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In the 30-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel provide inside information and opinions. Here’s what you need to know:

* What percentage are we putting on the NFL-ESPN deal being completed

* How should the potential agreement be looked upon

* With the NFL Draft this week, who will have its coverage in the future

* The NFL is increasingly going digital …

* The league networks from NFL to NBA are in flux …

* How should we take Netflix’s Ted Sarandos’ comments on live sports

* What is to be learned from Lee Corso’s career

* How Aaron Rodgers is likely going to be looked at by TV execs

* Mike Tirico shines in a new role

* NBA Playoff first weekend reaction from ESPN and TNT broadcasts

* Who stood out in the booth and who didn’t

* The verdict on TNT calling some of its NHL playoff games remotely

* WrestleMania reaction

* Al Michaels says he doesn’t want a retirement tour …

* The future of Inside The NBA …

* Atlanta Braves’ reporter/pickup-artist reaction

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