Marchand Sports Media

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comMarchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media Rundown WHAT’S UPAndrew Marchand: SiriusXM Sunday DriveJon Meterparel: Jason BenettiWHAT’S DOWNMarchand: WNBA Players AssociationMeterparel: John SmoltzMarchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com.THE QUESTIONS* How Jeff Passan could make the move from MLB insider to NBA insider and replace Woj? Shams Charania is the other leading candidate, but The Athletic wants to keep him. What happened with Zach Lowe? Chris Haynes also in free agency merry-go-round.* How could Netflix ask for Tom Brady to call its Christmas Day game? What is going on with the streamer? Should networks let announcers work for Netflix? Ian Eagle, Noah Eagle, Greg Olsen and Nate Burleson in play.* How do we rank the MLB playoff game-callers? Joe Davis to Brian Anderson to Karl Ravech to Bob Costas to Boog Sciambi. Plus, Joe Buck’s legacy.* What do we think of Friday night college football? What is the next window TV should think about?* The future of Sports Media presented by WSC Sports: What does the WNBA need to do from a media perspective to go to the next level? Who is right in the Christine Brennan-WNBAPA kerfuffle?* You make the call: Benetti on Tigers when they moved one game from clinching playoff spot. How does it rate?YOUR QUESTIONSIs it the sports media who unimaginatively continually ask the thought provoking question, “Can you take us through this play?” Scott Fisher on X.THURSDAY’S GUESTThe Main Event with Andrew Marchand on Thursday is with Darren Rovell. You can find it on this same feed. Thanks for listening and subscribing at AndrewMarchand.com. 

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comMarchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comESPN Sr. Writer and NBA insider Ramona Shelburne is on “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.” Shelburne thought someone might have been hacked when she saw on X that Adrian Wojnarowski retired. She described how she and Woj worked on a James Harden blockbuster trade story together, but she was having back surgery, which left Woj worrying if the doctor may leak it. She also explained how she developed a strong relationship with Kobe Bryant and how Bryant challenged her to beat Woj. And she documents her tremendous series on Donald Sterling that is now on FX. And we go into the future of insiders at ESPN.To subscribe for access to the full 45-minute podcast, go to AndrewMarchand.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comMarchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media Rundown WHAT’S UPAndrew Marchand: Cris Collinsworth Jon Meterparel: Kevin BurkhardtWHAT’S DOWNMarchand: Greg OlsenMeterparel: Bill BelichickMarchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com.THE QUESTIONS* What happens to the insider game after Adrian Wojnarowski’s surprise retirement?Does ESPN replace Woj? Do they go closer by committee? Shams? Do reporters want the job? Adam Schefter’s comments.* What do you think of Cris Collinsworth closing in on a contract extension with NBC?NBC’s succession plan worked with Mike Tirico and Al Michaels/Bob Costas, but Collinsworth survived Drew Brees.* What did we think of Tom Brady in Week 3?Brady struggled big time with cliches.Does he have the instincts?* What are we hearing on the ESPN NBA No. 1 team front?The latest and some new names.* The future of Sports Media presented by WSC Sports: What was the biggest takeaway from The Main Event interview with MoffettNathanson’s Michael Nathanson and Robert Fishman?ESPN’s plan should work for DTC, while MLB has a real streaming issue for its big market clubs.* What do we make of the Caitlin Clark WNBA regular season ratings? She’s the one.* You make the call: New segment, what do we think of this Connor Onion call on Fox Sports of Colorado’s win over Baylor?YOUR QUESTIONS* Could you see Woj doing any kind of content? Using his NBA connections to bring folks to St Bonnie’s campus? Jessie Karungu, subscriber ​​THURSDAY’S GUESTThe Main Event with Andrew Marchand on Thursday is with ESPN senior writer Ramona Shelburne. You can find it on this same feed. Thanks for listening and subscribing.

