Episode 126: Super Bowl's Broken Record, NBA All-Star Game, NASCAR president Steve Phelps, and Fox Analyst Clint Bowyer
Feb 14, 2024
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Topics discussed in this podcast include the Super Bowl's record-breaking audience numbers, the NBA All-Star Game, the Daytona 500, the Boston Red Sox's Netflix series, JJ Redick's broadcasting career, new streaming partners for NASCAR, Clint Boyer's Super Bowl experience, NASCAR's impact on Netflix, ESPN's college football playoff deal, viewership drop at the Phoenix Open, Caitlin Clark's popularity, and growing appeal of baseball players.
The Chiefs Super Bowl victory broke audience records, highlighting the event's immense popularity.
NASCAR President Steve Phelps and Fox analyst Clint Bowyer discuss the upcoming Daytona 500 and the new Netflix series 'Full Speed'
SBJ's Tom Friend shares insights on the NBA All-Star Game and the league's media landscape.
Deep dives
ESPN extends college football playoff deal for 6 years
ESPN and the college football playoff have reached a six-year, $7.8 billion extension that will keep the new 12-team tournament on the network through the 2031-2032 season. This deal highlights the long-term investment ESPN sees in college sports.
Waste Management Phoenix Open sees a drop in viewership
The Waste Management Phoenix Open experienced a 35% drop in viewership for Sunday's round due to poor weather and it also coincided with the Super Bowl. The number of viewers dropped from 3.7 million last year to 2.4 million this year.
Caitlin Clark leads to a big win for Peacock
Peacock will be streaming a game where Caitlin Clark is likely to break the scoring record for women's college basketball. This will be a major opportunity for Peacock to attract a larger audience and showcase the power of Iowa and Caitlin Clark.
The interest in Yoshinobu Yamamoto highlights baseball's global appeal
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a Japanese pitcher joining the Dodgers, has been listed as one of the most interesting people in baseball. This highlights the appeal of baseball players from around the world and the potential growth opportunities for Major League Baseball.
Expectations for Major League Baseball's participation in the Olympics
Major League Baseball's potential participation in the Olympics could be a game-changer for the sport, allowing players to showcase their talent on an international stage. The possibility of MLB players participating in the 2028 Olympics raises excitement for the growth and exposure of the sport.
In this Valentine's Day edition of the Sports Media Podcast from the New York Post and Sports Business Journal, SBJ's Austin Karp puts a bow on the Chiefs Super Bowl victory and the Big Game's record-breaking audience numbers. With the Daytona 500 right around the corner, SBJ's Adam Stern, NASCAR President Steve Phelps and NASCAR on Fox analyst Clint Bowyer drop in to talk about what to expect in the "Great American Race" as well as the new Netflix series, "Full Speed." And with the NBA All-Star Game set for the Indianapolis, SBJ's Tom Friend holds court on the the league's media landscape and his expectation from the festivities in the Circle City.
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