Last Word On Sports Media Podcast
Hosted by TJ Rives · tj
4.7from 138 ratings
- 799
- Episodes
- 203
- Transcribed
- 138
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2021
- First episode
About Last Word On Sports Media Podcast
The Last Word On Sports Media Podcast is a sports media analysis and commentary show hosted by veteran broadcaster T.J. Rives. It explores the business, television production, legal affairs, personalities, and behind-the-scenes decision-making that shape the American sports media ecosystem. Broadcasters, public relations executives, and network producers who want to keep up with industry trends, ratings, and network movements along with fans who enjoy analyzing game calls, officiating decisions, camera coverage, broadcast rights, and network programming will enjoy this podcast featuring content beyond just the scores on the field. Coverage of major TV networks (ESPN, NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC) and streaming platforms (Amazon Prime, Netflix), including broadcast booth reviews, ratings breakdowns, and production quality. Off-Field & Media Controversies: Discussions on newsroom conflicts of interest, journalist ethics, legal injunctions, and off-field scandals affecting teams and media figures. Officiating & Rules Analysis: Expert breakdowns of replay decisions, stadium clock discrepancies, and officiating transparency. League & Business Affairs: Coverage of college football realignment, conference politics, player NIL/roster disputes, and financial crises like team or league bankruptcy filings. T.J. Rives regularly brings on high-profile guests—such as former team executives, public relations strategists, sports media critics, and veteran broadcasters—who provide firsthand insider perspective. Rather than focusing purely on standard game recaps, the show evaluates how stories are reported, who is telling them, and the media dynamics at play. The podcast quickly reacts to emerging, real-time storylines—ranging from viral officiating audio leaks and network power outages to legal disputes—offering sharp analysis while news is actively unfolding. Follow, Like and Comment on the Show: Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/last-word-on-sports-media-podcast/id1579428237) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6QhImU8WkPmdTQyj0rZqN6?si=36eeda2749e246ef) Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f67deaed-ddbc-4516-8c20-61d4b2df3f86)
- Publisher
- tj
- Category
- news · news · sports
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 16 Jan 2021
- Latest episode
- 7 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
203 of 799 episodes have a transcript.
7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Tony Romo Out At CBS And Dave Portnoy Gone From Fox CFB + NASCAR, MLB Postseason And More With Tyler Jones!
30 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Charles Davis Of CBS Big Ten Coverage Joins Us + NFL, CFB Continue To Dominate and MLB Playoffs Too!
23 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
JJ Watt Improving With Jim Nantz? Troy Aikman ESPN Deal Up, Sarkisian-Holly Rowe Sequel And More With Mike Gill !
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Tony Romo Out At CBS And Dave Portnoy Gone From Fox CFB + NASCAR, MLB Postseason And More With Tyler Jones!
Published 7 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And when Versant officially split off, well the nascar contract calls for each section of the schedule to only be controlled by one entity and so then in negotiations uh because usa had more races than nbc then versant got to control the contract and so they negotiated with nbc and said hey We'll produce your race broadcast for you, since you only have four races, as long as we get to use our name on your broadcast. And so in a couple of weeks at Talladega, when I'll be there, you'll be watching the race on NBC, but you will not see the Peacock anywhere. And you'll see USA sports, Mike flags across the place. […]
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See plansWho has been a guest on Last Word On Sports Media Podcast
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- Tyler Jones
- Charles Davis
- Mike Gill
- Ken Fang
- Jonathan Grella
Reach and audience
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.7 / 5
- 127 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.6 / 5
- 11 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100
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- Quality
- 100
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 93
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Who hosts Last Word On Sports Media Podcast?
TJ Rives host the show. Published by tj.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes daily, based on its RSS feed.
Does Last Word On Sports Media Podcast take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
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