Last Word On Sports Media Podcast

It's a brand new episode of the show with everything from baseball's "mid-Summer classic" to the audience for golf's latest major and more on the "SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast." Host T.J. Rives returns with Jon Lewis (aka "Paulsen") of SportsMediaWatch.com to discuss the latest topics, ratings and have a special guest on this week, too. First, the guys go over the MLB All-Star Week in L.A. with th...

He is one of the nation’s premier baseball writers. Bob Nightengale has not only broken many stories, he’s intrigued readers, listeners and viewers to his vast rumors, almost all of which become reality. As USA Today’s baseball a beat writer and columnist for 27 years Nightengale has delved into stories about labor issues and the lack of diversity in the game. It hits home for Nightengale whose in...

He is one of the nation’s premier baseball writers. Bob Nightengale has not only broken many stories, he’s intrigued readers, listeners and viewers to his vast rumors, almost all of which become reality. As USA Today’s baseball a beat writer and columnist for 27 years Nightengale has delved into stories about labor issues and the lack of diversity in the game. It hits home for Nightengale whose in...

From this week's episode of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome ESPN Radio play-by-play extraordinaire Marc Kestecher to discuss his fascinating career that has taken him from Albany, New York to Cleveland to becoming the national radio voice of the NBA Finals. Marc gives us details on what it was like to call the recently concluded NBA title series between wo...

This week on Episode Eight of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome ESPN Radio play-by-play extraordinaire Marc Kestecher to discuss his fascinating career that has taken him from Albany, New York to Cleveland to becoming the national radio voice of the NBA Finals. Kestecher reflects on his upbringing in Albany, his time at Syracuse University, his first big bre...

On our latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives and Jon Lewis of SportsMediaWatch.com return to go over the latest in Sports Media news and ratings, etc. First, the guys talk the conclusion of the Wimbledon Tennis championships. Did the controversy with Australia's Nick Kyrgios's behavior/foul language fuel some better numbers in the men's final for ESPN? Or is the total lack of American presen...

New York pizza versus Chicago pizza. How does the radio voice of the New York Mets and a Chicago native tackle that rather saucy question? “I think the Chicago style tavern pizza is the best. When you grow up with one it’s hard to choose the other.” At least he didn’t say deep dish! But, Mets fans likely won’t hold Wayne Randazzo’s food tastes against him. They’ve quickly warmed up to the 34 year...

New York pizza versus Chicago pizza. How does the radio voice of the New York Mets and a Chicago native tackle that rather saucy question? “I think the Chicago style tavern pizza is the best. When you grow up with one it’s hard to choose the other.” At least he didn’t say deep dish! But, Mets fans likely won’t hold Wayne Randazzo’s food tastes against him. They’ve quickly warmed up to the 34 year...

This week on Episode Seven of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcomed NASCAR on NBC lead race announcer Rick Allen to discuss his career and life as one of motorsports’ preeminent announcers. In this informative and entertaining conversation, Allen includes a fascinating reflection on his first-ever Cup Series broadcast on NBC and much more in a compelling conver...

This week on Episode Seven of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome NASCAR on NBC lead race announcer Rick Allen to discuss his career and life as one of motorsports’ preeminent announcers. Allen includes a fascinating reflection on his first-ever Cup Series broadcast on NBC and much more in a compelling conversation. Throughout the show, a total of 62 announcer...

Not many have done what Corey McPherrin has: make the switch from sportscaster to newscaster. Think Brent Musburger and Keith Olbermann for two. McPherrin has done it seamlessly now for a dozen years at Fox 32 in Chicago A native of the Chicago suburbs, McPherrin paid his dues from Davenport, New Orleans to Denver, Atlanta and New York where, on assignment in San Francisco during the 1989 World Se...

On a post July 4th edition of the show, T.J and Jon are back to go over the latest in Sports Media and more on the "SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast" First, the guys are mindful of the latest horrific mass shooting at the 4th of July Parade in Highland Park, IL and whether we are facing the grim reality that these insane acts will find their way into sports stadiums and arenas, again, soon. Then, the...

Not many have done what Corey McPherrin has: make the switch from sportscaster to newscaster. Think Brent Musburger and Keith Olbermann for two. McPherrin has done it seamlessly now for a dozen years at Fox 32 in Chicago A native of the Chicago suburbs, McPherrin paid his dues from Davenport, New Orleans to Denver, Atlanta and New York where, on assignment in San Francisco during the 1989 World Se...

