The Sports Media Microscope

The Sports Media Microscope

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The Sports Media Microscope episodes

  • How 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;

    The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith

    53 min
  • Let'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;

    The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith

    1 hr 16 min
  • Changing 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;

    The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith

    53 min
  • What 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;

    The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith

    56 min
  • The 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;

    The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith

    59 min
  • Setting 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;

    The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith

    1 hr 3 min
  • Footy 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;

    The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith

    1 hr 3 min
  • Sexy 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;

    The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith

    53 min
  • Home 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;

    The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith

    1 hr 4 min
  • When 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;

    The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith

    54 min

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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…