Best Tom Antonellis Podcasts (2025)

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

1d ago43:57

43:57

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

8d ago57:08

57:08

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

16d ago52:10

52:10

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

23d ago56:02

56:02

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

27d ago29:17

29:17

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

29d ago50:49

50:49

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

1M ago1:09:32

1:09:32

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

1M ago34:16

34:16

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

2M ago57:22

57:22

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

2M ago51:49

51:49

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

2M ago48:26

48:26

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

2M ago1:22:08

1:22:08

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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NBA ratings and guest Jorge Sedano 1:17:06

2M ago1:17:06

1:17:06

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

3M ago49:35

49:35

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

3M ago52:09

52:09

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

3M ago46:07

46:07

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

3M ago35:27

35:27

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

38:08

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

4M ago29:07

29:07

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

4M ago30:04

30:04

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

4M ago31:31

31:31

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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NFL ratings recap, Tom Brady's performance, Disney-Fubo deal and more 29:35

5M ago29:35

29:35

The Sports Media Watch podcast returns from hiatus as Jon Lewis and new co-host Armand Broady discuss the NFL's regular season ratings performance, how Tom Brady looks heading into the playoffs, Disney's Fubo deal and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Special guest Bob Wischusen talks NHL and more, plus MLB-Diamond Sports, Mets ratings and more 33:10

8M ago33:10

33:10

On the latest edition of the Sports Media Watch podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by ESPN play-by-play voice Bob Wischusen, who discusses his role as an NHL broadcaster, his career and more. But first, Jon discusses the future of MLB on RSNs and the Mets' drawing power this postseason. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou…

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Special guests Randy Scott and Gary Striewski, plus WNBA vs. Christine Brennan and MLB Postseason 44:13

8M ago44:13

44:13

On the new edition of the Sports Media Watch podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by special guests Randy Scott and Gary Striewski of SportsCenter (11:35), who discuss their popular partnership, how their SportsCenter differs from the 1990s heyday and much more. But first, Jon dives into the Christine Brennan-WNBA controversy and the broader culture war ov…

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Caitlin Clark playoff ratings, NFL, college football and more 46:54

8M ago46:54

46:54

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner talk more Caitlin Clark, and how her presence lifted the WNBA to big playoff viewership directly against the NFL. Then, the crew takes a look at football viewership from the weekend, including whether the Kansas City Chiefs have a legitimate claim to the title of "America's Team," and how Fox's Friday n…

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Talking WNBA/Caitlin Clark with Fever analyst Debbie Antonelli and ION exec Brian Lawlor, plus NFL ratings 1:02:14

8M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

On the latest edition of the Sports Media Watch podcast, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner examine the WNBA season and the Caitlin Clark effect with Fever analyst and Basketball Hall of Famer Debbie Antonelli and Scripps Sports (ION) president Brian Lawlor. Plus, some discussion about NFL ratings, Tom Brady and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircl…

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Brady's debut, NFL ratings, Disney v. DIRECTV, Caitlin Clark and more 37:18

8M ago37:18

37:18

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner review Tom Brady's broadcasting debut, what went right, what went wrong, and where he goes from here. Then the crew reviews the opening week in NFL ratings including strong numbers for the NFL Kickoff Game and the Friday night Peacock exclusive from Brazil. Jon and Drew close the show with a discussion …

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Disney vs. DIRECTV, Pat McAfee, Tom Brady's debut, Sheryl Swoopes 47:22

9M ago47:22

47:22

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner start the podcast discussing the carriage dispute between Disney and DirecTV, how it differs from the Charter dispute last year, and whether it will be solved in time for Monday Night Football. Then, the crew takes a look at the first full weekend of college football, including a discussion about Nick S…

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ESPN restructuring and the future of its NBA coverage; Paramount, Diamond RSNs, NBA vs. WBD 35:00

9M ago35:00

35:00

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss ESPN's executive restructuring and what it could mean for its live sports coverage, in particular the NBA. Then the crew does a legal roundup covering the Paramount deal, Venu's appeal, Amazon pulling its funding from Diamond Sports, the NFL Sunday Ticket case, and the NBA filing a motion to dis…

