Here is what’s new on the Sports Media Watch Podcast feed. Subscribe here via Apple Podcasts.
Sports Media Watch Podcast with Jon Lewis and T.J. Rives
On the flagship Sports Media Watch Podcast this week, host T.J. Rives and Jon Lewis of Sports Media Watch discuss the start of the FIFA World Cup and what the ratings looked like for Monday’s United States-Wales match. Plus, projections for a massive sports weekend that includes the World Cup, Giants-Cowboys and Michigan-Ohio State. Also, some thoughts on the return of Bob Iger as Disney CEO and what that might mean for the NBA’s upcoming media rights negotiations.
“Tell Me A Story I Don’t Know” with George Ofman
Marc Silverman is one of Chicago’s premier sports radio talk show hosts, plying his trade alongside longtime partner and former Bears WR Tom Waddle on WMVP-ESPN 1000. In part one of a two-part episode, Silverman describes a path he took to become who he is today. Plus, he offers his thoughts on the emerging Justin Fields of the Chicago Bears: “It’s incredible! It reminds me of the rise of Derrick Rose and I hope when Justin gets there that he stays there for longer than when Derrick was until his injuries.”
Announcer Schedules Podcast with Mike Gill and Phil De Montmollin
On the latest Announcer Schedules Podcast, hosts Mike Gill and Phil De Montmollin mark the four-year anniversary of the Announcer Schedules Twitter feed and discuss the rest of the news in TV sports.
Plus, here is a bonus interview from last week with ESPN play-by-play voice Connor Onion, whose recent “This is MAC-tion!” call got attention online:
