We're back in the throws of March with the 2026 NCAA Men's Tourney in full swing and CBS/Turner are benefitting from it. We're ready to discuss that, the start of the MLB season and more on the newest "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives welcomes back Tyler Jones of LWOS.com/Media and his "The Jones Report" Podcast and Roundtable Sports.

They begin with first weekend of March Madness games for CBS/Turner. The ratings boomed and T.J. and Tyler go over the top announcers to cover the drama, but also what was CBS doing with it's studio coverage choices too? And, they look ahead to this weekend, whre Tyler will be going to the Sweet 16/Elite 8 games in Houston.

Next, they talk lots of MLB and the baseball season getting underway with Yankees and the Giants playing on Netflix on Wednesday night 3/25. Netflix is obvioulsy going for subscribers with unique events and will do some more baseball later in the Summer. They also talk the debut of "Sunday Night Baseball" coming on NBC Sports with Jason Benetti as the the lead voice and an interesting strategy on analysts. 

And, T.J. continues to lament what he sees is upcoming chaos for MLB.TV and local/regional TV deals that affecting many thousands of fans tryinng to view it in many markets. 

There's also some talk of the NFL Network, their personalites and ESPN now owning and controlling it. Tyler has some interesting insight and takes.

And, Tyler also has more on the apparent slow burn for NASCAR with Fox Sports about them seeming to care and promote INDY Car racing instead of them.

It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 







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We're back with another edition of the show that delves into all of sports media stories, personalities, audience and breaking news with the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is joined by Steve Carney of LWOS.com/Media to go over the latest.

They talk the amazing drama of the World Baseball Classic, eventually won on Tuesday night by Venezuela over the USA. How happy should Fox be with all the coverage and audience? And, will it help boost the start to the MLB regular season next week?

Next, it's "March Madness" as the 2026 NCAA tournament gets underway this week. The "Selection Sunday" show scored big for CBS, yet again and get ready for the upsets, too. Steve and T.J. have thoughts on the drama unfolding and how many of the favoritees like Duke, Michigan, Arizona and defending champion Florida will make it to the Final Four in Indianapolis?

They guys also talk NFL and how big is the shakeup coming for NBC Sports Sunday night football coverage? This, as Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy confirmed late last week that he won't be back after 17 years with their pregame show. Also, what about ESPN taking over NFL media on April 1st and what does it mean for their on air talent?

And, the NFL also announces the schedule for the first two games of the openeing week on Wednesdy and Thursday? Yes, it is actually a LAW of when they can and can't play on certain nights of the week September through December. We have more.

It's all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

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We're back in the month of March, where there is no NFL "off" season as the Combine has given way to free agency and soon, the NFL Draft. We'll go over all of that with someone with good insight. Plus, what about the "big business" of sports media rights ongoing, as ell? It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is joined by former Tampa Bay Buccaneers V.P. of Communications Jonahtan Grella and Sportico.com's top business reporter Kurt Badenhausen.

They cover the NFL subjects, plus, the NCAA Tournament, tournament and lots of brackets to be filled out, the NFL looking to renegotiatae TV rights fees, will the World Baseball Classic gather some significant audience for Fox Sports? And much more! 

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We are back in the month of March with the newest show as the Olympics are doine, MLB is starting up, NASCAR has a new popular face and more in the sports media landscape. And, we go over it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is joined by broadcast veteran Mike Grace of "Press Box Radio" heard weekday mornings from 8-10 a.m. throughout the Southeast, etc.

The guys discuss several subjects, including the wrap up of NBC's Olympics coverage, the acquisition of Warner Bros./Discovery by Skydance/Paramount and what does it mean for subscribers to both? They also mix in some MLB broadcast updates and the World Baseball Classic starting for this weekend on the Fox Sports platforms and they squeeze in some NASCAR, too. This includes Michael Jordan's race team dominating off and now, on the track.

Get all the takes and insight from the boys on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

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Tons of Olympics, including the thrilling Sunday conclusion to the men's hockey Gold Medal win in OT by the USA against Canada leads our conversation and takes, but there's more with MLB and their local/regional/TV rules and the NFL Combine that continues to grow and grow are all part of the latest "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is back with co-host this week Jay Betsill of DFWSportsOnline and more!

The guys talking the thrilling 2-1 Sunday a.m. win by the Americans that claimed their first Gold in men's hockey in 46 years! Plus, how tremendous was Kenny Albert on the call of all the drama for the men and women's games who's showing hall of fame hockey broadcasting credentials.

Also, what about the coverage overall from NBC which reports that they had over 200 million "views" on their platforms of the Olympics over the 2+ weeks. 

Next, the guys discuss the pending mess of Major League Baseball gretly restricting local/regional broadcasts for those in many markets who aren't use to paying for it? Jay relates what they are doing in Dallas with the Texas Rangers? T.J. has more on the Tampa Bay Rays situation with MLB.TV but also this effects the Reds, the Twins, the Marlins, the Angels and the Tigers fans etc. 

There's discussion and debate on the massive Duke-Michigan college hoop game for ESPN this Saturday night and the audience and now building to March. Plus, the guys debating for NFL player turned studio analyst for CBS and co-host of CBS This Morning, Nate Burrelson, being given the huge assignment of hosting prime time coverage of the college basketball on CBS. Is this a pending mess?

And, the NFL Scouting Combine, which is supposed to be about interviewing and evaluating draft prospects, has turned into such a media circus with the coverage of interviewing coaches and GMs. The guys discuss it all.

