Last Word On Sports Media Podcast

We're back here in the Summertime with another edition of the show with sports media takes, news, and info on the "LWOS Media Podcast."

Host T.J. Rives gives his thoughts on:

Amazing World Cup Final won by Spain (in a less than thrilling 1-0 game) over Argentina and was this the last World Cup for Fox Sports, as the deal with FIFA has expired? If so, they did an amazing job covering the drama and there's ratings success to also to tout.

Then, he talks the Friday night real time TV coverage by...

Lots to go over as the Summer rolls on with the MLB All Star Game Tuesday, the World Cup wrapping up this week and more. And, we're ready to go over iall from a media perspective on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives returns with Ken Fang of Awful Announcing for their takes and insight.

They talk the MLB "Home Run Derby" coverage by Netflix for the first time and the reality of streaming services becoming so large. The guys then breakdown Fox Sports/MLB showcasing the All Star Game itself. 

That s...

It's a brand new edition of the POD off the July 4th holiday weekend and we're ready to go over the latest with sports media news, info and conversation on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is joined by outstaning columnist from SportingNews.com and college basketball hall of fame writer, Mike DeCourcy to go over it all!

They start talking first about how far technology has come in communication and in work related challenges in the media business. Mike has amazing stories about how ancient the methods were in the 1980s to cover...

We're back to close out June and head into July with the slower Summer going, but there's still plenty to talk about with sports media news, personalities, etc. on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives returns with co-hosts: Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast" and DeShaun Tate of "Tate's Take Podcast" and Locked on Atlanta Hawks Podcast coverage to discuss it all.

They talk plenty of World Cup and the U.S. Men's National Team and just how much interest is there on the TV coverage, etc. Plus, DeShaun is in Atlanta...

The Summer rolls on and we have plenty to go over in the sports media world from events, to personalities and news on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is joined by Tyler Jones of Roundtable Sports and "The Jones Report" podcast are ready to go over it all. 

The first tell stories about their travels last week, including Tyler bareley making it back into the country after travelling briefly to Mexico. T.J. also discusses his cruise with his family and trying to keep up with the sports.

It's the biggest sporting event in the world, as every four years the FIFA World Cup is held in Soccer.

And on this special edition of the podcast, host T.J. Rives is joined by Fox Sports' long time lead host for their Soccer coverage, Rob Stone. 

Rob and T.J. are long time friends from the 1990's in the Tampa Bay market and his love of Soccer was apparent then, as he shared great stories from early in his career.

He also discusses his preparation for all of their pregame, halftime and post g...

It's another jammed packed week to discuss the latesst in sports media, stories, news and newsmakers. And, we're ready to discuss it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives returns with guest Nick Couzin of Roundtable Sports to give their insight and takes.

Nick is just off covering the "Cracker Barrel 400" NASCAR race in Nashville and talks about the experience and the differences for the media than other sports.

Then, there's talk of the NBA Finals and coverage by ABC of the Knicks and the Spurs. The guys...

It's the start of the coverage for the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals, LOTS of Disney/ESPN sports media news and a special guest to talk Fox and The World Cup, too! It all happens with host T.J. Rives and the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

T.J. has takes on the Giants Jaxson Dart controversy for introducing President Donald Trump at an event and why the double standards with politcs and sports have existed for the last 2-3 decades.

He also has thoughts on CBS destroying it's "Late Show" brand and whether 60 minutes should be pre-empted...

We are rapidly closing out the month of May and we're back with more sports media news/takes and a special guest on the newest edition of the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J Rives returns and goes over:

The "bump" in TV audience for the start of the Oklahoma City Thunder/San Antonio Spurs NBA playoff series on NBC network TV. What does it really mean and how does it historicially compare? Plus, the NY Knicks are waiting for their first Finals appearance in almost 30 years. That will help the interest/audience, too. We go...

We're back as May continues to crank up with more on the world of sports media stories, news and audience info, etc. on the latest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is back with his insight and takes and he's joined this week for an extended conversation with Joe Flint, media writer and insider for the Wall Street Journal, to go over several subjects.

They talk the NFL schedule release last Thursday night and the massive amount of standalone games there are now for the league, especially not on Sundays. Joe has...

We're back on the show that covers all forms of sports media from the newsmakers, the events, the ratings and more on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is joined by Mike Grace, host of the 5 day a week "Press Box Radio Show" on 21 radio affliates in the South and online on pressboxradio.com and also, Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast!" to go over it all.

