The Play-By-Play

By Awful Announcing

The Play-By-Play is a sports media news talk show brought to you by Awful Announcing. Join AA writers Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod each week as they bring you the latest news and insight from the eve... more

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January 08, 2026 Which NFL playoff teams are the most attractive to the media?
Which NFL playoff teams are the most attractive to the media? Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Drew Lerner discuss on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.

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January 06, 2026 NFL broadcasters are working for TEAMS now?
Three high-profile NFL broadcasters are positioned to take jobs directly with teams. We discuss what is quickly becoming a new normal in the NFL.

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January 05, 2026 Joel Klatt RIPS ESPN control over College Football Playoff
Fox announcer Joel Klatt ripped ESPN for being the only broadcaster for the College Football Playoff. Does Klatt have a point that it is bad for the sport?

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December 30, 2025 2026 Sports Media Predictions
The Play-By-Play crew makes their predictions for the 2026 year in sports media.

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December 29, 2025 Pat McAfee HINTS at END of GameDay kick contest; media OUT on JJ Redick!?
Pat McAfee is fuming after he got criticized over the potential end of his College GameDay kicking contest. Plus, Los Angeles Lakers fans and NBA media are once again wearing thin with JJ Redick.

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December 23, 2025 CFB media BIAS rankings | Stugotz to FOX!?
The Play-By-Play crew reviews the inaugural College Football Media Bias Rankings as voted on by Awful Announcing's readers! Plus: A discussion about Stugotz moving to Fox Sports.

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December 18, 2025 2025 College Football Announcers Draft
On the latest episode of The Play-By-Play, Ben Axelrod, Brendon Kleen and Sam Neumann draft college football announcers for the 2025 season.

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December 17, 2025 Pardon My Take moves to NETFLIX | The 2025 Awfulies
Awful Announcing's Drew Lerner and Ben Axelrod talk Pardon My Take's big move to Netflix. Then they award the 2025 Awfulies!

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December 15, 2025 John Cena leaves in CHAOS; NFL in TROUBLE after Mahomes injury?
The John Cena era is over in the WWE, while Patrick Mahomes' knee injury puts the Chiefs dynasty at risk in the NFL.

Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod discuss the two leagues' changing of the guard and what it means going forward for both.

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December 11, 2025 What is going on with Sherrone Moore? And ESPN finds its Elle Duncan replacement
On a live episode of The Play-By-Play, Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod, Brendon Kleen and Drew Lerner break down the media's coverage of Sherrone Moore's firing and Christine Williamson replacing Elle Duncan in several roles at ESPN.

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