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Last Word On Sports Media Podcast

Last Word On Sports Media Podcast

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Welcome to the podcast network home for "Last Word on Sports Media." This feed includes episodes of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" with host T.J. Rives and his guests.

TJ will tackle the most interesting topics in U.S. Sports Media, including: what everyone is (or isn't) watching in the ratings, the latest news and insight on everything from ESPN, to the over the air networks like: NBC, CBS, FOX and ABC. He'll have critiquing of the shows, the personalities and production. And, T.J. will constantly talk to prominent members of the Sports Media, as well as, other writers/critics/voices of the genre' right here.

You'll also hear other sports media themed podcasts appearing on this same LWOS Media feed, including George Ofman's "Tell me a story I don't know" series based on interviews with sports media members tied to Chicago and beyond.And, you'll hear Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin's "Announcer Schedules Podcast" each week.

Mike and Phil will let you know which broadcasters are calling and analyzing, which important games, give some critiques of what they are seeing and hearing and have special announcer guests, as well.So, make sure to follow/subscribe to the "Last Word On Sports Media" feed for all of this interesting/diverse content where ever you hear your podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, Google, etc.!!Copyright tj Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Rob Stone Previews FIFA World Cup/Talks Fox Sports Coverage 6 11 26

    Rob Stone Previews FIFA World Cup/Talks Fox Sports Coverage 6 11 26
    Jun 11 2026
    It's the biggest sporting event in the world, as every four years the FIFA World Cup is held in Soccer.

    And on this special edition of the podcast, host T.J. Rives is joined by Fox Sports' long time lead host for their Soccer coverage, Rob Stone.

    Rob and T.J. are long time friends from the 1990's in the Tampa Bay market and his love of Soccer was apparent then, as he shared great stories from early in his career.

    He also discusses his preparation for all of their pregame, halftime and post game coverage. What will happen with the U.S. Men's national team and their chances? What about working with former national team star/Fox analyst Alexi Lalas and more?

    Hear it all in this World Cup conversation with Rob Stone of Fox on the "LWOS Media Podcast!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc!
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    19 mins
  • NASCAR In Nashville, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup And World Cup With Nick Couzin! | LWOS Media Podcast

    NASCAR In Nashville, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup And World Cup With Nick Couzin! | LWOS Media Podcast
    Jun 10 2026
    It's another jammed packed week to discuss the latesst in sports media, stories, news and newsmakers. And, we're ready to discuss it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"

    Host T.J. Rives returns with guest Nick Couzin of Roundtable Sports to give their insight and takes.

    Nick is just off covering the "Cracker Barrel 400" NASCAR race in Nashville and talks about the experience and the differences for the media than other sports.

    Then, there's talk of the NBA Finals and coverage by ABC of the Knicks and the Spurs. The guys also go over the main announce team of Mike Breen, Richard Jefferson and Tim Legler. And, they also give their "thumbs up" to the Inside the NBA imported pregame, halftime and post game show adding to their broadcasts.

    There's also discussion on the Big 12 controversy with Texas Tech allowing QB Brendan Sorsby to go to Lubbock court to keep him eligible despite admitting to betting 10s of thousands of dollars on college football and his own team. The other Big 12 schools and even, some out of conference are threatening to not play them. What about the media coverage and pressure on this and will it make Texas Tech change their mind?

    There's also some discussion on the Stanley Cup Final, the U.S. Open and the World Cup Soccer are also discussed.

    It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

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    41 mins
  • NBA And Stanley Cup Finals Crank Up + World Cup/Fox Sports Host Rob Stone! | LWOS Media Podcast

    NBA And Stanley Cup Finals Crank Up + World Cup/Fox Sports Host Rob Stone! | LWOS Media Podcast
    Jun 3 2026
    It's the start of the coverage for the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals, LOTS of Disney/ESPN sports media news and a special guest to talk Fox and The World Cup, too! It all happens with host T.J. Rives and the "LWOS Media Podcast!"

    T.J. has takes on the Giants Jaxson Dart controversy for introducing President Donald Trump at an event and why the double standards with politcs and sports have existed for the last 2-3 decades.

    He also has thoughts on CBS destroying it's "Late Show" brand and whether 60 minutes should be pre-empted for the biggest sports events on Sunday evenings?

    Then, there's more on the chase for "Lord Stanley's Cup" in hockey with Vegas and Carolina (not exactly major media market help) battling and the broadcasters, etc.

    The NBA Finals start up with San Antonio and the NY Knicks and the #1 media market appearing in the championship series for the first time since 1999 (when they played the Spurs, also). What can we expect from the audience numbers and what about the rare "muting" of Stephen A. "Solitaire" Smith during the NBA??

    Next up, hear from Fox Sports' Rob Stone on their upcoming coverage of the World Cup Soccer on their networks and platforms. T.J. and Rob go back some 30 years to local media in Tampa and tell some great stories about the World Cup in the USA in '94 and Rob has more on how he and Fox will be pulling off marathon coverage over the next 3 weeks or so.

    It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure for more to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!



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    1 hr and 1 min
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