Welcome to the podcast home of Jon Lewis&#39; SportsMediaWatch.com website. On each episode host T.J. Rives and Jon (aka &#34;Paulsen&#34;) tackle the most interesting topics in U.S. Sports Media, including what everyone is (or isn&#39;t) watching in the ratings.Get all the latest news and insight on everything from ESPN, to the over the air networks like: NBC, CBS, FOX and ABC. Critiquing of the shows, the personalities and production of it all is found right here.So, make sure to follow/subscribe to us where ever hear your podcasts with Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, Google, etc.!!

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On the latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives is back with Jon Lewis (aka &#34;Paulsen) of SportsMediaWatch.com to cover all subjects for the week.The guys begin with their thoughts and prayers going to out to iconic Dick Vitale of ESPN and cancer battle, as the 82 year Emmy winning legend has announced that he is undergoing Lymphoma treatment for the next few months.Then, T.J. and Jon pick up on the Baseball Playoffs ratings success and why Jon believes that L.A. is fueling the numbers to this point. Will it continue into the World Series and how much of a difference will it make if it&#39;s Houston or the Red Sox in there agains Atlanta or the Dodgers?Next, the NBA is opening up for 2021-22 on a regular schedule this year after they were just finishing their Finals at this time in 2020.Will the opening nights on Turner and ESPN deliver? Also, some WNBA talk, as well, including Jon pleading for their games to finish before football season begins.Finally, the guys do some &#34;Love it or Leave it&#34; covering the NHL studio show on Turner, Halloween chocolate and NFL Overtime rules!It&#39;s all part of the &#34;SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast&#34; and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

On the latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives is back with Jon Lewis (aka "Paulsen) of SportsMediaWatch.com to cover all subjects for the week.

The guys begin with their thoughts and prayers going to out to iconic Dick Vitale of ESPN and cancer battle, as the 82 year Emmy winning legend has announced that he is undergoing Lymphoma treatment for the next few months.

Then, T.J. and Jon pick up on the Baseball Playoffs ratings success and why Jon believes that L.A. is fueling the numbers to this point. Will it continue into the World Series and how much of a difference will it make if it's Houston or the Red Sox in there agains Atlanta or the Dodgers?

Next, the NBA is opening up for 2021-22 on a regular schedule this year after they were just finishing their Finals at this time in 2020.Will the opening nights on Turner and ESPN deliver? Also, some WNBA talk, as well, including Jon pleading for their games to finish before football season begins.

Finally, the guys do some "Love it or Leave it" covering the NHL studio show on Turner, Halloween chocolate and NFL Overtime rules!

It's all part of the "SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast" and m

Full Ep: NBA Begins, MLB Playoffs/Ratings Bonanza etc.!! 10 19 21

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We&#39;re back with a wide variety of subjects covered on this week&#39;s edition. Host T.J. Rives and Jon Lewis of SportsMediaWatch.com give their thoughts on the NHL returning to ESPN for the first time in 17 years. What did they think of Sean McDonough on the hockey call nationally for the first time? Also, Turner Sports will debut it&#39;s coverage on Wednesday night. What do the guys expect?Jon gives his thoughts on whether the MLB playoffs can put a dent in college football&#39;s ratings success so far on Saturday night? And he and T.J. go over the Jon Gruden emails controversy that has led to his forced resignation in Las Vegas and the ramifications continuing. Hear all of the conversation and takes on the the &#34;Sports Media Watch Podcast&#34; and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

We're back with a wide variety of subjects covered on this week's edition. Host T.J. Rives and Jon Lewis of SportsMediaWatch.com give their thoughts on the NHL returning to ESPN for the first time in 17 years. What did they think of Sean McDonough on the hockey call nationally for the first time? Also, Turner Sports will debut it's coverage on Wednesday night. What do the guys expect?

Jon gives his thoughts on whether the MLB playoffs can put a dent in college football's ratings success so far on Saturday night? 

And he and T.J. go over the Jon Gruden emails controversy that has led to his forced resignation in Las Vegas and the ramifications continuing. 

