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The Play-By-Play is a sports media news talk show brought to you by Awful Announcing. Join AA writers Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod each week as they bring you the latest news and insight from the ever-changing sports media world, including all of the happenings at ESPN, Fox, NBC, CBS, Turner, Amazon and beyond. Subscribe to The Play By Play on Apple, Spotify, and wherever podcasts are found. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Awful Announcing hosts The Play-By-Play, a sports show with 160 episodes published.
Jaylen Brown created a new uproar over NBA analytics after a strange report from ESPN's Bobby Marks. Why are we stuck in the mud with this conversation? Plus, the latest Caitlin Clark scuffle has the national media turni
Alexi Lalas is getting hit from every angle during the World Cup, but he's not the only unpopular sports commentator on TV. We look at Kirk Herbstreit, Terry Bradshaw and a slew of others to build our Mt. Rushmore of pol
Netflix is using podcasts from Barstool, The Ringer, and iHeartMedia to chisel away at YouTube's dominance for online video consumption. Early returns are modest for the streamer, but the strategy still makes sense. We b
The FIFA World Cup coverage is in full swing and Americans once again are split on the commentators and coverage from Fox Sports, which begs the question: What should coverage of the tournament look like in the U.S.? Bay
UFC Freedom 250 saw great fights amid a flood of propaganda and a circus of conspiracy and controversy. Did it work? But first, our latest edition of Stock Watch Stock Watch: Sports media is trying its best to make Victo
NBA Finals viewership is surging and the league has momentum once again, could a new generation of fans come out of this year's series? Plus, the FIFA World Cup is underway. What could the North America-hosted tournament
The FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday and the USMNT follows on Friday, so it's time to hand out awards and preview the tournament. We predict the Breakout Star Commentator (Zlatan?), Biggest Non-Soccer Story (Trump?), an
ESPN's NBA Finals coverage is miles better than last year, but having Wemby and the Knicks certainly doesn't hurt. We break down the series so far from a broadcast perspective, then discuss Clay Travis leaving Outkick wi
Do Democrats need to give hot takes or go on sports talk radio to relate to the average voter? A new column in The Atlantic says yes. We break down why James Talarico ripping Arch Manning or AOC showing her chops talking
Pat McAfee is reportedly in talks to extend his original deal at ESPN for multiple years, a sign that one of the most game-changing contracts in the history of media is going well for both sides after a somewhat rocky st
Dan Le Batard and Jon "Stugotz" Weiner appear to be on the last gasp of their attempt to rekindle a relationship that dates back more than 20 years. We discuss whether this is the end for the beloved Meadowlark Media duo
Anyone talking about the WNBA has a hard time keeping track of where conspiracies start and reality ends, whether with Caitlin Clark or anyone else. Seerat Sohi of The Ringer joins the show to discuss "The Caitlin Clark
Nick Wright landed a resounding blow on Stephen A. Smith over Smith's handling of the Jaylen Brown saga, comparing Smith to a "mob boss" and saying he makes the rest of sports media look bad. Will Wright's comments make
Charlotte Wilder and Madeline Hill of The Sports Gossip Show join to discuss the rise of sports gossip content and their show, plus they dish on Aaron Rodgers, Taylor Swift, Caitlin Clark, Jordon Hudson and more! Wilder
Pablo Torre posted an exposé on Oz the Mentalist, breaking down the pre-show meetings and technological tricks he uses to fool his subjects and the audience. Meanwhile, we discuss whether Victor Wembanyama has answered q
The NFL keeps creating new national windows to make more money, shrinking the beloved Sunday slate little by little each year. We break down the data. Another big change this season will see the Chiefs-Bills rivalry move
The NCAA basketball tournament and College Football Playoff are both set to expand significantly in 2027, even though nobody seems to want it. As media and fans collectively push back, what's behind the moves? Plus, a lo
The NFL schedule is almost here, and media companies like Fox, YouTube, Netflix and more are battling behind the scenes to get the best slate and stay cozy with the league. Plus, Rupert Murdoch is lobbying Donald Trump,
From Kirk Herbstreit to Charles Barkley to Al Michaels and beyond, many of the great sports broadcasters are nearing the end of the road as the media transitions into a digital-first era. We give our best guesses for who
Draymond Green locked horns with Charles Barkley and Austin Rivers this week, reminding NBA fans of why he isn't the surefire media star he was once advertised as. Andy Liu of the Light Years podcast join to discuss Gree
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