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The Sports Media Podcast

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00:16:51

LionTree’s Alex Michael on sports media trends, youth...

The Sports Media Podcast ·

2025/11/26

On this week’s pod, host and SBJ media writer Austin Karp is joined by LionTree Managing Director Alex Michael for a deep dive into investment opportunities in youth sports, as well as trends in sports tech and international growth. Karp also reflects on the YouTubeTV-Disney carriage deal and Nielsen’s big data impact on sports as part of what he is most thankful for this year. Finally, a look into the future of TNT Sports and consolidation in sports media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz

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00:20:14

Prime Video’s Charlie Neiman on NBA, NFL; Breaking...

The Sports Media Podcast ·

2025/11/20

On this week’s pod, host and SBJ media writer Austin Karp is joined by Prime Video’s head of sports content Charlie Nieman, who dishes on the start to the company’s NBA deal, another strong year for “TNF” and a big Black Friday coming. Plus, Karp gets what MLB’s media rights will look like from 2026-28, the details on the carriage deal that brought ESPN and YouTube TV back together, the enthusiasm of NBC Sports’ John Fanta and what might become of the NFL international game package.1:08 MLB's Media

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00:32:49

Tim Pernetti gets all American; Will YouTube TV or...

The Sports Media Podcast ·

2025/11/13

On this week’s pod, host and SBJ media writer Austin Karp is joined by Tim Pernetti, commissioner of the American Conference, as they dig into the latest with college football. Plus, Karp gets into whether anything is close with the YouTube TV-ESPN standoff, the end of the ESPN Bet experiment and Unrivaled adding another night of action.1:27 Disney vs YouTube TV5:42 Tim Pernetti Interview26:00 Karp's Corner Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our

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00:31:40

The YouTube TV-ESPN battle continues; the NFL debuts...

The Sports Media Podcast ·

2025/11/06

On this week’s pod, host and SBJ media writer Austin Karp is joined by Bjorn Werner, a former Colts defensive end (now a popular football podcaster in his native Germany) ahead of the team’s home game in Berlin. Also, longtime consultant Doug Perlman of Sports Media Advisers joins the pod to talk about the biggest things going on at his shop. Plus, Karp breaks down the latest around the YouTube TV-ESPN battle, MLB’s big sendoff with World Series numbers and NASCAR’s audience drop in Year 1 of a new

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00:31:04

Former HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg; Inside...

The Sports Media Podcast ·

2025/10/30

This week on the SBJ Sports Media Podcast SBJ golf and sports media reporter Josh Carpenter, is joined by SBJ soccer writer Alex Silverman for a deep dive into MLS viewership on Apple and what it could mean for the future of the media rights partnership. Also, SBJ media reporter Austin Karp has a conversation with former HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg. The two discuss the future of the in-season version of Hard Knocks, the creation of HBO Real Sports as well as the impact of HBO’s partnership

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00:41:58

Getting the gang back together, NBA/NBC tip off and...

The Sports Media Podcast ·

2025/10/23

On this week’s pod, host and SBJ media writer Austin Karp is joined by The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand and Puck’s John Ourand. The trio take a deep dive into NBC’s return to the NBA mix, how F1 fits into the Apple grid, who’s up and who’s down in sports media and more. 1:00 Podcast Reunion2:01 Who's Up Who's Down18:45 NBA This Season22:24 Rank the Four Players in Sports ( NBC Sports, Amazon Prime, ESPN, TNT)25:50 The Future of WBD30:25 YouTube TV deal with Disney31:19 World Series TV Ratings

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00:39:30

Big numbers for the MLB postseason; Dick Vitale talks...

The Sports Media Podcast ·

2025/10/16

On the pod this week, host Austin Karp brings in Dick Vitale to talk about his new namesake hoops event and how he sees all the changes to college basketball. Plus, SiriusXM and SmartLess Media have a new show, “We Need a Fourth,” and co-hosts Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning and Kenny Mayne come on the pod with their unique approach to talking about golf. And with numbers in for the first two rounds, MLB viewership has skyrocketed, but can it continue that success with some smaller markets in the

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00:19:07

An SBJ writer roundtable; Kate Scott gets back to...

The Sports Media Podcast ·

2025/10/09

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00:24:10

ESPN’s Steve Levy, the NFL stays on record pace and...

The Sports Media Podcast ·

2025/10/02

On the pod this week, host Austin Karp looks at how NFL games remain on pace for a record audience this season, and why the Ryder Cup saw some its lowest numbers in decades. Plus, with the NHL season set to begin, Steve Levy, the longtime voice of all things hockey on ESPN, discusses what’s driving storylines around the league. And finally, in Karp’s Corner, a look at the biggest winners from the MLB regular season.1:10 NFL flexes it's muscles2:29 Ryder Cup3:19 WNBA Media Rights4:43 Steve Levy

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00:27:39

Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee, the Big Ten’s Grace...

The Sports Media Podcast ·

2025/09/25

On the pod this week, host Austin Karp looks at Roger Goodell’s comments about an early move on media rights. Plus, with the Ryder Cup set to begin, Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee joins the show to discuss the event at Bethpage and other topics impacting golf. With volleyball and other women’s sports getting more and more traction with audiences, Big Ten administrator Grace McNamara dishes on how BTN and other media partners are benefitting. And finally, in Karp’s Corner, could sports be what

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00:18:49

A look at what a combined Paramount-WBD could be;...

