- Tony Romo out at CBS; Blazers hire and fire broadcaster; NBC MLB announcer reviews
Tony Romo's exit from CBS headlines the new episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast. How did Romo get here after his acclaimed debut? What is his future, and what is the future of JJ Watt at CBS? Plus, thoughts on the NBA Trail Blazers' bizarre hiring and firing of a new play-by-play voice, and a review of NBC's MLB Postseason broadcast teams.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS6 - 45m - Oct 3, 2026 - Troy Aikman's future, JJ Watt's performance, the state of College Gameday, the return of Doc Rivers and more
Troy Aikman's future is the lead topic on the new episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast. Could the ESPN NFL analyst really leave after the season, or is he negotiating through the media? Also, thoughts on JJ Watt's performance filling in for Tony Romo, the changing state of ESPN's "College Gameday," the return of Doc Rivers to television, and the apparent resolution of Paramount-WBD.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy44m - Sep 22, 2026 - Mike Tirico joins the pod to discuss his acclaimed career: Partners, memorable games and more
NBC's Mike Tirico is the latest guest on the Sports Media Watch Podcast, discussing various aspects of his decades-long career -- from his partnerships with the likes of Cris Collinsworth, Reggie Miller and Hubie Brown, to his most memorable moments in the booth, and the influences who shaped his approach to broadcasting.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS6E2 - 1h 4m - Sep 17, 2026 - NFL season-opening thoughts; Taylor Tannebaum and Taylor McGregor talk FSU delay; plus, reflections on 9/11 and Barry Melrose
The new episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast addresses whether the NFL has stretched itself too thin and lost focus as its new season begins. Plus, ESPN's Taylor Tannebaum and Taylor McGregor join the pod to discuss how they handled last week's power outage that delayed the SMU-FSU Labor Day game. And reflections on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the passing of Barry Melrose.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS6E1 - 1h 8m - Sep 13, 2026 - Mark Jones on why he left ESPN, his expanded role with the Kings, and much more
Former ESPN play-by-play voice Mark Jones is the latest guest on the Sports Media Watch Podcast, discussing why he decided to leave ESPN after nearly four decades, his new full-time role with the Sacramento Kings, and much more.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS5 - 58m - Sep 7, 2026 - Tony Reali on his ESPN past, his new venture, and the state of sports media
Former ESPN host Tony Reali is the guest on the new edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, hosted by Jon Lewis and Armand Broady and produced by Derek Futterman. On the episode, Reali talks about his two-decade run hosting ESPN's "Around the Horn," his new podcast venture with iHeart Radio, and his thoughts about the state of the industry.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS5 - 53m - Aug 31, 2026 - Noah Eagle on his career so far, his approach to broadcasting, his new partner Luke Kuechly and more
NBC Sports and Netflix play-by-play voice Noah Eagle is the guest on the newest Sports Media Watch podcast, hosted by Jon Lewis and Armand Broady and produced by Derek Futterman. Eagle discusses his career so far, how he approaches prep, his new NFL partner Luke Kuechly, how he deals with the nepotism critique, and much more.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS5 - 1h 9m - Aug 23, 2026 - Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz of BIG3 join the pod, plus what is Tony Romo's future at CBS?
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz of BIG3 join the pod to discuss the league and its future. Plus, does Tony Romo have a future at CBS after his arrest and now indefinite leave of absence?
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS5 - 49m - Aug 4, 2026 - World Cup viewership record, ESPN layoffs
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion about the record-shattering viewership for the FIFA World Cup Final, plus ESPN's latest layoffs and what they say about the state of the company.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS5 - 47m - Jul 24, 2026 - MLB at midseason: State of the game and lockout concerns with guests John Smoltz and Frank Thomas
Baseball takes center stage on the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, as Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman are joined in separate interviews by Fox Sports lead MLB analyst John Smoltz and former Fox studio analyst Frank Thomas for a discussion about the state of the game -- and the lockout that looms this offseason.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS5 - 45m - Jul 17, 2026 - World Cup ratings surge; Dave O'Brien on the 20th anniversary of his World Cup call and much more
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis discusses the World Cup ratings success with co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman, and then the crew is joined by 2006 World Cup voice Dave O'Brien for a discussion about that assignment and much more from his nearly 40-year sports broadcasting career.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS5 - 59m - Jul 10, 2026 - Netflix host Elle Duncan and White Sox reporter Brooke Fletcher join the pod; plus, NBCU spinoff, World Cup ratings
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, host Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman are joined by Netflix host Elle Duncan for a discussion about the streamer's upcoming Home Run Derby and much more. Plus, a conversation with Chicago White Sox reporter Brooke Fletcher about her recent turn in the broadcast booth. And the crew discusses Comcast's plans to spinoff NBCUniversal and the ratings for the FIFA World Cup.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS5 - 1h 9m - Jul 2, 2026 - SportsCenter anchor Linda Cohn on her retirement from ESPN, her future and much more
"SportsCenter" anchor Linda Cohn is the guest on a special edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, joining Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion about her retirement from ESPN this coming Friday, her future plans, and much more -- including her long tenure at ESPN and "SportsCenter" specifically, changes in women's broadcasting and women's sports, and thoughts from the former goaltender on men's and women's hockey.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS5 - 43m - Jun 25, 2026 - NBA and Stanley Cup ratings wrap, World Cup ratings and Lalas backlash, Wembanyama as 'villain' and more
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman to discuss the viewership successes of the NBA and Stanley Cup finals, the FIFA World Cup and the backlash against Fox analyst Alexi Lalas, and the 'villain' narrative emerging around Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS5 - 49m - Jun 21, 2026 - NBA Finals ratings resurgence, reviewing ABC's NBA booth, plus: more on McDonough, World Cup
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion about the NBA Finals ratings resurgence, the atmosphere at Madison Square Garden for the Knicks' historic Game 4 comeback, thoughts on ABC's NBA booth, and more -- including some more thoughts on ABC's Sean McDonough on the NHL, and some early thoughts on the World Cup.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS5 - 39m - Jun 13, 2026 - Sean McDonough joins the pod; plus: thoughts on ABC coverage of NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, ESPN/ABC lead NHL voice Sean McDonough joins the pod for a discussion with Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman about his NHL role, career journey and much more. Plus, the crew gives their thoughts on ABC's coverage of the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS5 - 1h 15m - Jun 4, 2026 - Jason Benetti of NBC and Will Buxton of Fox join the pod, plus NBA Finals preview
The latest edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast features two prominent guests, as NBC Sports' Jason Benetti and Fox Sports' Will Buxton join Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for separate conversations about their respective roles on Major League Baseball and IndyCar coverage. Plus, a preview of the Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals and thoughts about the potential viewership for Saturday's Western Conference Finals Game 7.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS5 - 1h 5m - May 31, 2026 - NFL scheduling manager Max St. John on the league's 2026 slate
On the latest edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman are joined by the NFL's manager of scheduling planning analytics Max St. John for a discussion of the league's 2026 slate -- the process of putting together the schedule and the factors and strategies impacting its decisions.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS5 - 35m - May 27, 2026 - NBA conference final ratings, Prime's first Game 7, NFL schedule thoughts
On the latest edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion about the NFL's conference final ratings, Amazon Prime Video's first Game 7, the NFL's new schedule and more.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS5 - 49m - May 23, 2026 - NFL media rights latest, NBA and NHL ratings, thoughts on John Sterling and Ted Turner
On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion of the latest developments in the NFL media rights saga, ratings for the NBA and Stanley Cup playoffs, and the passing of Yankees voice John Sterling and media mogul Ted Turner.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyS5 - 28m - May 10, 2026