It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe for more on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

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It's mid-February but it was action packed over the weekend and whether it was Olympics, NBA All Star Game, Daytona 500, etc., we're discussing it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is back with Steve Carney of LWOS.com/Media to give their insights and opinions.

The guys discuss the Winter Olympics results and coverage, including U.S. favorite male skater to win Gold Ilia Malinin faltering last Friday and then showing tremendous class/composure in the post event interview after not even getting a medal.

The guys also talk the Olympics leading into NBC's coverage of the NBA All Star game and whether that event resonates any more?

They also talk the start of the MLB Spring Training and the controversy with MLB Players Association Director Tony Clarke being removed for an "inappropriate relationship" with his wife's sister, the coverage of it and is there guaranteed Labor relations trouble with the owners coming now?

Plus, the World Baseball Classic is about to be played starting in two weeksa and Steve has the lowdown on that being covered and televised. And, the guys go over the strat to the regular season and all the places to see the games.

They finish talking NASCAR and the wild finish at the Daytona 500 where little known Tyler Reddick won the race during a huge crash just before the finish line. And, his win is a win for Michael Jordan as the car owner, who just won a massive lawsuit settlement with NASCAR back in December.

Hear it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subcribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 



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We are back to recap a tremendous weekend of Super Bowl and Olympic coverage and much more on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives and guest Tyler Jones of the "Jones Report Podcast" and the newly renamed "The Racing Roundtable" Podcast are ready to go over it all.

They talk first on the show about Super Bowl LX and the Seahawks dominant win over the Patriots. What about the NBC coveraage and Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth on the call. The "Bad Bunny" halftime show and ratings are discussed and T.J. props the GREAT Kevin Harlan on the national radio call on Westwood One.

There's also talk of NBC's Olympics coverage and the Sunday saga of Lindsey Vonn crashing in the downhill skiing. Also, are there enough other stars for the coverage?

Tyler has more on the Daytona 500 getting the NASCAR season underway this weekend. He will be there live and gives a great preview of the season and the coverage. Also will rain effect the airing of the race and Fox?

Hear it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and find us on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify!



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It's Super Bowl week in Santa Clara, CA, as the Patriots and the Seahawks will battle for the NFL's top prize and we're ready to go over it all with the coverage and some anniversary insight on the Bears "Super Bowl Shuffle" win over those same Patriots 40 years ago on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is back with special guest/longtime Chicago sports radio media member and podcaster George Ofman to go over it all!

They talk about the game this week, the coverage of it, plus, the hot debate on Pats legends, coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert Kraft being left out of the 2026 HOF class and more.

George also reminisces on the passing of Chicago sports radio legend and his longtime friend and colleague, Terry Boers, who died last week. Ofman, also talks the anniversary of Jim McMahon, Walter Payton, "The Fridge" and the "46 Defense" with those Hall of Famers, Mike Singletary, Richard Dent and Dan Hampton. They terrorized the NFL that year and then had a full on party in New Orleans for the Big Game.

Plus, we have more on NBC covering the Super Bowl and the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics this weekend and the horrible situation with the mother of Today host Savannah Gutherie's mother in Arizona that obvioulsy, has her away from the network coverage in Italy.

It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to read more at LastWordOnSports.com/media and follow/subscdribe to this podcast on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

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We're back late in January and the Super Bowl is set with Seattle and .... New England?! Yes, and we're ready to discuss the coverage of the AFC and NFC title games, plus, the Tuesday evening breaking news of Bill Belichick being kept out, for now, of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot that he was eligible. It's all part of the discussion on the newest "LWOS Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives is back with his takes, but also guest Ken Fang of Awful Announcing, who's in the heart of Patriots country in Providence, RI, to go over New England being back in the big game and the hysteria ongoing of Belichick being left out of the hall, for now.

The guys also discuss the analysts calling the NFL- Tony Romo, Tom Brady and now, Cris Collinsworth, who will work the Super Bowl for NBC, and yet again, with the Patriots as the team.

Plus, T.J. has more on Bob Costas returning to NBC's Baseball coverage, Brooks Koepka leaving the evil LIV Golf Tour to come back to the PGA Tour and be featured on CBS this weekend, and more.

This includes his remembrances of being in West Central Florida 40 years ago on Wednesday (1/28/86) for the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger (and being able to see the aftermath in the sky) and the deaths of the heroic astronauts that played out on live TV, etc.

It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple//Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 


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We're back with another edition of the show that deves into sports media stories, personalities, ratings, and more on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives returns with colleague Steve Carney of LWOS.com/Media to go over the top topics and items off last weekend, etc.

First, they talk NFL Playoffs and the broadcasting of the games. Did CBS get to analyst Tony Romo and make it clear he had to be better on Broncos/Bills game? We go over his "imporoved" effort/performance. Plus, the amazing Bears/Rams finish and Mike Tirico's hall of fame calls continue.

Next, the amazing 2026 playoff conclusion to Indiana football's magical run to the College Foorball Playoff National Championship. The boys discuss the drama, the ESPN production and the calls too, including ESPN Radio with Sean McDonough and the legendary 53 year voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer, too! It was amazing theater to watch and listen to, for sure!

Then, some discussion on the MLB regional/local broadcasts for numerous teams now that it looks like Fan Duel Sports is gone and the teams need broadcasting help in their markes/regions.

And, also what prominent sports media memeber is now officially trying to be U.S. Senator?

It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc. !!

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