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The NFL released their 2025 and they are looking to set viewership records. Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese playing each other bringing out discourse among the public. "Around the Horn" ends this Friday. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more, including the NBA playoffs on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-2:00: NFL schedule release
-17:10: Beef Meter: Kevin Durant vs. Emmanuel Acho and Robert Griffin III vs. Ryan Clark
-23:41: WNBA season starts, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese discourse
-41:21: The end of âAround the Hornâ
-54:27: âThe Fall of Favreâ review
-1:00:54: Tom Cruise joining âThe Pat McAfee Showâ
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Michael Jordan shockingly heads to "NBA on NBC." After over 20 years, Rich Eisen is heading back to ESPN. The U.S. Senate discuss the future of sports streaming. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod, Brendon Kleen, and Drew Lerner, who was at the sports streaming hearing, discuss these topics and more on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-:56: Michael Jordan announced for âNBA on NBCâ
-13:54: Rich Eisen moving show to ESPN, Pat McAfee responds
-23:48: State of sports streaming in Senate
-1:04:00: Pablo Torreâs podcast on Jordon Hudson/Bill Belichick
-1:07:09: Lady Gaga
-1:11:05: NBA Draft Lottery
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Caitlin Clark returns to Iowa for preseason basketball. John Skipper leaves Meadowlark Media as Dan Le Batard's company has an uncertain future. Amazon continues their NBA hiring. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more, including the NBA playoffs on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-:46: Caitlin Clark preseason return
-21:40: John Skipper leaves Meadowlark Media
-42:33: Amazon hires Dwyane Wade, Steve Nash, Candace Parker, and Udonis Haslem
-57:30: Best NBA playoffs in years
-1:01:37: Bill Simmons Spotify deal reinvigorating him
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Shedeur Sanders dropping in the NFL Draft had everyone talking. Shannon Sharpe is on a leave of absence at ESPN. Jordon Hudson had a massive problem with CBS' softball interview with boyfriend Bill Belichick. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod, Brendon Kleen, and Sam Neumann discuss these topics and more on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-1:03: Shedeur Sanders becomes the talk of the NFL Draft
-29:31: Shannon Sharpe not on ESPN
-48:42: Robert Griffin III takes over for Brock Huard on Fox College Football
-57:34: Stan Van Gundy and Steve Nash to Amazon
-1:03:29: Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudsonâs CBS interview
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WrestleMania 41 was lackluster. Lee Corso announces his retirement. And everyone had takes about Nico Iamaleava. Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss these topics and more, including Mel Kiper Jr. and Brian Windhorst, on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-1:25: WrestleMania 41
-19:40: Lee Corso retiring Week 1 of 2025 College Football season
-33:09: Stock Watch, Stock Watch: Sports media reactions to Nico Iamaleava
-46:29: Mel Kiper Jr./Pro Football Hall of Fame/NFL Draft
-53:47: Brian Windhorst podcast tour
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CBS had a perfect situation with the Masters. The UFC-ESPN negotiating window ends without a deal. Is streaming finally going to take over cable? Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod, Brendon Kleen, and Drew Lerner discuss these topics and more, including how the Trump administration is handling RSN's, on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.
Time Stamps:
-:45: A perfect Masters
-23:57: ESPNâs exclusive negotiating window with UFC ends with no deal
-45:46: Itâs the end of TV as we know it?
-1:00:43: WrestleMania 41 underwhelming
-1:03:28: Who in sports media can fill an arena?
-1:08:49: RSNâs
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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.
Time Stamps:
-: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: Womenâs 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 âFace of MLBâ
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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 Belichickâs and Jordon Hudsonâs relationship?
-58:11: Basketball sports betting being terrible contributing to lack of interest in the NBA
-1:03:16: Womenâs 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. Smithâs new ESPN contract with Brandon Contes
-32:23 TGL entering playoffs with Drew Lerner
-50:33: What should replace âAround the Horn?â
-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 âFace of the Leagueâ 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: âCourt of Goldâ
-39:02: The New Yorkerâs Jay Caspian Kang joins to discuss Stephen A. Smithâs 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: RSNâs
-52:09: MLS/Apple restricts Fox to two Inter Miami games/season
-56:10: Bela Bajaria talking Netflix and NFL on âThe Townâ
-59:41: Caitlin Clarkâs 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: Foxâs Super Bowl broadcast/Tom Bradyâs 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 DonÄiÄ 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 youâre 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 Announcingâs 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 Bradyâs 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: âBussinâ With The Boysâ and Grace OâMalley 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: AAâs 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 McAfeeâs 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: âWWE Rawâ Netflix debut
-46:15: âThey Call It Late Night with Jason Kelceâ 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. Smithâs 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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