In the 38-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand is joined by Keyshawn Johnson. Here’s what you need to know:

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* Keyshawn Johnson’s outrageous schedule at the end of his ESPN tenure

* Keyshawn was interviewed as a nine-year-old for the first time in 1981 by Fred Roggin about being the next Marcus Allen

* How Keyshawn rallied his teammates to boycott USC’s school newspaper

* How New York Post legend Steve Serby found Keyshawn in Manhattan prior to being the No. 1 pick

* How Mike & the Mad Dog attacked Keyshawn after he signed

* The full story about why he wrote “Just Give me the Damn Ball”

* How the Wayne Chrebet “mascot” characterization played out

* How Keyshawn purposely screwed over the New York Daily News’ Rich Cimini’s exclusive

* Keyshawn disagreed how Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio characterized how he left ESPN the first time

* Bill Parcells said that the media was not your friend

* Keyshawn respected the beat guys the most

* How Keyshawn and ESPN executive Seth Markman came up with the segment, “Come on, Man”

* What are the jobs Keyshawn could have had that would have changed his media career

* Why Keyshawn has passed on non-sports opportunities

* Keyshawn says that his FS1 show “Speak” is the best on TV

Marchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new pods and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com. To listen to this entire 38-minute podcast, our archives and future pods, upgrade to paid. Thanks.

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* Cameron Heyward: How an All-Pro is trying to create a media career

* Booger McFarland is The Main Event

* Eli Manning is The Main Event

* Jason McCourty: The blueprint to go from NFL player to media star

* Peter Schrager: The King of connections

* Fred Gaudelli: How a Hall of Fame producer changed sports TV

* Joe Buck and the craft of sportscasting

* Bomani Jones and sports media’s gamble on its future

* On-deck Tuesday: Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media

On Tuesday, May 6th, NBC Sports President Rick Cordella will be the guest for the second OTR in midtown Manhattan. Click here or the above image to request a spot.

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In the 32-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel provide inside information and opinions. Here’s what you need to know:

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* J.J. Watt vs. Tony Romo and a change in approach at CBS

* Why the Charles Davis move to college is probably good for him

* LeBron vs. Stephen A. … winners and losers

* What kind of fit is Peter Schrager with ESPN

* Could MLB ask ESPN to get back in negotiations after opt-out

* Charles Barkley has an unnoticed skill that helps his success

* Joe Buck returned to the MLB booth and showed why he was missed

* Stan Van Gundy and Dan Bonner earn some praise

* MLB.TV didn't work on Opening Day, but that wasn't the biggest issue

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* Meterparel wants less words from MLB TV play-by-players

* What is the fallout of ESPN moving LA employees to Bristol

* How should the depth of the men's and women's NCAA Tournament crews be viewed

* Jim Nantz and Houston will be in the Final Four

* An interesting TV idea for the NBA's No. 1 pick

* Related Sports Media Podcasts

* Peter Schrager, the king of connections, on working the Super Bowl

* Ian Eagle tells funny stories … oh yeah!

* Jim Nantz is The Main Event

* On-deck Thursday: Keyshawn Johnson is The Main Event

On Tuesday, May 6th, NBC Sports President Rick Cordella will be the guest for the second OTR in midtown Manhattan. Click here or the above image to request a spot.

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On the 43-minute podcast, Andrew Marchand interviews New York Post baseball columnist/MLB Network analyst Joel Sherman. Sherman tells legendary stories about covering George Steinbrenner, the beat with Michael Kay, Jon Heyman and Jack Curry. Plus, some of the best advice you’ll get on how to become a sports writer and succeed. Here is what you need to know:

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* The "little death walk" to the newsstand when covering Steinbrenner

* Calling Steinbrenner and sitting by your hotel phone

* Sherman was on the beat with All-Stars like Kay, Curry, Heyman, Moss Klein, among others

* Sherman’s crazy first week at The Post when he was 24

* His advice how to break in and succeed as a sports writer

* How Sherman came up with calling five people a day as a rule

* Sherman’s goal to make other reporters regret breaking stories

Marchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new pods and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com. To listen to this entire 43-minute podcast, our archives and future pods, upgrade to paid. Thanks.