They talk the passing of Media Mogul and Billionaire creater of TBS, CNN and TNT, Ted Turner, who passed away at 87 years old last week...

It's a sad week in New York and specificially for Yankees baseball fans, as John Sterling has passed away Monday at 87 years old having broadcasted all the massive moments for the MLB franchise over a 36 year career.

Awful Announcing's Ken Fang jumped on with T.J. Rives  to reminisce about the tremendous career of Sterling, who worked an astounding 5,200 Yankees games on radio in a row. Plus, he was on the mic with his partner Michael Kay for every big moment of the Yankees dyansty from 1996-2001, as they played in the World Series 5 times and won four o...

We are back in the month of May and what a THRILLING finish to the Kentucky Derby and NBC's race call, coverage and ratings all shined. We'll discuss that + NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs and the passing of Yankees broadcasting legend John Sterling too on the "LWOS Media Podcast."

Host T.J. Rives returns with Ken Fang of Awful Announcing to go over it all.

First, T.J. has takes and inisghts on the subjects above + the LIV Golf Tour is on life support or not? And, one golf broadcaster/critic of that tour, he's had...

We're back winding down April with the 2026 NFL Draft in the books, we'll talk the coverage of that, more on the mess in New England with coach Mike Vrabel + what broadcaster has now worked more national games on TV than anyone else? It's all part of the latest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is joined by "The Famous Jay" Betsill in Dallas/Ft.Worth to go over it all.

They talk the coverage of the Draft by ESPN, NFL Network, etc. and the massive audience. Plus, they have more on the...

We're back off a weekend of NBA/Stanley Cup Playoffs and Wrestlemania + there's plenty of juicy stuff still in the Diana Russini/Mike Vrabel controversy and oh, it's the NFL Draft and coverage too! And, we go over it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is back with Tyler Jones of Roundtable Sports and the "Jones Report Show/Podcast" to go over it all. 

They talk extensively about the Vrabel meeting with the New England media about his "sneaking off" and getting busted with Russini. She's out of a job. What about t...

We've got another thrilling weekend of sports to discuss, plus, the latest on the controversy with former ESPN NFL reporter and now former Athletic insider, Dianna Russini resigning under pressure from what appears an inappropriate relationship with NFL coach Mike Vrabel of the Patriots.

Plus, a great guest with insidght on covering the Masters on Broadcast a different way and more on a brand new edition of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."

Host T.J. Rives has more follow up on Russini being out and why it was obvious that she was going to...

We're back on a brand new edition of our look at Sports Media's newsmakers, broadcasts, ratings and more from the weekend of Men's And Women's Basketball Final Four coverage, to a female NFL reporter and NFL coach getting TOO cozy in a swimming pool, etc. on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives and guests Steve Carney of LWOS.com/media and Jason Powers of Press Box Radio and the "Powers on Sports Podcast" are back to go over it all.

What about the UConn coach Geno Auriemma confrontation with South Carolina...

It's the latest edition of the show, as the NCAA tournaments are now set for the men and women and we're ready to discuss the coverage. Plus, MLB starts the season on Netflix, NBC is back in a big way and more, including Tiger Woods latest driving while impaired disaster and more on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is joined by Ken Fang of Awful Announcing to discuss it all.

They have lots of thoughts on the UConn miracle comeback and three pointer to oust Duke Sunday night. How "Perfect" was the coverage...

We're back in the throws of March with the 2026 NCAA Men's Tourney in full swing and CBS/Turner are benefitting from it. We're ready to discuss that, the start of the MLB season and more on the newest "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives welcomes back Tyler Jones of LWOS.com/Media and his "The Jones Report" Podcast and Roundtable Sports.

They begin with first weekend of March Madness games for CBS/Turner. The ratings boomed and T.J. and Tyler go over the top announcers to cover the drama, but also what was CBS...

We're back with another edition of the show that delves into all of sports media stories, personalities, audience and breaking news with the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is joined by Steve Carney of LWOS.com/Media to go over the latest.

They talk the amazing drama of the World Baseball Classic, eventually won on Tuesday night by Venezuela over the USA. How happy should Fox be with all the coverage and audience? And, will it help boost the start to the MLB regular season next week?

Next, it's "March Madness" as...

