Sports Media Mayhem

Digging deeper into ESPN's reported layoffs

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Alex digs deeper into the news that ESPN is reportedly readying for major layoffs, and what it means for the company.

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Awful Announcing's Andrew Buchholtz on ESPN layoffs and death of local TV sports anchors

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with Awful Announcing contributor Andrew Buchholtz about the takeaways from ESPN's reported pending layoffs and whether local TV sports anchors can ever be relevant again.

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Were Jaylen Brown's anti-Boston comments coordinated?

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Jaylen Brown recently spoke about his negative feelings on Boston in a couple of interviews, but Alex says there's no way his remarks were coordinated.

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Digging into ESPN's reported layoffs; Jaylen Brown's anti-Boston media tour; Awful Announcing's Andrew Buchholtz

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex chats with Awful Announcing contributor Andrew Buchholtz about ESPN's reported layoffs and other media matters.

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Who is Dov Kleiman; Sports radio host Brent Axe fired for being too negative; Mike Monaco interview

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex speaks with Red Sox broadcaster Mike Monaco about his ascendent rise in the industry, and also dishes on the mysterious identity of the NFL's most ubiquitous Twitter aggregator and sports radio host Brent Axe getting fired for being too negative.

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Who is Dov Kleiman, and what's the point of NFL Twitter aggregators?

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Alex discusses the hottest topic of NFL free agency: Who is ubiquitous NFL aggregator Dov Kleiman?

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ESPN radio host disgracefully fired for being too negative

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000

ESPN radio Syracuse's parent company fired Brent Axe this week for being overly critical of Syracuse University, and that's disgraceful.

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Red Sox announcer Mike Monaco on his ascendent rise

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Alex chats with Red Sox announcer Mike Monaco about his ascendent rise in the industry, what it's like to work for ESPN, and whether he thinks about modernizing baseball broadcasts.

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Kendrick Perkins vs. JJ Redick; Lamar Jackson exposes NFL Insiders

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:36:35 -0000

On this week's show, Alex talks about JJ Redick being co-opted as a right-wing culture warrior after ripping into Kendrick Perkins, and what Lamar Jackson exposes about NFL Insiders.

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Digging into Kendrick Perkins vs. JJ Redick

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:33:12 -0000

JJ Redick exposed Kendrick Perkins on ESPN Tuesday, but is wrongly being co-opted as a right-wing culture warrior.

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What Lamar Jackson exposes about NFL Insiders

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:31:41 -0000

NFL Insiders are more than happy to dismiss Lamar Jackson, because he isn't represented by an agent.

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The problem with coverage of Mike Clevinger domestic violence story

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:29:27 -0000

MLB pitcher Mike Clevinger was investigated for domestic violence and cleared by the league, but the coverage buried the last part of the story.

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Curt Schilling's new baseball podcast; Tom Brady as a stand-up comedian; Jayson Tatum battling lazy criticism

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:32:35 -0000

On this week's show, Alex reviews Curt Schilling's new baseball podcast, encourages Tom Brady to try stand-up comedy, and defends Jayson Tatum against the lazy criticism that's slung his way.

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The lazy criticisms of Jayson Tatum

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:32:26 -0000

There is a vocal faction of Boston sports media members who keep ripping on Jayson Tatum, and Alex thinks it's lazy.

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Tom Brady reportedly wants to become a stand-up comedian

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:32:16 -0000

Alex discusses a gossip rag report that Tom Brady wants to try stand-up comedy, and he's all for it.

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Reviewing Curt Schilling's new baseball podcast

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:32:05 -0000

Curt Schilling is back with a new baseball podcast, and believe it or not, Alex says it isn't bad. How long will it last?

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All-Star Game ratings are only going to get worse

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

The NBA All-Star Game recorded its worst ratings ever this year, and those numbers are only going to get worse.