* How Buck Showalter gave him his PhD in baseball

* How David Cone stood out as a player and a tremendous Derek Jeter anecdote

* The Giancarlo Stanton advice that resonates for any public figure on social media

* The full legendary late-1990s story on if Sherman punched Mr. Met or not

* Mr. Met was egged on by Sherman's fellow Post MLB columnist Tom Keegan

* How the New York baseball writers commemorated the Mr. Met tale

* Related Podcasts from the Archives

* Peter King’s legendary stories

* How Adam Schefter became the most prolific NFL insider ever

* How Chris (Mad Dog) Russo became the greatest sports talk show host of all-time

* Kobe, Woj & Ramona

On Tuesday, May 6th, NBC Sports President Rick Cordella will be the guest for the second OTR in midtown Manhattan. Click here or the above image to request a spot.

* On-deck Tuesday: Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media

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In the 33-minute podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel discuss the biggest issues in sports media, leading off with Apple TV+ and live sports. The duo also hits on the NCAA tournament coverage, MLB’s TV negotiations and much more. Here’s what you need to know.

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* Apple has failed to sign significant live sports rights deals, will they ever

* The MLS and MLB agreements have no metrics and no proof of success

* Apple is Apple, of course, but is Apple TV+ where leagues want to be

* One Shining Moment? Who was up and who was down during the first weekend of CBS/TNT’s March Madness coverage

* An idea of how CBS should use Jon Rothstein in the future

Marchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new pods and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com. To listen to this entire 33-minute podcast, our archives and future pods, upgrade to paid. Thanks.

* A theory on why MLB commissioner Rob Manfred was so vocal about ESPN after its $550M opt-out

* The issue for MLB in selling the Home Run Derby separately

* Some advice for Joe Buck doing his first national MLB game in four years

* Where do UFC live rights end up

* Questions on Marquee and YES

* How ESPN is trying to reinvent itself with its new app come the fall

* Fox Sports did not send its announcers to Japan for Opening Day

* CBS NCAA Sports Media event breakdown

* Meterparel demonstrates how to waive someone off

* On-deck Thursday: Joel Sherman is The Main Event guest

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On the 40-minute podcast, Andrew Marchand and John Ourand are reunited for their monthly Main Event. Here’s what you need to know.

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* The reasons ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro may not want to succeed Bob Iger as Disney CEO

* Ourand explains TNT Sports chairman Luis Silberwasser’s plans

* How MLB might re-sell ESPN’s opt-out package

* How MLB is gearing up for 2028 when all of its rights are up

* MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says it wants to look global for its 2028

* How Fox Sports could pivot to more partnerships

* Why Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will have their third director in four years

Marchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new pods and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com. To listen to this entire 40-minute podcast, our archives and future pods, upgrade to paid. Thanks.

* Related Pods: Rick Cordella … Fred Gaudelli … Joe Buck

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* On deck Tuesday: Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media

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In the 36-minute podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel give inside information and opinions on what a potential ESPN-NFL deal could mean. Plus, they discuss several other sports media issues, including March Madness, MLB, NBC, Olympics, NHL, Apple and Erin Andrews. Here’s what you need to know.

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* Nearly four decades ago, ESPN acquired NFL games, which changed cable history

* What an NFL deal for ESPN could mean for ESPN’s full direct-to-consumer offering

* Why does Tom Brady have a newsletter

* Jon Rothstein is March

* Remembering John Feinstein with a personal anecdote

Marchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new pods and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com. To listen to this entire 36-minute podcast, our archives and future pods, upgrade to paid. Thanks.

