Marchand Sports Media

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comSports Illustrated is one of the great brands in sports media history. SI’s editor in chief, Stephen Cannella, explains why it still matters, how it is growing and where he sees its future opportunities. Cannella is the guest on a 34-minute “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.”For access to our twice-a-week sports media podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comFULL POD RUNDOWN …* Why it is exciting time even with all the fractures in the media business* How AI offers opportunity * How SI’s changed in Cannella’s three decades * What SI is trying to figure out* What does the current SI staff look like and how it works* The ways you try to monetize on SI now* How the new approach is kind of old* The way to distribute content* Super Intelligence and President Trump’s AI comments* SI TV and bringing some old stories back to life* The live rights that have worked on SI* The strength of the swimsuit issue and its evolution* Why athletes still want to be on the cover* What is going to happen in media in the next five years* Why human conversations still matters* AI’s impact on overall employment* Canella’s favorite story of all-timeSome Related Podcasts: Peter King, Mike Vaccaro, Bomani Jones, Adam SchefterYou are invited to join us on Monday, Nov. 16th for our next “Off The Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports.” Our guest will be Walker Jacobs, the president of DAZN, USA. Sign up here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comDianna Russini’s comeback plans are public, but if she really wants to go forward she needs to address some of the reasons why she got here.Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel analyze it all, plus Fox-Roku, SNY, the changing dynamics of sports media, ESPN’s expanded college football playoffs and more.It is a 31-minute edition of “Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media.”For access to our twice-a-week sports media podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comFULL POD RUNDOWN …* The significance of the Fox-Roku $22B deal and SNY’s major layoffs* Greg Olsen & Noah Eagle shine, while Tom Brady does not* The lockout impact on MLB media* Why Russini has to directly address the Mike Vrabel situation* The Russini “Peter Schrager model”* If Russini breaks a story, what happens …* Fox-Roku and SNY show where the media is going* Do the guys like the new College Football expansion and ESPN’s new deal financials* The MLB Network “Intentional Talk” reversal analyzed* What ESPN personality told Meterparel that he is the “straw that stirs the drink”* What we liked about Nick Wright’s “Main Event”* Scott Zolak’s needs to calm down on Patriots’ radio* The CBS-YouTube-NFL late game major issues need to be addressed* Papa Clicker reviews’ Peter Gammons’ “It’s All About the Players: What I’ve learned from Baseball’s Best”* Cakes Are BakingYou are invited to join us on Monday, Nov. 16th for our next “Off The Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports.” Our guest will be Walker Jacobs, the president of DAZN, USA. Sign up here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comFS1’s Nick Wright has made it to the top of the sports opinion game without working at ESPN or being a former professional athlete. Wright, part of FS1’s very successful “First Things First,” explains how he did it, the ESPN crossroads decision that left him in tears and his dream of being in politics.It is a 37-minute “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand”For access to our twice-a-week sports media podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com* How has Nick Wright stood out in the opinion game* His unique, non-ESPN or pro sports journey to the top* The ESPN/FS1 decision that left Wright in tears* Being FS1’s first ‘homegrown star” * The outrageous car he bought after his first job * Being “Nick the kid” at 11 on Kansas City local radio* A great Bob Costas mentor story* How his opinion methods* Why he wrote a 30-page book prior to an interview for a Houston radio * Why he added SiriusXM to his duties when he already had “First Things First”* How Wright has made it without being too stupid and loud* Wright thinks he has an “intellectual advantage” over most in sports talk* His strategy for doing it for a long time* First Things First and the importance of Chris Canty, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes* The producers, Steven Hubbard and Dustin Waite, and working together* How Charles Barkley and Shannon Sharpe were anomalies that fooled TV executives* Cris Carter’s funny line about the audience trusting Wright on the NBA* Wright’s goal was to be in politics* Being beaten down by the current state of politics* His love of poker* What he wants to do nextYou are invited to join us on Monday, Nov. 16th for our next “Off The Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports.” Our guest will be Walker Jacobs, the president of DAZN, USA. Sign up here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comInside Joe Buck and Troy Aikman’s pending ESPN divorce and why the network’s president, Burke Magnus, has an outsized role in the disaster