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John Henry's elusiveness; NBA All-Star Game's plummeting ratings; Mac Jones smear campaign continues

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex speaks with Red Sox reporter Sean McAdam about John Henry's elusiveness, and comments on the NBA All-Star Game's plummeting ratings and the continued smear campaign against Mac Jones.

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John Henry's elusiveness is killing the Red Sox

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with longtime Red Sox reporter Sean McAdam about John Henry's elusiveness, and how it's killing the franchise in terms of PR.

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Will the Mac Jones smear campaign continue this offseason?

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

There continue to be unflattering rumblings about Mac Jones, leading Alex to conclude the smear campaign against the Patriots' quarterback will keep going through the offseason.

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Greg Olsen's Fox future; Terry Bradshaw and Chris Berman and the NFL 'old boys' club; Red Sox' apathy problem

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex reviews Fox' Super Bowl coverage and talks about Greg Olsen's future with the network, and dives into whether the Red Sox have an apathy problem heading into the 2023 season.

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The Red Sox' apathy problem

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

There is noticeably little interest about the Red Sox heading into Spring Training, but how much of that is the team's fault?

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Terry Bradshaw and Chris Berman and the NFL's "old boys' club"

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Terry Bradshaw and Chris Berman each made cringeworthy comments during the Super Bowl post-game festivities, representing the NFL's "old boys' club."

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How Tom Brady's arrival at Fox could result in Greg Olsen landing an even better gig

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Even if Tom Brady takes over as Fox' No. 1 NFL analyst in 2024, Greg Olsen could find an even better gig at NBC's "Sunday Night Football."

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BONUS: Andy Reid's Resumé | '1st & Pod'

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:12:53 -0000

From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), Andrew and Danny discuss Terry Bradshaw's not so nice jab to Andy Reid at the podium, how he is easily a top-5 coach in history, thoughts on the halftime shoe, commercials and more!

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Tom Brady is gaslighting us

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Tom Brady says the media was trying to pull him and Bill Belichick apart during his final days with the Patriots. That's ridiculous.

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A strange review of '80 for Brady'

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with writer Corbin Smith, who penned a very strange review of "80 for Brady" for Rolling Stone.

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Is the Super Bowl's cultural relevance fading?

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

The Super Bowl is the most-watched event on TV, but with younger people turning off sports, its cultural relevance may be fading.

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Tom Brady is gaslighting us; a strange "80 for Brady" review; is the Super Bowl losing relevance?

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex rips Tom Brady for denying his rift with Bill Belichick and talks about whether the Super Bowl is losing cultural relevance. He also speaks with writer Corbin Smith, who penned a very strange review of "80 for Brady" for Rolling Stone.

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BONUS: Brady Headed to the Booth? | '1st & Pod'

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 18:06:00 -0000

From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), Danny and Andrew wonder if Tom Brady will actually be good in the booth, Tony Romo falling as an analyst and more!

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Adam Jones on his jump to WEEI; Nantz backstabbing Romo; Brady's broadcasting future

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex speaks with Adam Jones about his jump to WEEI, and also dishes on the end of Tony Romo's horrible season and Tom Brady's broadcasting future.

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Adam Jones on his jump to WEEI

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Alex chats with Adam Jones about his shift to WEEI and whether he's too negative on the radio.

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Tom Brady and his mysterious broadcasting future

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

With Tom Brady now retired, we can ask the question: will he even be a good broadcaster?

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Is Jim Nantz backstabbing Tony Romo?

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Tony Romo's horrific season in the booth came to a close Sunday, and Jim Nantz didn't help him out at all.

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FOX' insulting lack of female NFL analysts

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with NFL writer Kate Magdziak about Fox Sports' all-male NFL studio show, and it's insulting lack of female voices.

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Damar Hamlin conspiracies; FOX' insulting lack of female NFL voices; Tony Romo's bad reviews

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex talks about the grotesque conspiracy theories that are emerging about Damar Hamlin, and the platform these conspiracy theorists are receiving. Alex also chats with NFL writer Kate Magdziak about FOX' all-male NFL studio show and Audacy Sports' Jesse Pantuosco about Tony Romo's polarizing playoff performance.

