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The NBA and NHL made changes to their All-Star Game format. One worked, one didn't. More podcasts are becoming TV programming. Will the trend continue? Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod, Brendon Kleen, and Drew Lerner discuss these topics and more, including Caitlin Clark's agent speaking out on the WNBA on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-1:30: Are All-Star Games fixable?
-13:35: NHL 4 Nations Face-Off
-21:30: Podcasts as TV programming
-36:52: RSN’s
-52:09: MLS/Apple restricts Fox to two Inter Miami games/season
-56:10: Bela Bajaria talking Netflix and NFL on “The Town”
-59:41: Caitlin Clark’s agent saying WNBA should split from NBA
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How did Tom Brady do in his first Super Bowl as a broadcaster? Why did people vote Lamar Jackson for first team All-Pro but vote Josh Allen for MVP? Dan Orlovsky may leave ESPN? Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more, including Adam Silver's reaction to NBA criticism on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-:44: Fox’s Super Bowl broadcast/Tom Brady’s Super Bowl performance
-21:40 NFL MVP/All-Pro voting
-27:01: Dan Orlovsky weighing his options
-34:02: NBC studio setup entering Super Bowl season
-39:00: NFL Draft
-45:50: Adam Silver and NBA criticism
-54:44: Ex-Patriots players taking over NFL media landscape
-1:00:13: Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament
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Two weeks of Super Bowl coverage is going to bring repeated talking points. Sports betting companies are cutting funding for sponsored content. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more, including Deion Sanders and the Dallas Cowboys on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-:27: Podcast speed
-3:19: Luka Dončić trade to Lakers
-24:55: Nick Wright vs. Adam Schefter
-31:23: Colin Cowherd extending with FS1
-42:48: Cam Newton
-56:16: Streamers
-1:03:47: Super Bowl viewership will break records
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Two weeks of Super Bowl coverage is going to bring repeated talking points. Sports betting companies are cutting funding for sponsored content. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more, including Deion Sanders and the Dallas Cowboys on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-2:23: Super Bowl storylines you’re going to get tired of hearing
-6:09: The Super Bowl storyline draft
-32:22: Sports betting companies cutting back on sponsored content
-47:59: Awful Announcing’s new newsletter/Deion Sanders and the Dallas Cowboys
-51:52: ESPN app
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Tom Brady rose to the occasion during the Commanders-Lions game. Bill Simmons is reportedly likely sticking with Spotify. Amazon hires Kevin Harlan for their NBA coverage. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more, including "Bussin' With The Boys" leaving Barstool Sports on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-:36: Ohio State winning national championship
-1:51: Commanders-Lions review, Tom Brady’s best(?) game so far
-15:51: NFL broadcaster #1 booth power rankings
-23:47: Bill Simmons likely renewing with Spotify
-40:19: Bill Simmons subreddit
-42:14: Amazon hiring Kevin Harlan as #2 NBA play-by-play
-51:24: Hot Mics
-51:41: “Bussin’ With The Boys” and Grace O’Malley leaving Barstool
-58:16: Ohio State guilt
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The first 12-team College Football Playoff is almost over. How did ESPN do? NFL head coaches are rarely traded so why does everyone in sports media want the Steelers to trade Mike Tomlin? Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics, and we discuss our NFL announcer rankings with AA's Andrew Bucholtz, on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-1:54: ESPN College Football Playoff takeaways
-22:28: AA’s NFL announcer rankings
-43:19: Kyle Hamilton tidbit everyone is using
-46:24: Tom Brady conflict of interest talk calling Lions playoff game
-57:02: Mike Tomlin trade
-1:01:26: Danny Goodwin
-1:03:36: Pat McAfee’s Field Pass altcast
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Fox Sports is rocked with a sexual battery and discrimination lawsuit. "WWE Raw" makes its long-awaited debut on Netflix. Jason Kelce's late night show was a dud. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more with AA's Drew Lerner on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-1:02: Jerry Jones acting
-2:56: Fox Sports lawsuit
-25:34: “WWE Raw” Netflix debut
-46:15: “They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce” debut
-57:00: Amazon hires Dirk Nowitzki
-59:03: Jalen Rose calling first NBC game
-1:02:13: Amazon hires Blake Griffin
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As we enter 2025, we take a look at some sports media storylines in the next year. Awful Announcing publisher Ben Koo discusses those topics with Play-By-Play hosts Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen.
