All Things Sports Media Thread!!

[shogun]

Shannon's been gold the past few weeks though.

 

[100027]

Anyone else befuddled at the fact they put shannon sharpe and max kellerman alongside Skip n Stephen A Smith ? Nothing against them but those are some boring dudes with vanilla takes . you need a "love-to-hate personality" on these shows .

I think espn should have bid higher on cowherd n put him alongside Screamin

And put whitlock with bayless .

Seems like a better dynamic then the hot trash they got on now

All of those guys are horrible, you couldn't pay me to watch any of them together or apart.

Kellerman and Stephen A. are both pro-wife beating though so maybe that's why they're together.

 

[shogun]

Browsing through the twitter of espn hosts, and I come across dumb as rocks penn state fans defending jerry sandusky on twitter?l. What in the hell? No wonder these college football towns try to sweep rape under the rug to protect their precious football, they're like crazy cult members.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

This was so good man @sea manup

Chris Paul joins JJ Redick https://art19.com/shows/vertical-jj-redick/episodes/b302531f-50ca-4968-acaf-517c830bec8a

All-Star guard Chris Paul joins his partner in the Los Angeles Clippers backcourt, JJ Redick, on the Vertical Podcast.
Chris and JJ discuss their early years as rivals in the ACC and how they didn't like each other, the process of moving past those old grudges to become friends on the Clippers. Chris and JJ discuss the process of starting over a new season and getting back to the playoffs, how Chris is working on improving his relationships with referees and how Chris was a part of starting the NBA's conversation on race and law enforcement over the summer with LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade. Here are some key moments:

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

3:30: Redick on disliking Paul before becoming teammates.

5:21: The beginning of their relationship and hating each other while in college.

8:51: Duke starting a walk-on to matchup with Paul and foul him early.

11:56: Paul taunting Redick for being inactive as a rookie with the Magic.

14:45: Paul signing off on the Clippers acquiring Redick in 2013.

16:12: The mundane preparations required to return to the playoffs each year.

20:37: When Paul fully dedicated himself to taking care of his body around the clock.

25:00: Paul’s ability to adapt and manage people within a game.

28:56: His emotion during his first visit to the Hall of Fame.

34:42: Does Paul ever think about his legacy?

42:00: Shouldering the burden for the team’s playoff shortcomings, including the Game 5 loss to Oklahoma City in 2014.

46:37: The importance of grit and perseverance in determining success.

52:36: How James, Wade, Anthony and Paul planned their speech at the ESPYs.

54:46: How can the ongoing conversation enact real change?

58:13: Social media’s role in increasing awareness of social injustices.

 

[RyGuy45]

Richard Dietsch:

ESPN mulls moving Mike Greenberg from Mike & Mike to own morning TV show

SI.com has learned that ESPN executives are exploring moving Mike Greenberg—one half of the long-running Mike & Mike radio show on ESPN Radio—into a new role as the lead host of a television show that would air between 6–10 a.m on ESPN. The new show would potentially have elements of SportsCenter—which currently airs at that time—as well as a traditional morning show. Such a move would put an end to end to Greenberg’s on-air partnership with Mike Golic, which began in October 1998. Mike & Mike currently airs weekdays on ESPN Radio from 6–10 a.m. ET and is simulcast on ESPN2.

It’s important to note these are exploratory talks. No decision is final yet, as ESPN management has been discussing different scenarios to reengineer its morning SportsCenter show.

...

If you want a singular snapshot of SportsCenter’s morning viewership: Last Thursday SportsCenter drew 269,000 viewers from 6–7 a.m.; 307,000 viewers from 7–8 a.m.; 277,000 viewers during the 8–9 a.m. hour, and 263,000 from 9-10 a.m. Mike & Mike averaged 289,000 on ESPN2 during the same period. No doubt some in management would postulate that a Greenberg-fronted show could draw more than the current SportsCenter if it moved from ESPN2 to ESPN. If such a show comes to fruition, expect opinion-oriented talent (perhaps from CAA, which represent Greenberg) to join him.

 

[IATT]

don't care.. wont watch anyways

 

[abubakr shaheed]

mike & mike are as watered down as it gets

charlamagne on AGW tonight

 

[shogun]

Who the hell would want a greenberg morning show? They might be overestimating his popularity.