* CBS had a nice tribute to Greg Gumbel

* NBC’s new gold medal Olympic deal

* Answers to questions on MLB’s marketing, Sunday Night Baseball’s future, The CW, MLS-Apple, USGA/NBC, NHL’s next deal, Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson

* Papa Clicker Book Review: Home Run King (The Remarkable Record of Hank Aaron) by Dan Schlossberg

* On-deck Thursday: John Ourand is The Main Event guest

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Note: Hey, I published this pod yesterday evening so I’m just sending out again so no one misses it. Sorry about the extra email … enjoy!

On the 40-minute podcast, Steve Raab, the president of SNY, the Mets’ network is the guest. Raab, one of the smarter executives in sports media, explains his view of where regional sports networks are headed, what he would be thinking about if he were MLB and how everything must evolve at a quicker pace.

What you need to know about the pod:

* To listen to the full 40-minute podcast subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

* How sports media drives the overall sports business of leagues, teams and conferences

* When the headwinds for regional sports networks first appeared

* The rights of regional sports networks need to evolve

* Why SNY has decided to go direct to consumer now with MLB as its partner

* Raab says first mover advantage doesn't apply in his space

* What should MLB do with its overall rights

* How there are a small group of teams that may decide MLB's future as swing voters

Marchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new pods and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com. To listen to this entire 40-minute podcast, our archives and future pods, upgrade to paid. Thanks.

* Why big markets have to protect themselves

* The Dodgers have a huge advantage with its local media deal

* MLB can’t silo off its media situation from its other issues

* There is a tension between fan friendliness and the economics needed to drive the business

* Technology will solve how to find games, a constant fan frustration

* Related Pods: Darren Rovell and the sports business of niche

* Rick Cordella explains NBC's NBA logic & how sports drives Peacock

* Joe Buck and the craft of sportcasting

“Off The Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports" is an event series that features the biggest dealmakers in sports, talking about the future of technology in an intimate setting.

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro is the inaugural guest on March 18th starting at 4 p.m. The location is in midtown Manhattan. In this closed door conversation, Marchand will ask Pitaro to expand on his optimistic thoughts about AI and more.

The event is free and includes light appetizers and cocktails.

Register by clicking here. Space is limited so signing up does not guarantee a spot

* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you

* On-deck Tuesday: Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media

* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

Note: This podcast was published early by mistake, but since I did, I’m making available now.

On the 40-minute podcast, Steve Raab, the president of SNY, the Mets’ network is the guest. Raab, one of the smarter executives in sports media, explains his view of where regional sports networks are headed, what he would be thinking about if he were MLB and how everything must evolve at a quicker pace.

What you need to know about the pod:

* To listen to the full 40-minute podcast subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

* How sports media drives the overall sports business of leagues, teams and conferences

* When the headwinds for regional sports networks first appeared

* The rights of regional sports networks need to evolve

* Why SNY has decided to go direct to consumer now with MLB as its partner

* Raab says first mover advantage doesn't apply in his space

* What should MLB do with its overall rights

* How there are a small group of teams that may decide MLB's future as swing voters

Marchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new pods and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com. To listen to this entire 40-minute podcast, our archives and future pods, upgrade to paid. Thanks.

* Why big markets have to protect themselves

* The Dodgers have a huge advantage with its local media deal

* MLB can’t silo off its media situation from its other issues

* There is a tension between fan friendliness and the economics needed to drive the business

* Technology will solve how to find games, a constant fan frustration

* Related Pods: Darren Rovell and the sports business of niche

* Rick Cordella explains NBC's NBA logic & how sports drives Peacock

* Joe Buck and the craft of sportcasting

“Off The Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports" is an event series that features the biggest dealmakers in sports, talking about the future of technology in an intimate setting.

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro is the inaugural guest on March 18th starting at 4 p.m. The location is in midtown Manhattan. In this closed door conversation, Marchand will ask Pitaro to expand on his optimistic thoughts about AI and more.

The event is free and includes light appetizers and cocktails.

Register by clicking here. Space is limited so signing up does not guarantee a spot

* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you

* On-deck Tuesday: Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media

* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

In the 35-minute podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel discuss Stephen A. Smith’s big week.

