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In the 34-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel go in-depth on the MegaDealPalooza from ESPN-NFL and WWE agreements to David Ellison’s Paramount-UFC bonanza and more. What do they all mean.

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What’s on tap:

* Paramount is here to play big time after UFC deal

* Roger Goodell and the NFL keep striking riches, and aren’t done

* ESPN made strong bets with the NFL and WWE

* ESPN is arguably in the strongest position of any NFL-rights platform

* Getting into the nitty gritty of ESPN-NFL and WWE agreements

* RedZone in other sports doesn’t really work

* Why ESPN-NFL deal may not be approved to start until 2027

* Shams Charania walks out on dates, and Meterparel approves

* What are Tom Brady and Drew Brees talking about …

* Why Hard Knocks was disappointing

* Fox One joins the sports streaming battle and teams with ESPN

* USGA and NBC are close to a deal, what does that mean

* John Ourand owes Marchand a steak dinner

* Papa Clicker notifications

* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you

* On Deck Thursday (or earlier): John Ourand is The Main Event

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