Michael Nathanson, a top analyst at MoffettNathanson, and Robert Fishman, a leading voice in sports media analysis, discuss the rapid evolution of sports broadcasting. They delve into ESPN's struggle with its streaming strategy amid fierce competition and the potential of integrating sports betting as a game changer. The conversation highlights how recent hefty deals, like the NBA's $76 billion broadcasting rights, are reshaping media landscapes. They also consider ethical implications of merging betting with viewing experiences for younger audiences.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comMARCHAND & METERPAREL: Everybody Loves Sports Media RundownWHAT’S UPAndrew Marchand: Tom Brady Jon Meterparel: Kenny AlbertMarchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com.WHAT’S DOWNMarchand: Jesse PalmerMeterparel: Terry BradshawTHE QUE…

Marchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com.On The Main Event with Andrew Marchand, Andrew talks with Booger McFarland. McFarland, 46, explains the funny story of how he went from Anthony to Booger and why his attempt to switch back failed at LSU. He goes behind-the-scenes at ESPN about how the Monday Night Football happened, the Booger Mobile and whatever happened to the most famous crane in NFL TV history. He also talked about the influence of Mike Greenberg, his relationship with the legendary Chris Berman and his doughnut disses of Dan “Big Cat” Katz on X. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.andrewmarchand.com/subscribe

Marchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. Next week’s Everybody Loves Sports Media will be only for paid subscribers. Sign-up for free or paid at AndrewMarchand.comWHAT’S UPAndrew Marchand: Greg OlsenJon Meterparel: Mike TiricoWHAT’S DOWNMarchand: Scott HansonMeterparel: WFAN ExecutivesTHE QUESTIONS*  What did we think of Tom Brady’s debut?*  How can Brady become better?*  What else did we think about Week 1 in the NFL? NFL greed on Friday night with Peacock game … Jeff Darlington should have the “Cops” song play when he comes on-air. … Matt Ryan debut on CBS’ NFL Today, while James Brown pays tribute to Boomer Esiason & Phil Simms. …Sunday Ticket worth it?*  College GameDay vs. Big Noon Kickoff: It is turning into a great college football rivalry?Both shows are good. Colt McCoy struggles on Saturday night national TV debut.* The future of Media presented by WSC Sports: What happens with ESPN’s equity play as it goes direct to consumer? NFL and NBA talks are stalled for now, but digital players could still team with ESPN.*  Is it the right move by Audacy New York president Chris Oliviero to bring back John Sterling for the playoffs to call Yankee games on WFAN?YOUR QUESTIONS* Who is likely to call the Netflix games? Neil Schoolnik from X. Peter Schrager is an interesting option.THURSDAY’S GUESTThe Main Event with Andrew Marchand on Thursday is with ESPN’s Booger McFarland. You can find it on this same feed. Thanks for listening and subscribing at AndrewMarchand.com.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.andrewmarchand.com/subscribe

