The Sports Media Podcast

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May 29, 2025 • 40min

Memorial Day weekend rewind, former NFLPA exec George Atallah and Big3’s Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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May 22, 2025 • 50min

WNBA; TNT Sports,; Indy 500

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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May 15, 2025 • 30min

Upfront season; WNBA; UFL

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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May 8, 2025 • 17min

Upfronts, NBA & NHL Playoffs, Kentucky Derby, and the NBA on NBC

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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May 1, 2025 • 25min

NBA Playoffs, NFL Draft and Sports.ish’s Lily Shimbashi

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Apr 24, 2025 • 27min

NFL Draft is here, NFL Network's Charlie Yook, Baltimore Orioles' Catie Griggs

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.
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Apr 17, 2025 • 32min

The Masters, all things basketball and NBC NFL analyst Sports Chris Simms

This week on SBJ’s Sports Media Podcast, Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane break down the viewership numbers for the Masters, NBA regular season and WNBA Draft. The duo is also joined by Chris Simms of NBC Sports to discuss the NFL Draft and it’s evolution as a television property. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Apr 10, 2025 • 39min

Putting a bow on college basketball numbers, all things hockey with ESPN’s John Buccigross and producer Andrew Fried breaks down the new Red Sox docu-series on Netflix

On the pod this week, host Austin Karp dives into the final audience numbers for March Madness and the first PGA Tour-LIV battle on broadcast TV. On the heels of Alex Ovechkin’s record and the Frozen Four getting started, ESPN’s John Buccigross joins to talk all things hockey. And Andrew Fried of Boardwalk Pictures jumps on to walk listeners though the process of getting “The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox” to Netflix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Apr 3, 2025 • 28min

Final Four weekend has arrived, the NFL puts more presents under the Christmas tree and Mike Mazzeo joins to break down MLB’s media rights future with ESPN

On the pod this week, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane outline March Madness viewership heading into Final Four weekend. The duo also examines the NFL’s Christmas Day tripleheader plan and the league’s adjustment to “Thursday Night Football” flex scheduling. SBJ’s Mike Mazzeo joins the show to break down the future of MLB’s media rights after the 2025 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mar 27, 2025 • 32min

March Madness numbers, will Netflix bid on NFL Draft and Nielsen’s Brian Fuhrer

On the pod this week, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane react to the first weekend of the NCAA basketball tournaments and discuss Netflix as an potential NFL Draft landing spot. Later in the show, Nielsen’s Brian Fuhrer takes a deep dive into sports measurement and data trends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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