Show overview
The Sports Media Podcast has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 243 episodes. That works out to roughly 170 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 33 min and 48 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 20 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Sports Business Journal.
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The hottest headlines, network deals, ratings, trends and everything else you need to know inside sports media.
Latest Episodes
View all 243 episodesUpfront season highlights sports; late changes for the last available NFL games; Tennis Channel’s Jeff Blackburn
The Run for the Roses racks up a big audience; Comcast and Disney have an NFL Network stare down; the Timberwolves’ Matthew Caldwell talks basketball media issues
The impacts of Disney's ESPN decision; reacting to the NFL Draft; and Caitlin Clark and the Fever set another WNBA TV record.
All eyes on the NFL Draft; digging into NBA local numbers; and what's next for LIV Golf on TV?
Rory drives big Masters numbers; whispers around the Preakness; and Year 1 of the new media is big for the NBA.
Ep 240The Masters meets Amazon Prime Video; Is more basketball better for the NCAA tournaments?; and Gideon Cohen dishes on what Athletes First is trying to build
On this week's pod, SBJ media reporters Austin Karp and Josh Carpenter – making his debut as co-host – discuss Prime Video’s debut at Augusta National and what it could portend for Amazon’s deeper involvement in golf. The duo also put a bow on March Madness, talk about the latest with NFL Network and look at where the local game delivery market is headed. Plus, Athletes First’s Gideon Cohen, an SBJ Forty Under 40 honoree in 2019, joins Karp to discuss how the agency has built out a media representation business and what he’s paying attention to in the space. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 239NCAA Tournament viewership, the future of streaming for the NFL and how Tiger Woods’ future impacts TGL
On this week's pod, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp is joined by SBJ special contributor Richard Deitsch to break down the impact of Big Data on viewership for both the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments. They duo also breaks down the future of NFL media with streaming partners and how Tiger Woods stepping away from golf could impact the media rights discussions around the TGL. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 238NCAA Men’s Tournament numbers start hot; Elle Duncan on her move to Netflix; and how Sportradar is giving your telecasts a data edge
On this week's pod, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp discusses record NCAA Tourney viewership numbers for TNT Sports and CBS Sports headed into the Sweet 16. Karp also looks at Brian Rolapp’s comments regarding a tightening media rights market, how the debut Fanatics Flag Football Classic performed and whether President Trump’s executive order regarding Army-Navy will slow the CFP’s expansion. Plus, Elle Duncan joins the pod to discuss her move to Netflix, while Brian Josephs of Sportradar also joins to dig into the data and analytics that his company is bringing to sports TV telecasts. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 237NCAA basketball keeps seeing big numbers; the WBC makes its mark; and NBC Sports’ John Fanta dishes on all things March Madness
On this week's pod, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp discusses the big audience numbers for college basketball’s regular season and the conference tournaments. Karp also looks at the healthy prospects for the WNBA with a CBA done, how the WBC delivered big numbers and the PWHL getting its first national TV deals done in the U.S. Plus, with the NCAA Tournament underway, NBC Sports’ John Fanta comes on to talk about the broader college hoops landscape. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 236ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips talks all things college sports; Is the NFL adding a Thanksgiving appetizer?
