Best Deadspin Podcasts (2025)

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Can Paige Bueckers get you to watch the WNBA Draft? 35:59

9h ago35:59

35:59

Episode 495 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Sabreena Merchant, a staff writer covering women's basketball at The Athletic and one of the hosts of "No Offseason," the Athletic Women's Basketball podcast. In this podcast we discuss ESPN televising the 2025 WNBA Draft; whether we think it's a good television production; Holly…

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USWNT Recap: A Split Card against Brazil 53:27

1h ago53:27

53:27

One for them, one for us. The USWNT beat Brazil fairly comfortably in Trinity Rodman's return to the U.S. lineup in front of over 32,000 in Los Angeles, while an incredibly green squad went down 2-1 to the Seleção in San Jose. The guys tackle Saturday's victory first (3:05) before noting that each friendly was a mirror image of each other from a ta…

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Do You Still Care About The Masters? 38:48

1d ago38:48

38:48

Episode 494 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Jon Lewis, the founder and editor of Sports Media Watch and Josh Carpenter, an assistant Managing Editor, Digital Operations Golf reporter for Sports Business Journal. In this podcast we discuss where The Masters sits today in American sporting culture; the declining viewership o…

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TNT Sports' Kenny Albert, on calling Alex Ovechkin's 895th career NHL goal, which eclipsed Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record 38:39

4d ago38:39

38:39

Episode 493 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Kenny Albert, the lead play by play voice for WBD's coverage of the NHL. In this podcast Albert describes calling Alex Ovechkin's 895th career NHL goal, which came against the New York Islanders on April 6 and eclipsed Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record; being cognizant that t…

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Basically Bonus Content 14:04

9d ago14:04

14:04

Basically a deleted scene. Some UFL and NFL talk before the Second Continental Sports Uniforms Congress was called into session.By Basically a Sports Show

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Alex Bazzell, the president of Unrivaled Basketball, on the business of women's basketball 40:34

9d ago40:34

40:34

Episode 492 of the Sports Media Podcast features Alex Bazzell, the president of Unrivaled Basketball. The 3x3 women's basketball league that aired on WBD's networks recently completed its inaugural season. In this podcast, Bazzell discussed the first year of the league and if they met internal aspirations for reach and visibility; averaging 221,000…

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NWSL Week 3: Angel City's Up, Seattle Reign are Wayyyyy Down 47:09

6d ago47:09

47:09

More draws! With even fewer goals! The guys whip around the league to gawk at some less-than-stellar matches (1:40) before diving into this week's featured contest, Angel City's 2-1 defeat of the Seattle Reign at home. We preamble a bit (17:00), and then peel back what's been suprisingly effective about Angel City's attack (19:00), before trying to…

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Basically a Sports Show #614 1:37:04

11d ago1:37:04

1:37:04

The Second Continental Sports Uniforms Congress. As the newly self-appointed Sports Uniforms Congress and Supreme Court of Uniforms, we decree the first set of new laws of the land for sports aesthetics.By Basically a Sports Show

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Roundtable: LeBron James exposes the attention economy 1:01:39

11d ago1:01:39

1:01:39

Episode 491 of the Sports Media Podcast features a roundtable discussion with Donnovan Bennett of Sportsnet (Canada), Chad Finn of The Boston Globe and Jon Lewis of Sports Media Watch. In this podcast we discuss how networks will cover upcoming international events such as the Olympics, the World Cup and soccer matchups given the changing United St…

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She coached Caitlin Clark at Iowa 43:48

15d ago43:48

43:48

Episode 490 of the Sports Media Podcast features Lisa Bluder, the former University of Iowa women’s basketball team coach and one of the most accomplished basketball coaches of her generation. Bluder led Iowa to the national title game in 2023 and 2024 and won 528 games at the school. In this podcast, we discuss how she approached the massive amoun…

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NWSL Week 2: Clash of the Top-4 Titans 57:54

13d ago57:54

57:54

The top four all played each other this weekend, in a couple of tasty fixtures filled with drama and intrigue. After the whiparound of the league's fixtures, the guys get into the main events. (8:28) The Kansas City Current got the officiating calls to go their way and Temwa Chawinga tore the Washington Spirit's heart out at the last second. (26:52…