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Why is Tony Romo so bad now?

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Alex chats with Jesse Pantuosco of Audacy Sports about all the criticism directed towards Tony Romo this NFL postseason.

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The Damar Hamlin conspiracy theories are grotesque

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000

There is a growing number of people who think Damar Hamlin wasn't actually at last week's Bills game. How grotesque.

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FOX needs Tom Brady to be part of its Super Bowl coverage

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000

FOX' Super Bowl team lacks firepower. The answer is Tom Brady.

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Are people being too hard on Tony Romo?

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Tony Romo has received a lot of criticism for his disjointed performances over the last couple of weeks. Does he deserve it?

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Al Michaels' NFL playoff performance shows he's lost his passion

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Al Michaels was eviscerated for his performance during Chargers-Jaguars. It's fair to question whether the all-time great broadcaster has lost his passion at 78 years old.

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Al Michaels is losing his passion; Romo is taking heat; FOX needs Tom Brady for the Super Bowl

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Alex runs through several NFL broadcasting notes and reviews on this week's shows, including Al Michaels' dreadful playoff performance and Tom Brady's Super Bowl plans with FOX.

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BONUS: What Was With the Jaguars/Chargers Broadcasting Energy? | '1st & Pod'

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 14:55:43 -0000

From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), Andrew and Danny react to Dallas absolutely dominating Tampa Bay on Monday night, Tom Brady's future in the NFL and how we will remember the Jaguars/Chargers games and more!

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Should Kraft keep Belichick around to break the all-time wins record?

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Bill Belichick is 18 wins away from breaking Don Shula's all-time record. How much is that worth to Kraft?

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ESPN fires back against the NFL over Bills-Bengals timeline

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000

ESPN published a damning investigative piece that refutes the NFL's claim that league executives never intended for Bills-Bengals to restart following Damar Hamlin's injury.

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SBJ'S Ben Fischer on NFL's never-ending dominance; ESPN fires back against the NFL; How long should Kraft stick with Belichick?

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex chats with Ben Fischer of the Sports Business Journal about the NFL's ever-ending dominance and ESPN's laudable decision to push back against the NFL over its Bills-Bengals timeline.

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NFL just had its most dominant season ever: will anything ever stop it?

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000

The NFL accounted for 82 of the 100 most-watched games on TV this season. Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal discusses if anything will ever bring the league down.

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Joe Buck exposes the NFL over its handling of Damar Hamlin incident

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:57:15 -0000

Alex discusses the NFL's and Joe Buck's conflicting timelines about when the decision was made to postpone Bills-Bengals Monday night.

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Is Skip Bayless facing too much backlash over his Damar Hamlin tweet?

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:55:52 -0000

Alex chats with Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post about whether Skip Bayless is facing too much backlash over his Damar Hamlin tweet.

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Is Skip Bayless done at FS1?

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:52:56 -0000

Alex chats with Front Office Sports' Michael McCarthy about Skip Bayless' future at FS1 and his relationship with Shannon Sharpe following his inappropriate tweet about Damar Hamlin.

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Was Skip Bayless' Damar Hamlin tweet worthy of outrage?; Joe Buck vs. the NFL

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:48:34 -0000

Happy New Year! On this week's show, Alex discusses Skip Bayless' Damar Hamlin tweet and the subsequent fallout with Front Office Sport's Michael McCarthy and Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post, and gives his take on whether Joe Buck freelanced when he said the NFL originally gave the Bills and Bengals five minutes to restart their game Monday night.

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Kurt Warner keeps eviscerating the Pats; Boston Globe's embarrassing Red Sox defense; NFL dominated 2022

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 13:49:44 -0000

It is the final show of 2022! This week, Alex talks about how Kurt Warner has emerged as the most critical NFL analyst towards the Patriots, and the Boston Globe's embarrassing article blaming the Red Sox' inability to sign players on Massachusetts' millionaires' tax. Alex also says the NFL's continued dominance is the biggest sports media storyline of 2022.

