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Sports Media with Richard Deitsch

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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. You can read Richard’s work at The Athletic.

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Recent Guests

Julia Alexander
Media correspondent for Puck and expert on shifts in media and technology.
Puck
Episode: First Look: Where are sports fans going today for social media?
Jared Stacy
Vice President of Global Live Sports Production for Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video
Episode: How Amazon Prime Video thinks about sports
Deirdre Lester
CEO of Teton Ridge, focused on elevating Western sports.
Teton Ridge
Episode: The ESPN of Western sports
Jimmy Traina
Host of the SI Media Podcast and writer of Traina Thoughts on si.com
SI Media
Episode: A sports media convo with SI's Jimmy Traina
Rich Podolsky
Author of Madden & Summerall, How They Revolutionized NFL Broadcasting
Episode: First Look: How Vin Scully nearly became John Madden’s NFL partner
Stan Verrett
Former SportsCenter Host at ESPN
ESPN
Episode: First Look: Neil Everett and Stan Verrett
Neil Everett
Former SportsCenter Host at ESPN
ESPN
Episode: First Look: Neil Everett and Stan Verrett
Bill Cowher
One of the studio analysts for the NFL Today and former head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
CBS Sports
Episode: First Look: CBS Sports NFL analyst Bill Cowher
Rob Hyland
Coordinating producer of Sunday Night Football
NBC Sports
Episode: First Look: What Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson are like in television production meetings. Plus, the NFL's new virtual measurement technology

Host

Richard Deitsch
Host of a sports media-focused show, engaging in insightful discussions with industry professionals and exploring contemporary sports journalism topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Definite Appointment listening

    The episode with Stan Verrett and Neil Everett was excellent in how they feel comfortable in starting a video podcast. It is nice to hear that given a platform and finding an audience that will watch, the money will hopefully follow.

    A future topic I would like to hear is the rise of content creators. Two names that come to mind are Katie Feeney and Annie Agar from ESPN. Their career paths would be a fascinating story.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bigzman34
    United Statesa month ago
  • A bit misleading

    Leaving out that Jacob Henry is a walk-on is a fact that should have been disclosed. I look him up, expecting to see he’s a scholarship player and he’s not. It’s ok to be a walk-on. Nothing to be ashamed of but he very well may never see the field.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    The Popcorn Vendor
    United States4 months ago
  • Jason Benetti and Mark Henry were awesome

    As a big Detroit Tigers fan, I really enjoyed listening to the podcast with Jason Benetti that you did. I think he is one of the best people in baseball to call a game right now. I also enjoyed your recent interview with Mark Henry too. I’m impressed that you continue to have on guests from the pro wrestling world. As a big fan of this too, I really appreciate that you shine a spotlight on this genre.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mattmanfan
    United States4 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    The best sports media podcast - lots of different topics and guests, few hot takes, not too football focused. Another idea for a future episode - maybe a Canadian roundtable discussion (Donnovan Bennett and Shirin Ahmed) about how screwed up the World Cup will be given our current political environment?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amyrchapman
    United States4 months ago
  • Guest list

    I have been a long time listener of this podcast, and I continue to enjoy Richard’s interviewing style and choice of guests. He does seem to search for out of the box guests, often times people I’ve never heard of which make listening to this a weekly staple for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KTP1024
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the variety of topics discussed and the thoughtful interviews with sports media figures.
The depth of insights into the workings of sports media makes it a valuable listen for aspiring professionals in the field.
Reviewers consistently praise the host's interview style, noting it fosters engaging and informative conversations.
Some listeners express a desire for a broader range of guest backgrounds, particularly from non-traditional media sources.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#213
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Apple Podcasts
#67
Hong Kong/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#158
Philippines/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#228
Japan/Sports

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How Amazon Prime Video thinks about sports
Q: What will be unique about your NBA coverage and how can you make it differentiating versus the other two partners who have the games like you do?
Our goal with our NBA coverage is to really celebrate the game, putting familiar voices on air and utilizing technology to teach the game in a way that should be really engaging for fans.
How Amazon Prime Video thinks about sports
Q: Can you just give a layperson explanation for people listening? Like, what do you do and what does that title mean?
Our group oversees the production of live sports globally at Amazon. We are in charge of hiring the talent, booking the trucks, hiring the crews, what the shows are going to look like and sound like, the creation of the graphics, all the technology that gets deployed.
First Look: Where are sports fans going today for social media?
Q: Where is social media as it relates to sports going?
It is becoming more fragmented, with conversations occurring across various platforms like TikTok, Discord, and Twitter, rather than being centralized.
The ESPN of Western sports
Q: How are you utilizing AI in your company?
Lester discusses their partnership with Palantir and testing AI for enhancing the fan experience and potentially unlocking sports betting opportunities.
The ESPN of Western sports
Q: What is the potential audience for Western sports?
Lester explains that the potential audience for Western sports could be hundreds of millions, citing 80 million fans of the PBR and over 40 million for the PRCA.

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

Focused on the realm of sports media, this show features in-depth interviews with prominent figures in the industry, including reporters, commentators, and analysts. The host explores various facets of sports journalism and broadcasting, offering insights into how media evolves in response to changes in technology and viewer preferences. It also includes discussions on significant developments in sports events, television ratings, and the shifting landscape of digital platforms. Listeners can expect a blend of nostalgic reflections on past media experiences and forward-looking discussions about the future of sports broadcasting, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of sports and media.

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1. SI Media With Jimmy Traina
2. The Sports Media Podcast
3. The Varsity
4. The Press Box
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Sports Media launched 8 years ago and published 623 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Sports Media include:

1. Julia Alexander
2. Jared Stacy
3. Deirdre Lester
4. Jimmy Traina
5. Rich Podolsky
6. Stan Verrett
7. Neil Everett
8. Bill Cowher

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