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The rise of Scripps Sports, owner of ION, as a player in sports television 42:33

17d ago42:33

42:33

Episode 489 of the Sports Media Podcast features Brian Lawlor, the President of Scripps Sports. As the owners of ION and TV stations around the U.S., Scripps airs both the WNBA and NWSL, as well as a number of local teams including the Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights. In this podcast, Lawlor discuses ION's foray into the WNBA and NWSL; IO…

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Rebecca Lobo, Holly Rowe and Ryan Ruocco 53:03

22d ago53:03

53:03

Episode 488 of the Sports Media Podcast features three guests — Rebecca Lobo, Holly Rowe and Ryan Ruocco of ESPN. They are the lead broadcasters for the Women’s Final Four as well as the WNBA Finals. In this podcast the trio discusses calling the NCAA Women’s Basketball tournament; reflecting back one year later on the title game between South Caro…

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A Deep Dive On The Women's And Men's NCAA Tournaments 43:19

23d ago43:19

43:19

Episode 487 of the Sports Media Podcast features Sports Media Watch editor and founder Jon Lewis. In this podcast we go deep into the women's and men's basketball tournaments; why we are seeing more women's basketball content than ever before; why viewership will be down for the women's Final Four and title game but what will be interesting is the …

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NWSL Week 1 Power Rankings 51:05

20d ago51:05

51:05

One down, 25 to go! The first round of NWSL matches is in the books for 2025, and it was a morass of beatdowns and 1-1 draws. Who's up and who's down relative to our preseason rankings? The guys look at all seven games and figure out who has shifted since they made their initial picks. Join our Patreon for only $6/month (or $60/year) to get all of …

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Inside the Surging Business of Women's Sports 30:37

25d ago30:37

30:37

Episode 486 of the Sports Media Podcast features Jane McManus, the author of “The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women's Sports.” In this podcast, McManus discusses her new book on how the economics and surges in viewership contradict the myths about disinterest in women’s sports; why she wrote her book; how she sees the new-age athlete…

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NWSL Preview Week: Gotham FC, with Jenna Tonelli 36:09

24d ago36:09

36:09

The Bats took flight across the regular season, but were felled in penalties to Washington in the NWSL playoffs. Then the rumors of behind-the-scenes discord kicked up. Then a dozen players departed. Amid all of this upheaval, do they still have the goods to be one of the best teams in the league? Jenna Tonelli of Sports Illustrated dropped by to p…

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NWSL Preview Week: North Carolina Courage, with Kim McCauley 31:51

24d ago31:51

31:51

The Courage made a massive splash in getting Jaedyn Shaw in the winter. After Kerolin moved on, the club needed a creative artist to help unlock a moribund attack. But can she fit into the broader structure of head coach Sean Nahas's plans? Kim McCauley of the Guardian came on to separate the wheat from the chaff in the club with one of the stronge…

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NWSL Preview Week: Kansas City Current, with Thom Bomb of Shea Butter FC 45:03

25d ago45:03

45:03

The Kansas City Current were the best team on paper last year. They rostered the league's MVP and producer of one of the greatest seasons in league history, Temwa Chawinga. But they fell to budding rivals Orlando Pride in the semifinal. Are they read to take the next step and win a trophy? Thom Bomb of Shea Butter FC and Shades of Blue walked the g…

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NWSL Preview Week: Portland Thorns, with Kim McCauley 54:11

25d ago54:11

54:11

Who is going to play for the Portland Thorns? With Sophia Wilson gone for the year, and Morgan Weaver on the bench for potentially all season, their attack feels thin. Their defense is getting a hard reboot, too. Portland may. have never had more questions around them than right now. Kim McCauley of the Guardian tries to find some silver lining in …

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NWSL Preview Week: Bay FC, with Anna Daccache 52:49

26d ago52:49

52:49

Bay FC made the playoffs in their first season, and are rolling out a solid lineup with some high-upside college signings this year. But an investigation into allegations of bullying and harassment by head coach Albertin Montoya—along with the resignation of scout Graeme Abel over an earlier such report before he joined the club—has changed the com…

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NWSL Preview Week: Chicago Stars FC, with Lesley Ryder 37:33

