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Last Word On Sports Media Podcast

Welcome to the podcast network home for "Last Word on Sports Media." This feed includes episodes of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" with host T.J. Rives and his guests.TJ will tackle the most interesting topics in U.S. Sports Media, including: what everyone is (or isn"t) watching in the ratings, the latest news and insight on everything from ESPN, to the over the air networks like: NBC, CBS, FOX and ABC. He"ll have critiquing of the shows, the personalities and production. And, T.J. will

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46:09

Mike Vrabel Speaks, NFL Draft + WrestleMania Interest...

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2026/04/22

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

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72:24

Latest On Dianna Russini/Mike Vrabel Controversy +...

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2026/04/15

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

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58:00

Geno Auriemma Behaving Badly, Michigan Wins Men's...

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2026/04/08

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

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58:08

Coverage of UConn Crazy Win Over Duke Discussed +...

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2026/04/01

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

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61:25

March Madness RULES for CBS/Turner + MLB TV chaos to...

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2026/03/25

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

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43:11

World Baseball Classic Delivers + NCAA Tourney...

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2026/03/18

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

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39:09

NFL Combine/Free Agency With Jonathan Grella +...

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2026/03/11

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,

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32:27

Olympics Wrap Up, SkyDance/Paramount Acquries WBD,...

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2026/03/04

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

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52:16

Olympics Conclude Including Thrilling USA-Canada...

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2026/02/25

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

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55:09

Olympics Drama/Coverage, MLB Spring Training + NBA...

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2026/02/18

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

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51:44

Super Bowl Coverage, Olympics And Daytona 500 With...

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2026/02/11

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

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58:28

Super Bowl Memories + Belichick/Kraft HOF Snubs With...

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2026/02/04

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

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62:20

Sehawks/Patriots Super Bowl + Bill Belichick HOF Snub...

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2026/01/28

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

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54:47

NFL Playoffs Reach AFC/NFC Title Games, Indiana...

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2026/01/21

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

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39:32

NFL Playoffs Audience Soars But CFB Playoff Not So...

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2026/01/14

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

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52:40

CFB Playoff Semis, NFL Playoffs Get Started And More...

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2026/01/07

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

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51:08

2025 Sports Media Stories Of Year with Ken Fang And...

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2025/12/31

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 with

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64:37

Christmas Breakdown + CFP HUGE Audience For ABC, NBA...

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2025/12/24

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

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39:58

CFB Playoff Begins, Joel Klatt Hot Take on NCAA CBB...

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2025/12/17

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 deliverWILD Sunday of comebacks and drama in the NFLCollege Football Playoff gets underway Friday night/Saturday all day with Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Ole Miss and Oregon hosting.Fox Sports CFB Analyst Joell

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35:45

College Football Playoff Chaos, Troy Aikman Thought...

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2025/12/10

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

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