broadcasting, what it's like to work with Bill Walton, his two decades as voice of the Arizona Cardinals, and calling a Luka Doncic buzzer beater from his basement. Jon and Drew also provide the normal ratings discussion --…

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Good Candy - Bad Candy, Halloween Costumes and Five Nights At Freddy's 58:02

9M ago58:02

58:02

Lew, Chris, Ivo, Fernando, Meredith, Sofia, Cassidy and Jullian assemble at the post-apocalyptic interior stylings of "Murph's Pub" to discuss the following globally important topics: What is your favorite and least favorite candy? Innovative Halloween Costumes Is "Five Nights At Freddy's" worth watching?…

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Bally Sports-NBA deal and the future of RSNs, World Series ratings recap and more 39:10

9M ago39:10

39:10

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss the situation between Diamond Sports and the NBA and how the local media rights situation will look after the 2023-24 season. Then the crew debriefs on the lackluster World Series viewership and revisits the question of if the ratings actually matter for the sport. Jon and Drew wrap up by discus…

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World Series ratings lows, 'Do ratings matter?' and Breen extension 24:53

9M ago24:53

24:53

On the new edition of the Sports Media Watch podcast, Jon Lewis discusses the record-low ratings for the World Series, whether and how much ratings should matter to fans, Mike Breen's extension with ESPN and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Baseball and football ratings, NBA and MLB media rights and more 31:39

9M ago31:39

31:39

On the latest Sports Media Watch podcast, Jon Lewis discusses the state of Major League Baseball ratings and digs into the latest reporting on both NBA and MLB media rights. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Jon Lewis

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Those Precious Little Things 45:45

10M ago45:45

45:45

Lewis, Ivo, Fernando, Alena, Andrei and Coach Tyler discuss material things that are actually improtant to them.By Wednesday Night Undressed

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Jets ratings, Rodgers-McAfee, ALCS, sideline reporters, WNBA and more 41:58

10M ago41:58

41:58

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss if the New York Jets are the ratings surprise of this NFL season after they've appeared in the three most watched games so far. Then, the crew talks about the strong number for Game 1 of the ALCS, gets into a longer discussion about Matt Winer's postgame interview "question" for Nick Castellanos…

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