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In the 31-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel provide inside information and opinions.

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Here’s what on the pod:

* How did ABC/ESPN’s Mike Breen, Doris Burke & Richard Jefferson do in the NBA Finals

* What is next for the trio

* How did ABC/ESPN handle the Tyrese Haliburton injury

* The good and the bad of NBA Countdown with Malika Andrews, Stephen A. Smith, Bob Myers and Kendrick Perkins

* How Marchand & Meterparel think NBC & Amazon will present their NBA coverage

* How ESPN marketed its super Sunday effectively

* Why the business of the NBA is booming

* The saying is ‘Ball don’t lie’ — neither does money

* Why the nostalgia for old NBA coverage is missing a key point

* Chip Caray’s bad slip of the tongue

* Why the NHL is doing well, too

* What MLB should be selling

* Why all leagues should not fall for “eventizing” & NFL comparisons

* Stephen A. vs. Memphis

* Papa Clicker Book Review: Mark Whicker’s Up and In: The Life of a Dodgers Legend

* A tribute to MLB writer Scott Miller

* Sponsor: WSC Sports … Tell them Marchand sent you

* On Deck Thursday (or earlier): Michael Kay is The Main Event

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