On the pod this week, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane are joined by CBS’s Wally Szczerbiak for an inside look at his preparations for March Madness and what he thinks about tourney expansion. The duo also breaks down men’s & women’s college basketball viewership, look at ESPN retaining some of its top on-air talent and what could be next for MLB when their media rights deal with ESPN wraps up at the end of this season.

On this week’s pod, Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane look at IndyCar’s debut on Fox and debate all things hoops. Later in the show, NASCAR’s Tim Clark chats about all the new ways NASCAR is trying to reach fans. Finally, WME Sports broadcasting agent Josh Levy talks about what the market is like for TV talent, especially with new digital platforms adding more sports properties.

On the pod this week, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane are joined by Octagon SVP/Global Media Rights William Mao to talk about numbers around the 4 Nations Face-Off and NBA All-Star weekend, as well the latest on the Pac-12 media rights situation and ESPN’s decision to move on from F1 and MLB. Later in the show, “SportsCenter” anchors Randy Scott and Gary Striewski talk about their new digital show coming to Disney+.

After a big weekend for sports over the long Presidents Day Weekend, Mollie and Austin take you inside some of the tentpole events. The duo gives a full breakdown of viewership on NBA All-Star Weekend, the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off and NASCAR’s Daytona 500. Also, Box to Box Films’ Paul Martin breaks down the Apple TV+ docuseries recapping the 2024 MLS season and “Court of Gold” director Jake Rogal joins to discuss the new doc om Netflix centered around four national basketball teams from the Paris Olympics.

Brian Windhorst, an NBA insider from ESPN known for his sharp analysis, dives into the Super Bowl's record-breaking viewership and the upcoming All-Star Weekend. Dan Porter, Co-founder of Overtime, shares insights on engaging Gen Z in sports media, highlighting innovation and social media strategies. Adam Stern, motorsports reporter, sets the scene for the Daytona 500 and discusses future challenges for broadcasting in motorsports. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of sports media and fan engagement.

Happy Super Bowl week and laissez les bons temps rouler! On the pod this week, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane break down the latest in sports media. The duo discuss Super Bowl LIX expectations, the impact of the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade on the media landscape and more. Later in the pod,  Fox Sports CEO and Executive Producer Eric Shanks stops by the pod to discuss his network’s plan as the Chiefs chase history, the Eagles soar toward redemption and the Taylor Swift effect. Then, Ben Fischer joins from the Big Easy with his reaction to Roger Goodell’s Super Bowl press conference, which included revelations of regular talks with Tom Brady. Finally, NFL Media EVP & COO Hans Schroeder joins the show to share how the league is approaching streaming and what’s next for The Shield.

On this week’s pod, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane dive into the record-breaking viewership numbers for the Bills-Chiefs AFC Championship and how the demand for Super Bowl ad spots has sent revenue levels through the roof for Fox. Later, the duo is joined by X Games CEO Jeremy Bloom for an inside look at his first time running the show and his thoughts on Coach Prime at his alma mater, Colorado.

Jessica Reif Ehrlich, Managing Director of Media and Entertainment at Bank of America, offers insights into Wall Street's view on sports media. Jay Kaufman, EVP at the National Research Group, discusses the evolving dynamics of viewer engagement and media consumption. They delve into surprising CFP National Championship viewership numbers and what these trends mean for future tournaments. The conversation also covers how Netflix is reshaping sports broadcasting and the implications of emerging streaming platforms on traditional media.

On the pod this week, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane take a deep dive into the NFL Wild Card viewership results, Venu Sports’ demise and DirecTV’s new “MySports” streaming offering. Later in the pod, ESPN President of Content Burke Magnus joins the duo to discuss the start of TGL, the network’s efforts to cover the events around the Sugar Bowl and how close they are to locking up Stephen A. Smith. Finally, Horizon Sports & Experiences co-CEO and former head of Turner Sports David Levy stops by to talk about his group’s involvement in Unrivaled, while also reflecting on the NBA moving away from TNT next season.

 On the pod this week, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane take a deep dive into the CFP semifinals as Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State and Texas look to get to the championship. The duo also discuss the NFL playoffs getting underway (with the Houston Texans in a familiar Wild Card window). They are then joined by ESPN SVP/Digital, Social and Streaming Content Kaitee Daley and she shares her insights on what keeps her group so successful. Later in the show, S&P Global Ratings Managing Director Naveen Sarma breaks down what Wall Street is eyeing around sports.