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.

- CARO IS UNDEFEATED - Breaking down the “Hawthorn Transition Saga” (2:00)
- AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE! The Olympic Spirit is alive and well! (22:20)
- TOP 10, WHAT?! Are ‘marketability’, ‘watchability’ and ’superherodom’ the same thing? (41:05)
- CLICK OR SCROLL (43:40)
- STOP THE PRESSES (52:11)

To submit a question or comment;

• #TheSportsMediaMicroscope 
• @SzaboJames
• @samkduncan
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  Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram.
  
  The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith

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.

• SOURCES SAY: They’re NOT a happy team at Hawthorn… (3:35)
• NO RESULT? What should we do about draws? (21:58)
• HOW MUCH?! Are the Olympics worth it anymore? (30:00)
• PRACTISE, SPRINT, RACE! Do rule changes help engage the audience feat. F1 & Serie A (40:30)
• ALL NEW CLICK & SCROLL (43:22)
• STOP THE PRESSES (51:20)

To submit a question or comment;

• #TheSportsMediaMicroscope 
• @SzaboJames
• @samkduncan
• [email protected]
  
  Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram.
  
  The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith

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.

• Who’s legacy is tarnished? Dimma’s or Caro's (2:50)
• Click Bait - The New Normal? (13:53)
• What’s the best way to hand over the baton? (24:27)
• Monday Funday? Are non-weekend footy fixtures here to stay? (32:57)
• Do sports commentators need to be more considerate? (38:50)
• CLICK OR SCROLL (46:57)
• STOP THE PRESSES (1:00:38)

To submit a question or comment;

• #TheSportsMediaMicroscope 
• @SzaboJames
• @samkduncan
• [email protected]
  
  Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram.
  
  The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith

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.

• How should we report the fall of an Empire? [feat. Richmond FC] (3:52)
• Mind your own (money) business! Should player salaries be on the public record? (12:28)
• Is bigger always better? Talking league expansions… (19:20)
• Too much conflict is never enough… When media and ownership collide [feat. SEG/SEN & Perth Wildcats] (28:15)
• CLICK OR SCROLL (41:40)
• STOP THE PRESSES (53:17)

To submit a question or comment;

• #TheSportsMediaMicroscope 
• @SzaboJames
• @samkduncan
• [email protected]
  
  Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram.
  
  The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith

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:

• Who diagnosed Carlton with the Blues? (2:35)
• Did “Caro’s Arrow” misfire or are the Saints really sinners? (10:47)
• Tassie was terrific, but why? (20:53)
• Stand by your man feat. Chris Scott and Joel Selwood (28:23)
• Don’t let facts get in the way of a good yarn feat. Ronaldo & The Coke Bottles (37:00)
• CLICK OR SCROLL (42:44)
• STOP THE PRESSES (52:38)

To submit a question or comment;

• #TheSportsMediaMicroscope 
• @SzaboJames
• @samkduncan
• [email protected]
  
  Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram.
  
  The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith

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:

• Divorcing A Club Legend feat. Nathan Buckley & the Collingwood Football Club – (3:45)
• Was the media too hard on ‘Missy’ Higgins and Max King? - (18:35)
• Your social media past can wreak havoc with your present - (27:55)
• A lot of love for Jason Bennett – (39:59)
• Wildcard Weekend...a whacky idea or not? (45:28)
• CLICK OR SCROLL (49:44)
• STOP THE PRESSES (1:05:05)

To submit a question or comment;

• #TheSportsMediaMicroscope 
• @SzaboJames
• @samkduncan
• [email protected]
  
  Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram.
  
  The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith

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:

• Press + Sports Promotion feat. Naomi Osaka & The French Open (1:57)
• The CollyWobbles Continue… (23:30)
• Streaming System Failure feat. Kayo & Optus Sport (30:56)
• Dreamtime Walkabout (36:06)
• With a new Media Rights Deal can the A-League become a Big League? (39:41)
• Football or Dodgeball? (44:43)
• CLICK OR SCROLL (46:50)
• STOP THE PRESSES (57:54)

To submit a question or comment;

• #TheSportsMediaMicroscope 
• @SzaboJames
• @samkduncan
• [email protected]
  
  Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram.
  
  The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith

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:
Coach as Lead Club Communicator feat. David Teague (4:19)
Agenda Management feat. Brett Ratten (17:00)
Location, Location, Location feat. Damien Hardwick & the Richmond Football Club (22:10)
Footy fans… Where the bloody hell are ya?! (32:30)
Even more Collingwobbles…(39:30)
CLICK AND SCROLL (44:22)
STOP THE PRESSES (57:37)

To submit a question or comment;

• #TheSportsMediaMicroscope 
• @SzaboJames
• @samkduncan
• [email protected]
  
  Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram.
  
  The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith

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:

•  Did Zach go Wack? Or not… (02:30)
• Chinese Whispers, a rat in the ranks or fake news? (11:50)
• To quote or not to quote?  That is the story ... (19:00)
• Tiger Fight – Nothing to See Here (28:10)
• McSherrin - Is the AFL sharing the meal? (36:40)
• The Wild (Scott) West: “Are you serious?” (42:10)
• CLICK OR SCROLL (46:16)
• (A DEEP) STOP THE PRESS  (59:00)

To submit a question or comment;

• #TheSportsMediaMicroscope 
• @SzaboJames
• @samkduncan
• [email protected]
  
  Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram.
  
  The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith

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:

• Good Old Collingwood (Stories) Forever (2:06)
• North Melbourne - where the bloody hell are ya?! (12:23)
• Do your homework! Headmaster Bevo isn't happy with the current crop of journalists (19:20)
• Celebrate the little wins - Thursday Night teams are back! (25:53)
• Much ado about… Brand Management 101 feat. West Coast (28:31)
• What’s one player worth to the game? Marketing 101 feat. Tayla Harris (33:46)
• CLICK AND SCROLL (40:58)
• SUPERHERO WATCH (53:58)
• STOP THE PRESSES (55:19)

To submit a question or comment;

• #TheSportsMediaMicroscope 
• @SzaboJames
• @samkduncan
• [email protected]
  
  Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram.
  
  The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith