Best Mike Antonellis Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 195: Zoning Out on TikTok w/ Mike Antonelli 1:23:18

24d ago1:23:18

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Happy Memorial Day! I love sitting down and talking with Mike about life, podcasting, and more. Mike is one of the first Philly podcasting buddies I made, and while we don't talk often, I have so much respect for him. We catch up, talk parenthood, podcasting, and more. Find... Doom Thugs on Facebook @doomthugspodcast, the web at doomthugs.com, and …

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NBA Finals ratings, ESPN's NBA coverage, and the future of TNT Sports 55:51

3d ago55:51

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On the new Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady go in-depth on the low NBA Finals ratings, ESPN's NBA coverage and the future of TNT Sports in the wake of Warner Bros. Discovery's spinoff announcement. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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74. Peter Mendelsund (Originally aired 5/2/18) 1:17:52

3d ago1:17:52

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Peter Mendelsund is a graphic designer, writer, and musician. Until recently he was the associate art director at Alfred A. Knopf where he designed book covers for everyone from James Joyce to Franz Kafka, Stieg Larsson and Simone De Beauvoir. In 2014, he published What We See When We Read and Cover and will publish his first novel, Same Same, next…

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Claudia de Rham on playing with gravity 28:21

3d ago28:21

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Claudia de Rham has rather an unusual relationship with gravity. While she has spent her career exploring its fundamental nature, much of her free time has involved trying to defy it - from scuba diving in the Indian Ocean to piloting small aircraft over the Canadian waterfalls. Her ultimate ambition was to escape gravity’s clutches altogether and …

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Neil Lawrence on taking down the 'digital oligarchy' and why we shouldn't fear AI 28:35

10d ago28:35

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When you think of Artificial Intelligence, does it inspire confidence, or concern? Although it's now generally accepted that this technology will play a major role in our future, a lot of conversations around AI and machine learning come back to the argument over us losing control and robots taking over. Happily, Neil Lawrence has a more optimistic…

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NBA Finals Game 1 ratings breakdown; Doris Burke and Richard Jefferson critique, and more 1:01:21

13d ago1:01:21

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On the new edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady break down the ratings for Game 1 of the Pacers-Thunder NBA Finals and offer some constructive criticism and analysis of ESPN's lead NBA analyst duo of Doris Burke and Richard Jefferson. Plus, thoughts on why the NBA Finals doesn't feel 'big' anymore. Advertising Inqu…

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230. Sarah Whiting (Originally aired 3/29/23) 1:00:39

17d ago1:00:39

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Sarah Whiting is an architect, writer, editor, and the current dean of Harvard GSD. She is a design principal and co-founder of WW Architecture and from 2010 to 2019, she served as the dean of Rice University's School of Architecture. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on architecture's relationship with politics, economics, and society. Her wr…

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Liz Morris on Antarctic adventures and the melting polar ice sheets 28:28

17d ago28:28

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A frozen, white world at the far-reaches of the globe, where you're surrounded by snow and silence, might sound rather appealing. Factor in temperatures that drop to -57°C and a few of us might be put off - but for glaciologist Liz Morris, that's very much her happy place. Liz is an Emeritus Associate at the University of Cambridge’s Scott Polar Re…

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NASCAR Prime numbers, NBA ratings update, end of the NBA on TNT and more 51:40

20d ago51:40

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On the new edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady discuss the ratings for NASCAR's debut race on Prime Video, how Oklahoma City's dominance may affect the NBA's ratings situation, and the end of the NBA on TNT. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Anthony Fauci on a medical career navigating pandemics and presidents 45:05

24d ago45:05

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Welcome to a world where medicine meets politics: a space that brings together scientific research, government wrangling, public push-back and healthcare conspiracies… Dr Anthony Fauci was the Director of America’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for nearly four decades, during which time he not only helped study, treat and pr…

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NBA ratings warning signs, YouTube's NFL future and state of SportsCenter 43:57

28d ago43:57

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On the new edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady discuss warning signs ahead for the NBA Playoffs as Oklahoma City moves closer to the NBA Finals; YouTube's future as an NFL rights holder; and the state of SportsCenter following the end of its Los Angeles edition. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands …

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Episode 194: Go Birds, How a Fandom Unites a City... and Beyond LIVE at FanExpo Philadelphia 1:03:43

28d ago1:03:43

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GO BIRDS. My intro and outro to this episode say it all. FanExpo 2025 was important to me for many reasons. It brought me back to Everything is Awesome, which has been with me through ALL my trauma and what I can only assume is the onset of my fragile mental health. This show makes me happy, and I need to be here more with it. I was also reminded a…

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Episode 193: This is Heavy, 40 Years of Back to the Future LIVE at FanExpo Philadelphia 1:01:27

