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Sports Media with Richard Deitsch

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Major League Baseball
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Tom Brady
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Caitlin Clark
NBA Finals
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The Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch is a weekly show that features interviews with members of the sports media about their work, as well as roundtables with sports media reporters about television, digital, audio/radio, print, and other forms of media.

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Latest Episodes

Episode 660 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features a roundtable with Jon Lewis, editor and founder of Sports Media Watch; Armand Broady, the co-host of the Sports Media Watch podcast and a contributor to SMW, and Derek Futterman, a... more

Episode 659 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Troy Aikman, the lead broadcaster for ESPN and ABC's Monday Night Football. His next broadcast comes Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN when he and Joe Buck call the Giants at ... more

Episode 658 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features a roundtable with Jon Lewis, editor and founder of Sports Media Watch, Chad Finn, sports media columnist for the Boston Globe and Austin Karp, the media writer for Sports Business ... more

Episode 657 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Damien Woody, who played 12 seasons as a lineman in the NFL and won two Super Bowls with the Patriots. Woody joined ESPN in 2011 as an NFL analyst and was staple on shows there bef... more

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Recent Guests

Damien Woody
Former NFL offensive lineman, ESPN NFL analyst, now part of The Wingo Network
The Wingo Network
Episode: Damien Woody
Suzy Kolber
ESPN veteran, host of The Originals
Scripps Sports Network
Episode: Suzy Kolber
Gabe Spitzer
Vice President, Global Live Sports and Entertainment for Netflix
Netflix
Episode: The Executive Charged With Executing Netflix's Sports Ambitions
Liz Robbins
Longtime journalist for The New York Times; co-author of See It to Be It with Billie Jean King
The New York Times; Billie Jean King Enterprises (collaboration)
Episode: Jimmy Traina on Tony Romo's future and other sports media topics. Plus, Liz Robbins on her new book with Billie Jean King.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman
Pro wrestler, AEW star (MJF)
All Elite Wrestling (AEW)
Episode: AEW's Maxwell Jacob Friedman, better known as MJF, on the art of doing media as a pro wrestler
Jason Hehir
Director of Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter; director of The Last Dance
Director
Episode: Jason Hehir, the director of The Last Dance, on his newest film — Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter.
Pierre Moossa
Coordinating Producer for NBC Sports' Premier League coverage; NBC Sports director for NBA coverage and Netflix NFL games
NBC Sports
Episode: Can the Premier League benefit from the excitement over this year's World Cup?
Jimmy Traina
Sports media journalist making a surprise appearance
Episode: Did CBS Sports telegraph the fate of Tony Romo; ESPN's terrible decision on Damien Woody, and Jimmy Traina makes a surprise appearance on the podcast
Jane McManus
Longtime sports journalist, former ESPN contributor
Storied Sports (editor) and educator
Episode: The ESPN layoffs — and the media impact of LeBron to the Sixers

Hosts

Richard Deitsch
Host of the sports media roundtable podcast series; provides context across episodes.
Jane McManus
Longtime sports journalist with ESPN/Storied Sports; provides historical and industry-context perspectives.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • At Your Best

    I thoroughly enjoyed your discussion with Suzy Kolber. Perhaps there is a correlation between her being out of public view for so long and how much I enjoyed hearing from her. Whatever the reason, in the year-plus that I’ve been a regular-listener this episode goes on your Mount Rushmore (for me, at least). Hope to hear more like this one:-)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skoneyhills
    United States18 days ago
  • Needs Editing

    Richard, you can’t say “sort of” 70 times per episode. You’re saying it multiple times in the same parentheticals. Add in “uhhhhhmmmm” “you know” etc and the pod is becoming unlistenable. Please get an editor.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    muneec
    United States20 days ago
  • MJF

    Sucks that he was mainly in character. Ive heard him when he was “Max” in an interview and he has a great mind for the business. Gets old hearing his “character” because while hes a great heel, the arrogance can be boorish.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Popcorn Vendor
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thank you!

    Your weekend podcast now makes my weekend chores so much more fun! I just finished working in the yard for an hour and felt so fortunate to have the time to dedicate to your podcast. Hope you’ll continue the weekend podcast for years to come!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OregonDuckGuy
    United Statesa month ago
  • Better Audio

    One of the last sports related podcasts I still listen to. But please, can the round table guys have better audio? It’s 2026.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LBJ503
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise thoughtful guests and prep from the host.
Shows frequently highlighted for high-quality, data-driven discussions with insiders.
Guests are consistently described as insightful with a focus on industry dynamics.
Many note the show's deep dive into sports media business and rights deals.

Chart Rankings

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#233
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Apple Podcasts
#221
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Talking Points

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Damien Woody
Q: What specifically are you doing with The Wingo Network?
I'm on The OG Football Show with Trey Wingo, Mark Schlereth, and Merrill Hodge, a new digital NFL show aimed at educating and informing fans with smart, non-hot-take analysis.
The Executive Charged With Executing Netflix's Sports Ambitions
Q: What is the status of talent recruitment and exclusivity for Netflix's NFL broadcasts?
Netflix does not seek exclusivity; talent can work with other outlets, and Netflix aims to be talent-friendly, leveraging established partnerships (e.g., with NBC Sports) and bringing in versatile hosts for a range of events.
The Executive Charged With Executing Netflix's Sports Ambitions
Q: How does Netflix plan to balance the needs of hardcore NFL fans with casual viewers and non-traditional broadcasts?
Netflix aims to tell the broader story through storytelling around key matchups, using a three-tier viewer approach to appeal to hardcore fans, casual fans, and those who may watch selectively, while maintaining high production standards.
The Executive Charged With Executing Netflix's Sports Ambitions
Q: What is the rationale for Netflix expanding its NFL games to five in 2026 and how will it impact strategy?
Expanding to five games fits within Netflix's broader event and entertainment strategy, reflecting strong early viewership and enabling more opportunities to showcase big moments and storytelling around the games.
Can the Premier League benefit from the excitement over this year's World Cup?
Q: Let's start very broadly. What are you looking forward to most about this year's Premier League coverage?
The hope is to celebrate the stars while also making people understand what makes the league special, and to create a relatable, in-person feel that draws new fans into the sport.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sports Media

What is Sports Media about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers conversations with sports media professionals about how content is created, distributed, and discussed across TV, digital, radio, and print. Guests and roundtables explore rights deals, ratings, talent moves, and the evolving economics of sports media, with practical takeaways for reporters, executives, and content creators. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on the business side of broadcasting, insider perspectives on layoffs and contracts, and deep-dive analyses of major rights and platform strategies that shape what audiences see and how they pay for it. The format often blends data-driven insights with candid anecdotes, making it a valuable resource for anyone tracking the media landscape in sports.

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Recent guests on Sports Media include:

1. Damien Woody
2. Suzy Kolber
3. Gabe Spitzer
4. Liz Robbins
5. Maxwell Jacob Friedman
6. Jason Hehir
7. Pierre Moossa
8. Jimmy Traina

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