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Sports Media with Richard Deitsch

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Women's Sports
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Olympics
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NHL
Lebron James
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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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Episode 631 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features a sports media conversation with Boston Globe sports media writer Chad Finn. In this episode, we analyze the NBA's momentum during this postseason and whether it can continue; why ... more

Episode 630 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

Tim Kawakami and Richard Deitsch share some thoughts on the state of WNBA media after the Fever revoked the credentials of reporter Scott Agness.

Episode 629 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Adam Crafton, a British journalist based in New York City, having relocated from London in 2024. He primarily covers soccer for The Athletic. In this podcast we discuss how a journ... more

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Recent Guests

Jacob Feldman
Sports business reporter
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Episode: Sports Media Roundtable: Will Fox Sports do a good job with the World Cup? Plus, NBA and NHL viewership talk
Josh Carpenter
Sports media and golf reporter
Sports Business Journal (SBJ)
Episode: Sports Media Roundtable: Will Fox Sports do a good job with the World Cup? Plus, NBA and NHL viewership talk
Mike Breen
Lead voice of ESPN ABC's NBA coverage; longtime Knicks announcer
ESPN | ABC | Knicks
Episode: Mike Breen
Tamika Catchings
WNBA game analyst for USA Network
USA Network, WNBA
Episode: Basketball Hall of Famers and WNBA on USA Sports analysts Tamika Catchings and Chamique Holdsclaw.
Chamique Holdsclaw
WNBA studio analyst for USA Network
USA Network, WNBA
Episode: Basketball Hall of Famers and WNBA on USA Sports analysts Tamika Catchings and Chamique Holdsclaw.
Al Michaels
Lead game caller for Prime Video's Thursday Night Football
Prime Video
Episode: Al Michaels and SBJ's Austin Karp
Ian Eagle
Lead broadcaster for Prime's NBA coverage; CBS/WBD NCAA coverage
Prime Video, CBS, Nets (NBA broadcaster)
Episode: Ian Eagle
Sandy Brondello
First ever head coach of the Toronto Tempo
Toronto Tempo
Episode: The WNBA's Popularity Has Never Been Higher
Savannah Hamilton
Toronto-based sportscaster covering the Tempo
Episode: The WNBA's Popularity Has Never Been Higher

Host

Richard Deitsch
Host of The Sports Media Podcast and regular interviewer on sports media topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • 5 stars

    The Richard Deitsch podcast has been a regular for me for years. He has interesting thoughts on sports media and always has good guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tim from North Carolina
    United Statesa month ago
  • Humble Excellence

    Loving the round tables. But Richard’s skill is continuing to bring on guests that I didn’t know I would be interested in. Richard will always say it’s the guest who is interesting, but at some point you have to credit his prep and ability to build the conversation brick by brick. And every guest basically says he’s one of the best humans in the business. His character keeps me coming back, and makes the guests more forthright.

    Also, doesn’t hurt that he’s a longtime Mets fan - builds a lot of ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DCMediaNerd
    United States2 months ago
  • April 14 episode

    Your two guests wanted nothing to do with commenting on Russini. Comical. Sad. One of them even said “ I dont read the NY Post”

    Why is that? A peer disgracing herself and barely mainstream commenting or criticism.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    The Popcorn Vendor
    United States2 months ago
  • Lack of preparation

    I don’t expect much preparation on podcasts but this one on the NBA Masters and Vrabel was especially pathetic. Deitsch ad it’s he didn’t watch the masters and knows nothing about golf then comments on it. One guest didn’t review the Vrabel photos. Why would I waste my time when the panelists can’t be bothered to watch the events on which they purport to comment.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MJJ1333
    United States2 months ago
  • Hey richard love listening to your podcast. i listen to alot of sports podcast but like yours beause it comes at the sports media side gives different perspective on sport. I know curling isnt a big deal but wit Vic Rauter retiring from TSN i would love if you could get him as a guest or just talk about how great of a legend in the world of curling media he was. One of the best announcers of any sport to call a sport. Thanks for your time

    Podcast Addict
    5
    KGreer
    2 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the host's preparation and interview craft, especially around guests with deep industry knowledge.
Guests are consistently described as credible and varied, expanding beyond traditional sports media figures.
Some feedback calls out inconsistent prep or episode naming, but overall the show is valued for business-focused insights in sports media.
Long-time listeners note the show's unique access to industry insiders and roundtables as a strength.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Al Michaels and SBJ's Austin Karp
Q: How does the scheduling strategy interact with streaming and broadcast rights moving forward?
The guests discuss the NFL's push to broadcast more games on traditional networks while expanding streaming partnerships (Netflix, YouTube, etc.), and how this affects audience reach and advertising.
Al Michaels and SBJ's Austin Karp
Q: What stood out to you about the way networks approached the schedule release?
Austin Karp explains Fox's focus on increasing their 1 p.m. regional windows to support a big 4:25 national game, and how marketing considerations drive where and when marquee teams and players appear.
The WNBA's Popularity Has Never Been Higher
Q: What are your thoughts on the roster's potential to make the playoffs in year one?
She expresses cautious optimism, citing a strong backcourt, a strategic mix of veterans and young players, and the right coaching to maximize potential.
The WNBA's Popularity Has Never Been Higher
Q: How involved were you in the draft and roster decisions?
She emphasizes collaboration with Monica and Eli from the scouting department, following players she's familiar with and valuing a balance between her vision and front-office input.
The WNBA's Popularity Has Never Been Higher
Q: What does success look like for you this season?
Sandy Brondello frames success as daily improvement, developing team chemistry, and laying strong foundations even if a playoff berth is not guaranteed in year one.

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A long-running sports media show featuring in-depth conversations with top voices shaping the business, coverage, and technology of sports media. Episodes frequently explore TV rights, streaming strategies, broadcasting careers, and the evolving roles of journalists, analysts, and executives across NFL, NBA, NCAA, and global sports markets, often with roundtables and expert guests. Notable strengths include a steady pipeline of insider guests, thoughtful industry context, and a focus on the business side of media as it intersects with live sports, rights, and distribution. Helpful for listeners who want practical industry insights, career guidance, and curatorial views on how media coverage is evolving across platforms and leagues.

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Recent guests on Sports Media include:

1. Jacob Feldman
2. Josh Carpenter
3. Mike Breen
4. Tamika Catchings
5. Chamique Holdsclaw
6. Al Michaels
7. Ian Eagle
8. Sandy Brondello

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