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In the 34-minute podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel go through the biggest topics in sports media, including Netflix and YouTube’s apparent NFL diversion, Peter Schrager on the rise, Steve Kerr’s TV decision, Draymond Green’s issue, grading the Yankees’ booth, NCAA Men’s Tournament expansion and more.

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THE TOPICS …

* Big week for Netflix and Gabe Spitzer

* The significance of YouTube potentially doing fewer NFL games

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* Assessing President Trump’s “$1,000 per game” comments on the NFL and TV

* Rupert Murdoch behind the scenes

* Where is the leverage for the NFL in opt-out talks

* Peter Schrager & SportsCenter take the lead as ESPN gets serious about its post-Around The Horn plans

* The potential opportunity for Schrager to join the top pantheon at ESPN

* Laura Rutledge should already be in that company

* Steve Kerr returns at Golden State and Tim Legler and top analysts are likely popping Champagne

* The Marc Stein and Tim Kawakami Kerr reports followed by Burke Magnus’ reaction

* Ourand vs. Meterparel comps … Mays & Mantle …

* Where Draymond Green may be picking up some bad TV habits

* Why no commericals in NHL OT

* Scott Hansen & Mel Kiper Jr.’s special skill is needed

* New Feature: Everybody Loves Local

* On the clock: Grading Yankees’ YES broadcast featuring Michael Kay, David Cone, Joe Girardi, Paul O’Neill and produced by Troy Benjamin

* The Clicker ratings are in …

* The Netflix’s “Full Swing” documentary story-telling

* The Men’s NCAA Tournament moves to 76 teams and the TV advertising angle

* Ted Turner’s legacy, “America’s Team,” TNT and the NBA and Fred Hickman/Nick Charles legacy

* Cakes are Baking is a sensation all over college campuses: Chris Berman, Brad Marchand & Bono

* Off The Record with Netflix VP Gabe Spitzer on May 12th

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* On Deck: Howard Katz is The Main Event