1M ago1:01:27

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WARNING: The audio for the panel was recorded differently because the cable I needed changed from years past. That said, I can't believe how well it turned out despite the way we recorded it. There's nothing like a live show, panel, or performance to get your creative juices flowing. And that's what This is Heavy: 40 Years of Back to the Future did…

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Episode 192: Wearing Flip Flops in the City w/ Ben Beck 1:27:41

1M ago1:27:41

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WE'RE BACK. For real. Fan Expo 2025 has energized me to return to Everything is Awesome and commit to it more than ever. I miss talking to people about their awesome things, and there are so many conversations you haven't heard. I'm playing off the momentum to bring you FAN EXPO week! Today is a conversation I had with Ben Beck LAST YEAR about Fan …

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NFL goes big with its 2025 schedule, Michael Jordan's NBC gig, and more 57:08

1M ago57:08

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On the new edition of the Sports Media Watch podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady break down the NFL schedule and what it says about the league's approach to the ratings, and to the competition. Plus: thoughts on the latest NBA nostalgia play by NBC, the hiring of Michael Jordan. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…

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271. Hans Ulrich Obrist 52:33

1M ago52:33

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Hans Ulrich Obrist is a a curator, critic, and art historian. He’s the artistic director of the Serpentine Galleries in London and the author of many books, including Ways of Curating, A Brief History of Curating, and Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Curating But Were Afraid to Ask. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jarrett and Hans talk…

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NBA on NBC reboot: Jim Fagan AI, nostalgia, studio roles and more 52:10

1M ago52:10

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On the new edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady discuss the recent news surrounding the NBA on NBC reboot, including the decision to use an AI-generated version of voiceover artist Jim Fagan, the risks of going to far with nostalgia, and how much the fond memories of NBC can be attributed to the NBA's subpar TV cov…

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NBA playoffs leaving RSNs, future of NBA TV, Mel Kiper, Bill Belichick and more 56:02

2M ago56:02

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On the new edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady discuss the looming end of NBA playoff coverage on local TV, what the future holds for the league's NBA TV channel, Mel Kiper's NFL Draft performance, the Bill Belichick situation and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/…

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270. Sarah Ichioka 57:11

2M ago57:11

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Sarah Ichioka is an urbanist, strategist, curator, and writer. She’s the author, with Michael Pawlyn, of Flourish: Design Paradigms for our Planetary Emergency and the founder of Desire Lines, a disciplinary studio that helps places, communities, and organizations chart paths toward thriving futures. In this conversation, Jarrett and Sarah talk abo…

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Talking streaming and sports TV tech with Wim Sweldens of Kiswe 29:17

2M ago29:17

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On a special edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis talks with Kiswe co-founder Wim Sweldens about the streaming company's sports ambitions, technological innovations in the near and long term, and the trend toward hyper-personalized sports offerings -- including potentially AI-generated play-by-play. Advertising Inquiries: https://re…

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Shannon Sharpe situation, NBA playoff ratings, Mike Patrick retrospective and more 50:49

2M ago50:49

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On the new edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady discuss the latest developments in the Shannon Sharpe situation and the implications of his legal case. Plus: the hosts discuss NBA playoff ratings and offer a retrospective on the life and career of the late ESPN voice Mike Patrick. Plus, much more. Advertising Inqui…

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Brian Schmidt on Nobel Prize-winning supernovae and the joys of making wine 28:39

2M ago28:39

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Have you ever pondered the fact that the universe is expanding? And not only that, it's expanding at an increasing speed - meaning everything around us is getting further and further away? If that isolating thought makes you feel slightly panicked, don't worry: this programme also contains wine! Brian Schmidt is a Distinguished Professor of Astroph…

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Lee Corso's retirement, NBA ratings and schedule, Masters TV coverage and more 1:09:32

2M ago1:09:32

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On the new Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady discuss the career of Lee Corso and his upcoming retirement from ESPN's College Gameday. Plus, they recap the NBA's regular season ratings and dissect the league's decision to leave the Warriors off of ABC's schedule this weekend. Finally, they discuss last weekend's Masters TV cove…

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269. Matt Owens 58:19

2M ago58:19

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Matt Owens is co-founder and Chief Design and Innovation Officer at Athletics, a brand studio based in Brooklyn, and author of the book, A Visible Distance: Craft, Creativity, and the Business of Design. A graduate of Cranbrook’s Graphic Design Program, he previously worked as an art director for Methodfive, founded a small design studio, One9nine,…

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Jacqueline McKinley on unearthing bones and stories at Britain's ancient burial sites 28:32

