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USA sets an enormous viewership record at 30 million English-speaking viewers. But Mexico-England sets the new soccer record for the United States at more than 44 million viewers. How will the success of the World Cup impact Nashville SC and the second half of the MLS season? And Braden tried to get soccer into the Paul Finebaum show this week. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports...

The World Cup is shattering TV ratings as interest soars in both English and Spanish. The job FOX is doing with the broadcasts is helping in a big way. But is a new company trying to steal the World Cup rights? Then we hear Nick Suss explain if Cam Ward is being covered fairly AND is "Stan Culture" is ruining sports discussions. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and busi...

Pekka Rinne has gotten into the Hall of Fame and it raises an interesting question about criteria. Then we dive into World Cup viewership numbers, broadcast times, Zlatan vs. Lalas and much more surrounding the US's run in the tournament. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. If you care about local journalism, please take five minutes to fill out this ⁠⁠short...

Cavendish is out of town watching World Cup soccer so Braden sits down with Nashville Banner reporters Sarah Grace Taylor and Steven Hale to explain Chud The Builder. Who is he, what does he do and how is it possible? 🙏: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠8th & Roast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🪧: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nashville Bann...

The NBA Finals are setting records while the Stanley Cup is making history. They have one critical thing in common. A Nashville media personality is making a big move. And the World Cup is upon us: Social media, ticket prices, broadcast teams and more highlight the start of the tournament. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. 🙏: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

There is a bunch of soccer news this week as 440 Sports announces a new partnership with 615 Soccer, the US Men's National Team has selected their World Cup roster and HBO decided to ignore the Gio Reyna of it all in their USMNT documentary. Then we visit with Belmont All-American Maya Johnson - did Braden cross a professional line? Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and...

PK fills in for Cav to talk about the Super Bowl. Public perception around the Nissan Stadium deal and the value of the Super Bowl itself seem incorrect. Then the Titans hire Ramon Foster and PK explains his media ethics class. Then we touch on Braden's first trip through EPL soccer. Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky talk Nashville sports, media and business. If you care about local journalism, please...

The story that won't die is still here. Cam Ward will be featured in the Netflix documentary "QB." The Titans schedule release rollout. Maya Johnson is Belmont's ace starting pitcher and is also the subject of the best thing we read this week. And the weirdest NIL deal we've ever seen. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. If you care about local journalism, pl...

The Kentucky Derby does big numbers. The best things we read this week involve horse-racing, college football and 615Soccer.com Then we dive into the Titans new media rules for practice and Cavendish's obsession with Vrabel-Russini. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. If you care about local journalism, please take five minutes to fill out this ⁠short media s...

A bizarre Champions League broadcast mistake. The Super Bowl is confirmed to be coming in 2030. Downtown renderings of TPAC and Bridgestone Arena create a totally new vision for downtown. And should the Grizzlies play games in Nashville? Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. If you care about local journalism, please take five minutes to fill out this short med...

The Titans made two big decisions on Thursday night - is Steve happy about it? Changes to the timing structure led to major issues on the broadcast. Pittsburgh set a new attendance record but it does NOT look fun. And, yes, Cav has more to say about Vrabel and Russini. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. 🙏: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠8th & Roa...

The Vrabel-Russini saga continues to unfold as The Athletic and Russini parted ways. Rueben Bain's background is being reported on as Mike Borgonzi conducted a masterclass in PR. The Masters big numbers paint a picture of golf's future. And Nashville SC produced a historic win while World Cup news continues to disappoint soccer fans. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and...

Everything you need to know about the relationship between Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini and how it impacts your information. What are the right ethical lines and how have industry changes impacted our relationships. Then we brag about the Preds new TV deal, The Masters new coverage and Nashville's new professional sports team. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and busi...

Braden and Steve sit down with new Belmont head basketball coach Evan Bradds. He explains his vision for the Bruins, his experience with Rick Byrd, what the locker room was like after the UConn-Duke game and how much he hates wearing suits. Plus, the Titans make a pitch to the NFL and NCAA tournament TV ratings are off the charts. 🙏: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠8th & Roast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Titans marketing strategy around the new logo, uniform and stadium has been almost flawless, but Steve wants to know why light blue instead of navy? Braden thinks it's because he's colorblind. Then we talk new stadium, Titans gear and the NCAA tournament viewership numbers. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. 🙏: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠8th...

The NCAA Tourney is underway and the broadcast combo of Dickie V and Charles Barkley is interesting. Did CBS make a huge mistake by putting Bruce Pearl on TV? Paramount's Champions League coverage begins in bizarre fashion and more big soccer news for Nashville. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. 👂: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Mashville: An Improbably History of Nashvi...

The future of the Nashville Predators television distribution model is changing rapidly but the team is prepared. What does a hybrid OTA/DTC model look like for hockey fans? Then our USWNT viewing experience, a ticket fiasco and Josh Pate's interview with President Trump. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. 👂: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Mashville: An Improbably History...

The US Men and Women both won Gold over Canada in a historic weekend. Tens of millions of Americans watched as NBC dominated the TV ratings with the Olympics. Then it immediately became a political football. Plus, a Vanderbilt headline and Nashville SC player introduction story. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. 👂: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Mashville: An Improbably Hi...

Regional Sports Networks long-overdue death is finally near but what does it mean for the Predators broadcasts? The best solution might be the most obvious solution. Nashville SC season has begun and Olympic hockey rules are up for debate. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. 👂: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Mashville: An Improbably History of Nashville Craft Beer."⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We are all definitely watching the Olympics and man are the drones awesome. The Super Bowl didn't set a viewership record but still delivered enormous numbers. Social media was actually pretty fun this week. And it looks like the NFL will be streaming even more. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. 👂: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Mashville: An Improbably History of Nashville...

Braden and Steve disagree on the Super Bowl winner. Cav recounts his time at the Washington Post and what it means that it's closing its sports department. How did Bill Haslem do in his first big forward facing press conference as Barry Trotz announced his retirement? Then we dive into the ripple effect of Mike Tirico leaving ESPN for NBA a decade ago. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashvill...

Indiana sets viewership records with a unique story while the NFL looks to make Super Bowl TV history. Then we dive into the messaging and communications of local officials during a winter storm crisis. How did Nashville get into this mess, what mistakes were made and how AI and misinformation fly during the fog of weather. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business....

Nashville Severe Wx has to defend itself against the most 2026 complaints of all time (and it makes us all dumber). Then we dive into a record-shattering NFL weekend and Cav's trip to Vegas. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. ⁠Coffee Lovers Date Class: Sign up here! Listen to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Mashville: An Improbably History of Nashville Craft Beer."⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks,...

College football's TV ratings took a dive in the semifinals while the NFL ratings soared during the Wild Card weekend. The Warner Brothers sale heads to court as CBS News continues to lose value for Paramount. Main Street Sports Group is defaulting on payments and losing MLB contracts, what does it mean for the Nashville Predators? Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and b...

The quarterfinals of the college football playoffs delivered an unprecedented final four and massive TV numbers. So did the FCS national championship game hosted at Vanderbilt. Nashville SC signed their third designated player for 2026. And Cav has been watching lots of docs during the holidays. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. Listen to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Mashville:...