Marchand Sports Media

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comYes, we published this pod early! (We are trying out this earlier delivery with the promise that you will always get the pods by 5:45 a.m. every Tuesday & Thursday, but if it is ready sooner, why wait? Christmas sometimes comes early!)In the 39-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand talks with ESPN lead NBA host Malika Andrews. Here are the topics and what you need to know:* To listen to the full 39-minute podcast subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* Malika did not have her sights set on TV* Can Malika play hoops* How Adrian Wojnarowski discovered Malika* Malika was shocked Woj knew who she was* Malika says she was confident, but naive when she started her career* How an internship at the New York Times was important * She wanted to be a certain New York Times writer (she names him)* Her minimal on-air experience before being on ESPNMarchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new pods and support our work become a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com. To listen to this entire 39-minute podcast, our archives and future pods, upgrade to paid. Easily connect to your pod player with this link on your phone.* How, at 24, the 2020 NBA Covid bubble was her first big break* Malika was very nervous about the assignment* By 2021, she was on the NBA Finals sideline reporter after the Maria Taylor-Rachel Nichols brouhaha* How she practiced the NBA Finals trophy presentation with her then boyfriend, now husband, ESPN reporter, Dave McMenamin* How, during COVID, she went to Woj’s family’s home for Thanksgiving and learned the dedication of an insider* Was she surprised by Woj’s retirement* How having information is better than a take* What she thinks about Charles Barkley and Inside The NBA joining ESPN next year in which it is expected to be the Finals’ pregame* What’s next for Malika …Related Sports Media Podcasts* Adam Schefter* Ramona Shelburne* Peter King* Bomani JonesOn Tuesday, May 6th, NBC Sports President Rick Cordella will be the guest for the second OTR in midtown Manhattan. Click here or the above image to request a spot.* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you* On Deck Tuesday: Marchand & Meterparel: ELSM * Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 35-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel provide inside information and opinions. Here are the topics and what you need to know:* To listen to the full 35-minute podcast subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* The problem that Pat McAfee and ESPN have* Analyzing the NCAA coverage from Ian Eagle, Grant Hill, Bill Raftery, Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo, Caitlin Clark and more* Who Called It Better — Alex Ovechkin’s goal: TNT’s Kenny Albert vs. Monumental Sports’ Joe Beninati * With the Masters upon us, Jim Nantz referenced his chief of staff, does Meterparel have his own COS* Grading Joe Davis’ Shohei Ohtani game-winner* What do we make of YES Network’s deal with Comcast* If ESPN buys NFLN, could Peter Schrager return to GMFB* The World Cup and the political fallout for Fox* The NFL’s Christmas Day strategy with Amazon and Netflix* Keyshawn Johnson’s tells great stories* Why TNT reunited the retiring Sam Rosen with John DavidsonMarchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new pods and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com. To listen to this entire 35-minute podcast, our archives and future pods, upgrade to paid. Easily connect to your pod player with this link on your phone. Related Sports Media Podcasts* Mark Shapiro is The Main Event* Ian Eagle tells funny stories * Jim Nantz is The Main Event* Peter Schrager is the king of connections* The future of baseball and local rights with SNY president Steve Raab On Tuesday, May 6th, NBC Sports President Rick Cordella will be the guest for the second OTR in midtown Manhattan. Click here or the above image to request a spot.* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 38-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand is joined by Keyshawn Johnson. Here’s what you need to know:* To listen to the full 38-minute podcast subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* Keyshawn Johnson’s outrageous schedule at the end of his ESPN tenure* Keyshawn was interviewed as a nine-year-old for the first time in 1981 by Fred Roggin about being the next Marcus Allen* How Keyshawn rallied his teammates to boycott USC’s school newspaper* How New York Post legend Steve Serby found Keyshawn in Manhattan prior to being the No. 1 pick* How Mike & the Mad Dog attacked Keyshawn after he signed * The full story about why he wrote “Just Give me the Damn Ball” * How the Wayne Chrebet “mascot” characterization played out* How Keyshawn purposely screwed over the New York Daily News’ Rich Cimini’s exclusive* Keyshawn disagreed how Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio characterized how he left ESPN the first time* Bill Parcells said that the media was not your friend* Keyshawn respected the beat guys the most* How Keyshawn and ESPN executive Seth Markman came up with the segment, “Come on, Man”* What are the jobs Keyshawn could have had that would have changed his media career* Why Keyshawn has passed on non-sports opportunities* Keyshawn says that his FS1 show “Speak” is the best on TVMarchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new pods and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com. To listen to this entire 38-minute podcast, our archives and future pods, upgrade to paid. Thanks.* Some related Sports Media Podcasts from the paid archive* Cameron Heyward: How an All-Pro is trying to create a media career* Booger McFarland is The Main Event* Eli Manning is The Main Event* Jason McCourty: The blueprint to go from NFL player to media star* Peter Schrager: The King of connections* Fred Gaudelli: How a Hall of Fame producer changed sports TV* Joe Buck and the craft of sportscasting* Bomani Jones and sports media’s gamble on its future* On-deck Tuesday: Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports MediaOn Tuesday, May 6th, NBC Sports President Rick Cordella will be the guest for the second OTR in midtown Manhattan. Click here or the above image to request a spot.* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 32-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel provide inside information and opinions. Here’s what you need to know: * To listen to the full 32-minute podcast subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* J.J. Watt vs. Tony Romo and a change in approach at CBS* Why the Charles Davis move to college is probably good for him* LeBron vs. Stephen A. … winners and losers* What kind of fit is Peter Schrager with ESPN* Could MLB ask ESPN to get back in negotiations after opt-out* Charles Barkley has an unnoticed skill that helps his success* Joe Buck returned to the MLB booth and showed why he was missed* Stan Van Gundy and Dan Bonner earn some praise* MLB.TV didn't work on Opening Day, but that wasn't the biggest issueMarchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new pods and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com. To listen to this entire 32-minute podcast, our archives and future pods, upgrade to paid. Thanks.* Meterparel wants less words from MLB TV play-by-players* What is the fallout of ESPN moving LA employees to Bristol* How should the depth of the men's and women's NCAA Tournament crews be viewed* Jim Nantz and Houston will be in the Final Four* An interesting TV idea for the NBA's No. 1 pick* Related Sports Media Podcasts* Peter Schrager, the king of connections, on working the Super Bowl* Ian Eagle tells funny stories … oh yeah!* Jim Nantz is The Main Event* On-deck Thursday: Keyshawn Johnson is The Main EventOn Tuesday, May 6th, NBC Sports President Rick Cordella will be the guest for the second OTR in midtown Manhattan. Click here or the above image to request a spot.* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comOn the 43-minute podcast, Andrew Marchand interviews New York Post baseball columnist/MLB Network analyst Joel Sherman. Sherman tells legendary stories about covering George Steinbrenner, the beat with Michael Kay, Jon Heyman and Jack Curry. Plus, some of the best advice you’ll get on how to become a sports writer and succeed. Here is what you need to know:* To listen to the full 43-minute podcast subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* The "little death walk" to the newsstand when covering Steinbrenner * Calling Steinbrenner and sitting by your hotel phone* Sherman was on the beat with All-Stars like Kay, Curry, Heyman, Moss Klein, among others* Sherman’s crazy first week at The Post when he was 24* His advice how to break in and succeed as a sports writer* How Sherman came up with calling five people a day as a rule* Sherman’s goal to make other reporters regret breaking storiesMarchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new pods and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com. To listen to this entire 43-minute podcast, our archives and future pods, upgrade to paid. Thanks.* How Buck Showalter gave him his PhD in baseball* How David Cone stood out as a player and a tremendous Derek Jeter anecdote* The Giancarlo Stanton advice that resonates for any public figure on social media* The full legendary late-1990s story on if Sherman punched Mr. Met or not * Mr. Met was egged on by Sherman's fellow Post MLB columnist Tom Keegan* How the New York baseball writers commemorated the Mr. Met tale* Related Podcasts from the Archives * Peter King’s legendary stories* How Adam Schefter became the most prolific NFL insider ever* How Chris (Mad Dog) Russo became the greatest sports talk show host of all-time* Kobe, Woj & RamonaOn Tuesday, May 6th, NBC Sports President Rick Cordella will be the guest for the second OTR in midtown Manhattan. Click here or the above image to request a spot.* On-deck Tuesday: Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 33-minute podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel discuss the biggest issues in sports media, leading off with Apple TV+ and live sports. The duo also hits on the NCAA tournament coverage, MLB’s TV negotiations and much more. Here’s what you need to know. * To listen to the full 33-minute podcast subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* Apple has failed to sign significant live sports rights deals, will they ever* The MLS and MLB agreements have no metrics and no proof of success* Apple is Apple, of course, but is Apple TV+ where leagues want to be* One Shining Moment? Who was up and who was down during the first weekend of CBS/TNT’s March Madness coverage* An idea of how CBS should use Jon Rothstein in the futureMarchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new pods and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com. To listen to this entire 33-minute podcast, our archives and future pods, upgrade to paid. Thanks.* A theory on why MLB commissioner Rob Manfred was so vocal about ESPN after its $550M opt-out* The issue for MLB in selling the Home Run Derby separately* Some advice for Joe Buck doing his first national MLB game in four years* Where do UFC live rights end up* Questions on Marquee and YES* How ESPN is trying to reinvent itself with its new app come the fall* Fox Sports did not send its announcers to Japan for Opening Day* CBS NCAA Sports Media event breakdown* Meterparel demonstrates how to waive someone off* On-deck Thursday: Joel Sherman is The Main Event guest* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comOn the 40-minute podcast, Andrew Marchand and John Ourand are reunited for their monthly Main Event. Here’s what you need to know.* To listen to the entire 40-minute podcast become a paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com* The reasons ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro may not want to succeed Bob Iger as Disney CEO* Ourand explains TNT Sports chairman Luis Silberwasser’s plans * How MLB might re-sell ESPN’s opt-out package* How MLB is gearing up for 2028 when all of its rights are up* MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says it wants to look global for its 2028* How Fox Sports could pivot to more partnerships* Why Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will have their third director in four years Marchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new pods and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com. To listen to this entire 40-minute podcast, our archives and future pods, upgrade to paid. Thanks.