2M ago28:32

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How much information can you extract from a burnt fragment of human bone? Quite a lot, it turns out - not only about the individual, but also their broader lives and communities; and these are the stories unearthed by Jacqueline McKinley, a Principal Osteoarchaeologist with Wessex Archaeology. During her career, Jackie has analysed thousands of anc…

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Women's national championship audience, men's tourney, MLB media rights and more 34:16

2M ago34:16

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On the new edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady break down the viewership for the NCAA women's basketball national championship and the men's edition as well, plus dive into Major League Baseball's latest media rights strategy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle…

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Jonathan Shepherd on a career as a crime-fighting surgeon 28:38

2M ago28:38

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Surgeons often have to deal with the consequences of violent attacks - becoming all too familiar with patterns of public violence, and peaks around weekends, alcohol-infused events and occasions that bring together groups with conflicting ideals. Professor Jonathan Shepherd not only recognised the link between public violence and emergency hospital…

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Episode 191: State of the Pod 2025A: Best of 2024 & Looking Ahead to 2025 1:48:48

2M ago1:48:48

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Kev sat down a few weeks ago with the unofficial co-host of Everything is Awesome, Mike DeAngelo, to talk about 2024 and 2025, what they liked, and what they're looking forward to. If you listened to the small episode we dropped last week, you know that Kev has been preoccupied with a death in his family, so the show notes are simple here, as the e…

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How Women's NCAA is holding up sans-Clark, Men's Final Four, MLB TV coverage and more 57:22

3M ago57:22

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On the new edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady discuss how viewership for the NCAA women's basketball tournament has held up post-Caitlin Clark, ratings potential for the men's Final Four, flaws in MLB TV coverage and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcirc…

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2025 Apirl Update 7:15

3M ago7:15

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Quick Update from Kev about what's going on.By Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr

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Doyne Farmer on making sense of chaos for a better world 28:32

3M ago28:32

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Doyne Farmer is something of a rebel. Back in the seventies, when he was a student, he walked into a casino in Las Vegas, sat down at a roulette table and beat the house. To anyone watching the wheel spin and the ball clatter to its final resting place, his choice of number would’ve looked like a lucky guess. But knowing the physics of the game and…

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268. Lara Lesmes & Fredrik Hellberg 1:10:50

3M ago1:10:50

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Lara Lesmes and Fredrik Hellberg are the founders of Space Popular, an architecture studio that explores relationships between media and the built environment through research, design, and artworks. They are also professors at the Institute of Architecture at the University of Applied Arts Vienna where they run the Architectural Design Studio 2. In…

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Talking ratings and measurement with Bryan Goski of VideoAmp 51:49

3M ago51:49

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On a special bonus edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by VideoAmp Executive Vice President of Revenue Bryan Goski for an in-depth discussion about ratings and measurement in a changing era, including the benefits -- and limits -- of "Big Data," out-of-home viewing and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c…

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CBS announcer shakeup, March Madness ratings, Bob Costas thoughts and more 48:26

3M ago48:26

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On the new edition of the Sports Media Watch podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady dive deep into CBS's football announcer shakeup, breaking down Gary Danielson's retirement, JJ Watt's surprise promotion, and Charles Davis' future. Plus, a look at March Madness ratings on both the men's and women's side, and what to expect for Caitlin Clark's second…

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Tori Herridge on ancient dwarf elephants and frozen mammoths 28:39

3M ago28:39

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Elephants are the largest living land mammal and today our plant is home to three species: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant. But a hundred thousand years ago, in the chilly depths of the Ice Age, multiple species of elephant roamed the earth: from dog-sized dwarf elephants to towering woolly mammoths. T…

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Special guest Bob Costas on his career, journalism and much more 1:22:08

3M ago1:22:08

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Famed broadcaster Bob Costas, who was the longtime face of NBC Sports and more recently has called Major League Baseball games for TBS and MLB Network, joined Jon Lewis and Armand Broady on the Sports Media Watch Podcast this week in a wide-ranging interview covering the final years of his career on TBS -- including the criticism he received for hi…

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267. Julian Bleecker 1:03:02

3M ago1:03:02

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Julian Bleecker is a researcher, designer, engineer, and entrepreneur. He runs Near Future Laboratory, a platform and consultancy focused on design fiction. He is the author of Design Fiction: A Short Essay on Design, Science, Fact, and Fiction and co-author of The Manual of Design Fiction, among other titles. In this conversation, Jarrett and Juli…

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Sir Magdi Yacoub on pioneering heart transplant surgery 28:35

3M ago28:35

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What does it take to earn the nickname, ‘The Leonardo da Vinci of heart surgery’? That's the moniker given to today's guest - a man who pioneered high-profile and often controversial procedures, but also helped drive huge medical progress; carrying out around 2,000 heart transplants and 400 dual heart-lung transplants during his 60-year career. Sir…

