Andrew Marchand

Sports media reporter Andrew Marchand, also the host of a media podcast for The Athletic, joins John to dish out this year's Sports Media Awards. They highlight everything from the most overhyped storylines to the sleeper media deals that captured attention. Marchand shares insights on TV ratings, debates the best play-by-play announcers like Joe Buck and Mike Tirico, and discusses Tom Brady's growth as an analyst. They also predict executives poised to shine in 2026, especially focusing on Mark Shapiro's major deals and Rob Manfred's potential impact.

Andrew Marchand, media reporter for The Athletic and podcast host, offers quick takes on MLB’s Netflix experiment and why opening night on a streamer matters. He outlines what success could look like for both sides. He discusses eventizing the season, fragmented rights pain for fans, and which tech giants might bid for marquee sports.

Andrew Marchand, senior sports media columnist for The Athletic, breaks down MLB’s media rights shuffle and Netflix’s growing role. He debates how multiple partners may confuse fans. He explains cinematic game presentations, local-rights bundling, ESPN’s programming pivot, and who stands to gain in upcoming NFL negotiations.

Andrew Marchand, a savvy media reporter for The Athletic, returns for a lively discussion on the evolving sports broadcasting landscape. He dives into NFL's streaming strategy, highlighting Amazon's game-changing influence and Netflix's holiday offerings. The conversation shifts to ESPN's potential reacquisition of Sunday Night Baseball rights and the challenges faced in MLB broadcasting. Marchand also shares insights on J.J. Watt's transition to CBS, unpacking the competitive dynamics shaping the future of sports media. It's a captivating mix of analysis and humor!

Michael-Shawn Dugar, Seahawks reporter and team historian, and Andrew Marchand, sports-media writer and broadcast observer, join to discuss Seattle's rapid rebuild under Mike McDonald and the roster moves that fueled it. They also dig into broadcast booth shakeups, Mike Tirico's move, Tony Romo's struggles, and Tom Brady's second-year bounce in the booth.