Thrilling NBA And NHL Playoffs Finishes + KY Derby Coverage With Mike Tirico ILL | LWOS Media Podcast

Last Word On Sports Media Podcast

Some insane endings in the Stanley Cup and NBA Playoff matchups, one of the premier single events in sports, the Kentucky Derby, delivers on audience and more are part of the latest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"
Host T.J. Rives is back with co-host Mike Gill to go over it all and give some insight and takes.
They talk first about some great play by play moments by Kenny Albert of TNT in the thrilling game 7 finish of the NHL series with Winnipeg and St. Louis. And, then, follow it up with fellow Turner broadcaster Ian Eagle calling a last second three pointer for the Nuggets to beat the Thunder in game 1 on Monday night. The guys have thoughts on the broadcasters showing greatness.
Then, the attention turns to the Kentucky Derby and the success that NBC has had growing the audience year after year for the race. Also, though, there was a scary situation for one of their premier broadcasters in Mike Tirico, who had a food allergy make him ill and take him off the pre-race coverage. You'll hear from Tirico on what happened and our guys can relate their own food allergy stories, too.
The guys talk the media handling of the Batimore Ravens releasing controversial kicker Justin Tucker and finish by going over an amazing TV series finale' anniversary for May 6th of 2004.
It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!