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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.

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Episode 641 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Sports Illustrated podcaster and writer Jimmy Traina. In this podcast, Traina and Deitsch discuss Howard Stern's media legacy; the impact of Stern going to one live show per week; ... more

Episode 640 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Derek Rae, a long-time soccer broadcaster whose resume includes calling 12 men's World Cups since 1990 including this year for Fox Sports. Rae has also been the lead English commen... more

Episode 639 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Jon Lewis, founder and editor of Sports Media Watch. In this podcast, we discuss the final combined viewing on FOX + Telemundo for USA-Belgium (50.1 million viewers) and Mexico-Eng... more

Episode 638 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features UConn women's basketball Geno Auriemma. Alongside Beth Mowins and Robin Roberts, the 12-time NCAA championship coach will broadcast the Dallas Wings-New York Liberty game on July 7... more

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Recent Guests

Jimmy Traina
Sports Illustrated writer; host of the SI Media Podcast
Sports Illustrated / SI Media Podcast
Episode: Discussing the legacy of Howard Stern and the five best play by play broadcasters today
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
Mike Breen
Lead broadcast voice for ESPN/ABC's NBA Finals; Knicks broadcaster
ESPN/ABC
Episode: Monica McNutt and Mike Breen on calling the NBA Finals.
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?

Host

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

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • 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 States2 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 States2 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 States3 months 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 States3 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 States3 months ago

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

1. Jimmy Traina
2. Derek Rae
3. Geno Auriemma
4. Paul Tenorio
5. Linda Cohn
6. Stan Van Gundy
7. Mike Breen
8. Monica McNutt

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