It's the latest edition of the show, as host T.J. Rives returns with Jon Lewis of SportsMediaWatch.com to go over the latest in sports media news, ratings and analysis.
First, the guys talk about the continuing carousel of NFL announcers and analysts, as Drew Brees and NBC announce that he's gone after just one year. Jon gives his thoughts on why it doesn't always translate from the stardom of NFL QB to the booth. Plus, will Brees resurface this fall somewhere else? And, how does his situation compare with “The Great One” Wayne Gretzky on the Turner/Stanley Cup coverage currently?
Then, Jon has thoughts on the NBA playoffs and conference finals being set. Plus, what about player Patrick Beverley torching all-star guard Chris Paul on ESPN's shows for the Phoenix Suns bowing out of the playoffs? Warranted or cheap shots by a role player?
Jon and T.J. also discuss the current controversial situation and “apology tour” that former Cincinnati Reds and Fox Sports broadcaster Thom Brennaman has undergone, since losing his jobs for making an anti-gay slur on a live mic during a Reds broadcast in 2020.
Jon gives his opinions on whether Brennaman will be back, but also makes some valid points about how it relates to Brennaman being the son of a hall of fame broadcaster to have gotten his breaks in the business in the first place.
Finally, the guys cover the great calls of some NHL broadcasters in game 7, the Preakness horse race and golf's PGA Championship with Tiger Woods back in action on “Love it or Leave it?”
Hear it all on the latest “SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast” and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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