It’s time for another episode of The Play-By-Play, Awful Announcing’s weekly sports media news podcast.
On the latest episode, Awful Announcing’s Drew Lerner joins Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss:
- The disastrous NBA All-Star Game and the the success of the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-off.
- The news that Netflix could be looking to get in the podcast game.
- The latest on the future of Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) and the role they might have played in the Luka Dončić trade.
The Play-By-Play is available anywhere podcasts can be found, including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music, as well as in video form on the Awful Announcing YouTube page. If you’re so inclined, please subscribe, rate, and review!
About Ben Axelrod
Ben Axelrod is a veteran of the sports media landscape, having most recently worked for NBC's Cleveland affiliate, WKYC. Prior to his time in Cleveland, he covered Ohio State football and the Big Ten for outlets including Cox Media Group, Bleacher Report, Scout and Rivals.
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