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Biggest sports media storyline of 2022: the NFL is more dominant than ever

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

The NFL proved it is king in 2022, posting record ratings and continuing to dominate the TV landscape.

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Boston Globe publishes embarrassing article blaming Red Sox' inability to sign players on the millionaires' tax

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

The John Henry-owned Boston Globe published a story this week blaming the Red Sox' inability to sign star players on Massachusetts' new millionaires' tax. How embarrassing.

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Kurt Warner keeps eviscerating the Patriots more than any other media member

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

The Patriots continue to be a laughingstock, and no NFL analyst is criticizing them more than Kurt Warner.

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Barstool's sports betting war with Massachusetts

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Alex chats with sports legal expert Daniel Wallach about the Massachusetts Gaming Commission's concerns over Barstool Sports and Dave Portnoy's involvement in sports betting.

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What will happen to sports media if Twitter implodes?

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Elon Musk continues to ruin Twitter. Alex chats with Comeback editorial director Sean Keeley about what would happen to sports media if Twitter dies.

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Did Willie McGinest end his media career with nightclub brawl?

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Patriots great Willie McGinest allegedly assaulted a man in a West Hollywood nightclub, and may have ended his media career in the process.

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How Twitter's implosion would impact sports media; Barstool's sports betting war with Mass.; Willie McGinest's media future post-brawl

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex chats with Comeback Media's editorial director Sean Keeley about what would happen to sports media if Twitter implodes, and sports legal expert Daniel Wallach about Barstool's sports betting war with Massachusetts.

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Please, no more "Mike & The Mad Dog" reunions

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

ESPN was looking into another "Mike & The Mad Dog" reunion, Mike Francesa confirmed recently. Outside of a small subset of New York diehards, Alex says the rest of the country isn't interested.

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Troy Aikman is the latest NFL pundit to rip into the Patriots

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Troy Aikman didn't like what we saw from the Patriots Monday night, and wasn't afraid to say it.

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Aikman rips into Patriots; sickening Grant Wahl conspiracies; Mut's WEEI departure

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex highlights Troy Aikman's biting commentary about the Patriots from Monday Night Football, and also shares his thoughts on working with Mike Mutnansky through the years. Alex also addresses the sickening conspiracies surrounding Grant Wahl's death.

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The sickening conspiracies around Grant Wahl's death

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Alex discusses the odious conspiracies around beloved soccer writer Grant Wahl's death in Qatar, and why conspiracies are sometimes easier to accept than reality.

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Are Bill Belichick's allies in the media turning against him?

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

The Patriots are a rudderless offense, and some of Belichick's allies in the media are starting to turn against him.

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Al Michaels' miserable season on 'Thursday Night Football'

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Al Michaels is having a miserable season on "Thursday Night Football." Should the broadcasting great just retire?

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What to make of Mac Jones' hints about his discontent

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Alex chats with Fox Sports AFC East reporter Henry McKenna about how seriously to take Mac Jones' hints to the media about his discontent with the Patriots' offense.

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NFL reporter Henry McKenna on Belichick's allies turning against him; Al Michaels' miserable season on TNF

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex chats with Fox Sports AFC East reporter Henry McKenna about Belichick's allies in the media turning against him, and Al Michaels' miserable season on Amazon's "Thursday Night Football."

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What LeBron is missing when he calls out the media about Jerry Jones and Kyrie Irving

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:10:34 -0000

Alex reacts to LeBron James' remarks about the media's double-standard when it comes to Jerry Jones and Kyrie Irving.

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Should Tony Dungy be removed from "Sunday Night Football" for anti-gay rhetoric?

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Alex chats with Outsports co-founder Cyd Zeigler about why Tony Dungy's anti-gay rhetoric crosses the line for a national NFL analyst.