Hear all of the conversation and takes on the the "Sports Media Watch Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

Full Ep: NHL Re-debuts on ESPN, CFB vs. MLB Playoffs, Gruden controversy etc! 10 13 21

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On the latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives and Jon Lewis (aka &#34;Paulsen&#34;) of SportsMediaWatch.com are back and ready for all the takes, especially when it comes to what delivered ratings this past weekend.First, T.J. and Jon discuss the final Sunday of the MLB season with all the games starting at the same time to decide playoff implications. Did Jon partake in the viewership, even against the NFL? Also, what about the impact of baseball post season on college and pro football scheduling and numbers?Then, the guys get into the Buccaneers-Patriots Sunday night game, as T.J. was on scene in Foxboro, MA for Buccaneers radio. Was it actually NBC&#39;s highest rated Sunday night game in 9 seasons? Jon gives some great insight that it maybe was or maybe not, based on &#34;projections.&#34; And the guys also discuss some &#34;Love it or Leave it,&#34; including whether Jon likes a certain soup and whether or not he will be watching the Fox Sports/ESPN hybrid boxing PPV broadcast of Tyson Fury meeting Deontay Wilder for the Heavyweight title for the third time? Hear it all on the &#34;Sports Media Watch.com Podcast&#34; and make sure that you are subscribing and finding us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

On the latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives and Jon Lewis (aka "Paulsen") of SportsMediaWatch.com are back and ready for all the takes, especially when it comes to what delivered ratings this past weekend.

First, T.J. and Jon discuss the final Sunday of the MLB season with all the games starting at the same time to decide playoff implications. Did Jon partake in the viewership, even against the NFL? Also, what about the impact of baseball post season on college and pro football scheduling and numbers?

Then, the guys get into the Buccaneers-Patriots Sunday night game, as T.J. was on scene in Foxboro, MA for Buccaneers radio. Was it actually NBC's highest rated Sunday night game in 9 seasons? Jon gives some great insight that it maybe was or maybe not, based on "projections." 

And the guys also discuss some "Love it or Leave it," including whether Jon likes a certain soup and whether or not he will be watching the Fox Sports/ESPN hybrid boxing PPV broadcast of Tyson Fury meeting Deontay Wilder for the Heavyweight title for the third time? 

Hear it all on the "Sports Media Watch.com Podcast" and make sure that you are subscribing and finding us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

Full Ep: MLB Final Reg Season Day, Brady delivers for NBC, etc.! 10 5 21

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On the latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives and Jon Lewis (aka &#34;Paulsen&#34;) of SportsMediaWatch.com fame are back to discuss the latest topics in U.S. Sports media.This includes the quickly rising phenomenon of the Manning brothers on ESPN2&#39;s &#34;Manning-cast&#34; alternate broadcast of Monday Night Football. However, the increased audience is all about to cease, as the Mannings won&#39;t be on the next few Monday nights. So, Steve Levy, Brian Griese and Lewis Riddick will have the audience to themselves starting with the Raiders at the Chargers for next week.Then, the guys talk some College Football and specifically, the draw of Notre Dame Football, which pulled in a really solid 5 million viewers for a noon Eastern time broadcast on Fox Sports. Why do the Irish draw so well, whenever they are on?Jon also has thoughts on the WNBA and it&#39;s rising ratings at the lower level, as their playoffs continue this week.And of course, we play some &#34;Love it or Leave it?&#34; with Jon on subjects like the Ryder Cup and Halloween decorations in September.Hear it all on the newest SportsMediaWatch.com podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

On the latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives and Jon Lewis (aka "Paulsen") of SportsMediaWatch.com fame are back to discuss the latest topics in U.S. Sports media.

This includes the quickly rising phenomenon of the Manning brothers on ESPN2's "Manning-cast" alternate broadcast of Monday Night Football. However, the increased audience is all about to cease, as the Mannings won't be on the next few Monday nights. So, Steve Levy, Brian Griese and Lewis Riddick will have the audience to themselves starting with the Raiders at the Chargers for next week.

Then, the guys talk some College Football and specifically, the draw of Notre Dame Football, which pulled in a really solid 5 million viewers for a noon Eastern time broadcast on Fox Sports. Why do the Irish draw so well, whenever they are on?

Jon also has thoughts on the WNBA and it's rising ratings at the lower level, as their playoffs continue this week.

And of course, we play some "Love it or Leave it?" with Jon on subjects like the Ryder Cup and Halloween decorations in September.

