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Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James going at it. Gary Danielson announces his retirement, resulting in CBS to make moves in their college football and NFL broadcasts. Peter Schrager leaves NFL Network for ESPN. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen, along with AA head Ben Koo, discuss these topics and more on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
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-:47: Stephen A. Smith vs. LeBron James
-21:54: Gary Danielson retiring, Charles Davis replacing Danielson, JJ Watt replacing Davis at CBS
-43:13: ESPN hires Peter Schrager
-58:23: Zach Lowe joins The Ringer
-59:56: RIP NFL Chain Gang
-1:02:44: Dave Portnoy being the most influential person in the intersection of sports and politics
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Dan Hurley rubs many the wrong way, so is that why he's great for college basketball? Is Shohei Ohtani the face of Major League Baseball. Are the lack of Cinderellas really what's destroying college basketball. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more, including an in-depth discussion with Morning Consult's Ellyn Briggs on how Gen Z consumes sports, on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-1:04: No Cinderellas in March Madness
-21:11: Ellyn Briggs joins the show
-21:39: Best way to summarize how Gen Z consumes sports
-24:57: Gen Z having a strong connection to athletes, going to games
-29:49: NIL and Gen Z
-31:22: Sports going away from a made-for-TV product?
-34:17: Gen Z and Gen-Alpha sports participation
-37:13: Public reaction to Jackie Robinson article temporarily taken down
-42:30: Women’s sports fans supporting activism among players
-46:33: LIV Golf/Saudi Arabia and sportswashing
-50:20: What has to happen for a new league to work in 2025?
-54:48: Dan Hurley
-57:48: Shohei Ohtani as the “Face of MLB”
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How does the media talk about Bill Belichick's and Jordon Hudson's relationship? People taking NFL insiders to task on how they report free agency news. Who are some of the top stars of online sports media? Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-:41: NFL insiders criticized for how they report free agent news
-18:12: Kyle Hamilton of the Week
-20:52: Breakout Stars of Online Sports Media Draft
-43:07: How to discuss Bill Belichick’s and Jordon Hudson’s relationship?
-58:11: Basketball sports betting being terrible contributing to lack of interest in the NBA
-1:03:16: Women’s NCAA Tournament without Caitlin Clark
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Stephen A. Smith and ESPN finally have a deal and the TGL is entering the playoffs in their first season. Awful Announcing's Brandon Contes and Drew Lerner join Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen to discuss these topics and more on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-1:01: Stephen A. Smith’s new ESPN contract with Brandon Contes
-32:23 TGL entering playoffs with Drew Lerner
-50:33: What should replace “Around the Horn?”
-58:33 Giving up X posting for Lent update
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A discussion about who's the face of the NBA devolved into the usual NBA discourse. President Donald Trump is anywhere and everywhere in the sports world. John Cena shocked everyone by becoming a bad guy in WWE. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-:37: NBA “Face of the League” talk fueling negative discourse
-25:01: Donald Trump controlling the sports world
-42:16: John Cena turns heel
-54:27: NBA Centel disappeared and returned to X
-1:00:21: Giving up X posting for Lent
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What is Stephen A. Smith's political endgame? The New Yorker's Jay Caspian King joins Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen to discuss. Ben and Brendon will also talk about ESPN opting out of their MLB contract after 2025, as well as various NBA topics including Richard Jefferson and Brian Windhorst on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-2:04: ESPN opts out of MLB rights after 2025
-20:36: View From the Subreddit: ESPN Edition
-26:14: “Court of Gold”
-39:02: The New Yorker’s Jay Caspian Kang joins to discuss Stephen A. Smith’s political aspirations
-1:03:34: Richard Jefferson joining Mike Breen and Doris Burke on NBA Finals broadcast
-1:07:23: Brian Windhorst a free agent after the NBA season
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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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