On this week's pod, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp opens up with a conversation at the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament with Commissioner Jim Phillips, who dishes on the recent meeting with President Trump at the White House, resurgent viewership for college hoops and likely expansion of the ACC’s efforts with in-game replay review audio for fans. Plus, Karp gets into college basketball regular season viewership, the prospects for an NFL game on the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, CBS’ UFC debut, Apple TV’s F1 debut and the “Soul Power” doc currently on Amazon Prime Video. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 235David Ellison pays up; a new direction for games in Detroit; and CAA Sports’ top broadcasting agents give a lay of the land
On this week's pod, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp discusses the implications of David Ellison and Paramount Skydance winning a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Also, what the Red Wings and Tigers are doing for local games in Motown and what Unrivaled needs to accomplish in Season 3. Plus, CAA Sports’ Matt Kramer and Tom Young dish on what they look to accomplish for their broadcasting clients, and what trends they’re following for talent in 2026. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 234Golden viewership, Milan Cortina in the rearview, and the NHL’s Keith Wachtel
This week on the SBJ Sports Media Podcast, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp delivers his takeaways from the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, including a look at NBC’s cross‑platform strategy that helped drive record viewership for the USA–Canada women’s hockey gold‑medal showdown. Later in the episode, the president of NHL Business Keith Wachtel joins the show to share on‑the‑ground insights from his Olympic experience and to lay out why the league views major global events as a cornerstone of its long‑term plan to expand hockey’s international reach. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 233Main Street’s demise creates havoc, opportunity; Big TV numbers during President’s Day weekend; SBJ’s Rachel Axon talks Olympics from Milan
On this week's pod, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp discusses what the end of Main Street Sports Group and the FanDuel Sports Networks means for teams across the NHL, NBA and MLB. Plus, he breaks down numbers for the NBA All-Star Game’s return to NBC, the Daytona 500 and first week of the Milan Cortina Winter Games. And SBJ’s Rachel Axon gives an on-the-ground report from Italy and what she’s hearing concerning all things Olympics. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 232Super Bowl viewership, the NFL’s media future, changes for NBA All-Star weekend and more
On this week's pod, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp is joined by SBJ special contributor Richard Deitsch, and the duo break down Super Bowl viewership, changes coming to NFL media rights, the start to the Milan Cortina Olympics, this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game and Daytona 500 and more. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 231Breaking down the MLB team exodus from Main Street; ESPN and the NFL get a deal done early; and all things media with Octagon’s William Mao
On this week's pod, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp brings on colleague Tom Friend to talk about the latest with Main Street Sports Group and its RSNs. Then, Karp gets into the closing of the NFL-ESPN equity deal and what surprised him. Then, Octagon media rights expert William Mao joins the pod to dish on the NFL, college sports, a potential squeeze on mid-tier properties and more. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 230Breaking down the latest NFL numbers; SEC vs. Big Ten; and FanDuel’s Christian Genetski on the intersection of gambling and media
On this week's pod, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp breaks down the NFC/AFC conference championship, and whether he thinks Patriots-Seahawks will set a Super Bowl audience record. He also breaks down the CFP title game number, and why the SEC’s regular season numbers still dwarf the Big Ten on the whole. Plus, FanDuel President Christian Genetski gives insight on how sports betting is helping TV viewership, how he’s monitoring the Main Street Sports RSN mess and why the company’s ads feel different. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 229NFL’s Hans Schroeder gets into the business of The Shield
On this week's pod, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp looks into what a potential CFP format expansion would mean for interested media. Sticking with college, the hardwood is heating up and so are audience numbers, as Karp shares why the Big Ten Network isn’t just relying on football for a record start. Plus, with the NFC and AFC championship games set for Sunday, NFL media chief Hans Schroeder dishes on the matchups, plus where things stand on media rights and Nielsen’s Big Data. 00:55 CFP RECAP 01:45 FIRST TRIP TO TGL 03:27 CFP EXPANSION? 05:20 HANS SCHROEDER INTERVIEW 23:17 KARP'S CORNER Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 228Cash is king for Netflix as it pursues WBD; the NFL keeps humming on Wild Card weekend; Checking in on TikTok and Playfly Media
On this week's pod, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp looks at the latest movement in the battle for WBD, as well how the numbers looked around NFL Wild Card weekend and the CFP semifinals. Plus, some chatter on the latest with MLB teams and RSNs and Fanatics getting into the content production business. Then, a conversation with TikTok executive Kat Marquez on how the platform views sports, as well as a talk with the new head of Playfly Media, Nick Cartan. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 227CFP ratings coming up roses, Main Street blues continue and ESPN’s Bryan Jaroch
On this week's pod, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp shares what could be next for Main Street Sports Group as the RSN saga continues. Plus, the path to Super Bowl LX is set and we put a bow on NFL regular season viewership trends. Plus, Indiana's trouncing of Alabama did not slow down the Rose Bowl juggernaut, and Karp shares why the audience numbers will only continue to grow as the College Football Playoffs roll on. And speaking of the CFP, ESPN’s Bryan Jaroch drops in to share what they have planned for the semifinals. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 226NBA gives more thoughtful Christmas presents; Will DAZN pull the trigger on Main Street?
On this week's pod, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp starts off 2026 with his experience taking in the Pop-Tarts Bowl and why bowl season on TV continues to be ripe for brand experimentation. Plus, some talk on how the NBA and NFL delivered on Christmas Day and what’s next for a potential DAZN-FanDuel RSNs marriage. Then, a conversation with top Wall Street media analysts David Karnovsky (JPMorgan) and Naveen Sarma (S&P Global) from SBJ’s Media Innovators event on key issues around sports media. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.