Sports Media Watch Podcast

Bomani Jones is the guest on the new episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, discussing the new home of his "The Right Time" podcast, his stops at ESPN and HBO, and thoughts on the broad interest in sports media.

Plus, the usual discussion, focusing this week on Ernie Johnson's announcement that he will leave "Inside the NBA" at the end of the season, how the World Series fared in the ratings, and more.

NFL RedZone host Scott Hanson is the guest on the new episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, discussing the show's 300th episode last week, the preparation and process that goes into its production, and more.

But first, the news of the week in sports media -- CBS' decision to commit to JJ Watt as its lead NFL analyst and what it means for ESPN's Troy Aikman, whose conflict with ESPN and Joe Buck seems to be past the point of no return. Will there be a job available for Aikman next season?

And quick hits on the World Series, WNBA Finals and NBA Opening Night ratings.

Troy Aikman's uncertain status at ESPN is the main topic on the new episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast. Is it a lock that Aikman finishes the season? Is he jeopardizing future TV roles? And how did things get so bad so quickly?

Plus: What Jim Nantz' praise of JJ Watt says about Tony Romo; is this it for Al Michaels; and more.

Longtime ESPN broadcaster Steve Levy is the guest on the new episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, discussing his career journey, ESPN's relationship with the NHL, memories of the late Barry Melrose and much more in a lengthy conversation.

Plus, the podcast is bookended with discussion of two leading play-by-play voices. First, amidst the instability in the CBS NFL booth, what role -- if any -- does Jim Nantz play in the network's issues? And, what is behind the intensifying backlash against Fox Sports' Joe Davis for his supposed bias toward the Dodgers?

Tony Romo's exit from CBS headlines the new episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast. How did Romo get here after his acclaimed debut? What is his future, and what is the future of JJ Watt at CBS? Plus, thoughts on the NBA Trail Blazers' bizarre hiring and firing of a new play-by-play voice, and a review of NBC's MLB Postseason broadcast teams.

Troy Aikman's future is the lead topic on the new episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast. Could the ESPN NFL analyst really leave after the season, or is he negotiating through the media? Also, thoughts on JJ Watt's performance filling in for Tony Romo, the changing state of ESPN's "College Gameday," the return of Doc Rivers to television, and the apparent resolution of Paramount-WBD.

NBC's Mike Tirico is the latest guest on the Sports Media Watch Podcast, discussing various aspects of his decades-long career -- from his partnerships with the likes of Cris Collinsworth, Reggie Miller and Hubie Brown, to his most memorable moments in the booth, and the influences who shaped his approach to broadcasting.

The new episode of the Sports Media Watch Podcast addresses whether the NFL has stretched itself too thin and lost focus as its new season begins. Plus, ESPN's Taylor Tannebaum and Taylor McGregor join the pod to discuss how they handled last week's power outage that delayed the SMU-FSU Labor Day game. And reflections on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the passing of Barry Melrose.

Former ESPN play-by-play voice Mark Jones is the latest guest on the Sports Media Watch Podcast, discussing why he decided to leave ESPN after nearly four decades, his new full-time role with the Sacramento Kings, and much more.

Former ESPN host Tony Reali is the guest on the new edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, hosted by Jon Lewis and Armand Broady and produced by Derek Futterman. On the episode, Reali talks about his two-decade run hosting ESPN's "Around the Horn," his new podcast venture with iHeart Radio, and his thoughts about the state of the industry.