26d ago37:33

37:33

The Chicago (Red) Stars squeaked into the playoffs on the backs of a completely new regime, from the owners to the GM to the head coach. Very little was done in the offseason, and with Mallory Swanson MIA, their 2025 playoff prospects seem remote. Lesley Ryder of Gal Pal Sports came on to find the gold in the silt, and how Chicago can still offer s…

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Sports Media Roundtable: “Who’s the bigger name right now, Matthew McConaughey or Caitlin Clark?” and other pressing questions. 55:15

1M ago55:15

55:15

Episode 485 of the Sports Media Podcast features Ben Fischer, who covers the NFL and all other professional football news for Sports Business Journal; Sean Keeley, the Managing Editor for Awful Announcing, and Austin Karp, the managing editor/newsletters for SBJ. In this podcast were discuss why NFL free agency has become such a media event and whe…

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NWSL Preview Week: Utah Royals, with Kieran Doyle-Davis 35:50

27d ago35:50

35:50

RECORDED BEFORE THE SIGNING OF BIANCA ST-GEORGES & JANNI THOMSEN Kieran returns to share his pitch to NWSL front offices about potential partnership opportunities with American Soccer Analysis! Then we dive into the ins and outs of the Utah Royals. They've brought in some very enticing players. Is it enough to make them playoff contenders? Will sta…

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NWSL Preview Week: Angel City FC, with Michelle Chavez & Mark Parsons 1:09:27

27d ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Angel City became the first club in NWSL history to be docked points for violations of the league's policies—namely, violations of the salary cap. They now have a new controlling owner, a new sporting director, and will have a new permanent head coach soon. Can the team on the field match the team off it? Michelle Chavez of the Sporting Tribune cam…

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NWSL Preview Week: Racing Louisville, with Bekki Morgan 46:32

27d ago46:32

46:32

Four straight ninth-place finishes. A roster that has more or less stayed the same from the end of last season. What can we make of Racing Louisville's on-field stagnation. Bekki Morgan of NWSL This Week comes on to give the Kentuckian's perspective on what Louisville's ownership group has done to get the team to this point, and what can be done to…

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NWSL Preview Week: Seattle Reign, with Sylvs of Shea Butter FC 34:36

28d ago34:36

34:36

The Seattle Reign were old, slow, and boring last year. This year, they're slightly young, a bit faster, and potentially more exciting. Lynn Biyendolo will pep up the attack, and Madison Curry will stabilize and energize the backline. But can this group actually click? Sylvs of Shea Butter FC joined the guys to figure out what head coach Laura Harv…

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NWSL Preview Week: San Diego Wave, with Kieran Doyle-Davis 24:03

28d ago24:03

24:03

Out NWSL season previews keep on a'truckin' with a team whose fall from the mountaintop has been quick and precipitous. The Wave shipped Jaedyn Shaw and Naomi Girma at their requests; the legal action around allegations of a toxic workplace still hangs heavy; and new head coach Jonas Eidevall has to whip multiple kids into professional shape. ASA's…

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Why the pro wrestling content space is as hot as ever 1:07:32

1M ago1:07:32

1:07:32

Episode 484 of the Sports Media Podcast features Conrad Thompson, who has created an immensely successful set of wrestling podcasts including ones with Eric Bischoff, Bruce Prichard, John Layfield; Jeff Jarrett, Tony Schiavone and Jim Ross. In this podcast, Thompson offers insight about the growth of his podcast network; the advantage of begin a fi…

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NWSL Preview Week: Houston Dash, with Theo Lloyd-Hughes 43:37

28d ago43:37

43:37

RECORDED BEFORE RAMONA BACHMANN'S RETURN TO THE CLUB Is Lucy going to pull the football? Will this time really be different? The Houston Dash have a new GM, a new head coach, and a slew of promising signings. It could really change the course of the franchise. Right? Sports Illustrated's Theo Lloyd-Hughes joins the guys to sift through the wreckage…

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NWSL Preview Week: Washington Spirit, with Ella Brockway 40:01

1M ago40:01

40:01

The Washington Spirit may have the best roster on paper heading into the 2025 season. Can they be title contenders? Ella Brockway of the Washington Post and the Hey Spirits! podcast joins the guys to talk about the Spirit's run to the NWSL Championship game last season, and what they've done since to get even better. Join our Patreon for only $6/mo…