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NBA ratings and guest Jorge Sedano 1:17:06

3M ago1:17:06

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On the new edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady are joined by ESPN's Jorge Sedano for an extensive conversation about his time on ESPN's "Around the Horn," his foray into play-by-play, the state of the Lakers and the controversy surrounding NBA media coverage. Plus, Jon and Armand discuss the weekend NBA ratings an…

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End of "Around the Horn," Zaslav's NBA comments and the future of WBD, Jimmy Johnson's retirement 49:35

4M ago49:35

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On the latest edition of the SMW podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady discuss the end of the long-running ESPN show "Around the Horn" after 23 years on the air. The hosts analyze how the show has evolved over time, from its early days with a more confrontational tone under host Jay Mariotti, to the current more measured approach under Tony Reali. T…

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266. Mike Pepi 57:41

4M ago57:41

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Mike Pepi is a critic and technologist who writes about art, culture, and technology. He is the author of the new book, Against Platforms: Surviving Digital Utopia, which is both a work of technology criticism and an analysis of how we talk about Silicon Valley. His other writing has appeared in Frieze, e-flux, Artforum, and The Brooklyn Rail. In t…

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MLB-ESPN split, Four Nations ratings recap, Richard Jefferson, Laura Rutledge and more 52:09

4M ago52:09

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On the new SMW podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady dissect the end of the MLB-ESPN partnership, examining the tone and implications of MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's memo to owners. The discussion then shifts to the surprising success of the NHL's Four Nations Face-Off, which delivered viewership milestones for the league. The hosts also touch on …

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All-Star ratings, NBA's negative media, Daytona 500, Four Nations Face-Off and more 46:07

4M ago46:07

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On the new edition of the Sports Media Watch podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady discuss the ratings for the NBA All-Star Game and the broader negative media coverage of the league -- including the role its own media partners play in the complaints. Plus, Daytona 500 and Four Nations Face-Off ratings, plus will Netflix actually bid for Sunday afte…

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265. Elizabeth Diller 49:51

4M ago49:51

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Elizabeth Diller is a partner and co-founder of Diller Scofidio + Renfro where she’s worked on a range of buildings including New York’s The Shed, the Highline, and an expansion of MoMA. Since 1981, the studio’s practices has spanned architecture, urban design, installation art, multi-media performance, digital media, and print, all of which is fea…

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Super Bowl ratings breakdown, Brady's performance, Luka's Laker debut and more 35:27

4M ago35:27

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This episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast dives into the record-breaking Super Bowl viewership numbers, analyzing the impact of methodology changes on the data. Hosts Jon Lewis and Armand Broady also break down Tom Brady's performance as a broadcaster and discuss the future of Fox's NFL coverage. Plus, insights on the NBA's Luka-LeBron pairing…

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Super Bowl preview: Brady, the ratings, halftime and the future 38:08

4M ago38:08

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In this Super Bowl preview edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, hosts Jon Lewis and Armand Broady discuss Tom Brady's debut on the Big Game, the expected TV ratings and more, including the Kendrick Lamar halftime show and whether Fox Sports may be in its final years covering the Super Bowl. The hosts analyze Brady's broadcasting experience an…

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264. Andrea Trimarchi & Simone Farresin 51:26

5M ago51:26

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Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin are the founders of Formafantasma, a research-driven design studio based in Milan and Rotterdam that investigates the ecological, historical, political, and social forces shaping the discipline of design. In this conversation, Jarrett talks with Andrea and Simone about the role of research in their studio, movin…

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AFC vs. NFC ratings, Reggie Miller to NBC, Greg Olsen's future and more 29:07

5M ago29:07

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On this week's Sports Media Watch Podcast, hosts Jon Lewis and Armand Broady break down the sharp ratings gap between the NFL conference championship games and the lack of NFC starpower. The podcast also covers NBC's reported interest in hiring Reggie Miller as a lead NBA analyst and whether there is a shortage of established NBA analysts in the in…

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NFL ratings, LIV Golf on FOX, Bob Uecker and future NBA announcers 30:04

5M ago30:04

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In the latest episode of the SMW podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady dive into the declining NFL playoff ratings, exploring why the league may be a victim of its own recent success. They also break down the LIV Golf Tour's new TV deal with Fox Sports and what it means for the upstart league's future. Plus, the hosts pay tribute to the legendary Bo…

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Future of streaming sports, NFL playoff ratings, TGL and more 31:31

5M ago31:31

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On the latest edition of the Sports Media Watch podcast, Jon Lewis and Armand Broady discuss the future of sports on streaming in the wake of Venu's collapse; NFL playoff ratings and what the best matchups will be going forward; and whether the TGL golf venture can achieve long-term success. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva…

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