Posted On April 30, 2021
Reporter John Ourand from Sports Business Journal joins Jimmy Traina on the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast to break down the NHL's blockbuster TV deals with ESPN and Turner Sports, whether this is a good or bad time to be a sports fan when it comes to consumption of games, and linear TV's reliance on live sports and the problem with streaming services. Other topics include Dan Le Batard's startup, Meadowlark, partnering with DraftKings, the rise of gambling content on game telecasts and more.
Following Ourand, former NFL defensive back Aqib Talib, who called two game for FOX last season, joins the podcast. Talib talks his experience in the broadcast booth and the reaction he received from viewers. Talib also discussed covering NFL Draft for Bleacher Report, why he thinks mock drafts are bullsh-t, what he learned about Tom Brady and Belichick while playing for the Patriots and why he thinks Peyton Manning should the top paid broadcaster in the NFL.
Listen to the SI Media Podcast: https://buff.ly/3riCcbB