This week on Episode 48 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome Mark Jones of ESPN to the show and once again dive into all the latest happenings across the announcer world. Jones, a top play-by-play announcer for the NBA and college football on ESPN, discusses his experience announcing last year's NBA Finals, the opportunity to call a game with his daughter, and his roots in the NBA dating back to the the NBA Today studio show in the 1990s, as well as other topics.
The two hosts also discuss TNT's options for the conference finals as well as the upcoming announcer pairings in the NBA, NHL and MLB. 
Throughout the show, a multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including:
*** A compelling conversation with Mark Jones of ESPN
*** Four deep at TNT with Harlan, Anderson, Eagle and Dedes
*** Options for TNT for the Western Conference Champs
*** Brian Curtis story on NBA play-by-play excellence 
*** Upcoming NBA assignments
*** JJ Redick interviews for Raptors head coaching job
**** Keith Jones goes from booth to President of Flyers
*** Upcoming NHL assignments 
*** Kentucky Derby call by Larry Collmus 
*** Jake Eisenberg's MLB regular-season TV debut with Royals
*** Upcoming MLB assignments 
*** NFL Schedule release 
*** Rest in Peace Lance Blanks 
*** Excitement in the booth at BBC Radio Nottingham
*** 3,000 games called in Spanish by Jose Paneda of Miami Heat 
Hear it all on the newest "Announcer Schedules Podcast" as part of the Last Word on Sports Media Podcast feed. And make sure to follow/subscribe for more great content on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! 

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It's a jammed packed edition of the latest show, as host T.J. Rives returns with guests to cover many subjects far and wide from the Kentucky Derby coverage, LeBron James' Son deciding on a California college home, Seattle becoming a big hockey market and more on the "Last Word On Sports Media Podcast."First up Matt Zemek of USC Trojaswire.com jumps aboard to talk Bronny James agreeing to play at least one season of college hoops at Southern Cal. When the announcement came Saturday, how did Matt half to swing into action for his site and his staff, even in May??? Also, he and T.J. discuss the anniversary this past weekend of the EPIC upset loss for the Seattle Sonics in the 1994 NBA Playoffs to Denver with a losing record and T.J. relates a tremendous story/joke at the expense of a colleague from his early sports radio days about his topic?Next, George Ofman of the "Tell Me A Story I Don't Know" podcast series is back on the show to discuss the start up of his eighth season of guests with former White Sox World Series winning manager Ozzie Guillen. He's so outspoken and often gets himself in trouble and now he's on the air on White Sox pre game and post game TV discussing it all. George has a 20 year relationship with the controversial Guillen and sheds his light on it all. The guys also go over ESPN's bungling of the NHL Draft Lottery coverage on Monday night.Finally, some more insight from another part of the country as Mark Ennis of Louisville afternoon drive sportstalk is back and ready to talk the passing of legendary Cards hoop coach Denny Crum Tuesday morning and how his station handled it/covered it. T.J. also tells a media story about being in Louisville in March of 2001 for the firing of Crum that led to the hiring of Rick Pitino. The guys also discuss whether the maligning of the Kentucky Derby by a lot of national media is fair and just how vast is NBC's number of people and amount of equipment to cover the Derby???Hear it all on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

