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In the 33-minute pod, John Ourand returns to “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand” for his monthly visit to discuss the future of sports media. Here is what you need to know.

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* Marchand and Ourand discuss if Netflix’s Christmas games start the next frontier of the sports streaming wars. Is it ready?

* Did Netflix hire enough people for its two Christmas games?

* What is Apple TV+ sports’ future? How is the MLS deal doing?

* Buying or selling? ESPN DTC next year

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* How has Amazon Prime Video made the bar high for its rivals?

* What should leagues be wary of with the streamers?

* What do they think of Fox Sports’ strategy?

* Is Inside The NBA good for the league’s ratings?

* What do they make of Charles Barkley latest future flip-flop?

* How has Tom Brady done?

* Brady Meter: Will Brady stay in the booth?

* Update on Marchand’s health

* Announcement: There will be a special Marchand & Meterparel on Saturday to make-up for the Tuesday lost show

* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them, Marchand sent you

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