Kevin Kugler of FOX Sports, the Big Ten Network and Westwood One, joined the Announcer Schedules Podcast for an insightful conversation with Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin. Kugler is a play-by-play announcer for FOX Sports’ NFL broadcasts, a role he assumed in 2020. Kugler has served as a broadcaster for the network’s coverage of MLB, college basketball and the USFL. In addition to his FOX dutie...

This week on Episode Six of the Announcers Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome in Kevin Kugler of FOX Sports, BTN and Westwood One to discuss his career and life as one of the nation’s busiest announcers. Kugler tells stories ranging from the Final Four and The Masters, to the NFL and the recently concluded Men’s College World Series. Throughout the show, a grand total of 7...

It's a brand new edition of the show, as host T.J. Rives returns with Jon Lewis of SportsMediaWatch.com to discuss the latest in sports media news ratings and opinions. First, the guys discuss the end of the NHL season with Colorado defeating the two time Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning in game 6. How do the final ratings on ABC compare to previous years? Also, how much will the audience...

How’s this for a claim to fame: John Rooney is the only local broadcaster to be behind the mic for back to back World Series titles and for different teams in different leagues! He was there when the Chicago White Sox won it all in 2005 and with the St. Louis Cardinals the following season. But that’s just part of what has been a rewarding 50 plus year career for the native of Richmond, Missouri w...

How’s this for a claim to fame: John Rooney is the only local broadcaster to be behind the radio mic for back to back World Series titles and for different teams in different leagues! He was there when the Chicago White Sox won it all in 2005 and with the St. Louis Cardinals the following season. But that’s just part of what has been a rewarding 50 plus year career for the native of Richmond, Miss...

From this week's episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Lindsay Czarniak of Fox Sports (formerly with ESPN and NBC) and the new host of the SMX car racing series on CBS TV joined Jon and T.J. She shares her story about how her love for motor sports led to her breaks into sports broadcasting and eventually, network TV. Lindsay also describes her role on the sidelines for FOX's NFL coverage and...

This week on Episode Five of the "Announcers Schedules Podcast," Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome in NBC Sports Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown race caller Larry Collmus (35:10 mark) to discuss his career and life as horse racing’s preeminent announcer. Collmus includes details of his call of the longshot victory by Rich Strike at this year’s Kentucky Derby and much more during a fascinati...

The Warriors have another NBA title, the Avalanche and the Lightning are battling for Lord Stanley's Cup and Lindsay Czarkiak of Fox Sports and CBS joins the latest edition of "The Sports Media Watch Podcast." Host T.J. Rives is back with Jon Lewis (aka "Paulsen") of SportsMediaWatch.com to go over the latest, news, ratings and give you some insight/analysis on sports media. First, the guys wrap u...

He pitched for two iconic franchises ( the Cubs and Red Sox) that play in iconic ballparks (Wrigley Field and Fenway Park). Now Ryan Dempster is pitching for the Marquee Sports Network which televises Chicago Cubs games and creates original programming. His natural and infectious sense of humor seem to be a perfect fit. Then again, Chicago is a perfect fit for this 16 year veteran of 5 teams thoug...

He pitched for two iconic franchises ( the Cubs and Red Sox) that play in iconic ballparks (Wrigley Field and Fenway Park). Now Ryan Dempster is pitching for the Marquee Sports Network which televises Chicago Cubs games and creates original programming. His natural and infectious sense of humor seem to be a perfect fit. Then again, Chicago is a perfect fit for this 16 year veteran of 5 teams thoug...

Bob Wischusen of ESPN and the New York Jets joined the Announcer Schedules Podcast for an insightful conversation with Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin. Since joining ESPN in 2005, Wischusen has served as a primary play-by-play voice on college football and basketball. This past season, he added the NHL on ESPN, including the Stanley Cup Playoffs, to his schedule. Wischusen has also called golf ma...

This week on the Announcers Schedules Podcast, we have over 70 different announcers are discussed including: • The Return of Mike Breen • The Stanley Cup Finals broadcast teams (tv & radio). • Drew Brees news, Jason Garrett report, Over $1 Billion in NFL announcer salaries and some local preseason crews being named. • USFL broadcast, things NFL might use. • US Open Golf vs LIV Golf • Joe Davis off...