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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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Episode 548 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Sports Illustrated podcaster and writer Jimmy Traina. In this podcast, Traina and Deitsch discuss Tom Brady's dual roles as broadcaster and part-owner; the Yankees versus Blue Jays... more

Episode 547 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features an hourlong conversation with ESPN president of content Burke Magnus. In this podcast, Magnus discusses ESPN's foray into A.I; wanting Pat McAfee to stay with ESPN beyond his curre... more

Here’s a short clip from our upcoming interview with Burke Magnus, the president of content for ESPN. The full interview will be available on Wednesday. In this clip, Magnus discusses how ESPN views Stephen A. Smith's foray into political talk and wh... more

Here’s a short clip from our upcoming interview with Burke Magnus, the president of content for ESPN. The full interview will be available on Wednesday. In this clip, Magnus discusses how "Inside The NBA" will be used on ESPN as the iconic show has m... more

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Recent Guests

Rich Podolsky
Author of Madden & Summerall, How They Revolutionized NFL Broadcasting
Episode: First Look: How Vin Scully nearly became John Madden’s NFL partner
Neil Everett
Former SportsCenter Host at ESPN
ESPN
Episode: First Look: Neil Everett and Stan Verrett
Stan Verrett
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
Drew Esocoff
Director 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
Larry Keith
Author of Touch Them All, My Life and Career at Sports Illustrated
Episode: The newest sports media reporter on the beat — and life as a Sports Illustrated writer in the 1980s
Ian Darke
Prominent ESPN soccer announcer
ESPN
Episode: First Look: ESPN soccer announcer Ian Darke on why Barcelona teenage phenom Lamine Yamal is now the face of global soccer
Adam Amin
Fox Sports play-by-play broadcaster for NFL and MLB, TV voice of the Chicago Bulls
Fox Sports
Episode: First Look: Fox Sports play by play voice and Chicago Bulls broadcaster Adam Amin on what Fox's NFL summer seminars are like

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
  • 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 States3 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 States3 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 States3 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 States4 months ago
  • King

    Great stuff. How can you spend so much time on the coach BB CBS interview but you did not watch it. Clearly if you had you would have noticed the huge hole on the shirt.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DocLouIowa
    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.

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Fox Sports's Richie Zyontz and Rich Russo, the lead producer and director for the Kevin Burkhardt-Tom Brady broadcast team
Q: How do you watch a game like that?
I tend to watch as a fan and try to leave the TV part behind.
Fox Sports's Richie Zyontz and Rich Russo, the lead producer and director for the Kevin Burkhardt-Tom Brady broadcast team
Q: How does it help a production like yours if you are really familiar with the two organizations that you're doing the game of?
It gives you a certain comfort having done the teams and knowing certain tendencies and personalities of players.
Are sports viewership metrics on the up and up — and is anyone indispensable in the sports media?
Q: Do you think Stephen A. Smith is indispensable to ESPN?
While he brings significant viewership to First Take, ESPN has shown it can continue without various big names, suggesting that notable talent might not be irreplaceable.
Are sports viewership metrics on the up and up — and is anyone indispensable in the sports media?
Q: What do you think will happen if Brian Windhorst and Malika Andrews do not resign with ESPN?
ESPN has a history of replacing prominent talent, so it's likely they would find substitutes without significantly impacting viewership, as they have done in the past.
Are sports viewership metrics on the up and up — and is anyone indispensable in the sports media?
Q: What impact do you think the changes in Nielsen's measurement system will have on comparing sports viewership year over year?
The new measurement system complicates direct comparisons because it creates apples to oranges situations, which can mislead media buyers and the public about genuine viewership changes.

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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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1. Rich Podolsky
2. Neil Everett
3. Stan Verrett
4. Bill Cowher
5. Rob Hyland
6. Drew Esocoff
7. Larry Keith
8. Ian Darke

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