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Venu loses in court, Greenberg replaces Ponder, RGIII fired and more 44:25

9M ago44:25

44:25

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner talk about the preliminary injunction levied against Venu in federal court last week, whether the ruling should have been made, and what it means for the future of "bundling" sports properties. Then the crew discusses ESPN's decision to fire Sam Ponder and Robert Griffin III, and why Laura Rutledge shou…

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Charles Barkley's TNT future, Leigh Diffey's flub, Olympics ratings, Sunday Ticket and more 38:13

10M ago38:13

38:13

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner start off by discussing Leigh Diffey's call of the Men's 100m Final and look back at some other notable announcer blunders. Then, the crew continues their discussion about NBC's Olympic viewership, and how Paris compares to past Olympics. Jon and Drew close the show with the NFL "Sunday Ticket" verdict …

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Olympics ratings, WBD sues the NBA, Roundball Rock's return 32:02

10M ago32:02

32:02

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner wade through the somewhat confusing methodology that NBC is using for measuring its Olympics viewership, and how much of this year's success is real versus manufactured. Then, the crew discusses their opinions on Gold Zone and the whip-around format more broadly, asking whether it is the future of live …

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NBA media rights official; what's next for WBD; how WNBA fared; Olympics preview 53:07

10M ago53:07

53:07

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner dive into the NBA and its respective broadcast partners formally announcing their upcoming media rights agreements. The crew discusses what this means for WBD who had their "match" denied by the league, and what stood out in the announcements that we didn't already know. Then, Jon and Drew discuss the W…

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NBA media rights crunch time; WNBA rights fee; big soccer viewership and more 27:12

10M ago27:12

27:12

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss the NBA finalizing its media rights deals, and what to expect from WBD's efforts to match Amazon's package of games. Then, the crew highlights the WNBA portion of the deal and whether that rights fee will look like a bargain down the line. Jon and Drew close out the show talking Copa America and…

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NASCAR Chicago, Fox soccer, Caitlin Clark and more 37:46

11M ago37:46

37:46

On the latest edition of the Sports Media Watch podcast, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, Fox soccer coverage, the latest Caitlin Clark numbers and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Jon Lewis

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Why NBA rights are so expensive despite lower Finals ratings (plus: WNBA ratings, Stanley Cup coverage) 35:34

11M ago35:34

35:34

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner start the show discussing more viewership records for the Clark-sparked WNBA, including the Fever-Sky game that beat its own one week old record and a Fever game that set another record for ION. Then, Jon dives into his new piece on why the NBA has been able to land such lucrative media rights deals des…

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NBA Finals ratings dud and should we believe Charles Barkley's retirement announcement? 28:16

11M ago28:16

28:16

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner start the show discussing the lackluster NBA Finals viewership before shifting over to a conversation about Charles Barkley's latest retirement saga, and whether his announcement this time around is different than the past. Then, the crew wraps up with U.S. Open viewership and the Stanley Cup Finals. Ad…

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NBA and Stanley Cup Final ratings and Warner Bros. Discovery's sports strategy 26:13

12M ago26:13

26:13

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner take a look at how the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals are faring from a ratings perspective through two games. Then, the crew closes out the show with a discussion on TNT's recent media rights acquisitions, whether the network is doing enough to maintain its rates with distributors, and if they'll secure a …

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Caitlin Clark media meltdown, plus NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final ratings previews 39:35

12M ago39:35

39:35

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner unpack the media discourse surrounding the WNBA, including recent incidents with Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee. The crew then discusses the NBA Finals before having an impromptu conversation about the league's media rights deal and what it signals for the cable industry writ large. Jon and Drew wrap u…

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Remembering Bill Walton, plus holiday weekend ratings 33:33

12M ago33:33

33:33

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss the legacy of Bill Walton and his prolific broadcasting career. Afterwards, the crew closes out the show with a ratings roundup of the Indy 500, Stanley Cup Playoffs, and NBA Conference Finals. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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The problem with ESPN's NBA coverage; plus, weekend ratings and Golf Channel skips Scheffler 45:50