Time Stamps:
-1:29: College football changes
-14:19: Social media and sports
-29:25: NBA and their new media partners
-39:31: UFC media rights
-50:08: Launch of ESPN Flagship
-1:01:22: Where does Bill Simmons go?
-1:02:54: Where does Colin Cowherd go?
-1:07:35: Stephen A. Smith’s new ESPN contract
-1:12:03: How long does Tom Brady last at Fox?
-1:12:24: Top ESPN NBA booth in 2025-26?
-1:14:50: Bold predictions for 2025
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As 2024 closes, we take a look back at the year in sports media with our year-end awards, The Awfulies. Awful Announcing's Sean Keeley, who compiled this year's results, talks about some of the winners with Play-By-Play hosts Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen.
Time Stamps:
-:54: Remembering 2024 in sports media
-7:33 Sports Media Person of the Year - Tom Brady
-12:28: Best Moment of 2024 - Pat McAfee calling Norby Williamson a “rat”/Jeff Darlington covering Scottie Scheffler’s arrest
-17:50: Best Play-By-Play Announcer - Kevin Harlan
-22:01: Best Studio Analyst - Charles Barkley
-24:06: Best Debator - Chris Russo
-27:49: Best Acquisition - Nick Saban
-31:43: Best Debate Show - “First Things First”
-38:06: Best Sports Documentary - “Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants”
-40:16: Best Broadcast Innovation - Peacock Gold Zone
-42:48: Recapping the rest of the winners
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Sports media is overwhelmingly negative about the NBA. Conservatives take issue on Caitlin Clark's TIME Athlete of the Year interview. Bill Belichick is going to coach for the Tar Heels. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-1:00: Negativity from sports media world on NBA
-27:17: Bill Belichick going to UNC
-36:06: Mike Florio suggesting Bears trade for Kyle Shanahan
-41:18: College football calendar issues
-45:53: Caitlin Clark’s Time interview reactions
-54:11: Dave Pasch profile
-56:17: Aaron Rodgers’ Netflix docuseries
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Stephen A. Smith reportedly signs a five-year, $100 million extension with ESPN. Kirk Herbstreit appeared miserable on ESPN's College Football Playoff selection show. Netflix announces their NFL studio and booth lineup. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-:54: Stephen A. Smith’s new contract with ESPN
-19:20: ESPN’s College Football Playoff selection show
-35:40: Netflix NFL crews announced
-48:58: Juan Soto to the New York Mets
-54:48: Timothée Chalamet on “College GameDay”
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Tom Brady is 13 weeks in his NFL broadcasting career, and did his first Thanksgiving game. How is Brady doing? Has he improved? How long will he continue broadcasting? Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod, Brendon Kleen, and Sean Keeley discuss these topics and more on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-1:18: Tom Brady on Thanksgiving Fox broadcast
-30:28: Azeez Al-Shaair’s hit on Trevor Lawrence
-40:03: Ryan Day and Ohio State
-50:44: Matt Eberflus and the Chicago Bears
-57:23: Stugotz’s new book
-59:32: Kai Cenat’s Twitch subathon
-1:03:58: Fran Brown
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ESPN is pulling the plug on "Around the Horn" after nearly a quarter century on the air. Tom Brady continues his first year as a broadcaster. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more, with guest Jake Fischer from The Stein Line, on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-1:25: ESPN canceling “Around the Horn” in 2025
-15:26: Jake Fischer comes on The Play-By-Play
-48:38: Views From the Subreddit
-59:28: Tom Brady on Fox
-1:03:24: John Fanta on X Spaces
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Netflix's tech issues made it difficult to watch the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight. "Inside the NBA" finds a new home. More people are heading to Bluesky. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-1:23: Netflix’s tech issues during Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight
-18:22: NFL Christmas games being “make or break” for Netflix
-22:10: “Inside the NBA” heads to ESPN
-35:43: Winners and losers to the ESPN/“Inside the NBA” deal
