The Sports Media Microscope

By James Szabo

Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect spor... more

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How many episodes does The Sports Media Microscope have?

The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.

The Sports Media Microscope episodes:

May 09, 2022How much respect does the media deserve?
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.

On This Week's Episode:

- How much Friday Night Football is too much? Feat. the rolling fixture (1:58)
- Let's talk about TV rights! (12:46)
- How much respect does the media deserve? Feat. Chris Scott & 3AW (22:19)
- Selling games but buying losses? Feat. St Kilda & Cairns (30:56)

PLUS

Around the Grounds (36:06) / Who's Headline Is It Anyway? (43:09) + Stop the Presses! (49:48)
To submit a question or comment;
#TheSportsMediaMicroscope
@SzaboJames
@samkduncan
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The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
...more
53min
April 24, 2022Let's Talk About... Umpires + TV Rights!!!
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.

On This Week's Episode:

- What is "Umpire Dissent" and why does it matter for everyone? (4:50)
- What is 'good' sports commentary? (15:57)
- Let's talk about TV rights! (24:29)
- Where in the world is the AFL going to go next?! (32:22)

PLUS

Around the Grounds (40:54) / Who's Headline Is It Anyway? (55:00) + Stop the Presses! (1:11:03)
To submit a question or comment;
#TheSportsMediaMicroscope
@SzaboJames
@samkduncan
[email protected]
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
...more
1h 16min
April 15, 2022Changing of the Guard...
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.

On This Week's Episode:

- Gill’s Going (2:45)
- Drive to Survive driving F1 fandom (15:18)
- The Tiger (Woods) Effect (24:15)
- Comm Games Coming to Regional Victoria (30:10)
- Quiet Kennett (36:55)

PLUS

Around the Grounds (42:06) / Who's Headline Is It Anyway? (43:44) + Stop the Presses! (50:00)
To submit a question or comment;
#TheSportsMediaMicroscope
@SzaboJames
@samkduncan
[email protected]
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
...more
53min
April 06, 2022What Is The Social Value of Sports Coverage?
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.

On This Week's Episode:

- What's The Worth Of A Milestone Moment? feat. Buddy's 100th Goal (5:43)
- Media's Men of Many Hats feat. Mark Ricciuto (16:55)
- What Is The Social Value of Sports Coverage? (23:46)
- Jack Ginnivan vs. Kane Cornes - Part II (34:32)

PLUS
Around the Grounds (40:36) / Who's Headline Is It Anyway? (44:36) + Stop the Presses! (54:25)
To submit a question or comment;
#TheSportsMediaMicroscope
@SzaboJames
@samkduncan
[email protected]
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
...more
56min
March 28, 2022The Right to Ask Tough Questions And Have Strong Opinions...
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.

On This Week's Episode:

- The Journo Becomes the Story feat. Tom Morris (4:30)
- "Fit For Purpose" How Coaches Have Become The Face of Clubs feat. Luke Beveridge's Moustache (15:13)
- The Right to Ask Tough Questions And Have Strong Opinions feat. Sam McClure & Nat Fyfe (24:59)
- How Much Personality Is Too Much? feat. Jack Ginnivan & Kane Cornes (33:20)
- The Barty Party is Over (Via Instagram) (41:45)

PLUS
Around the Grounds (46:21) / Who's Headline Is It Anyway? (47:20) + Stop the Presses! (52:17)
To submit a question or comment;
#TheSportsMediaMicroscope
@SzaboJames
@samkduncan
[email protected]
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
...more
59min
March 18, 2022Setting the Agenda for the Season Ahead...
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.

On This Week's Episode:

- Clubs vs. The Media feat. Luke Beveridge + Tom Morris (2:30)
- Setting the Agenda feat. Caroline Wilson (32:30)
- Sports take the punt on gambling (39:00)
- Around the Grounds (50:00)

PLUS
- Who's Headline Is It Anyway? (52:20) + Stop the Presses! (58:11)
To submit a question or comment;
#TheSportsMediaMicroscope
@SzaboJames
@samkduncan
[email protected]
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
...more
1h 3min
March 11, 2022Footy Simulations + Season Permutations
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.

On This Week's Episode:

- The reasons why sports celebrity passings are big news (2:40)
- A perfect preseason = the perfect season feat. AFL's desire to be a 365 sport (13:58)
- Season (headline) predictions (35:10)
- Around the Grounds (45:38)

PLUS
- Who's Headline Is It Anyway? (50:00) + Stop the Presses! (58:05)
To submit a question or comment;
#TheSportsMediaMicroscope
@SzaboJames
@samkduncan
[email protected]
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
...more
1h 3min
March 07, 2022Sexy Screens and Apple Isle Dreams... (07/03/22)
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.

On This Week's Episode:

- Gil has "Sexy Screen Dreams" but do fans really care? (3:35)
- First comes the stadium, next is an AFL club for Tasmania? (14:21)
- Much ado about a physio... CA's "Narrative Wars" continue (20:16)
- Why does every preseason feel the same? (27:11)
- Around the Grounds (33:09)

PLUS
- Who's Headline Is It Anyway? (37:03) + Stop the Presses! (45:03)
To submit a question or comment;
#TheSportsMediaMicroscope
@SzaboJames
@samkduncan
[email protected]
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
...more
53min
February 25, 2022Home Renovations and D for Distinction... (24/02/22)
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.

On This Week's Episode:

- Does the MCG need a facelift... or a roof?! (3:03) feat. "Check Those Quotes" with the Professor.
- What is the 'real' sport of summer? (22:06)
- If "no one wants" the Commonwealth Games, why does Victoria? (38:55)
- Must sports always accommodate advertisers? (44:46)
- Around the Grounds (48:33)

PLUS
- Who's Headline Is It Anyway? (46:08) + Stop the Presses! (52:00)
To submit a question or comment;
#TheSportsMediaMicroscope
@SzaboJames
@samkduncan
[email protected]
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
...more
1h 4min
February 22, 2022When The Storylines of Summer Are Gone... (17/02/22)
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.

On This Week's Episode:

- With Friends Like These... CA treatment of Justin Langer (3:15)
- Is a professional Football Club a workplace... Simon Goodwin and Professional Standards in the AFL (17:44)
- NoVax? No Problem! Is International Tennis dependent on its biggest stars? (27:41)
- Around the Grounds (41:33)

PLUS
- Who's Headline Is It Anyway? (46:08) + Stop the Presses! (52:00)
To submit a question or comment;
#TheSportsMediaMicroscope
@SzaboJames
@samkduncan
[email protected]
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
...more
54min

FAQs about The Sports Media Microscope:

How many episodes does The Sports Media Microscope have?

The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.