THE MAIN EVENT RUNDOWNIn the Main Event with Andrew Marchand, Marchand spoke with Jim Nantz for nearly an hour. Topics included Nantz’ first time ever on-air during John Sterling’s New York radio show, Marchand’s reporting on Nantz wanting “Romo money,” how Nantz met Mike Francesa and how he helped him land WFAN job, Marchand’s criticism of Nantz-Romo on the Super Bowl, CBS’ Peyton Manning pursuit in the middle of the Romo negotiations, how Nantz got to CBS and the emotions of his college roommate Fred Couples winning The Masters. Plus, A.I. Nantz at Masters?Marchand Sports Media is a listener-supported publication. To receive new video and audio podcasts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com.Here are the highlights of the chronological rundown: * Nantz was the captain of his high school golf and basketball team, called into John Sterling’s talk show, which was the first time Nantz was on air.* Nantz and his college roommate and teammate Fred Couples used to rehearse green jacket Masters ceremony at the University of Houston. Then they did it for real and Nantz thought he might meltdown on air because it was so emotional.* Early in his career, calling BYU games with Steve Young and Utah Jazz’s games with Hot Rod Hundley.* How he beat out Roy Firestone to earn his first CBS job at 26 years old.* How he nearly lost the CBS job because he didn’t know what swordfish was when he went out with his future bosses.* His relationship with his good friend, Mike Francesa, how he met him and how he helped him become a WFAN legend.* When Brent Musburger was fired in 1990 during the Final Four and Nantz got elevated to the lead voice of the college hoops. What was his perspective.* What was it like for him to not call the Final Four this past March after 32 years?* He had planned to still do the NCAA championship tournament trophy presentation, but then didn’t, what happened?* The future of Sports Media presented by WSC Sports: When he talks to his good friend, Al Michaels, does he speak with Al or A.I. Al?* Nantz wants to call at least another 11 more Masters until he is 76.* Nantz seemed to be considering some Nantz A.I. on the Masters one day.* Nantz on getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.* How he replaced Greg Gumbel as the CBS’ No. 1 NFL play-by-player in 2004.* What happened at the end with Phil Simms’ after their 13-year partnership.* Nantz and Michaels both knew Tony Romo was the future of sports broadcasting long before CBS hired him.* Romo decided to go to CBS in 2017 instead of playing for the Texans or Broncos.* During the Romo negotiations that ended in Romo receiving a 10-year, $180 million deal, CBS reached out to Peyton Manning to replace Romo. Nantz said he didn’t call Manning to gauge his interest.* Nantz and Marchand go at it about if he asked for “Romo money” or not in his latest CBS contract agreed upon in 2021.*  Players had to decide if money or legacy was more important in going to LIV or not.* In his column in The Athletic, Marchand criticized Nantz and Romo on the Super Bowl, including the final call, Nantz responded to it.* An agreement to do Round 2 of the Main Event with Nantz. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.andrewmarchand.com/subscribe

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.Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media Rundown WHAT’S UPAndrew Marchand: Jason McCourtyJon Meterparel: Joel Klatt WHAT’S DOWNMarchand: Rob ManfredMeterparel: Gus Johnson THE QUESTIONS* What are the biggest takeaways of the college football weekend? It feels bigger than ever with GameDay and Big Noon and the new setups of ESPN’s SEC behemoth and the Big 10’s NFL model .* What should we expect from Tom Brady? How has Brady prepared? The NFL restrictions? What are his two keys to success?*  Andrew reported in The Athletic that ESPN’s top candidates to join Mike Breen and Doris Burke on its No. 1 NBA broadcast team are Grant Hill, Richard Jefferson, Tim Legler and Jay Bilas. What will happen? What should happen?*  What should we make of the Disney/DirecTV fight that took ESPN/ABC off the air during the US Open and LSU-USC? Monday Night Football is the key date.* The future of Sports Media presented by WSC Sports: What should MLB be cognizant of in a post-RSN dominated local rights world?*  John Sterling may come back to call the Yankees playoff games in October. He retired in April and Rickie Ricardo, Justin Shackill and Emmanuel Berbari have been the replacements. Is it right for him to come back now for the postseason? Meterparel says no.*  For The Athletic, Andrew reported the US Open media rights deal with ESPN is for 12 year and more than $2 billion deal, what should we make of it? ESPN has added to its rights’ moat. YOUR QUESTIONS*  Is Amazon happy with its NFL booth? Herbie is not great on NFL and Al is nowhere near what he used to be. … George, @Giants26 on X* What’s the long term future look like for the NFL Sunday Ticket, given the future media deals for the league? … @MattRamas on XThursday’s GuestThe Main Event with Andrew Marchand on Thursday is with CBS’ Jim Nantz. You can find it on this same feed. Thanks for listening and subscribing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.andrewmarchand.com/subscribe

Mark Shapiro, President and COO of Endeavor and TKO, previously led production at ESPN before the age of 32. He shares insights on his childhood influences, the challenges of ESPN's ratings decline, and his bold plans for Monday Night Football. Shapiro recounts controversial moments like the NFL's response to 'Playmakers' and discusses the lucrative WWE deal with Netflix. He also reflects on transformative shifts in sports media and the strategic intricacies involved in negotiating broadcasting rights for major leagues.