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NWSL Preview Week: Orlando Pride, with Bridie O'Toole 38:24

1M ago38:24

38:24

Welcome to NWSL Season Preview Week! We'll be bringing you previews of all 14 NWSL teams with some outstanding guests to help us break down each and every club, leading up to the start of the NWSL regular season. First up, last year's Shield and Championship winners, the Orlando Pride! They're keeping most of their roster in place, with key additio…

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Cassidy Randall, author of Thirty Below: The Harrowing and Heroic Story of the First All Women’s Ascent of Denali 33:36

1M ago33:36

33:36

Episode 483 of the Sports Media Podcast features author and adventure writer Cassidy Randall, whose latest book is "Thirty Below: The Harrowing and Heroic Story of the First All Women’s Ascent of Denali." In this podcast, Randall discusses her book that chronicles the first ever all-female ascent of Denali, the tallest peak in North America; the vo…

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Is college basketball still a big draw in 2025 - and how networks should approach televising national anthems 45:19

1M ago45:19

45:19

Episode 482 of the Sports Media Podcast features a sports media roundtable with Jon Lewis, the founder and editor of Sports Media Watch, and Ben Koo, the owner and editor of Awful Announcing.Int this podcast, Lewis, Koo and Deitsch discuss the place men’s and women’s college basketball currently occupies in the sports media landscape; the viewershi…

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USWNT Recap: Don't Stop SheBelievin' 39:37

1M ago39:37

39:37

The USWNT has put three more friendlies in the books, and Emma Hayes earns her first loss of her tenure as head coach. After the guys sort through the NWSL jersey drop and injury report (1:41), they dive into all the ins and outs of the SheBelieves Cup, with special attention paid to the 2-1 loss to Japan. (7:47) What was the U.S. hoping to achieve…

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Sportnet's (Canada) Chris Cuthbert on calling the Canada-U.S. final at the 4 Nations Face-Off for a Canadian audience 32:04

1M ago32:04

32:04

Episode 481 of the Sports Media Podcast features Chris Cuthbert, the lead play by play voice for Sportsnet's coverage of the NHL. In this podcast Cuthbert discusses calling the amazing 4 Nations Face-Off final between Canada and U.S. for a Canada audience; comparing it to his call of Sidney Crosby’s “golden goal” for CTV from the Vancouver 2010 Oly…

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Media Roundtable: Will the NHL get a bump from the U.S-Canada heat and the ESPN-MLB divorce 31:28

1M ago31:28

31:28

Episode 480 of the Sports Media Podcast features Jon Lewis, founder and editor of Sports Media Watch, and Austin Karp, assistant managing editor of Sports Business Journal. In this podcast we discuss ESPN's massive 9.3 million viewers for the 4 Nations Face-Off final; whether there will be a carryover to NHL viewership; ESPN's opt-out with MLB; whe…

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ESPN's Sean McDonough on calling the amazing Canada-U.S. final at the 4 Nations Face-Off 32:55

2M ago32:55

32:55

Episode 479 of the Sports Media Podcast features Sean McDonough, ESPN's lead play by play voice for hockey, and one of ESPN's top play-by-play commentator for ESPN college football and basketball games. In this podcast McDonough discussed calling the 4 Nations Face-Off final between the U.S. and Canada; why it was one of the greatest events he's ev…

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Taylor Twellman on MLS's start, Messi and Sunday Night Soccer 47:04

2M ago47:04

47:04

Episode 478 of the Sports Media Podcast features MLS Season Pass match and studio analyst Taylor Twellman. The broadcaster will call the inaugural Sunday Night Soccer matchup between the league’s newest franchise, San Diego FC, and reigning MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy on February 23 at 7 p.m. ET on Apple TV. In this podcast, Twellman discusses the …

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Jake Rogal, the director of Netflix's "Court of Gold" docu-series on the 2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament 28:03

2M ago28:03

28:03

Episode 477 of the Sports Media Podcast features Jake Rogal, the director of Netflix's "Court of Gold" terrific docu-series on the 2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament. The documentary is currently steaming on the service. In this documentary, Rogal discusses his six-part series on the 2024 Paris Olympic men's basketball tournament; the decisio…

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Breaking Down the USWNT SheBelieves Roster 1:07:56

