The Sports Media Podcast
The hottest headlines, network deals, ratings, trends and everything else you need to know inside sports media.
Episodes
This week on SBJ’s Sports Media Podcast, Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane break down the viewership numbers for the Masters, NBA regular season and WNBA Draft. The duo is also joined by Chris Simms of NBC Sports to discuss the NFL Draft and it’s evolution as a television property.
On the pod this week, host Austin Karp dives into the final audience numbers for March Madness and the first PGA Tour-LIV battle on broadcast TV. On the heels of Alex Ovechkin’s record and the Frozen Four getting started, ESPN’s John Buccigross joins to talk all things hockey. And Andrew Fried of Boardwalk Pictures jumps on to walk listeners though the process of getting “The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox” to Netflix.
On the pod this week, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane outline March Madness viewership heading into Final Four weekend. The duo also examines the NFL’s Christmas Day tripleheader plan and the league’s adjustment to “Thursday Night Football” flex scheduling. SBJ’s Mike Mazzeo joins the show to break down the future of MLB’s media rights after the 2025 season.
On the pod this week, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane react to the first weekend of the NCAA basketball tournaments and discuss Netflix as an potential NFL Draft landing spot. Later in the show, Nielsen’s Brian Fuhrer takes a deep dive into sports measurement and data trends.
On the pod this week, with March Madness upon us, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane dive deep into Selection Show and conference tournament numbers and their expectations for the men’s and women's basketball tournaments. The duo also look into the latest around MLB, with Cubs and Dodgers drawing mammoth TV numbers in Japan and more teams getting local streaming solutions. Later in the show, SBJ golf writer Josh Carpenter dr...
On the pod this week, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane are joined by CBS’s Wally Szczerbiak for an inside look at his preparations for March Madness and what he thinks about tourney expansion. The duo also breaks down men’s & women’s college basketball viewership, look at ESPN retaining some of its top on-air talent and what could be next for MLB when their media rights deal with ESPN wraps up at the end of this season.
On this week’s pod, Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane look at IndyCar’s debut on Fox and debate all things hoops. Later in the show, NASCAR’s Tim Clark chats about all the new ways NASCAR is trying to reach fans. Finally, WME Sports broadcasting agent Josh Levy talks about what the market is like for TV talent, especially with new digital platforms adding more sports properties.
On the pod this week, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane are joined by Octagon SVP/Global Media Rights William Mao to talk about numbers around the 4 Nations Face-Off and NBA All-Star weekend, as well the latest on the Pac-12 media rights situation and ESPN’s decision to move on from F1 and MLB. Later in the show, “SportsCenter” anchors Randy Scott and Gary Striewski talk about their new digital show coming to Disney+.
After a big weekend for sports over the long Presidents Day Weekend, Mollie and Austin take you inside some of the tentpole events. The duo gives a full breakdown of viewership on NBA All-Star Weekend, the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off and NASCAR’s Daytona 500. Also, Box to Box Films’ Paul Martin breaks down the Apple TV+ docuseries recapping the 2024 MLS season and “Court of Gold” director Jake Rogal joins to discuss the new doc om Net...
On this week’s pod, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane discuss the record-breaking Super Bowl viewership and how Fox was able to get the record even with a lopsided score. Karp is then joined by ESPN senior NBA writer Brian Windhorst to get us set for All-Star weekend. Later, Overtime co-founder Dan Porter chats with Cahillane about what is in store for the Gen Z-centric organization. Finally, SBJ’s Adam Stern pops in to get...
Happy Super Bowl week and laissez les bons temps rouler! On the pod this week, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane break down the latest in sports media. The duo discuss Super Bowl LIX expectations, the impact of the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade on the media landscape and more. Later in the pod, Fox Sports CEO and Executive Producer Eric Shanks stops by the pod to discuss his network’s plan as the Chiefs chase history, th...
On this week’s pod, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane dive into the record-breaking viewership numbers for the Bills-Chiefs AFC Championship and how the demand for Super Bowl ad spots has sent revenue levels through the roof for Fox. Later, the duo is joined by X Games CEO Jeremy Bloom for an inside look at his first time running the show and his thoughts on Coach Prime at his alma mater, Colorado.
On the pod this week, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane take a deep dive into the NFL Wild Card viewership results, Venu Sports’ demise and DirecTV’s new “MySports” streaming offering. Later in the pod, ESPN President of Content Burke Magnus joins the duo to discuss the start of TGL, the network’s efforts to cover the events around the Sugar Bowl and how close they are to locking up Stephen A. Smith. Finally, Horizon Sports...
On the pod this week, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane take a deep dive into the CFP semifinals as Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State and Texas look to get to the championship. The duo also discuss the NFL playoffs getting underway (with the Houston Texans in a familiar Wild Card window). They are then joined by ESPN SVP/Digital, Social and Streaming Content Kaitee Daley and she shares her insights on what keeps her group...
On the pod this week, co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane look back at 2024 and answer listener questions from the mailbag. Plus, ahead of Netflix’s first NFL game broadcasts, play-by-play announcer Ian Eagle discusses his expectations for the broadcast and how it’s a special day for his family, as son Noah is also calling a game.
On the pod this week, co-hosts, Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane, strike up some important conversations around sports media. First up is NFL VP/Broadcasting Onnie Bose as they talk about tonight’s Broncos-Chargers game, which was the first time flex scheduling was used for “Thursday Night Football.” Next, EA Sports GM & SVP/Publishing Andrea Hopelain drops in to provide insight on the upcoming “Madden NFL Cast” on Peacock around C...
On the pod this week co-hosts Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane break down College Football Playoff viewership expectations alongside producer Reginald Walker. Karp and Cahillane then take a deep dive into the “Simpsons”-themed alt-cast on “Monday Night Football.” Later in the show, Karp is joined from SBJ’s Intercollegiate Athletics Forum by Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould and Bowl Season executive director Nick Carparelli in Las ...
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