* Related Pods: Rick Cordella … Fred Gaudelli … Joe Buck* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you* On deck Tuesday: Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn the 36-minute podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel give inside information and opinions on what a potential ESPN-NFL deal could mean. Plus, they discuss several other sports media issues, including March Madness, MLB, NBC, Olympics, NHL, Apple and Erin Andrews. Here’s what you need to know.* To listen to the full 36-minute podcast subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* Nearly four decades ago, ESPN acquired NFL games, which changed cable history* What an NFL deal for ESPN could mean for ESPN’s full direct-to-consumer offering* Why does Tom Brady have a newsletter* Jon Rothstein is March* Remembering John Feinstein with a personal anecdote Marchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new pods and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com. To listen to this entire 36-minute podcast, our archives and future pods, upgrade to paid. Thanks.* CBS had a nice tribute to Greg Gumbel* NBC’s new gold medal Olympic deal* Answers to questions on MLB’s marketing, Sunday Night Baseball’s future, The CW, MLS-Apple, USGA/NBC, NHL’s next deal, Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson* Papa Clicker Book Review: Home Run King (The Remarkable Record of Hank Aaron) by Dan Schlossberg* On-deck Thursday: John Ourand is The Main Event guest * Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comNote: Hey, I published this pod yesterday evening so I’m just sending out again so no one misses it. Sorry about the extra email … enjoy!On the 40-minute podcast, Steve Raab, the president of SNY, the Mets’ network is the guest. Raab, one of the smarter executives in sports media, explains his view of where regional sports networks are headed, what he would be thinking about if he were MLB and how everything must evolve at a quicker pace. What you need to know about the pod: * To listen to the full 40-minute podcast subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* How sports media drives the overall sports business of leagues, teams and conferences* When the headwinds for regional sports networks first appeared* The rights of regional sports networks need to evolve* Why SNY has decided to go direct to consumer now with MLB as its partner* Raab says first mover advantage doesn't apply in his space* What should MLB do with its overall rights* How there are a small group of teams that may decide MLB's future as swing votersMarchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new pods and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com. To listen to this entire 40-minute podcast, our archives and future pods, upgrade to paid. Thanks.* Why big markets have to protect themselves* The Dodgers have a huge advantage with its local media deal* MLB can’t silo off its media situation from its other issues* There is a tension between fan friendliness and the economics needed to drive the business* Technology will solve how to find games, a constant fan frustration* Related Pods: Darren Rovell and the sports business of niche* Rick Cordella explains NBC's NBA logic & how sports drives Peacock * Joe Buck and the craft of sportcasting“Off The Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports" is an event series that features the biggest dealmakers in sports, talking about the future of technology in an intimate setting.ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro is the inaugural guest on March 18th starting at 4 p.m. The location is in midtown Manhattan. In this closed door conversation, Marchand will ask Pitaro to expand on his optimistic thoughts about AI and more.The event is free and includes light appetizers and cocktails.Register by clicking here. Space is limited so signing up does not guarantee a spot* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you* On-deck Tuesday: Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comNote: This podcast was published early by mistake, but since I did, I’m making available now. On the 40-minute podcast, Steve Raab, the president of SNY, the Mets’ network is the guest. Raab, one of the smarter executives in sports media, explains his view of where regional sports networks are headed, what he would be thinking about if he were MLB and how everything must evolve at a quicker pace. What you need to know about the pod: * To listen to the full 40-minute podcast subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com* How sports media drives the overall sports business of leagues, teams and conferences* When the headwinds for regional sports networks first appeared* The rights of regional sports networks need to evolve* Why SNY has decided to go direct to consumer now with MLB as its partner* Raab says first mover advantage doesn't apply in his space* What should MLB do with its overall rights* How there are a small group of teams that may decide MLB's future as swing votersMarchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new pods and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com. To listen to this entire 40-minute podcast, our archives and future pods, upgrade to paid. Thanks.* Why big markets have to protect themselves* The Dodgers have a huge advantage with its local media deal* MLB can’t silo off its media situation from its other issues* There is a tension between fan friendliness and the economics needed to drive the business* Technology will solve how to find games, a constant fan frustration* Related Pods: Darren Rovell and the sports business of niche* Rick Cordella explains NBC's NBA logic & how sports drives Peacock * Joe Buck and the craft of sportcasting“Off The Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports" is an event series that features the biggest dealmakers in sports, talking about the future of technology in an intimate setting.ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro is the inaugural guest on March 18th starting at 4 p.m. The location is in midtown Manhattan. In this closed door conversation, Marchand will ask Pitaro to expand on his optimistic thoughts about AI and more.The event is free and includes light appetizers and cocktails.Register by clicking here. Space is limited so signing up does not guarantee a spot* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you* On-deck Tuesday: Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com