2M ago1:07:56

1:07:56

The guys make note of new signings Carissa Boeckmann to the Portland Thorns and Oihane Hernández to the Orlando Pride, and what Hernández's signing might add to the NWSL-vs.-Europe debate. Then, they turn over Emma Hayes's SheBelieves roster. This is the least experienced USWNT roster in the tournament's history! What does Hayes want to do with the…

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Indiana Fever coach and ESPN broadcaster Stephanie White 47:52

2M ago47:52

47:52

Episode 476 of the Sports Media Podcast features Indiana Fever coach and ESPN broadcaster Stephanie White. A longtime basketball analyst for ESPN and the Big Ten Network, she will call college games for ESPN throughout February and March. In this podcast, White discusses how broadcasting and coaching can complement each other, as well as the challe…

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How to call the NBA All Star Game and the passing of Bob Uecker 45:41

2M ago45:41

45:41

Episode 475 of the Sports Media Podcast features TNT Sports broadcaster Brian Anderson. The play by play voice will call the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. ET — simulcast across TNT, TBS and B/R Sports on Max. In this podcast, Anderson discusses calling this year’s NBA All-Star Game and all the format changes; how one calls a game s…

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The Super Bowl broadcast recap 36:40

2M ago36:40

36:40

Episode 474 of the Sports Media Podcast features Jon Lewis, the founder and editor of Sports Media Watch, and Chad Finn, the sports media writer for The Boston Globe. In this podcast, we discuss the Super Bowl broadcast; the pregame show; how Tom Brady did as a first-time Super Bowl broadcaster; was Brady helped by the game not having a signature m…

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NWSL College Week, Pt. 1: Signings in a Draft-less World, with Chris Henderson 1:02:55

2M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

The guys touch on the Savy King transfer to Angel City (00:47) and the Hannah Bebar signing with Bay FC (13:00) before offering some thoughts on the NWSL's $5 million restitution fund for players affected by abuse and harassment, as well as the horrifying news surrounding Mapi León in Spain (17:33). Then they bring on Chris Henderson (23:05) to kic…

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Kevin Harlan, and ESPN VP of Production Linda Schulz 1:05:07

2M ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Episode 473 of the Sports Media Podcast features two guests. First up is broadcaster Kevin Harlan, the lead play by play caller for Westwood One’s Super Bowl coverage. He is followed by ESPN Vice President of Production Linda Schulz, the point person for the company’s NHL coverage. In this podcast Harlan discusses the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl being…

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The producer and director of Super Bowl LIX: Richie Zyontz and Rich Russo 50:53

2M ago50:53

50:53

Episode 472 of the Sports Media Podcast features Fox NFL producer Richie Zyontz and Fox NFL director Rich Russo. They are the lead production staffers on Fox’s top NFL team. This will be Zyontz’s eighth Super Bowl as a lead producer and Russo’s sixth as a lead director. In this podcast we discuss how pace dictates a broadcast; the Chiefs attempting…

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Basically a Sports Show #613 1:41:03

2M ago1:41:03

1:41:03

On this episode of BASS: Our Super Bowl Preview...sort of, the Luka for AD trade results in some actual legitimate NBA talk, and we throw in our ideas for naming the Utah Hockey Club - and probably ended up spending more time and effort on the name than the team did. Plus all the usual BASS stuff.By Basically a Sports Show

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xOG Live in Houston, with Arielle Dror & Jen Cooper! 45:58

2M ago45:58

45:58

RECORDED BEFORE THE TRANSFER OF SAVY KING TO ANGEL CITY FC It's xOG's first ever live pod! The guys chat about Crystal Dunn's move to PSG and the other stray transactions of the last week, before launching into their live conversation from the inaugural American Soccer Insights Summit in Houston, Texas. Bay FC director of data and analytics Arielle…

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Super Bowl viewership predictions — and Tom Brady’s big test 38:26

2M ago38:26

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Episode 471 of the Sports Media Podcast features Jon Lewis, founder and editor of Sports Media Watch and Austin Karp, the managing editor of Sports Business Journal. In this podcast we discuss Super Bowl viewership; why Deitsch and Karp think there will be a record; whether there is any Chiefs fatigue (there isn’t); how Tom Brady will do as a Super…

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