leading up to the network’s first Super Bowl. Plus, what is next.It is a 35-minute “Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media” podcast. For access to our twice-a-week sports media podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comPOD RUNDOWN …* Burke Magnus’ mistake* The potential replacements for Aikman* Kevin Kugler credit* The first repeat winner of the “What’s Down”* Did Jimmy Pitaro ask Joe Buck if he could work with Troy Aikman* The original contract length mistake * Did Aikman do something wrong that upset ESPN* Has Aikman lived up to his contract* Can Aikman and Buck make a comeback* The “manipulation” charge* The “screaming” allegation* Why Aikman is in his right to ask for “Brady money”* Why did same thing that happen at Fox happen again* The irony of the possible Olsen hire* The Magnus-Aikman conversation* Al Michaels’ “bulldog” backing out of contract story* ESPN is too focused on alt-casts* “I can’t believe you did this to me”* Honoring Ernie Johnson after his “Inside The NBA” retirement* Respect for Nate Smeltz* Sports media free agent tracker* Cakes Are Baking* The Pod Re-Run AdmissionYou are invited to join us on Monday, Nov. 16th for our next “Off The Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports.” Our guest will be Walker Jacobs, the president of DAZN, USA. Sign up here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comJ.J. Watt has got the top job as CBS’ lead NFL game analyst, but the question is if he can avoid the same fate as Jim Nantz’ last two partners, Phil Simms and Tony Romo. Plus, Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel discuss Pat McAfee’s hypocrisy and Burke Magnus’ mishandle. It is a 31-minute “Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media.”For access to our twice-a-week sports media podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comHighlights ….* Can J.J. Watt improve with Jim Nantz?* Rating Joe Davis and Fox on the World Series* What’s down? Burke Magnus’s handling of Pat McAfee & Troy Aikman* The Nantz game analyst trend* The Kevin Burkhardt/Tom Brady compliment* The Ross Tucker/Ian Eagle trend* Pat McAfee is so hypocritical with his Utah comments* What Fox gets right with its World Series reporters* The WNBA disaster and what the PGA Tour & WWE get right* The big Ithaca College trip to Charlotte* Dan Orlovsky’s percent ridiculousnessYou are invited to join us on Monday, Nov. 16th for our next “Off The Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports.” Our guest will be Walker Jacobs, the president of DAZN, USA. Sign up here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comFrom his parents’ Pakistani immigrant roots to becoming one of the top play-by-players in the business, Fox’s Adam Amin owns a unique sports media story. Amin, the TV voice of the Chicago Bulls, is the guest on a 43-minute “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.”For access to our twice-a-week sports media podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comFULL POD RUNDOWN ….* Amin’s dad emigrated from Pakistan before his family could join him* Why his mom would lie to people about Adam’s career* The incredible wedding story about the potential Dr. Amin* His father worked 16-hour days, which taught Amin * Joe Davis, Ian Eagle and finding his confidence* Amin’s big ESPN break at 24* “You want me to do water polo? No problem …”* The intense way Amin studied the play-by-play craft* What doing the Women’s Final Four meant to him* His dad passed a month before the Final Four* How the whole experience changed him* The impact of social media on him* Dealing with “casual racism” on social media* The “no brainer” to leave ESPN for Fox* What it means for a Chicago kid to be the voice of the Bulls* What made his late game analyst Stacey King so special as an entertainer* How Amin handled the Mark Sanchez situation last year* The lesson Eagle taught him about making his partner better* The uniqueness of Drew BreesYou are invited to join us on Monday, Nov. 16th for our next “Off The Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports.” Our guest will be Walker Jacobs, the president of DAZN, USA. Sign up here.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comAndrew Marchand and John Ourand take listeners inside the Monday Night booth situation, where Joe Buck is in, Troy Aikman appears out, Greg Olsen is on-deck, the Mannings are potential candidates and Tony Romo could want in.It’s a 29-minute “Marchand & Ourand” edition of “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.”For access to our twice-a-week sports media podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comHighlights …* Why is Aikman likely out? * Who are the candidates to replace Aikman?* What is going on with CBS, Prime Video & NBC’s booths?* What is Netflix’s sports plan post-Bela Bajaria?* Does YouTube get an NFL game next season?* What does David Berson do with CBS & TNT?On Deck by Thursday: “Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media”