 

[pmatic]

Enjoyed Woj's podcast with Pat Beverley. Very raw.

 

[abubakr shaheed]

can't wait check this out
Lowe Post podcast: Steve Kerr on social justice, the Cavs rally from 3-1, details of the KD meeting, + foot massages

need to listen to the pat bev one as well, good lookin out.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

​Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley joins Adrian Wojnarowski for a powerful visit on the The Vertical Podcast with Woj.
​In a raw and emotional conversation, Beverley, one of the most intense and relentless players in the league, traces his ferocity to the violent streets of Chicago’s west side as a young man. Beverley talks about why he has no almost no friends in the NBA, still finds himself most comfortable in his old neighborhood and details the short list of rival guards whom he thinks are willing to go to-toe with him. ​Beverley talks about why other guards have failed to displace him as James Harden’s backcourt mate and how egos and a lack of trust derailed the Rockets a year ago. Here are some key moments:

1:00: Growing up on the west side of Chicago and the city’s violent streets.

4:06: How Beverley successfully navigated the city and made it to the NBA.

5:39: Playing professionally in the Ukraine and Greece after leaving Arkansas.

8:17: Being the last cut by the Heat in 2010, including what he learned from being around LeBron James.

13:14: His signature tenacity that is so uncommon in the league and how it earned him a spot on the Rockets.

15:50: How his childhood influenced his game and why he isn’t friends with NBA players.

18:19: Why no one has been able to take his starting job alongside James Harden.

21:05: The reasons why the Rockets struggled last year.

22:22: Dwight Howard’s departure and the team’s retooled roster with added perimeter shooting.

23:28: His appreciation for the national anthem and trying to set an example for all of Chicago.

28:10: Returning to Chicago and remaining true to himself and his city.

29:54: The movement away from playgrounds to the suburbs for AAU tournaments.

33:03: How he knows which opponents he can intimidate.

34:22: The players who will look him in the eye and compete.

http://art19.com/shows/vertical/episodes/fcc049b1-f4c3-4015-9415-88424bd05f0a

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Enjoyed Woj's podcast with Pat Beverley. Very raw.

Who were the only dudes he said he was cool with in the NBA?

 

[DCAllAfrican]

I am sure some of these are solid, I haven't listened to his show in a while but yea........

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[paradise50]

KD & Nas episode was pretty good. Nas did not seem impressed with KDs tattoos

dont blame him...KD tats are clownish and kinda weird

yea bill goin bill... either you like him or you don't..

wish he would stick to NBA more though.. and liked when he would have guys like jalen and/or Zach lowe around

I don't think much of his nfl "experts" that were at grantland and now at the ringer, sooooo that kinda hurt them stepping into the Zach lowe role to kinda temper his extreme.. chris brown is good though, so there is hope, but he needs a bigger role on that front

Bill did a mailbag while waiting on his kid soccer game to start. He seemed kinda when asked about Zach and Jalen. His chemistry was on point with those two

Bill on a lil streak , good episode on hbo , lombardi on fridays is awesome and titus is getting a college basketball podcast .

Seems to be finding his form after espn

Bill made a good move with the CBB pod. Doubt it'll come close to CBS pod but I need a good 2nd cbb podcast. ESPN's is trash

 

[after the dance]

Co-sign on all the Haralabob hate. I'll listen to him on Bill's podcast every time because it's still interesting but man can he make my blood boil.

TBH Bill can be a little guilty of that arrogance too and it's usually spewed in the form of coach-bashing. One thing to belittle coaches you can totally tell in their voices that they really think they a could run a franchise Pop style.

 

[cash money 1999]

espn college sports podcasts are so boring .

 

[Benny Hinn]

So Lowe can go on a Yahoo Sports podcast but not Bill's?

 

[shuges]

Michael Smith, Jemele Hill to Co-Host 6 p.m. ET SportsCenter Starting in February


Popular Commentators Sign New, Multi-Year Deals to Remain with ESPN

Program to Include Commentary, Interaction, Guests, News, Highlights

Capitalizing on the personality-driven His & Hers program and continuing a successful SportsCenter trend, ESPN will launch a reimagined version of the 6 p.m. ET SportsCenter next year led by popular ESPN commentators Michael Smith and Jemele Hill.