The Sports Media Podcast ·

2025/09/18

On the pod this week, host Austin Karp chats with SBJ’s Josh Carpenter about what a combined Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery could look like, particularly with the sports portfolios of CBS Sports and TNT Sports. The duo also get into Prime Video’s deal with the Masters, Molly Qerim and Malika Andrews moves at ESPN, big numbers for NFL Week 2 and how CBS’ NFL national window in Week 2 will have a distinct ‘70s feel.1:12 PARAMOUNT WBD POSSIBLE MERGER3:49 THE MASTERS ON AMAZON PRIME7:41 MOLLY

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00:28:41

IMG’s Hillary Mandel, NFL’s Week 1 audience bonanza...

The Sports Media Podcast ·

2025/09/11

On the pod this week, host Austin Karp dives into the numbers behind NFL Week 1’s viewership surge and the impact of Big Data. Plus, IMG’s Hillary Mandell joins the show to unpack major media rights deals like UFC, WWE and the U.S. Open, as well as what could be next for a league like the NWSL. And finally in Karp’s Corner, we examine the U.S. Open’s viewership surge, who won the weekend in college football and why a big European basketball should have a bigger American audience. 1:24 Austin Karp on

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00:32:29

All things football with ESPN’s Seth Wickersham,...

The Sports Media Podcast ·

2025/09/04

On the pod this week, host Austin Karp gets set for NFL season. SBJ football reporter Ben Fischer talks dishes on the Eagles and Cowboys, YouTube's NFL debut and the future of who might air games. Plus, ESPN's Seth Wickersham dishes on his new book about QBs and how it feels to have the NFL as an equity investor in ESPN. 1:10 BEN FISCHER SEGMENT16:36 SETH WICKERSHAM INTERVIEW29:34 KARPS CORNER

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00:35:16

Big moves for Big Data, Lee Corso’s farewell and The...

The Sports Media Podcast ·

2025/08/28

On the pod this week, host Austin Karp takes you around the sports media landscape, including major news on how sports will be measured going forward by Nielsen, comings and goings with the U.S. Open and Netflix betting big in Japan with MLB. SBJ college reporter Ben Portnoy chimes in as Lee Corso gets set for his final “College GameDay.” Plus, The CW President Brad Schwartz discusses the network’s rapid transformation into a major player in live sports anchored by NASCAR and college football, and

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00:34:46

Dallas Cowboys’ docuseries directors Chapman and...

The Sports Media Podcast ·

2025/08/21

On the pod this week, host Austin Karp chats with Chapman and Maclain Way, directors of the new Netflix docuseries “America’s Team: The Gambler and his Cowboys” about how they put the project together and the character that is Jerry Jones. Karp is also joined by SBJ golf reporter Josh Carpenter to discuss a big week in the sport and how the star power of Scottie Scheffler is growing beyond hardcore golf fans. Finally, TNT Sports studio host Adam Lefkoe dishes on the addition of Big 12 football, his

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00:36:25

NFL Films’ Keith Cossrow, Paramount’s knockout power...

The Sports Media Podcast ·

2025/08/14

On the pod this week, host Austin Karp chats with SBJ combat sports reporter Adam Stern about the massive Paramount-TKO Group deal for UFC. Karp is then joined by Keith Cossrow of NFL Films about the many projects his group is leading. Finally, we whip around the sports media landscape to talk ESPN and Fox partnering up around DTC, big viewership for the Little League Softball World Series and much more. 1:12 Paramount-UFC Deal10:03 Keith Cossrow Interview29:24 Quick Hitters

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00:32:18

What to make of the NFL and ESPN’s deeper...

The Sports Media Podcast ·

2025/08/07

On the pod this week, host Austin Karp breaks down a number of deals struck between the NFL and ESPN. And with the season fast approaching, Karp is joined by NBC’s Devin McCourty, CBS’ Jason McCourty and Fox’s Greg Olsen to look at what’s in store for 2025. 1:13 ESPN-NFL DEAL5:18 THE McCOURTY BROTHERS INTERVIEW25:40 GREG OLSEN INTERVIEW29:58 QUICK HITTERS

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00:39:22

NBCUniversal launching another cable sports channel?...

The Sports Media Podcast ·

2025/07/31

On the pod this week, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane break down the latest in sports media, including NBCUniversal potentially launching a new cable sports channel. Also, The Athletic’s Richard Deitsch joins the show to break down the future of NFL Media, including what may happen in the wake of the Paramount/Skydance merger. The trio also examines what a 16-team CFP could look like from a media perspective. Finally, an examination of the media future of both the NBA and MLB. 1:11 NBCU

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00:47:27

WNBA All-Star Game rewind, Snap’s Anmol Malhotra and...

The Sports Media Podcast ·

2025/07/24

On the pod this week, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane break down the latest in sports media including Barstool Sports and Fox Sports teaming up, what sports programming is resonating on Netflix and ESPN’s latest . SBJ’s Rachel Axon also stops by to break down WNBA All-Star weekend and where the league goes from there. Later in the show, Snap’s Anmol Malhotra discusses how the social media giant is making sports even more accessible for fans. Finally, Joe Hand Jr

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00:42:53

F1 to Apple, ESPN’s John Lasker on DTC and MLB...

The Sports Media Podcast ·

2025/07/17

On the pod this week, Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane are joined by SBJ’s Adam Stern for a deep dive into the reported $150 million/yearF1 and Apple media deal -- and what it could mean for ESPN and UFC. The pair also speaks with ESPN’s head of direct-to-consumer John Lasker around the company’s upcoming DTC service and the growth of ESPN+. Lastly, they break down Home Run Derby and MLB Draft numbers, as well as the reception for the new “Swing Off” at the MLB All-Star game.1:31 F1 TO APPLE?12:38

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