Hear it all on the newest SportsMediaWatch.com podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

Full Ep: ESPN "Manning-cast" Soars, Notre Dame Football, WNBA, etc.! 9 28 21

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It&#39;s the latest edition of the show and host T.J. Rives is back with the owner/operator of SportsMediaWatch.com, Jon Lewis, to go over the rising ratings of the start of the 2021 NFL season and more!Just how good were those week two numbers in comparison to previous years for pro football on TV? Also, Alabama as a brand name in college still sells and how did ABC do with Penn State in prime time?Then, the guys discuss the latest with ESPN&#39;s decision making on their upcoming &#39;21-22 NBA TV coverage. Whom does Jon believe is skating by all scrutiny for the repeated bad hires? Also, does Mike Greenberg have any business hosting the premier NBA studio show for the network vs. others?Finally, some more &#34;Love it or Leave it&#34; from Jon, including whether he prefers &#34;Happy Days&#34; &#34;Facts of Life&#34; or &#34;Family Ties&#34; from the late 70s into the mid 80s???Hear it all on the &#34;Sports Media Watch.com Podcast&#34; and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

It's the latest edition of the show and host T.J. Rives is back with the owner/operator of SportsMediaWatch.com, Jon Lewis, to go over the rising ratings of the start of the 2021 NFL season and more!

Just how good were those week two numbers in comparison to previous years for pro football on TV? Also, Alabama as a brand name in college still sells and how did ABC do with Penn State in prime time?

Then, the guys discuss the latest with ESPN's decision making on their upcoming '21-22 NBA TV coverage. Whom does Jon believe is skating by all scrutiny for the repeated bad hires? Also, does Mike Greenberg have any business hosting the premier NBA studio show for the network vs. others?

Finally, some more "Love it or Leave it" from Jon, including whether he prefers "Happy Days" "Facts of Life" or "Family Ties" from the late 70s into the mid 80s???

Hear it all on the "Sports Media Watch.com Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

Full Ep: Strong NFL Ratings, More On "Manning-casts," ESPN/NBA, etc 9 21 21

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On the latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives is back with Jon Lewis, a.k.a. Paulsen, from SprotsMediaWatch.com to recap a wild and hugely watched weekend of the NFL on TV, etc.To what do we attribute the NFL&#39;s significant ratings bounce back from this past weekend? What did John think of the decision to both CBS and Fox sharing the first Sunday doubleheader of the year?Jon also has some strong feelings again on the debut of the alternate ESPN Monday Night Football broadcast hosted by Peyton and Eli Manning. The Mannings and their guests seemed to entertain. However, it&#39;s not even a permanent broadcast on the weekly Monday night slate this season.Jon also has opinions on everything from the MLB Wildcard to the Showtme hit drama &#34;Billions&#34; to whether or not &#34;flip phones&#34; will make a comeback in the cell phone industry?Hear it all as part of the &#34;Sports Media Watch.com Podcast&#34; and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

On the latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives is back with Jon Lewis, a.k.a. Paulsen, from SprotsMediaWatch.com to recap a wild and hugely watched weekend of the NFL on TV, etc.

To what do we attribute the NFL's significant ratings bounce back from this past weekend? What did John think of the decision to both CBS and Fox sharing the first Sunday doubleheader of the year?

Jon also has some strong feelings again on the debut of the alternate ESPN Monday Night Football broadcast hosted by Peyton and Eli Manning. The Mannings and their guests seemed to entertain. However, it's not even a permanent broadcast on the weekly Monday night slate this season.

Jon also has opinions on everything from the MLB Wildcard to the Showtme hit drama "Billions" to whether or not "flip phones" will make a comeback in the cell phone industry?