We're back in the month of March, where there is no NFL "off" season as the Combine has given way to free agency and soon, the NFL Draft. We'll go over all of that with someone with good insight. Plus, what about the "big business" of sports media rights ongoing, as ell? It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is joined by former Tampa Bay Buccaneers V.P. of Communications Jonahtan Grella and Sportico.com's top business reporter Kurt Badenhausen.

They cover the NFL subjects, plus, the NCAA Tournament, tournament and...

We are back in the month of March with the newest show as the Olympics are doine, MLB is starting up, NASCAR has a new popular face and more in the sports media landscape. And, we go over it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is joined by broadcast veteran Mike Grace of "Press Box Radio" heard weekday mornings from 8-10 a.m. throughout the Southeast, etc.

The guys discuss several subjects, including the wrap up of NBC's Olympics coverage, the acquisition of Warner Bros./Discovery by Skydance/Paramount and what does...

Tons of Olympics, including the thrilling Sunday conclusion to the men's hockey Gold Medal win in OT by the USA against Canada leads our conversation and takes, but there's more with MLB and their local/regional/TV rules and the NFL Combine that continues to grow and grow are all part of the latest "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is back with co-host this week Jay Betsill of DFWSportsOnline and more!

The guys talking the thrilling 2-1 Sunday a.m. win by the Americans that claimed their first Gold in men's hockey in 46 years...

It's mid-February but it was action packed over the weekend and whether it was Olympics, NBA All Star Game, Daytona 500, etc., we're discussing it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is back with Steve Carney of LWOS.com/Media to give their insights and opinions.

The guys discuss the Winter Olympics results and coverage, including U.S. favorite male skater to win Gold Ilia Malinin faltering last Friday and then showing tremendous class/composure in the post event interview after not even getting a medal.

The guys also talk the...

We are back to recap a tremendous weekend of Super Bowl and Olympic coverage and much more on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives and guest Tyler Jones of the "Jones Report Podcast" and the newly renamed "The Racing Roundtable" Podcast are ready to go over it all.

They talk first on the show about Super Bowl LX and the Seahawks dominant win over the Patriots. What about the NBC coveraage and Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth on the call. The "Bad Bunny" halftime show and ratings are discussed and...

It's Super Bowl week in Santa Clara, CA, as the Patriots and the Seahawks will battle for the NFL's top prize and we're ready to go over it all with the coverage and some anniversary insight on the Bears "Super Bowl Shuffle" win over those same Patriots 40 years ago on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is back with special guest/longtime Chicago sports radio media member and podcaster George Ofman to go over it all!

They talk about the game this week, the coverage of it, plus, the hot debate on Pats legends...

We're back late in January and the Super Bowl is set with Seattle and .... New England?! Yes, and we're ready to discuss the coverage of the AFC and NFC title games, plus, the Tuesday evening breaking news of Bill Belichick being kept out, for now, of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot that he was eligible. It's all part of the discussion on the newest "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is back with his takes, but also guest Ken Fang of Awful Announcing, who's in the heart of Patriots country in Providence...

We're back with another edition of the show that deves into sports media stories, personalities, ratings, and more on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives returns with colleague Steve Carney of LWOS.com/Media to go over the top topics and items off last weekend, etc.

First, they talk NFL Playoffs and the broadcasting of the games. Did CBS get to analyst Tony Romo and make it clear he had to be better on Broncos/Bills game? We go over his "imporoved" effort/performance. Plus, the amazing Bears/Rams finish and...

The NFL Wildcard weekend is in the books and more massive audience for the #1 brand in American broadcasting continues. The news was not as good for the College Football Playoff Semifinals and their audience, but still stronger than most. We will discuss that and more on then newest "Last Word On Sports Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is back and welcomes Mike Gill of 97.3 FM ESPN Radio's "Sports Bash" in Atlantic City/South Jersey for the takes and debate on it all.

Topics include:

Analysis of the ratings and the game coverage of...

We're back in the brand new year of 2026, as the College Football Playoff narrows down to it's Final Four and the NFL playoffs get going this weekend. We discuss the coverage, the ratings and more with a guest on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives returns with Tyler Jones of LWOS .com/Media, "The Jones Report Podcast" and Roundtable Sports to go over it all.

First, T.J. has thoughts on the CFP New Year's Eve and New Year's Day games and ratings. Also, the end of the NFL regular season and the playoffs...

We are back once more in the calendar year to go over the top sports media stories for 2025 with host T.J Rives and guests, Ken Fang of Awful Announcing and Jay Betsill of DFW Sports Online.

