On this edition of the show, host T.J. Rives returns with his insight and analysis on the latest in sports media including the announced new media deal for the UFC (Combat Sports) to Paramount+ in a multi-billion dollar deal.
Then, he welcomes Anthony "Booger" McFarland of ESPN/ABC for a full length conversation on the "ins and outs" of broadcasting in the studio for Saturday College Football and Sunday's legendary "NFL Primetime" post game highlight show with the legend Chris Berman on ESPN+.
Booger, who played over a decade in the NFL, talks about the process of how the highlights are gotten to him for both and the craziness on Sunday night of doing shows, when they haven't seen the end of the late games. And, he and Berman are watching with the audience for the first time, when the highlights of the endings roll out.
T.J. finishes with the latest on the "Inside the NBA" show making it's debut on ESPN, the league returning to NBC and more this Fall and more. And, he also has more on the NFL Media/ESPN details, inlcuding about the status of the "RedZone" coverage on Sundays. Plus, Netflix is looking to get the MLB Home Run Derby and some other news items.
Hear it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