1y ago45:50

45:50

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner quickly go over weekend ratings for the NBA, PGA Championship, and Preakness before diving into our main topic: ESPN's game 7 broadcast of Knicks-Pacers. Jon details how ESPN's failures have resulted in a product that has become a disservice to NBA viewers, why the problem is systemic, and whether the n…

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NFL takes on CFP, Tom Brady and Greg Olsen, NBA playoff ratings, Caitlin Clark expectations and more 46:01

1y ago46:01

46:01

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner run through the many announcements surrounding the NFL's schedule release, starting with the league's decision to give NBC and FOX extra Week 16 games that will directly compete with the College Football Playoff. Then, Jon and Drew discuss what we know about the first couple weeks of the NFL schedule, h…

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NBA media rights: should NBA want WBD or Comcast? Plus: weekend ratings and hot topics 48:12

1y ago48:12

48:12

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss the latest reporting surrounding the NBA media rights negotiations and whether NBC or TNT would be a better partner for the league. Then, the crew jumps into a ratings roundup and takes a look at weekend ratings from the NBA, Kentucky Derby, and NHL. Jon and Drew close out the show with some qui…

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Comcast's huge NBA offer, can TNT match, and what it means for the marketplace 53:32

1y ago53:32

53:32

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner dive into all the reporting surrounding NBA rights negotiations. To start, the crew discusses whether NBC's huge bid could mean the end times for the NBA on TNT or if WBD will find a way to match NBC's deal, or split the package between them. They also discuss possible landing spots for the Inside the N…

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NBA media rights and ratings, hot start for Stanley Cup, Howie Schawb and the WNBA 54:54

1y ago54:54

54:54

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner take a look at recent reporting surrounding the NBA's media rights negotiations and discuss expectations around the dollar figure the league will ultimately receive, and what the inventory breakdown looks like for the league's media partners. Then, Jon and Drew go over viewership for the opening weekend…

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Caitlin Clark boosts WNBA to 24-year high, NBA playoff preview, Masters ratings recap 24:12

1y ago24:12

24:12

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner lead off the podcast discussing yet another Caitlin Clark viewership feat -- this time with a record-setting WNBA Draft. Then, the crew takes a look at how NBA regular season viewership fared and looks forward to potential playoff scenarios. Jon and Drew close out the show with a discussion on the subpa…

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Women's NCAA title game outdraws men's, can the WNBA capitalize, and Norby Williamson's exit 38:22

1y ago38:22

38:22

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner lead off the show with a March Madness viewership discussion, headlined by the massive rating for South Carolina-Iowa in the women's tournament and why the WNBA can't seem to capitalize on the successes of women's college basketball. Then the crew turns its focus to the men, where UConn-Purdue finished …

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Iowa-LSU record audience, reviewing ESPN's coverage, and can the Caitlin Clark phenomenon be repeated? 51:45

1y ago51:45

51:45

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner dive deep into the record-setting viewership for Iowa-LSU. The crew covers the 12.3m viewers number in context, what this number means for the Final Four games this Friday, where expectations should be set for women's college basketball next season without Caitlin Clark, and if this was the most heavily…

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March Madness ratings, Kim Mulkey, NFL on Christmas and sports betting scandals 39:38

1y ago39:38

39:38

On today's episode, Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss viewership for both the men's and women's NCAA Tournaments, including Caitlin Clark and Iowa's record-setting numbers, and how the chalky setup for both tournaments can lead to strong viewership here on out. The crew also discusses the impending Washington Post story on Kim Mulkey and a potentia…

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NCAA men's and women's hoops comparisons, CFP media rights deal and more 34:12

1y ago34:12

34:12

On today's episode Jon Lewis and Drew Lerner discuss Selection Sunday viewership and the countless comparisons between the men's and women's tournaments in the media. The crew also talks about the new College Football Playoff rights deal and the return of the national title game to ABC. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & …

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