The guys go over topics like:

Turner Sports loses but NBC regains and Amazon gets the NBA starting late this year. Also, what abou the iconic "Inside the NBA" now on ESPN?

Netflix wins a carriage showdown with ESPN over prices and a blackout by the "Worldwide Leader in Sports" that backfired.

MLB does deals...

Ho. Ho. Ho!  It's a pre-Christmas show talking some sports media, but first, and foremost, Christmas itself- shopping, food and even, movies being disucussed. That and a bunch of football and NBA too on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is joined by co-host Steve Carney of the LWOS/Media coverage.

They discuss:
Is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie or not?
Have they done their shopping with just a day to go before THE day?
College football ratings soar Friday night for Bama comeback and Miami beating Texas A&M early

A massive week of football coming up just days before Christmas and we're ready to go over it all and even, squeeze in some other sports like Boxing, etc.! on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is back talking these subjects:

Army-Navy football game never fails to deliver

WILD Sunday of comebacks and drama in the NFL

College Football Playoff gets underway Friday night/Saturday all day with Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Ole Miss and Oregon hosting.

Fox Sports CFB Analyst Joell Klatt exudes...

A MASSIVE weekend for College Football lead to the unveiling of the 12 team College Football Playoff and we're ready to recap it all and the coverage, too on our newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives returns with his insight and also welcomes Tyler Jones of the "Jones Report" podcast and Roundtable Sports' coverage of the Oklahoma Sooners and NASCAR, etc.

Tyler was on hand in L.A. for the wild Eagles-Chargers OT Monday Night Football game and relates some stories from that.

The guys also discuss the championship Saturday...

Lots to unpack on our newest show from the Lane Kiffin "telethon-like" coverage of whether he would stay or go from Ole Miss, huge football games on Thanksgiving in the NFL and for Ohio St. and Michigan for Fox Sports. Plus, we have a WILD, four day travel weekend for a broadcast host/producer to go over, too!

It's all with T.J. Rives and guests on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

First, T.J. talks the Thanksgiving games and numbers and the speculation that continues about the size of the TV audiences for those. And, then...

It's Thanksgiving week and we're ready to go over the latest in sports media news, ratings and more with host T.J. Rives and guest Steve Carney of our LWOS.com/media coverage on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

The boys spend appropriate time talking Thanksgiving and working sports media jobs on Turkey Day and Steve has a tremendous story about the Thanksgiving spread while on the job for Tampa Bay Buccaneers radio in 2006.

They then discuss the new broadcast media deals for MLB, including ESPN getting back in the mix and NBC Sports/Peacock getting the...

It's the latest edition of our show/podcast talking sports media stories, newsmakers, ratings and more with a resolution in the Disney/Youtube TV dispute, an update on Paul Finebaum leaving college football media for a U.S. Senate run and more on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives welcomes Tyler Jones of LWOS.com/Media and "The Jones Report" podcast to the show to go over it all.

They talk the Disney backpeddle to do a deal with Google/Youtube late last Friday night before the college football weekend and the Dallas Cowboys...

On this edition of the "LWOS Media Podcast" we go in-depth with an NFL play by play broadcaster on national radio every week. This, as Josh Appel of Sports USA Radio's coverage of pro football is our guest.

Josh and host T.J. Rives go back almost 15 years to Josh's time as a student and rising broadcaster at the Univ. of South Florida in Tampa. Now, he works in the booth for a significant game almost every week in "the league." For example, he and analyst Brandon Noble called the Detroit Lions win over the Washington Commanders in...

It's a one on one conversation with one of the top media writer/reporters nationally in country on the hot topic of the Youtube TV vs. Disney carriage dispute. And you'll hear it here as part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."

Host T.J. Rives welcomes Joe Flint, senior media writer for the Wall Street Journal, to go over the ongoing dispute with Youtube TV and whether they or Disney will eventually relent and make a deal? Joe has great insight on how a single former ESPN executive may be the key in settling or...

It's still a BIG standoff between Youtube TV and Disney over their programming and we're ready to talk about it, plus we get some insight on broadcasting the NFL on national radio week to week, too on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives returns with guests to go over it all. First, he talks the weekend in college and NFL football and some of the TV numbers from it.

Then, he welcomes Joe Flint, senior media writer for the Wall Street Journal, to go over the ongoing dispute with Youtube TV...