Sports Media Watch Podcast

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.

NBC Sports and Netflix play-by-play voice Noah Eagle is the guest on the newest Sports Media Watch podcast, hosted by Jon Lewis and Armand Broady and produced by Derek Futterman. Eagle discusses his career so far, how he approaches prep, his new NFL partner Luke Kuechly, how he deals with the nepotism critique, and much more.

On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz of BIG3 join the pod to discuss the league and its future. Plus, does Tony Romo have a future at CBS after his arrest and now indefinite leave of absence?

On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion about the record-shattering viewership for the FIFA World Cup Final, plus ESPN's latest layoffs and what they say about the state of the company.