Hear it all as part of the "Sports Media Watch.com Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

Full Ep: NFL is Back, "Mannings-cast" on ESPN2, & MLB Playoffs talk! 9 14 21

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On a brand new edition of the show, host T.J. Rives returns with the owner/operator of SportsMediaWatch.com, Jon Lewis to cover mostly the return of FOOTBALL to our screens.T.J. and Jon go over the ratings successes in primetime for Fox last Thursday and ESPN/ABC on Saturday and Sunday nights. Is this a sign that college football ratings are going to soar this year or is Jon still skeptical that it will keep up?The guys also discuss the pre game shows &#34;College Gameday&#34; and it&#39;s new gaining audience counterpart, &#34;Big Noon Pregame&#34; on Fox Sports. Jon goes over what he likes and dislikes about both.Then, the attention turns to the start of the 2021 NFL season. And, it begins with the new traditional Thursday night home game for the Super Bowl champs, the Bucs hosting the Cowboys. Will this be a ratings bonanza for NBC? What about legendary p x p man, Al Michaels? Is it his last go around for the network, which has the Super Bowl in L.A. in February?T.J. and Jon wrap it up with another &#34;Love it or Leave it&#34;, including Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly&#39;s controversial post-game comment Sunday night about his own team and whether Jon hates alternate jerseys and uniforms or not?It&#39;s all part of the &#34;SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast&#34; and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spotify, Google podcasts, etc.!!

On a brand new edition of the show, host T.J. Rives returns with the owner/operator of SportsMediaWatch.com, Jon Lewis to cover mostly the return of FOOTBALL to our screens.

T.J. and Jon go over the ratings successes in primetime for Fox last Thursday and ESPN/ABC on Saturday and Sunday nights. Is this a sign that college football ratings are going to soar this year or is Jon still skeptical that it will keep up?

The guys also discuss the pre game shows "College Gameday" and it's new gaining audience counterpart, "Big Noon Pregame" on Fox Sports. Jon goes over what he likes and dislikes about both.

Then, the attention turns to the start of the 2021 NFL season. And, it begins with the new traditional Thursday night home game for the Super Bowl champs, the Bucs hosting the Cowboys. Will this be a ratings bonanza for NBC? What about legendary p x p man, Al Michaels? Is it his last go around for the network, which has the Super Bowl in L.A. in February?

T.J. and Jon wrap it up with another "Love it or Leave it", including Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly's controversial post-game comment Sunday night about his own team and whether Jon hates alternate jerseys and uniforms or not?

It's all part of the "SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spotify, Google podcasts, etc.!!

Full Ep: College Football Scores in Early Ratings and NFL is Back! 9 7 21

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It&#39;s our latest edition of the SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast, and host T.J. Rives is back with Jon Lewis (aka &#34;Paulsen&#34; from the site). And, they are ready to dive into several subjects involving national TV, coverage and moves being made.First, the guys discuss the messy departure of Rachel Nichols from ESPN, as it is now official. She&#39;s gone from their NBA coverage and the network. Will she land at another prominent NBA place? Jon has his thoughts.Plus, he follows up on his writings on the site about the deplorable revolving door of talent that ESPN goes through. And, he gives thoughts on Peyton and Eli Manning starting a Monday Night Football show on ESPN2 to compete with the game broadcast. Hint: Jon&#39;s not a fan.Then, T,J. and Jon discuss the new re-launch of NBC&#39;s &#34;Football Night in America&#34; pre-game show and game coverage of the NFL. This includes recently departed ESPN host Maria Taylor being put into her new role at the Peacock network. Plus, Jon gives his opinions on the best NFL studio shows out there.Finally, the guys also play some more &#34;Love it or Leave it?!&#34; with the subjects including Fantasy Football, Pro Wrestling, and yes, even chicken wings! Hear it all on the &#34;SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast&#34; and make sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

It's our latest edition of the SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast, and host T.J. Rives is back with Jon Lewis (aka "Paulsen" from the site). And, they are ready to dive into several subjects involving national TV, coverage and moves being made.

First, the guys discuss the messy departure of Rachel Nichols from ESPN, as it is now official. She's gone from their NBA coverage and the network. Will she land at another prominent NBA place? Jon has his thoughts.

Plus, he follows up on his writings on the site about the deplorable revolving door of talent that ESPN goes through. And, he gives thoughts on Peyton and Eli Manning starting a Monday Night Football show on ESPN2 to compete with the game broadcast. Hint: Jon's not a fan.

Then, the T.J. and Jon discuss the new re-launch of NBC's "Football Night in America" pre-game show and game coverage of the NFL. This includes recently departed ESPN host Maria Taylor being put into her new role at the Peacock network. Plus, Jon gives his opinions on the best NFL studio shows out there.

Finally, the guys also play some more "Love it or Leave it?!" with the subjects including Fantasy Football, Pro Wrestling, and yes, even chicken wings! 