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Ozzie Guillen is never at a loss for words. That’s a good thing when you’re honest but can also get you in a bit of hot water. Such has been the life of this talkative and extremely popular native of Venezuela who first wowed Chicago White Sox fans with his ability at short stop. He was named American League rookie of the year in 1985 and 20 years later managed the Sox to their first World Series title in 88 years!
Now a days, Guillen remains as popular as ever delivering his thoughts during the pre and post game of Sox telecasts as an analyst.
Think Charles Barkley. That’s what Guillen is only his honestly comes with some repercussions most notably when he praised Cuban leader Fidel Castro while managing the Florida Marlins. He was fired after one year in 2012 and as not managed since. “I don’t know why people always second guess me when I always pay my taxes, I never beat my wife, I never do anything wrong, I sent my kids through college," tells us.
But he’s found success in the TV business and with it an enduring popularity.
There’s so much more in part one of this episode and take my word for it, even more in part two!
“Tell me a story I don’t know” begins its 8th season partnering with Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and is proudly sponsored by Mr.Duct. Find them at mrductcleaning.com.
And this is just part one!
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Ozzie Guillen is never at a loss for words. That’s a good thing when you’re honest but can also get you in a bit of hot water. Such has been the life of this talkative and extremely popular native of Venezuela who first wowed Chicago White Sox fans with his ability at short stop. He was named American League rookie of the year in 1985 and 20 years later managed the Sox to their first World Series title in 88 years!
Now a days, Guillen remains as popular as ever delivering his thoughts during the pre and post game of Sox telecasts as an analyst.
Think Charles Barkley. That’s what Guillen is only his honestly comes with some repercussions most notably when he praised Cuban leader Fidel Castro while managing the Florida Marlins. He was fired after one year in 2012 and as not managed since.You'll hear his story starting Tuesday!“Tell me a story I don’t know” begins its 8th season partnering with Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and is proudly sponsored by Mr.Duct. Find them at mrductcleaning.com.

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This week on Episode 47 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin once again dive into all the latest happening across the announcer world. The two hosts recap last week's conversation with ESPN's Steve Levy and discuss the recent report of Fowler moving into the secondary Monday Night Football role at ESPN. The show includes all the latest from the NBA Playoffs, the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Major League Baseball plus previews of the Kentucky Derby, a 30-for-30 starring Bill Walton and the NCAA Beach Volleyball Championships.Throughout the show, a multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including:*** Steve Levy's deep roots with the NHL*** Levy's football journey at ESPN*** Report of Chris Fowler calling MNF games*** Kevin Harlan on Celtics-Sixers*** Upcoming NBA assignments*** Bob Wischusen shining on NHL Playoffs*** Upcoming NHL assignments *** Joe Davis and Dontrelle Willis pairing in LA*** Upcoming MLB action  *** Kentucky Derby preview *** Race caller Larry Collmus and his epic Rich Strike call *** Upcoming 30-for-30s on Bill Walton and Reggie White *** 30th Anniversary at ESPN for Karl Ravech*** Roxy Bernstein named top Cal Top 100 list*** NCAA Beach Volleyball elevated on ESPN 
Hear it all on the latest "Announcer Schedules Podcast" as part of the Last Word on Sports Media Podcast feed. And, make sure to follow/subscribe for more great content on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!And find out more at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts

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The NFL Draft is in the books, Aaron Rodgers is officially introduced to the NewYork media and just how good is the final season of HBO's "Succession?" We go over it all on the latest "Last Word On Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back and is joined by his friend and top public relations/communications personality, Jonathan Grella. Jonathan has not only worked for years in D.C. politics, but also formerly ran the communications for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.He and T.J. go over the NFL Draft, especially the tactics used by the Houston Texans to get their QB at #2 overall and still leap back into the 3rd spot to get another player. Jonathan has insight on teams philosophies vs. media perception. What's it like dealing with the "war room" for an NFL team and how much access do you get as the V.P. of communications and dealing with the press? Jonathan has great insight on all of it.Then, the guys spend a few minutes discussing the massively popular final season of the HBO original drama "Succession" and just how good the show is now that the key character "Logan Roy" played by famed British actor Brian Cox has died on the show and his dysfunctional children battle clumsily and comically for control of the billion dollar empire.T.J. concludes with some "Love it or Leave it?" on the NBA playoff ratings, the Kentucky Derby running this week, some boxing this weekend with Canelo Alvarez fighting in his home country of Mexico for the first time in over a decade and more.It's all part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!And also find out more about the great podcasts that are on www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts

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The best of season 7 part two of “Tell me a story I don’t know” features some fascinating guests. Take Joe Maddon for example, the first man the to mange the Chicago Cubs to a World Series title since 1908. But Maddon still harbors bitterness he was let go after the 2019 season. “I will defend the fact that we should have been left together longer. There’s was more chicken on the bone.” Maddon along with Tom Verducci authored a book last year entitled “The Book of Joe.”
Darren Pang is a premier analyst in the NHL and one of the shortest goalies in league history. But how he managed to get by at 135 pounds despite being listed at 155 is a hoot. “I cheated. I got drafted in major junior A and they did the first weigh-in. I weighed 128 pounds so I went down to the locker room. I put sand weights into long underwear and also put them around my ankle and I weighted 148 pounds!”
Not only does Howard Griffith of the Big Ten Network have two Super Bowl rings but he also shares the record for most touchdowns in a college football game. He scored 8 for the university of Illinois in 1990! He scored 4 in the 4th quarter. “I end up breaking the record (previously held by the iconic Jim Brown) and it was an amazing time. It was a special time, a special moment.”
Also featured in part 2 is Fox and Chicago White Sox play by play announcer Jason Benetti who discusses how he’s navigated life with Cerebral Palsy. Also featured, Don Levin, the owner of the minor league Chicago Wolves hockey team who muses about his life as an entrepreneur.
Tell me a story I don’t know is proud to partner with “Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and is proudly present by Mr. Duct. They’re in the web at mrductcleaning.comMake sure to follow/subscribe to the "Last Word on Sports Media" Podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!And also stay engaged at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts

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Part two of the "best of" seven season of “Tell me a story I don’t know” features five more wonderful guests. Actually, four, since we feature Jason Benetti again, this time discussing how he’s dealt with Cerebral Palsy. NHL analyst Darren Pang offers a revealing story how he made it as the second smallest goalie in NHL history and how he fudged some very important numbers.
Then there’s Joe Maddon, the one time manager of the Chicago Cubs, who led them to their first World Series Title in 108 years. Maddon recalls the days after winning it all and his disappointment in being let go. 
Howard Griffith has no problems remembering how he broken Jim Brown’s record of eight touchdowns in a single college football game and Don Levin, owner of the Minor league Chicago Wolves hockey teams discusses his paper company which produces rolling papers. Yes, those rolling papers!
Hear more from them all on Tuesday!
Tell me a story I don’t know is proud to partner with “Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and is proudly present by Mr. Duct. They’re in the web at mrductcleaning.comMake sure to follow/subscribe to the "Last Word on Sports Media" Podcast feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!And also stay engaged at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts

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One of ESPN's most versatile stars, Steve Levy, is the special guest for this bonus edition of the "Announcer Schedules Podcast."Host Mike Gill talks with Levy about the ongoing Stanley Cup Playoffs for 2023 that include the wild New York Rangers/New Jersey Devils opening round series he's calling game six on ABC this Saturday night.Levy has also been a SportsCenter anchor mainstay for over 25 years on ESPN and was recently the play by play voice of Monday Night Football on ESPN (2020-21) with Brian Griese and Louis Riddick.Hear the entire conversation with Mike and Steve Levy of ESPN on "Announcer Schedules Podcast," as part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" Feed. And make sure to follow/subscribe for more great content like this on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

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This week on Episode 46 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin once again dive into all the latest happening across the announcer world. The two hosts discuss Kevin Harlan's excellence and more from Gus Johnson on the NBA Playoffs as well as a look into the upcoming NBA, NHL, MLB and NFL Draft announcers. The show concludes with a breakdown of the recently announced Sports Emmy nominees. Throughout the show, a multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including:*** Kevin Harlan's skillset*** Harlan calls for 76ers and Heat*** More Gus Johnson on the NBA*** A path to get Johnson back to NCAA tourney*** The challenges of multiple games in one day*** Maple Leafs overtime thriller*** Upcoming NHL assignments *** A walk-off in a TV debut for Orioles*** A call-up to the Majors for Rockies  *** MLB on Peacock*** NFL Draft coverage on ESPN and ABC*** NFL Draft on national radio*** NHL and NBA going head-to-head vs. NFL Draft  *** Sports Emmy nominations and picks
Hear it all on the "Announcer Schedules Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" feed for more of this content on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!Also go to www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts for more.


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