In the 34-minute podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel go through the biggest topics in sports media, including Netflix and YouTube’s apparent NFL diversion, Peter Schrager on the rise, Steve Kerr’s TV decision, Draymond Green’s issue, grading the Yankees’ booth, NCAA Men’s Tournament expansion and more.
THE TOPICS …
Big week for Netflix and Gabe Spitzer
The significance of YouTube potentially doing fewer NFL games
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Assessing President Trump’s “$1,000 per game” comments on the NFL and TV
Rupert Murdoch behind the scenes
Where is the leverage for the NFL in opt-out talks
Peter Schrager & SportsCenter take the lead as ESPN gets serious about its post-Around The Horn plans
The potential opportunity for Schrager to join the top pantheon at ESPN
Laura Rutledge should already be in that company
Steve Kerr returns at Golden State and Tim Legler and top analysts are likely popping Champagne
The Marc Stein and Tim Kawakami Kerr reports followed by Burke Magnus’ reaction
Ourand vs. Meterparel comps … Mays & Mantle …
Where Draymond Green may be picking up some bad TV habits
Why no commericals in NHL OT
Scott Hansen & Mel Kiper Jr.’s special skill is needed
New Feature: Everybody Loves Local
On the clock: Grading Yankees’ YES broadcast featuring Michael Kay, David Cone, Joe Girardi, Paul O’Neil and produced by Troy Benjamin
The Clicker ratings are in …
The Netflix’s “Full Swing” documentary story-telling
The Men’s NCAA Tournament moves to 76 teams and the TV advertising angle
Ted Turner’s legacy, “America’s Team,” TNT and the NBA and Fred Hickman/Nick Charles legacy
Cakes are Baking is a sensation all over college campuses: Chris Berman, Brad Marchand & Bono
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