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NFL sets its most insane ratings record yet

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

A record-setting 42 million people watched Giants-Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day, which is insane, considering almost every other event on TV is experiencing record lows.

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The problem with Lamar Jackson's anti-gay insult

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

Alex chats with the Cyd Zeigler, the co-founder of Outsports, about the problem with Lamar Jackson contesting that he hurled an anti-gay insult at a fan on Twitter.

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Outsports founder Cyd Zeigler; Lamar Jackson's anti-gay insult; Should Tony Dungy be removed from SNF?

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex speaks with Outsports co-founder Cyd Zeigler about the problem with how Lamar Jackson handled backlash to his homophobic insult, and whether Tony Dungy should be removed from "Sunday Night Football" due to his previous anti-gay stances.

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Dave Portnoy vs. New York Times

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:08:05 -0000

On this Monday edition of the show, Alex talks about Dave Portnoy's feud with the New York Times, and whether the Times' reporting into him was shoddy. Alex also excoriates Fox Sports for its whitewashed World Cup coverage.

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John Tomase; NFL announcer midseason grades; Elon Musk's disastrous Twitter takeover

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:00:58 -0000

Happy Wednesday! On this week's show, Alex reunites with John Tomase to talk about how the Red Sox are selling their offseason. Alex also gives out midseason NFL announcer grades and explains why sportswriters should divorce themselves from Twitter in the age of Musk.

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John Tomase and Reimer reunite

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:57:19 -0000

Alex welcomes old friend John Tomase to the show. The two members of WEEI's liberal firewall talk about how the Red Sox are selling their offseason, Jaylen Brown's vehement defense of Kyrie Irving, and whether Belichick haters are owed an apology.

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Should sports media divorce itself from Twitter after Elon Musk's chaotic takeover?

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:56:25 -0000

Elon Musk's Twitter takeover has been a chaotic mess so far. Alex says it's time for sports media members to reevaluate their relationship with the toxic platform.

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Patriots fans have been subjected to brutal announcers this season

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:54:28 -0000

The 5-4 Patriots are a middling NFL team, and so far this season, the announcers we've heard match with the uninspiring product on the field.

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NBA Insiders who pushed Ime Udoka uncritically have questions to answer

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:58:44 -0000

On this special edition, Alex reacts to the Nets not hiring Ime Udoka, and says NBA Insiders who pushed Udoka uncritically have many questions to answer.

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The Bruins' Mitchell Miller debacle; Nike suspends its relationship with Kyrie; Nets being urged to back off Ime

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:20:01 -0000

On this week's show, Alex speaks with PR expert John Guilfoil about the Bruins' short-lived and disastrous signing of Mitchell Miller. Alex also talks about Nike suspending its relationship with Kyrie Irving and the Nets reportedly being urged to back off Ime Udoka.

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PR expert John Guilfoil on whether the Bruins can fix their Mitchell Miller mess

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:17:19 -0000

Alex speaks with PR expert and crisis manager John Guilfoil about the Bruins' self-inflicted mess with Mitchell Miller, and whether they can fix it.

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Bruins' signing of Mitchell Miller the worst self-inflicted PR debacle in Boston sports history

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:15:41 -0000

The Bruins signed prospect Mitchell Miller without seemingly doing any sort of vetting into his horrific history of bullying a Black developmental disabled classmate.

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Why did Nike actually suspend its relationship with Kyrie?

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:14:02 -0000

Nike announced over the weekend it's suspending its partnership with Kyrie Irving, and Alex thinks it's because Kyrie is expendable -- not due to his heinous promotion of antisemitic material.

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Kyrie the Coward; Nets soullessly hire Ime; Amazon launches sports-talk shows

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:03:23 -0000

On this week's show, Alex talks about Kyrie Irving cowardly ducking the media this week, the Nets' soulless decision to hire Ime Udoka, and Amazon launching new sports-talk shows.