-51:21: People heading to Bluesky
-1:00:47: Barstool hiring Jon Gruden
-1:04:39: Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame announcement
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Drew Brees makes a surprise appearance on "Monday Night Countdown." Dave Portnoy drops multiple diss tracks on Country music star Zach Bryan. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more, as The Athletic's Chris Vannini joins us on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-:54: Drew Brees shows up on “Monday Night Countdown”
-20:31: Chris Vannini comes on The Play-By-Play
-58:46: Dave Portnoy vs. Zach Bryan
-1:04:26: Sports podcast monologues
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Election Day was yesterday. Sports media talking heads were all over that. Joel Embiid is suspended three games for shoving Marcus Hayes. Bob Costas is retiring from play-by-play. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more, including why Election Night cable TV news sucked on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-2:22: Election talk in sports media
-15:27: Current sports figure who could enter politics?
-17:38: Current sports media figure who could enter politics?
-21:38: Joel Embiid shoves Marcus Hayes
-43:04: Bob Costas retiring from play-by-play
-52:50: Most recognizable non-QB currently in the NFL not named Travis Kelce?
-58:02: Election Night TV coverage sucks
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Election Day is coming and sports is an important part to both campaigns. The 2004 Boston Red Sox have a new docuseries on Netflix but who is it for? Jason Kelce getting a weekly late night show on ESPN? Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more, including discussing the passing of Cleveland Browns radio voice Jim Donovan, on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-1:27: Chris Canty
-6:26: Kendrick Perkins
-7:49: ESPN breakthrough draft
-25:31: “The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox” on Netflix
-36:31: Politics and the election in sports and sports media
-50:58: Jim Donovan’s passing
-54:32: Jason Kelce weekly late night ESPN show
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The NBA season starts on Tuesday and the media side of the sport is headed for massive change. Is LeBron James "undercovered" by sports media? The Ringer hires four including Todd McShay. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more, including the reaction to Deshaun Watson's Achilles tear on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-1:35: ESPN still looking for third person in top NBA broadcast team
-9:36: TNT’s final year with the NBA
-17:51: LeBron James being “undercovered” by media
-22:49: The Ringer hiring
-36:36: Deshaun Watson
-49:45: Defending CFB conference realignment
-53:11: Unrivaled partnering with Warner Bros. Discovery
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Kendrick Perkins' NIL company taking advantage of high school athletes? ESPN announces their NBA broadcasters but don't announce specific teams. Fox expected to get some competition for World Cup rights. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Drew Lerner discuss these topics and more on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-1:05: ESPN 2024-25 NBA broadcaster announcement
-21:31: Dan Murphy’s article on Kendrick Perkins’ NIL company
-33:40: Feedback from last week’s NFL broadcasters draft
-44:17: FIFA World Cup rights
-49:22: TBS baseball scorebug
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Shams Charania is heading to ESPN to replace Adrian Wojnarowski. AEW renews their media rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery. MLB and ESPN are reportedly negotiating a change in their rights deal. Awful Announcing's Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod discuss these topics and more as Drew Lerner stops by to participate in an NFL broadcaster fantasy draft on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-1:21: Shams Charania joins ESPN
-13:31: NFL broadcaster fantasy draft with Drew Lerner
-49:46: AEW’s new media rights deal with WBD
-54:25: MLB's future on ESPN
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