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comPeter King ranked his Top 100 most significant people in NFL history. From Pete Rozelle to John Madden to Chris Berman, King and Andrew Marchand debated King’s list.Marchand took exception to a couple of media figures being above Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Dan Marino on different parts of the list. King, author of The Game, is the guest on a 43-minute “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand”For access to our twice-a-week sports media podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comFULL POD RUNDOWN* Why commissioner Pete Rozelle was the most important media person in the NFL history* The reason King has John Madden at No. 7 before Tom Brady at No. 8* Tremendous reasons as to why Steve Sabol made Vince Lombardi a bigger legend* Why King has Roone Arledge a spot before Peyton Manning* Terry Bradshaw and an amazing story of a game he was in the booth* Chris Berman, ESPN and NFL PrimeTime’s place in the history of the game* Sports Illustrated was bigger than ESPN in the early ‘90s, according to King* Deion Sanders’ and Michael Irvin’s approval of SI * Marchand says Rupert Murdoch should be higher than David Hill * King says that Hill modernized how the game looked on TV for Fox* Marchand told King Dan Marino should be higher on the list* Why Brent Musburger, Frank Gifford and Al Michaels made the Top 100* Mark Mulvoy and Paul Zimmerman’s inclusions in the list and how SI had a role in the NFL surpassing MLB* King loved the Phil Mushnick podcast* Phylliss George and Mina Kimes and women trailblazers * King loved Marchand’s Mel Kiper Jr. idea* Related Pods: Ken Rodgers … Howard Katz … Fred Gaudelli …Drew Esocoff …Pete Macheska …Pete Radovich Jr… Hans Schroeder … Peter King

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comStephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee are part of a long time issue for ESPN — overexposure. Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel discuss what ESPN needs to do to fix the problem. Plus, Justin Verlander’s potential next MLB TV move, Al Michaels’ struggles, Joe Davis’ bad breaks & Bomani Jones’ bond.It is a 38-minute “Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media”For access to our twice-a-week sports media podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comFULL POD RUNDOWN …* The underlying Stephen A./ESPN issue * Dan Patrick’s beautiful tribute* Jeff Francoeur shines * MLB’s facing potential ratings brushback* Al Michaels’ issues* Stephen. A’s first, second and third take crunch* Mike Breen’s LeBron apology * McAfee overload* ESPN’s Super Bowl altcast mania* Mike Ditka’s TV career remembered* Justin Verlander’s could be MLB’s next big TV analyst* Joe Davis’ bad break* Addressing the Davis bias charges* The media aspect of the MLB’s shorter regular season proposal* DAZN’s local game means business* Best aspect of the Bomani Jones interview* “Cakes Are Baking” Game* On Deck Thursday morning: Peter King is The Main Event

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.andrewmarchand.comIn a 43-minute sports media podcast, Bomani Jones explains the three reasons why ex-ESPN stars constantly criticize ESPN. He details how ESPN owns your audience compared to you owning it. He describes “incompetence” over malice during big time media changes. He gives his take on not looking “sour” and why he only let ESPN break his heart once. Jones details why “The Right Time with Bomani Jones” audience is loyal and he is loyal to it. Plus, the YouTube-ization of podcasts. That and a lot more on “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.”For access to our twice-a-week sports media podcasts sign-up as a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.comFULL POD RUNDOWN* Jones explains the reason for his new studio digs and getting out of the house* Jones’ desire to hold on to his longtime listeners* How the audience wants to help hosts it likes* Why does Jones think his audience is loyal* When you go to ESPN its their audience, not yours, which created a crossroads for Jones* What Jones may have neglected and what he has tried to do since leaving ESPN* Dan Patrick, Bill Simmons, Dan Le Batard, Jemele Hill, Trey Wingo, Ryan Clark and Linda Cohn …. they talk about ESPN a lot* The three reasons that Jones thinks ex-ESPNers diss ESPN* Why Jones was never going to let ESPN break his heart again* ESPN matters * When “Around The Horn” ended, Jones understood it* How there were two people who mistreated him at ESPN, but Jones understood* When the “GM” changes so does your role — which partly explains “High Noon” with Jones and Pablo Torre* John Skipper resignation impacted Eric Rydholm and others and so on* Why “incompetence” is a factor* Who are the people who had it in for Jones at ESPN* Jones tells a story that he never told before about ESPN Radio* Jones stayed at ESPN over FS1 for less money* ESPN’s “irresponsible” role in the college football protection act* The podcast game is getting someone to play it, not to listen to it* The Joe Rogan podcast example of how big it is, not how good it is* How to stick out today* The underrated aspect of Pat McAfee’s show* What is next for Jones in his career* Why he wants to do something difficult * More Pods: Bomani Jones and how the “stick to sports” crowd won* Bomani and sports media’s gamble on its future* On Deck by Tues.: Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media