
John Ourand
Author of The Varsity and host of The Varsity podcast, covering sports media.
Top 10 podcasts with John Ourand
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May 28, 2024 • 49min
Why the New NBA Deal Is So Weird. Plus, How Sports Rights Actually Work.
John Ourand, a sports correspondent with Puck News, delves into the NBA's incredible new $76 billion media rights deal despite declining viewership. He tackles the paradox of rising revenue in a fragmented media landscape, contrasting it with the NFL's stable influence. Ourand discusses the complexities of sports contracts in the age of cord-cutting and highlights the growing prominence of the WNBA and other women's sports, emphasizing the need for new broadcasting agreements to harness their surging popularity.

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Feb 8, 2024 • 32min
Will the New All-in-One Sports App Finally Kill Cable?
Sports business journalist and Puck contributor John Ourand joins host Matt Belloni to discuss the new all-in-one sports streaming platform, its impact on linear cable, stakeholder implications, and revenue potential. They also make Super Bowl predictions and discuss betting options.

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Mar 26, 2025 • 48min
How long can sports keep TV alive?
John Ourand, a seasoned sports business reporter at Puck, dives into the critical interplay between sports and television. He examines how shrinking TV audiences impact sports broadcasting and local networks. The conversation touches on college sports changes with NIL deals reshaping player dynamics. Ourand also explores the challenges facing regional sports networks and the shift from traditional TV to streaming platforms. He discusses sports gambling's growing influence, highlighting how these trends affect the future of sports viewership.

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Feb 12, 2025 • 23min
Fox’s Super Bowl Bonanza & ESPN’s NFL Equation
John Ourand, a seasoned journalist covering the sports business, joins to discuss the NFL's impressive Super Bowl ratings, even with a lackluster game. He analyzes ESPN's potential acquisition of NFL's media assets and why they're pursuing more traditional assets despite declining values. The conversation also touches on the allure of celebrity culture, evident in Tom Brady's extravagant watch, and highlights evolving viewing habits and strategies in the competitive landscape of sports media.

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Feb 20, 2024 • 1h 34min
John Ourand - Puck News - Sports Media Reporter
Insights on sports media landscape changes, NBA media rights predictions, decline of legacy media outlets, ideas to enhance NBA All-Star weekend, innovative antennas for fan experience at venues, challenges in motivating star athletes, evolving audience engagement strategies, tech giants' role in sports media rights, and impact of 5G in sports

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Aug 15, 2024 • 21min
Cable-pocalypse Now, Part 1
John Ourand, a leader in broadcasting, teams up with media commentator Matt Belloni to dissect pressing industry issues. They explore the staggering $9.1 billion write-down at Warner Bros. Discovery and what it means for the future of traditional TV. The duo dives into Paramount's struggle with NFL broadcasting rights and the implications of shifting sports content to streaming. They also discuss the financial maneuvers of cable giants as they adapt to the evolving landscape and the rising costs of sports programming.

Oct 23, 2024 • 25min
The Goodell, the Bad, and the Ugly
John Ourand, Puck's ace sports correspondent, delves into ESPN's groundbreaking NFL deal, revealing the frictions it’s causing among other media partners. He and host Dylan Byers also dissect the highly anticipated Yankees-Dodgers World Series, predicting its potential to break viewership records. Their discussion highlights the emotional connections cities have with their teams and the evolving dynamics of sports broadcasting, showcasing the intricate dance between ratings, consumer benefits, and network rivalries.

May 2, 2024 • 1h 1min
John Ourand on the NBA's TV Future
Puck senior correspondent John Ourand discusses the NBA's TV future, inside the NBA crew impact, changes at CBS' NFL Today, potential NFL Draft schedule shift, and more. Sal Licata joins to talk NFL Draft shockers, MLB news, gambling at Dave & Busters, Jerry Seinfeld turning 70, and more in the 'Traina Thoughts' segment.

Mar 17, 2023 • 40min
The Fed's Next Move, ESPN’s Future
John Ourand, a media reporter for Sports Business Journal and co-host of the Sports Media Podcast, shares his insights on the economics of March Madness and upcoming MLB season. He discusses the record revenues generated during March Madness and how ESPN is navigating market changes under Disney CEO Bob Iger. The conversation also touches on the competitive landscape of sports broadcasting and how traditional broadcasters are adapting to the streaming revolution.

Apr 15, 2025 • 25min
UFC’s $1B Fantasy & a Green Jacket Mystery
John Ourand, author of The Varsity and host of its accompanying podcast, dives into the fascinating dynamics of Augusta National's Masters broadcast control. He reveals how the tournament's unique traditions shape viewer experience and media strategy. Shifting gears, Ourand discusses the high-stakes negotiations for UFC's media rights, exploring whether a new partner will emerge to meet the $1 billion mark and the broader implications for sports media in a changing landscape. It's a compelling look at the intersection of sports, nostalgia, and modern broadcasting.