On the 35-minute, “Everybody Loves Sports Media” pod, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel hit on the biggest issues and topics in sports media. Here is what you need to know:

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* ESPN is facing the Netflixization of sports head on

* ESPN is trying to win distribution again with new deals

* Netflix is for real as sports rights players

* The NFL very badly wants Netflix to be successful

* The Brady Meter: What grades do we give Tom for the regular season

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* ESPN’s second MNF team needs to improve

* Are the College Football Playoffs working on TV

* Amazon has got their first three NBA hires right

* Laura Rutledge receives praise

* Jason Kelce’s new show needs work

* Adam Archuleta “really” was focused

* Charles Barkley’s take down of “Jason Monroe”

* What is the future for Fox NFL Sunday

* Is CBS’ NFL Today better

* Should the Bottom Line tickers be gone on game telecasts

* Joe Buck and Chris Oliviero interview reactions

* WFAN discusses Marchand Sports Media business plan on its top-rated “Boomer & Gio"

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* Thursday’s Main Event Guest: Jason McCourty

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