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Kyrie Irving is a coward for ducking the media

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:00:19 -0000

Kyrie Irving continues to duck the media after throwing a tantrum when asked Saturday about his promotion of an antisemitic film. How cowardly.

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The Nets' soulless hire of Ime Udoka

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:59:00 -0000

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly hiring Ime Udoka to replace Steve Nash, and they seemingly don't care about the blowback.

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Amazon's sports-talk shows will fail spectacularly

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:58:08 -0000

For some reason, Amazon is launching a new slate of 12-hour sports talk programming. It will fail.

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BONUS: Boomer Chats with Trent Dilfer | Game Time With Boomer Esiason

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0000

This week's guest is Super Bowl champion quarterback and 14 year NFL veteran, Trent Dilfer.

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Dave Portnoy's culture wars; Belichick keeps playing games with Mac Jones

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:31:14 -0000

On this week's show, Alex chats with Politico's Derek Robertson about how Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy keeps finding himself in the middle of the culture wars, and Bill Belichick's insistence on playing games with Mac Jones.

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Politico's Derek Robertson on Dave Portnoy and the culture wars

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:27:37 -0000

Alex chats with Politico's Derek Robertson about Dave Portnoy's latest statements against Kanye West, and how the Barstool Sports founder increasingly finds himself in the middle of the culture wars.

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Why does Belichick keep lying to the media about the Patriots QB situation?

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:26:27 -0000

Bill Belichick lied to ESPN's Lisa Salters about whether Mac Jones would play in the second half Monday night. Why?

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Jeff Van Gundy blindly defending Ime Udoka is a terrible look

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:25:46 -0000

Jeff Van Gundy blindly defended Ime Udoka on ESPN this week, admittedly without knowing the facts. That's a terrible look.

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The Mac Jones smear campaign; Robert Kraft toes the NFL line on Daniel Snyder

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex discusses the unfolding Mac Jones smear campaign with Patriots reporter Dakota Randall, and Robert Kraft toeing the NFL line on Daniel Snyder.

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NESN Patriots reporter Dakota Randall on the Mac Jones smear campaign

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Alex tries to make sense of the apparent Mac Jones smear campaign with NESN Patriots reporter Dakota Randall.

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Daniel Snyder tries to rally NFL owners against ESPN

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Embattled Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder is hilarious trying to rally his fellow NFL owners against ESPN, which reported he's hired private investigators to dig up dirt on them.

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What's with these negative stories about Mac Jones?

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0000

There's been an avalanche of negative stories about Mac Jones in recent days. Why?

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The problem with Troy Aikman's 'take off the dresses' comment on MNF

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Alex doesn't think Troy Aikman should be disciplined for saying the NFL should "take the dresses off" when it comes to roughing-the-passer calls, but explains why those kinds of expressions should be dropped from the sports vernacular.

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Is Mac Jones trying to put pressure on the Patriots?

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0000

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that Mac Jones has a "decent" chance to play this week, and could've played last week against Detroit. Meanwhile, Bill Belichick says "we'll see." Interesting...

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Trenni on Aikman's sexist remark; Jeff Passan apologizes; Mac Jones pressuring the Patriots

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex speaks with NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey about Troy Aikman's "take the dresses off" remark on "Monday Night Football." Alex also talks about Jeff Passan apologizing for joking with a friend on Twitter, and whether Mac Jones' camp is pushing the Patriots on his return.

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NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey on Aikman and Ime Udoka coverage

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey about the problem with Troy Aikman's sexist joke on "Monday Night Football," and whether we'll ever find out more about Ime Udoka.

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Brady-Gisele divorce; ESPN continues its weird reporting on Ime Udoka; fans' culpability in the NFL's concussion crisis

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:37:53 -0000

On this week's show, Alex chats with Kyle Koster, editor-in-chief of The Big Lead, about whether NFL fans are culpable for the league's concussion crisis. Alex also talks about Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen's inevitable divorce, and ESPN's continued weird coverage of the Ime Udoka story.

