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Sports Media with Richard Deitsch

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ESPN
NFL
NBA
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Sports Media
Caitlin Clark
Toronto Blue Jays
Netflix
Major League Baseball
Tom Brady
World Cup
Olympics
Super Bowl
NBA Finals
Social Media
NBC Sports
Women's Sports
Sports Journalism
College Football
Kentucky Derby

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 647 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 a surprise appearance from Jimmy Traina, who is le... more

Episode 646 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 645 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features a roundtable with Austin Karp, the media writer for Sports Business Journal and Jon Lewis, editor and founder of Sports Media Watch. In this podcast we discuss CBS Sports placing T... more

Episode 644 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features two guests: Linda Cohn announced her retirement from ESPN after 34 years last month and you can now find her at "Linda Cohn Sports" on YouTube where she is building that channel. S... more

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Recent Guests

Neil Everett
Former ESPN anchor and Blazers TV host; frequent collaborator with Linda Cohn
Portland Trail Blazers TV, ESPN
Episode: Linda Cohn and Neil Everett
Arash Madani
Canadian sports journalist and broadcaster
CBC Sports
Episode: What the ESPN layoffs mean for the business — and can the World Cup lead to more soccer viewers in North America.
Derek Rae
Soccer broadcaster for Fox; voice of EA FC
Fox Sports
Episode: Fox Sports soccer broadcaster (and the voice of EA FC) Derek Rae
Geno Auriemma
Head coach of UConn women's basketball (historical figure) and broadcaster for ESPN/WNBA game assignments
UConn Huskies, ESPN/ABC
Episode: UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma
Paul Tenorio
Senior writer covering soccer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: What it's like to cover the United States and Canada at this year's World Cup.
Linda Cohn
Longtime ESPN SportsCenter anchor; prominent NHL advocate
ESPN/NHL
Episode: Sports Media Roundtable: Linda Cohn leaves ESPN after 34 years; the World Cup heads to the knockout round, and the NYT's story on Dianna Russini
Stan Van Gundy
NBA coach and basketball analyst preparing to call WNBA for Prime Video
Prime Video (NBA coverage)
Episode: Prime Video basketball analyst Stan Van Gundy
Monica McNutt
College basketball, WNBA, NBA analyst on ESPN; Knicks radio analyst
ESPN/MSG
Episode: Monica McNutt and Mike Breen on calling the NBA Finals.
Chad Finn
Sports Media writer for the Boston Globe
Boston Globe
Episode: Can the NBA and NHL extend its momentum beyond this postseason?

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
  • JEALOUS GENO

    Why is this old man hating on a 24yr old Caitlyn Clark? Simple SHE BEAT HIM the ONLY time they met in the NCAA. She is Breaking the WNBA Records of his Two Greats Sue Bird and DT in RECORD time as well. His new GOAT Paige is NOT Better even with all the Soft Defense she faces. Clark went in the league and MADE A LIAR OUT OF HIM. Jealousy and ENVY is all HE HAS.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Luvit125
    United Statesa month ago
  • Always Interesting

    This my favorite sports media podcast. I look forward to see what the topics are about and who his guests will be. Excellent work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rbr821
    United Statesa month ago
  • Always interesting

    I found his podcast by accident and am glad I listened

    Always interesting topics and individuals

    I especially like the round table

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Retired good for the soul
    United States3 months ago
  • Terrific stuff

    Richard is one of the most thoughtful and smart people in the sports media business. And he gets great guests too! A tremendously good podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pod Connoisseur
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States4 months ago

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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.

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Talking Points

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UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma
Q: What's your stance on media access to players and practices in building the game's narrative?
Open access helps showcase what it takes to win and allows fans to connect with the process, though it requires balance with teams' preparation and privacy.
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma
Q: What are your thoughts on officiating and its prominence in the sport right now?
Officiating is a hot topic; you'll never have officials who satisfy everyone, but the sport needs consistency and clarity from the top down to improve the viewing experience.
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma
Q: How do you approach pre-game and on-air chemistry with a broadcaster like Robin Roberts?
We bring complementary strengths—play-by-play experience, color analysis, and a collaborative dynamic that aims to make the broadcast informative and engaging rather than overly instruction-focused.
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma
Q: What drew you to broadcasting this WNBA game after a long coaching career?
The reunion aspect with former players and the chance to bring a different energy to the broadcast, plus the opportunity to stay connected to the game in a meaningful way without being on the sidelines every night.
What it's like to cover the United States and Canada at this year's World Cup.
Q: How has this tournament been in terms of access for a reporter?
Access has generally been strong; US national team events allow sit-downs with players, daily mixed zones with two players, and press conferences, though the FIFA-run portions can change the cadence and intensity of Q&A. The reporter notes a systematized approach where big-name players often stop for questions, while some stars still move quickly depending on the moment and mood.

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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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1. SI Media With Jimmy Traina
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Recent guests on Sports Media include:

1. Neil Everett
2. Arash Madani
3. Derek Rae
4. Geno Auriemma
5. Paul Tenorio
6. Linda Cohn
7. Stan Van Gundy
8. Monica McNutt

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