Hear it all on the "SportsMediaWatch.com Podcast" and make sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

Full Ep: Rachel Nichols out at ESPN, MNF new Manning show & more! 8 31 21

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On the latest edition of our show, host T.J. Rives is back with the owner/operator of SportsMediaWatch.com, Jon Lewis.The guys are ready to discuss the news of the weekend, including Hall of Fame MLB broadcaster Bob Costas potentially returning to the post season with Turner Sports. What impact will that have on their National League Championship Series coverage, etc.?Also, the guys talk about the personnel movements at ESPN, including Max Kellerman leaving &#34;First Take&#34; and Jacke MacMullen retiring from NBA coverage.Then, there&#39;s the latest &#34;Love it or Leave it&#34; involving Little League World Series coverage, breakfast additives and even some late night comedy/talk show discussion, as well.  Hear it all on the &#34;Sports Media Watch .com Podcast&#34; and make sure to subscribe/follow and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

On the latest edition of our show, host T.J. Rives is back with the owner/operator of SportsMediaWatch.com, Jon Lewis.

The guys are ready to discuss the news of the weekend, including Hall of Fame MLB broadcaster Bob Costas potentially returning to the post season with Turner Sports. What impact will that have on their National League Championship Series coverage, etc.?

Also, the guys talk about the personnel movements at ESPN, including Max Kellerman leaving "First Take" and Jacke MacMullen retiring from NBA coverage.

Then, there's the latest "Love it or Leave it" involving Little League World Series coverage, breakfast additives and even some late night comedy/talk show discussion, as well. 

Hear it all on the "Sports Media Watch .com Podcast" and make sure to subscribe/follow and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

Full Ep: Bob Costas To Turner? ESPN Changes & more! 8 25 21

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On the latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives is back with the owner/operator of SportsMediaWatch.com, Jon Lewis.The guys spend lots of time discussing the smashing, regular season success for Fox Sports last Thursday night with it&#39;s re-created &#34;Field of Dreams&#34; broadcast in the Iowa cornfield. The game between the White Sox and Yankees scored the highest non October rating in over 15 years for MLB. Jon gives his opinions on why it resonated and whether it&#39;s a one-time event or should continue?Then, they turn their attention to the NBA dubious anniversary of the Indiana Pacers brawling with fans nearly 20 years ago in the &#34;Malice at the Palace.&#34; There is much to discuss on what happened that night and there is a new Netflix documentary, as well.  Finally, the guys play some more &#34;Love it or Leave it,&#34; including Jon taking a certain New Year&#39;s Day Bowl game to task for it&#39;s attitude. Hear it all on &#34;The Sports Media Watch .com Podcast&#34; and make sure to follow/subscribe on all the platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

On the latest edition of the show, host T.J. Rives is back with the owner/operator of SportsMediaWatch.com, Jon Lewis.

The guys spend lots of time discussing the smashing, regular season success for Fox Sports last Thursday night with it's re-created "Field of Dreams" broadcast in the Iowa cornfield. The game between the White Sox and Yankees scored the highest non October rating in over 15 years for MLB. 

Jon gives his opinions on why it resonated and whether it's a one-time event or should continue?

Then, they turn their attention to the NBA dubious anniversary of the Indiana Pacers brawling with fans nearly 20 years ago in the "Malice at the Palace." There is much to discuss on what happened that night and there is a new Netflix documentary, as well. 

Finally, the guys play some more "Love it or Leave it," including Jon taking a certain New Year's Day Bowl game to task for it's attitude.

Hear it all on "The Sports Media Watch .com Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on all the platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

Full Ep: Fox Baseball "Field Of Dreams" & more! 8 17 21

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On the latest edition of the show, Jon Lewis is back with host T.J. Rives to discuss the ratings disaster of the just concluded Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.What will NBC have to do for sponsors after their ratings dropped more than 50% in primetime from Rio in 2016? However, Jon asserts that NBC knew it would be bad and has to have an overall plan for ads/helping increase viewers.Up next, ESPN is still scrambling, but taking a new approach with a new NBA coverage point person. Jon has thoughts on what it will mean, or not for their pregame and half time shows? And, what might the newest version of the ABC/ESPN studio team look like?Then, it&#39;s some more &#34;Love it or Leave it?&#34; with subjects like Barstool Sports looking to get into televising a bowl game and maybe, about to vie for the weeknight MLB package, as well. Plus, was Jon Lewis a big, little league home run hitter in his day and what does he think of the non-stop coverage upcoming by ESPN of the Little League World Series on TV? Does he &#34;love it?&#34;Hear it all on &#34;The Sports Media Watch .com Podcast&#34; and make sure to follow/subscribe to us on Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

