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The Grill Room

Audacy | Puck
Youtube
Media Industry
Artificial Intelligence
CNN
Netflix
Creator Economy
CBS News
Paramount
The New York Times
Disney
Donald Trump
Substack
ESPN
Warner Bros. Discovery
The Washington Post
60 Minutes
Trump
Digital Media
Fox News
Social Media

Finally, a media podcast about what’s actually happening in the media—not the over-sanitized, legal-and-standards-approved version you read online. Every Tuesday and Friday, join Dylan Byers, Puck’s veteran media reporter, and Julia Alexander, a longtime media analyst, as they sit down with TV personalities, moguls, political pundits and industry executives for raw, honest, sometimes salacious con... more

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Latest Episodes

CNBC’s Alex Sherman joins Dylan to discuss ESPN’s upcoming Super Bowl debut and its ambitious multi-platform strategy, in which the network plans simultaneous broadcasts across ABC, ESPN, Disney+, and other channels. They also weigh the ripple effect... more

The Ringer’s Bryan Curtis and Business Insider’s Peter Kafka join Dylan for a deep dive into the media reporting beat—and how sports-media talent and business pressures are reshaping coverage. They discuss finding distinct angles on popular beats, wh... more

Julia and Dylan dig into Netflix’s recent bloodletting and what it reveals about the deeper challenges facing the streamer. They discuss whether Netflix’s business model can realistically challenge YouTube, and why YouTube’s creator ecosystem and eng... more

In this special live recording from Puck’s In the Arena, Dylan convenes NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman, Gotham FC owner Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, and Project Level exec Jason Wright to discuss the state of women’s soccer and women’s sports writ large... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Sherman
CNBC reporter covering sports business and media.
CNBC
Episode: Aikman-Buck Fallout & ESPN’s Super Bowl Blitz
Peter Kafka
Business Insider journalist and host of Channels
Business Insider
Episode: ESPN’s Announcer Empowerment Era
Bryan Curtis
The Ringer journalist and host of The Press Box
The Ringer
Episode: ESPN’s Announcer Empowerment Era
Jessica Berman
Commissioner, National Women's Soccer League
National Women's Soccer League
Episode: How Big Can Women’s Soccer Really Get?
Carolyn Tisch Blodgett
Owner, Gotham FC
Gotham FC
Episode: How Big Can Women’s Soccer Really Get?
Jason Wright
Managing Partner and Head of Investments, Aerial Investments Project Level
Aerial Investments
Episode: How Big Can Women’s Soccer Really Get?
Bill Koenig
Broker of NBA media distribution deals
NBA
Episode: NBA’s Amazon Prime Time
Charlie Neiman
Head of sports partnerships at Amazon
Amazon
Episode: NBA’s Amazon Prime Time
Jeff Blackburn
Longtime Amazon executive and CEO of Tennis Channel
Tennis Channel
Episode: Tennis Channel’s Big Serve

Hosts

Dylan Byers
Host of The Grill Room; veteran media reporter at Puck
Julia Alexander
Co-host/analyst on The Grill Room; longtime media analyst

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • Too biased

    Sometimes good info, but always using conservative and republican examples/issues to show what is wrong in politics or media, but never used liberal or democratic media or administrations to make the same point

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mb546
    United States4 months ago
  • Great show!

    ❤️ Great show on interesting topics in the media business. Everyone is simply great--very professional--but I live for Julia Alexander's brilliant strategic insights!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Perksjoanna1
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Boosting extremism

    Disappointed to hear Julia boosting Hasan Piker, an open antisemite and terrorist-supporter.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SAB133
    United States8 months ago
  • Yes.

    I get a lot out of this podcast. Hope Jon Kelly realizes that Julia Alexander is not just a sidekick, she is the reason many people tune in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josh 6873
    United Statesa year ago
  • Such a great point of view

    Dylan does such a wonderful job of bringing the audience to what feels like a chic off the record conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FrannyMV
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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guests are often industry-leading figures, making the show a go-to for conversations on media strategy and AI in journalism.
listeners appreciate insightful insider perspective and high-profile guests, though some critique perceived bias or editorial slant.
the hosts' interviewing style is praised for depth and industry knowledge, with occasional notes about pace or topic variety.

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ESPN’s Announcer Empowerment Era
Q: What is the approach that says, this is how I'm going to do it? What is the demand I'm trying to satisfy as opposed to what other outlets are doing?
Peter Kafka looks for an interesting angle and a way to explain the story to a general audience. Bryan Curtis also asks why it matters to people outside the media beat.
ESPN’s Announcer Empowerment Era
Q: Why do we do this?
Bryan Curtis says he became interested in sports writers and announcers as a child, and finds media reporting fun because it offers a portal into many subjects.
Aikman-Buck Fallout & ESPN’s Super Bowl Blitz
Q: Do you have a sense of who might get the World Cup rights, and why they might be valuable to YouTube as opposed to Netflix, Amazon, or Disney?
Sherman sees Disney and major streamers as the leading contenders. YouTube's free service could suit FIFA's desire for broad access, while Netflix and Amazon have shown interest in sports. Disney can offer ABC, ESPN, and Disney+, but a streamer could bid aggressively and recoup some costs by sublicensing games to broadcasters.
Aikman-Buck Fallout & ESPN’s Super Bowl Blitz
Q: Do you have any salient thoughts or anything to add to the voluble discourse around Joe Buck and Troy Aikman?
Sherman describes the dispute as a high-stakes contract negotiation: ESPN may be weighing other analyst options or using them as leverage, while Aikman has reason to seek a substantial deal. He says ESPN can find capable former athletes to fill analyst roles, but breaking up a strong broadcast team could still be a mistake.
NBA’s Amazon Prime Time
Q: Would you consider broader or different partnering strategies if negotiating again today?
Partners should enable broad distribution, not lock-in to a single platform; cross-promotional strategies and flexible structuring help maximize reach and value for fans.

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This program focuses on the business of media, with conversations that dissect deals, monetization models, licensing, and the evolving role of technology like AI in journalism. Episodes frequently center on how traditional outlets adapt to digital platforms, the economics behind memberships and subscriptions, and the strategic moves of powerful media players and tech-enabled newsrooms. Noteworthy is the dual-host dynamic—one a veteran media reporter and the other a long-time media analyst—bringing insider context, high-profile guests, and candid industry critique. Potential listeners who want practical takes on how media companies drive revenue, navigate partnerships, and respond to AI disruptions will likely find it valuable.

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1. The Powers That Be: Daily
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3. The Town with Matthew Belloni
4. Power Lines with Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino
5. Channels with Peter Kafka

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Recent guests on The Grill Room include:

1. Alex Sherman
2. Peter Kafka
3. Bryan Curtis
4. Jessica Berman
5. Carolyn Tisch Blodgett
6. Jason Wright
7. Bill Koenig
8. Charlie Neiman

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