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 Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod discuss:
- ESPN’s NBA struggles
- Drafting play-by-play announcers under the age of 45
- The news that Meadowlark Media and The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz have re-signed with DraftKings
The Play-By-Play is available wherever you find your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon, as well as Awful Announcing’s 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.
Recent Posts
Joe Buck ribs Ron Darling for sounding ‘bitter’ during Mets-Dodgers broadcast
"You sound bitter!"
Report: NFL looking to double media rights fees, networks ‘more comfortable’ with 25% bump
The NFL currently nets around $10 billion per year from its five primary broadcast partners.
YouTube reportedly closing in on NFL’s five-game standalone package
This would be the streamer's first recurring package of exclusive live NFL games.
Kevin Kisner apologizes to CBS after scorched-earth Masters broadcast criticism
"I crossed the line."
Troy Aikman will be with Miami Dolphins during NFL Draft
The relationship between the Miami Dolphins and Troy Aikman is continuing through the NFL Draft with the ESPN analyst still very involved.
Vox Media reportedly gearing up to sell SB Nation
Vox is likely to agree to multiple deals covering the Vox Media Podcast Network, New York Magazine, and the portfolio of digital brands that includes The Verge, Eater, and SB Nation.