The Sports Media Podcast

This week on the Sports Media Podcast, Mollie Cahillane and Austin Karp dive into the significance of NBA Finals Game 7 and whether a potential a run by Oklahoma City would be good for the NBA’s media fortunes. SBJ’s Ben Portnoy also joins for a deep dive into the Pac-12/CBS media rights agreement and where the league sits in the pantheon of college athletics. Finally, the duo breaks down ESPN’s equity stake in the Premier Lacrosse League and what that means for both sides. 0:31 NBA6:01 PLL8:18 QUICK HITTERS12:09 PAC-12 CBS MEDIA DEAL 

On the pod this week, Austin Karp chats with SBJ colleagues Ben Fischer and Josh Carpenter to break down the implications of Brian Rolapp’s move from the NFL to the PGA Tour (and whether he may still be on the NFL commissioner short list in the future). Then, fresh off a successful event in NYC, Karp talks with Melissa Lawton of SailGP to check in on the series’ deal with CBS and other media efforts. Finally, Vice TV’s Pete Gaffney joins Karp to talk about the strategy shift for the company into more sports programming.0:48 THIS WEEK IN SPORTS MEDIA2:07 BRIAN ROLAPP TO PGA TOUR11:50 MELISSA LAWTON INTERVIEW29:16 PETE GAFFNEY INTERVIEW

On the pod this week, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane discuss Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to split into separate entities. They break down how they expect it to work and what this means for the broader sports media landscape. The duo then deep dive into the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final viewership numbers and experience.  Later in the pod, ESPN’s Holly Rowe explains how reality far exceeded expectations on Women’s College World Series viewership.1:10 WBD NEWS AND ROLAND GARROS9:57 NBA AND NHL FINALS12:06 WCWS RECORDS16:04 WNBA19:14 MLB AND BELMONT STAKES

On the pod this week, Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane break down the opportunity for the NBA Finals to showcase budding stars who play in smaller TV markets. The duo also discusses whether“Inside the NBA” could change on ESPN next season,and what ESPN talent might make sense to mix in with the current crew. Also, a look at the NHL Stanley Cup Final rematch between Edmonton and Florida and what’s going on with MLB media. Finally, Cahillane catches up with Ally Financial’s Andrea Brimmer to discuss how the brand, a big sponsor in sports, views the media value of the properties it has deals with.

On the pod this week, coming off a memorable Memorial Day weekend, SBJ’s Austin Karp catches up with motorsports writer Adam Stern to talk about his time at the Indy 500 and his first impressions of Prime Video’s NASCAR debut. Karp then chats with longtime NFLPA senior exec George Atallah about his time with the union and how players are thinking about media issues. Finally, Big3 co-founders Jeff Kwatinetz and Ice Cube, stop by to talk about what to expect in the league’s upcoming season.

On this week’s SBJ Sports Media Podcast, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane break down the strong start to the WNBA season, but question whether there is any CaitlinClark fatigue yet. The duo also looks at the final four teams for the NBA and NHL postseasons and why ScottieScheffler may not be a needle-mover. Plus, Karp talks to TNT Sports Chair & CEO LuisSilberwasser about the company’s debut at Roland-Garros. And with the Indianapolis 500 making its debut on Fox on Sunday, IndyCar analyst TownsendBell chats with Karp about the open-wheel series.

On this week’s SBJ Sports Media Podcast, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane discuss how sports has taken over the annual upfront season. Plus, Karp talks to WNBA Dallas Wings CEO and managing partner Greg Bibb ahead of the start to Paige Bueckers era for his club. And with just a few weeks left in the UFL season, President & CEO Russ Brandon joins Karp for a talk about how Season 2 is going.

On this week’s SBJ Sports Media Podcast, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane preview what to expect with Upfronts and break down numbers for the Kentucky Derby and the first rounds of the NHL and NBA playoffs. Plus, the duo talks about John Skipper’s Meadowlark Media exit, DAZN’s renewed push in the U.S. and FanDuel Sports Network having early success with DTC subscriptions.

On the pod this week, Mollie Cahillane is joined by SBJ basketball writer Tom Friend. The duo deep dive into TNT’s last playoff run and what to expect at the start of the WNBA season. Later in the show, Austin Karp catches up with Sports.ish founder Lily Shimbashi to chat about the women and sports-focused media outlet. Finally, Cahillane puts a bow on the 2025 NFL Draft and gives the latest on Pac-12 media rights.

Charlie Yook, VP and executive producer at NFL Network, shares his insights on the upcoming NFL Draft, highlighting its evolution into a traveling spectacle that unites fans across the country. He discusses the logistical challenges of hosting such a large event and the emotional connection fans have to the draft. Catie Griggs, a leading sports executive, talks about revitalizing Camden Yards for the Orioles and her adventurous dreams on the Pacific Rim Trail. Together, they delve into the future of sports media and the need for better accessibility for regional sports fans.