The Sports Media Podcast

Kaitee Daley, ESPN's SVP of Digital, Social and Streaming Content, sheds light on innovative strategies that keep ESPN at the forefront of sports media. Naveen Sarma, Managing Director at S&P Global Ratings, offers insights on Wall Street’s perspective on the sports industry. The discussion dives into the upcoming college football playoff semifinals, the NFL Wild Card weekend, and explores the integration of sports betting into apps for greater audience engagement. Fresh ideas in broadcasting and content strategies are highlighted as essential for capturing viewer interest.

Happy New Year! On this week’s podcast, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane lay out what they expect for the year ahead in sports media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the pod this week, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane look back at 2024 and answer listener questions from the mailbag. Plus, ahead of Netflix’s first NFL game broadcasts, play-by-play announcer Ian Eagle discusses his expectations for the broadcast and how it’s a special day for his family, as son Noah is also calling a game.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the pod this week, co-hosts, Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane, strike up some important conversations around sports media. First up is NFL VP/Broadcasting Onnie Bose as they talk about tonight’s Broncos-Chargers game, which was the first time flex scheduling was used for “Thursday Night Football.” Next, EA Sports GM & SVP/Publishing Andrea Hopelain drops in to provide insight on the upcoming “Madden NFL Cast” on Peacock around Chiefs-Texans. Finally, WWE EVP/Talent Relations & Head of Communications Chris Legentil rounds out the show with a discussion on how the organization is constantly evolving for their viewers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the pod this week co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane break down College Football Playoff viewership expectations alongside producer Reginald Walker. Karp and Cahillane then take a deep dive into the “Simpsons”-themed alt-cast on “Monday Night Football.” Later in the show, Karp is joined from SBJ’s Intercollegiate Athletics Forum by Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould and Bowl Season executive director Nick Carparelli in Las Vegas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s pod, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane dive deep into the latest headlines across sports media. The duo break down how “The Game” was down in viewership, but still nearly top the charts for of the most viewed games of the season.  Later in the show, Karp catches up with Super Bowl champions Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman to talk about their new show “Dudes on Dudes” and how their former teammate, Tom Brady, is improving in the booth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rick Cordella, President of NBC Sports, shares insights into the implications of NBCU's spinout and the future of sports broadcasting, including innovative concepts like Sunday Night Basketball. Jeff Kaiser, Head of U.S. Sports Programming at Prime Video, discusses Amazon's NBA rights deal and their strategy to boost engagement with exciting new content. They also touch on the evolution of Olympic viewership and the impact of big tech in transforming sports media, promising a bright future for sports fans.

On this week’s pod, SBJ’s Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane are joined by Tom Friend to discuss the shifting landscape of NBA media as “Inside the NBA” gets set to move to ESPN as part of WBD’s settlement.  Later in the podcast, TelevisaUnivision Global President of Sports Olek Loewenstein joins to talk about how the Spanish-language giant is continuing to grow. Then, actor Peter Sarsgaard joins to talk about playing Roone Arledge in the upcoming movie “September 5.”SEPTEMBER 5 is announced for January 17, 2025 .  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s pod, Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane take a closer look at what’s next for Diamond Sports Group. Later in the show, theNWSL’s Julie Haddon joins to talk about the playoffs and where she sees the league heading. Finally, SBJ’s Adam Stern drops in to put a bow on the NASCAR season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the pod this week, SBJ’s Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane bring you the latest in sports media, including a look at how the Big Ten Network is benefitting from new West Coast schools and Bob Costas’ retirement from the booth. SBJ’s Mike Mazzeo also joins the duo to put a bow on the MLB season. Later, NBC NASCAR announcer Leigh Diffey drops in to talk about the Cup Series finale and much more. To close out the show Karp and Cahillane are joined by SBJ college sports writer Ben Portnoy and producer Reginald Walker to break down media angles around the first 12-team College Football Playoff rankings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.