On the latest edition of the show, Jon Lewis is back with host T.J. Rives to discuss the ratings disaster of the just concluded Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

What will NBC have to do for sponsors after their ratings dropped more than 50% in primetime from Rio in 2016? However, Jon asserts that NBC knew it would be bad and has to have an overall plan for ads/helping increase viewers.

Up next, ESPN is still scrambling, but taking a new approach with a new NBA coverage point person. Jon has thoughts on what it will mean, or not for their pregame and half time shows? And, what might the newest version of the ABC/ESPN studio team look like?

Then, it's some more "Love it or Leave it?" with subjects like Barstool Sports looking to get into televising a bowl game and maybe, about to vie for the weeknight MLB package, as well. Plus, was Jon Lewis a big, little league home run hitter in his day and what does he think of the non-stop coverage upcoming by ESPN of the Little League World Series on TV? Does he "love it?"

Hear it all on "The Sports Media Watch .com Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to us on Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

Full Ep: NBC Olympics ratings disaster, ESPN NBA studio reboot, Barstool and MLB, etc.! 8 10 21

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Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast!Host T.J. Rives is here with the owner/operator of SMW.com, &#34;Paulsen&#34; aka, Jon Lewis to discuss the latest in the sports media landscape every week.On this first episode, it&#39;s time to dive into the Olympics coverage on NBC Sports in the U.S., where the ratings have plummeted from their past massive success. Jon gives his expert insight, as to the reasons why.Also, the guys discuss the controversial subject of Simone Biles withdrawing from the gymnastics competition for having a mental block, known in their world as &#34;the twisties.&#34; How was the story covered and couldn&#39;t have the media conversation been different and more thorough?Jon also has great insight on the controversy at ESPN with Rachel Nichols and Maria Taylor that led to a very public problem during the NBA playoffs. Taylor has now departed ESPN for NBC and what will become of Nichols after her comments. Jon gives his thoughts on what he believes happens next, as well.Finally, T.J. gets to know, as will the audience, more about Jon and what he wants to &#34;love or leave&#34; in terms of sports he plays, favorite foods, and a popular new Sports TV series that Jon wants no part of watching!Hear it all on &#34;TheSportsMediaWatch.com Podcast&#34; and make sure to follow/subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast!

Host T.J. Rives is here with the owner/operator of SMW.com, "Paulsen" aka, Jon Lewis to discuss the latest in the sports media landscape every week.

On this first episode, it's time to dive into the Olympics coverage on NBC Sports in the U.S., where the ratings have plummeted from their past massive success. Jon gives his expert insight, as to the reasons why.

Also, the guys discuss the controversial subject of Simone Biles withdrawing from the gymnastics competition for having a mental block, known in their world as "the twisties." How was the story covered and couldn't have the media conversation been different and more thorough?

Jon also has great insight on the controversy at ESPN with Rachel Nichols and Maria Taylor that led to a very public problem during the NBA playoffs. Taylor has now departed ESPN for NBC and what will become of Nichols after her comments. Jon gives his thoughts on what he believes happens next, as well.

Finally, T.J. gets to know, as will the audience, more about Jon and what he wants to "love or leave" in terms of sports he plays, favorite foods, and a popular new Sports TV series that Jon wants no part of watching!

Hear it all on "TheSportsMediaWatch.com Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

Full Ep: Olympics, NBA on ESPN & more! 8 2 21

Welcome to the podcast home of Jon Lewis' SportsMediaWatch.com website. On each episode host T.J. Rives and Jon (aka "Paulsen") tackle the most interesting topics in U.S. Sports Media, including what everyone is (or isn't) watching in the ratings.

Get all the latest news and insight on everything from ESPN, to the over the air networks like: NBC, CBS, FOX and ABC. Critiquing of the shows, the personalities and production of it all is found right here.

So, make sure to follow/subscribe to us where ever hear your podcasts with Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, Google, etc.!!

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