Hill and Smith, who have signed new, multi-year deals to remain with ESPN, will take over as co-anchors of the 6 p.m. SportsCenter on February 6, 2017, the day after Super Bowl LI. They are currently co-hosts of His & Hers on ESPN2.

Lindsay Czarniak, currently the anchor of the 6 p.m. SportsCenter, will go on maternity leave in early November and return next year in a new, featured role that will be announced later. During Czarniak’s absence, the 6 p.m. program will be hosted by Zubin Mehenti, Matt Barrie and other current SportsCenter anchors until Smith and Hill’s debut.

“Jemele and Michael have unique chemistry and impressive journalistic credentials, and we look forward to bringing their entertaining mix of perspective and passion to SportsCenter,” said Rob King, ESPN senior vice president, SportsCenter and News. “Just as we did with the one and only Scott Van Pelt, we’ll build a new version of our program that amplifies all that makes them special.

“This is another major step in the evolution of SportsCenter,” he said. “With SportsCenter:AM, SportsCenter: Face to Face with Hannah Storm, SportsCenter Coast to Coast and Scott’s midnight show, we’re designing shows to match SportsCenter with audiences and their needs and interests at various times of day. It’s our biggest brand within ESPN, and it’s a great forum for some of our biggest personalities.”

Smith and Hill will merge the best aspects of His & Hers and SportsCenter in the new 6 p.m. program. The show’s format will be conversational and interactive, covering multiple topics, with commentary and opinion from Hill and Smith. And just as the 6 p.m. SportsCenter has always done, the program also will set up big sports events of the night with newsmaker and analyst interviews as well as bringing viewers the latest sports news and highlights. In September of 2015, Van Pelt brought some elements from his former radio program to the midnight edition when it launched,

In addition, the revamped SportsCenter will follow the pattern of Van Pelt’s program with segments produced for both the television audience and to maximize digital and social sharing.

“What makes this next step perfect for us is that we don’t have to become something we’re not,” said Smith. “We have the complete support of everyone here to be who we are, and carry on the things that made His & Hers a successful show, and us a successful pair.

“We feel as if we’ve been building toward this, even though neither one of us ever saw ourselves as SportsCenter anchors. We hope to embed the culture and vibe we created on His & Hers into ESPN’s signature program.”

Hill and Smith will continue to host His & Hers for the immediate future with their final show date to be determined. An announcement about new programming will be forthcoming.

“This is just surreal for both of us,” said Hill. “For us to be associated with the cornerstone brand of ESPN is beyond thrilling. There is such a rich history and tradition associated with SportsCenter that it’s a little overwhelming, but we’re eager to leave our own mark.

“We’ve had a great run on His & Hers, and it will always be our first born and first love. It’s the core of who we are and we have no plans to abandon the chemistry and fun that is a hallmark of His & Hers. We’re just moving what we do to another significant platform and different time slot.”

Well deserved.

 

[abubakr shaheed]

Any given Wednesday comes off again, is this the most random show schedule?

Michael Smith is cool, only seen/heard jemele hill a few times and wasn't a fan.

 

[shogun]

Does anyone watch that van pelt sportscenter? I know he's well liked but it's at a late timeslot that people probably don't watch.

 

[atransta]

So Lowe can go on a Yahoo Sports podcast but not Bill's?

You know ESPN and Bill are going to remind petty with each other.

 

[IATT]

^ I'm very surprised jalen & Jacoby haven't gotten some sort of memo about talking about dude..

Lebatard walks that line a bit too.. I guess bomani and dude never got down cause I never hear him speak of dude and never saw/heard anything with the 2 together

 

[cash money 1999]

michael and jemele are both garbage, they are the key and peele of espn . but much like nick cannon and terrance j they never gonna miss a meal .

 

[atransta]

^ I'm very surprised jalen & Jacoby haven't gotten some sort of memo about talking about dude..

Lebatard walks that line a bit too.. I guess bomani and dude never got down cause I never hear him speak of dude and never saw/heard anything with the 2 together

Zach also speaks about Bill. I think his most recent most watchable league pass team says something about bill

 

[dmbrhs]

So Lowe can go on a Yahoo Sports podcast but not Bill's?

Lowe said in the Redick podcast that he has to go through a lot of hoops (pun intended) to appear on non-ESPN podcasts. He is a full time ESPN employee.