Smith finalized his five-year deal for at least $100M with ESPN, had his profile raised even more by LeBron James and will continue to be a loud voice on politics.

Plus, other big sports media issues, including how MLB may split up its ESPN-opt out rights. Here’s what you need to know:

* To listen to the full 35-minute podcast subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

* Why Stephen A. Smith’s deal makes sense for ESPN and him

* Why LeBron James looked small and Stephen A. looked big in verbal confrontation

* How MLB might structure its post ESPN-opt out rights

Marchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new pods and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com. To listen to this entire 35-minute podcast, our archives and future pods, upgrade to paid. Thanks.

* Draymond Green’s terrible take on Karl-Anthony Towns

* Mike Breen receives praise

* March Madness is now Ian Eagle time

* ESPN+ can’t have UFC pay-per-view issues on such a big event

* Your questions on Tony Reali, Dan Orlovsky, Amazon and the Yankees, women’s tournament and a Richard Deitsch query

“Off The Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports" is an event series that features the biggest dealmakers in sports, talking about the future of technology in an intimate setting.

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro is the inaugural guest on March 18th starting at 4 p.m. The location is in midtown Manhattan. In this closed door conversation, Marchand will ask Pitaro to expand on his optimistic thoughts about AI and more.

The event is free and includes light appetizers and cocktails.

Register by clicking here. Space is limited so signing up does not guarantee a spot

* Related Pods: Why Stephen A. is on the verge of being a $100M man (Dec., 2024) … Bomani Jones and sports media’s gamble on its future … How Chris (Mad Dog) Russo became the greatest sports talk show host of all-time

* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you

* On-deck Thursday: Steve Raab, president of SNY, the Mets network, is The Main Event on the future of regional sports and baseball

* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

In the 45-minute pod, Ian Eagle is the guest with Andrew Marchand. Eagle tells hilarious stories about his career, his calls and his family. And the jobs he almost took that would have changed his career.

Here’s what you need to know:

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* How interning for Mike Tirico was instrumental in his career

* Eagle explains his classic "Ja-breaker,” Megan Thee Stallion and Seinfeld calls.

* Marchand thinks the Seinfeld “real and spectacular” call may be the most creative of all-time

* How “Oh, yeah!” was born

* Eagle, who interned at WFAN and was a board-op early in his career, explained how he had the chance to succeed Chris Russo as Mike Francesa’s partner and to follow Mike Breen as the update man on “Imus in the Morning.” Eagle also shared how he first got on the air at FAN with a Stan Martin story

* Eagle turned down a chance to call Mets’ games on TV

Marchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new pods and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com. To listen to this entire 45-minute podcast, our archives and future pods, upgrade to paid. Thanks.

* How Eagle’s career took off after the FAN break by becoming the pregame host of the Jets in 1993, followed by the Jets play-by-play job and radio/TV voice of the Nets before his CBS big break at 28 in 1998

* The legendary Al McGuire initially told Eagle that he must change his name, and it got even more interesting from there

* In 1993, he was very bummed out that he had to skip calling MTV’s “Sand Blast” because it conflicted with his honeymoon.

* The “Sand Blast” job went to a famous actor

* How he trained his son, NBC’s Noah, to be a play-by-player … or maybe he didn’t

* “Off The Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports" is an event series that features the biggest dealmakers in sports, talking about the future of technology in an intimate setting.

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro is the inaugural guest on March 18th starting at 4 p.m. The location is in midtown Manhattan. In this closed door conversation, Marchand will ask Pitaro to expand on his optimistic thoughts about AI and more.

The event is free and includes light appetizers and cocktails.

Register by clicking here. Space is limited so signing up does not guarantee a spot

* Related Pods: Jim Nantz is The Main Event … Joe Buck and the craft of sportscasting … Booger McFarland is The Main Event

* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you

* On-deck Tuesday: Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media

* Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com