In the 39-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel analyze ESPN’s content strategy after Bomani Jones’ comments on the network seemingly being out of ideas.
Plus, the duo goes into Netflix-Warner Bros.-Paramount, the World Cup coverage, the NFL & college analysts, Stephen A. vs. Max Kellerman and Craig Carton’s return to WFAN.
The Rundown …
In light of Bomani Jones’ comments, how should we look at ESPN’s content strategy
ESPN has developed some rising stars, but it really has mostly gone the free agent route
What ESPN should be focusing on
Why the Rebecca Lowe move was so good for Fox on World Cup
Greg Olsen shines in the snow
The Wold Cup Selection Show was remarkably bad
Alex Rodriguez documentary disappoints
Why ESPN should focus more on it farm system
How Laura Rutledge was prime for the Monday Night Countdown show
Scott Van Pelt is tremendous on 11 p.m. SportsCenter, while MNF Countdown is not a perfect fit
ESPN has brought in some good hires
The serious challenges facing ESPN
Niche often wins the day, which hurts ESPN
How does the Netflix Warner Bros. deal impact TNT Sports
Paramount is not out yet
John Ourand may be on the equivalent of Page Six in Boston
Max Kellerman vs. Stephen A. Smith: Who won the debate
Kellerman compared himself to Muhammad Ali as a debater
Kellerman’s pluses and minuses
The opinion shows make noise by being loud
Stephen A. laughs at Kellerman over Ali comparison
Will Meterparel one day blast Marchand after leaving the pod
NFL Thanksgiving ratings were out of this world
What is the media take on the College Football Playoffs
Nick Saban gives advice to football people so …
Kirk Herbstreit saying “Schotty,” while Gus Johnson is saying “Charlie B.”
No need for the “line to gain” terminology on broadcasts
What Joe Buck gets right
What do we think of Craig Carton returning to WFAN afternoons
Chris McMonigle gets a huge break
Hans Schroeder is the guest for the next “Off The Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports” on Thursday, Dec. 11th in midtown. It is free to attend, though, space is limited. Sign-up here.
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