Richard Deitsch

Richard Deitsch, a sports writer at The Athletic and host of the Sports Media Podcast, dives into the fierce rivalry between ESPN and Fox Sports. He discusses how the pandemic reshaped viewership and fan engagement, while highlighting the NFL's dominance in the media landscape. Deitsch reveals the evolving nature of sports debate programming and the influence of social media on sports broadcasters negotiating power. He also touches on the rise of streaming services and their potential to disrupt traditional sports broadcasting models.