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In the 39-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel analyze ESPN’s content strategy after Bomani Jones’ comments on the network seemingly being out of ideas.

Plus, the duo goes into Netflix-Warner Bros.-Paramount, the World Cup coverage, the NFL & college analysts, Stephen A. vs. Max Kellerman and Craig Carton’s return to WFAN.

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The Rundown …

* In light of Bomani Jones’ comments, how should we look at ESPN’s content strategy

* ESPN has developed some rising stars, but it really has mostly gone the free agent route

* What ESPN should be focusing on

* Why the Rebecca Lowe move was so good for Fox on World Cup

* Greg Olsen shines in the snow

* The Wold Cup Selection Show was remarkably bad

* Alex Rodriguez documentary disappoints

* Why ESPN should focus more on it farm system

* How Laura Rutledge was prime for the Monday Night Countdown show

* Scott Van Pelt is tremendous on 11 p.m. SportsCenter, while MNF Countdown is not a perfect fit

* ESPN has brought in some good hires

* The serious challenges facing ESPN

* Niche often wins the day, which hurts ESPN

* How does the Netflix Warner Bros. deal impact TNT Sports

* Paramount is not out yet

* John Ourand may be on the equivalent of Page Six in Boston

* Max Kellerman vs. Stephen A. Smith: Who won the debate

* Kellerman compared himself to Muhammad Ali as a debater

* Kellerman’s pluses and minuses

* The opinion shows make noise by being loud

* Stephen A. laughs at Kellerman over Ali comparison

* Will Meterparel one day blast Marchand after leaving the pod

* NFL Thanksgiving ratings were out of this world

* What is the media take on the College Football Playoffs

* Nick Saban gives advice to football people so …

* Kirk Herbstreit saying “Schotty,” while Gus Johnson is saying “Charlie B.”

* No need for the “line to gain” terminology on broadcasts

* What Joe Buck gets right

* What do we think of Craig Carton returning to WFAN afternoons

* Chris McMonigle gets a huge break

* Hans Schroeder is the guest for the next “Off The Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports” on Thursday, Dec. 11th in midtown. It is free to attend, though, space is limited. Sign-up here.

* On Deck: John Ourand is The Main Event

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