Marchand Sports Media

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com Andrew Marchand and John Ourand reunite to delve deep into what is next in the NFL Media rights “opt-out” saga, the misunderstood aspects of the 2030 & 2034 World Cup bidding, Ourand’s issues with the SportsCenter Top 10 debate and some college football talk. It’s “The Monthly, Marchand & Ourand” going at it in an...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel reveal their Top 10 SportsCenter anchors of all-time. Names that were considered or mentioned: John Anderson, Larry Beil, Chris Berman, John Buccigross, Linda Cohn, Kevin Connors, Rece Davis, Elle Duncan, Rich Eisen, Neil Everett, Gayle Gardner, Mike Greenberg, Craig Kilborn, Suzy...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com Troy Benjamin wanted to be the “Black Chris Russo.” Instead, he has the vaunted position as the lead producer on Yankees’ broadcasts for YES. His story is a unique one in major sports television. Benjamin is the guest on “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand” For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a fre...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com On the pod, MLB has a lot of good cards going into its next media rights negotiations, but Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel explain why it must be smart as it spirals toward a potential lockout. Plus, NBC’s big move is not like the others, Fox’s World Cup review, present and future & the NBA Draft needed remix on...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com At just 32, Shams Charania is ESPN’s top NBA insider — and it feels like he’s been around forever. How did he do it? He tells us. It’s “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand” For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com * From JV Cuts to Breaking News – How getti...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com Who on TV is winning the World Cup and who is losing it. Why Alexi Lalas and Zlatan Ibrahimović studio hubbub shows soccer viewing has matured. Plus, ESPN’s programming decisions, NBC’s MLB and golf coverage, YouTube dominance, UFC White House ratings, Nolan Ryan and USA Sports’ future. It is a 33-minute “Marchand...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com USA Sports president Matt Hong explains how Versant is playing a “different game.” It already has major relationships with the PGA, Premier League, NASCAR, WWE & more. But it has designs to reconfigure its business, while maintaining a 50 percent stake in broadcasting. In a fascinating 47-minute discussion, Hong,...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com Fox’s $22 billion deal for Roku is a game changing acquisition for the future of live sports distribution. Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel dissect what it means. For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com Plus, the duo hits on many subjects, including: * Gra...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com Andrew Marchand reported in The Athletic that ESPN and Pat McAfee are in negotiations for a $60-$65M per year extension. Marchand & Puck’s John Ourand go deep into why it may be a smart move and why it may be crazy. Plus, who will broadcast the World Cup in four years, YouTube’s sports future after being shut out...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com ESPN currently has the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup night after night. It will have its first Super Bowl in February. Why the World Series could be next. It is a 30-minute “Everybody Loves Sports Media” podcast with Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel" For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or pa...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com Kevin Burkhardt has reached the pinnacle of sportscasting, having called two Super Bowls and hosted countless World Series, but what may separate him is what he does off the camera as much as on … in how he treats others. Burkhardt discusses his big breaks from a small station in New Jersey to WFAN to SNY to FOX....

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com With the NBA Finals pitting the Knicks vs. Wemby , Adam Silver can’t lose. Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel explain why, plus compare and grade top NBA and MLB broadcasting teams, while going in-depth on a variety of topics in the 36-minute sports media podcast. — The Headlines: Adam Silver & The Finals, Grading t...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com CBS Sports VP of Production/Sr. Creative Pete Radovich, Jr. has won 45 Sports Emmys. He has been behind CBS/Paramount+’s excellent Champions League coverage and has some of the greatest creative pieces in the fabled network’s history. Radovich is the guest on a 35-minute “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.” The...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com Who is the greatest MLB play-by-player of all-time? Who is in the Top 10 from TV and radio? Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel rank their all-time Major League Play-by-Players. Each host used their own criteria to come up with their Top 10. For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com Netflix’s VP of Sports Gabe Spitzer lays out the vision for Netflix in sports from the NFL to MLB to the Women’s World Cup to WWE and what is next. The 43-minute sports media podcast was shot in front of a live studio audience as part of the “Off The Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports” series. THE...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com Why Amazon Prime Video has officially reached the ESPN, Fox, NBC, CBS & TNT level. The surprising results of the Marchand PrimeTime Schedule Ratings™. The Sunday setback. How Netflix got what it wanted from the NFL. The next great NBA TV star. Shams vs. Amazon. Why Gary Bettman was so right on John Tortorella. Wha...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com In the 42-minute podcast, Pete Rozelle Hall of Fame Award winner Howard Katz is the guest as he tells behind-the-scenes stories from his 50-plus years in the business. There are tales about Roone Arledge to Howard Cosell to Al Michaels to ABC to ESPN to the NFL and its schedule and much more. It’s “The Main Event...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com 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. For...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com In the 34-minute pod, Andrew Marchand and John Ourand explain why the NFL may not have the cards to force NBC, Fox, ESPN and Amazon Prime Video to pay billions more right now. The duo also goes deep into the NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS and PGA Tour rights in the $30 billion market. Ourand joins “The Main Event with Andrew...

In the open for all 32-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel remember John Sterling, review the Kentucky Derby/NBA/NHL telecasts, examine Amazon Prime’s move with Duke, have the latest on ESPN’s No. 2 NFL booth and go inside Bristol on some executive moves. For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com Topics: * Why there...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com In the 49-minute sports media podcast, MLS commissioner Don Garber debates and defends the Apple TV deal, explains why direct-to-consumer will be a part of other leagues sooner than later, measures the World Cup impact, opens the door a crack for promotion & relegation, tells why Messi’s arrival is better than he...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com The grades are in! In the 41-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel hand out the TV grades for ESPN, NFL Network, ABC & Pat McAfee. Plus, inside the Mike Tomlin move to ESPN, the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini saga continues, NBA, Joe Buck, Darren Rovell and more. For access to our twice-a-week...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com Due to a technical error on Substack’s part, some subscribers did not receive the Jeremiah podcast email on Wednesday afternoon so I’m resending it to all now. If you got it twice, it is even better the second time. Jeremiah was great. Apologies for any inconvenience. In the 36-minute sports media podcast, NFL Net...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com In the 36-minute sports media podcast, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah explains his incredible Chris Mortensen relationship, how he prepares for the draft, his top hits and misses and if wants to be a GM one day For access to our twice-a-week podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com The To...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.com I n the 34-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel dissect how ESPN turned into WWESPN with WrestleMania. Plus, the Dianna Russini resignation from The Athletic, Prime Video’s slow NBA playoff start, Charles Barkley brings it, MLBN shines during a tragedy, MLB analysts overdoing it, YouTube’s...