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Are fans to blame for the NFL's concussion crisis?

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:02:38 -0000

Alex chats with Kyle Koster, editor-in-chief of The Big Lead, about whether NFL fans are ultimately to blame for the league's concussion crisis.

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Tom Brady has been dropping hints about his divorce for years

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:01:06 -0000

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen have reportedly hired divorce attorneys. But Brady has been hinting at their split for years through his various documentary projects and interviews.

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ESPN's latest story on Ime Udoka raises even more questions about its original reporting

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:59:45 -0000

ESPN is now reporting that Ime Udoka made "crude comments" towards a "female underling," which is a lot different than the "consensual" description that was first thrown around. It's apparent that Adrian Wojnarowski was covering from Ime.

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How the sports media whiffed on the Ime Udoka story

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex chats with journalist Corbin Smith, who wrote a recent story for The Daily Beast about how the sports media whiffed on the Ime Udoka story. Alex and Corbin also discuss where we go from here, including whether the Celtics will ever release the findings of their investigation.

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Stephen A. Smith's troubling defense of Ime Udoka

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:12:39 -0000

Stephen A. Smith continues to adamantly defend Ime Udoka, even in the wake of a new report that he made "unwanted comments" towards a female staffer. Alex says this fits Smith's troubling pattern of always defending the men in cases of domestic violence and sexual misconduct.

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The grossly irresponsible reporting about Ime Udoka

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:29:02 -0000

Alex reacts to the news of Celtics head coach Ime Udoka possible facing a yearlong suspension for an alleged consensual affair with a team staffer, and the irresponsible reporting that's gone along with it.

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The NFL's move to streaming is screwing sports fans

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Amazon aired its first exclusive "Thursday Night Football" game last week, and sports fans are getting screwed.

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Sports media reporter Michael McCarthy; Sports fans' streaming hell; Aaron Judge's buzz-less home run chase

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex chats with Front Office Sports' Michael McCarthy about the NFL's utter domination, and whether the NBA will wind up changing its season as a result. Alex also talks about the new streaming hell for sports fans and the lack of buzz surrounding Aaron Judge's home run chase.

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Aaron Judge's home run chase has no buzz

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Aaron Judge is going to set the American League record for home runs this year, and nobody seems to care. It's the cost of the Steroid Era.

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Sports media reporter Michael McCarthy on the NFL's never-ending domination

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Alex chats with Front Office Sports' Michael McCarthy about who wins with the Amazon TNF deal, Joe Buck and Troy Aikman's impact on MNF and whether the NBA will change its season to avoid the NFL.

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Seth Wickersham on Belichick's and Kraft's futures

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Alex chats with ESPN's Seth Wickersham, who provides insight on the futures of Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick.

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Seth Wickersham on the uncertain state of the Patriots

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex chats with Seth Wickersham, whose book about the Patriots dynasty, "It's Better to Be Feared," just came out in paperback. Alex asks Seth about the uncertain state of the Patriots, including the futures of Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft.

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Seth Wickersham reveals new details about Brady and Belichick

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Alex speaks with ESPN's Seth Wickersham, who reveals new details about Tom Brady and Bill Belichick's complex relationship.

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Patriots TV ratings are already in steep decline

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

The Patriots suffered a 25 percent ratings decline for their season-opener against the Dolphins. Are fans already giving up on the team?

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The 2022 NFL season media preview show

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Alex dives into a full NFL media preview ahead of the 2022 season. He speaks with three guests about the following topics:

Andrew Bucholtz (Awful Announcing): Rating the broadcast teams

Ben Koo (Awful Announcing): The NFL's cultural and TV domination

Ben Fischer (Sports Business Journal): Does the NFL have a succession plan?

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Sizing up the NFL broadcast teams

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Ahead of the 2022 NFL season, Alex rates the league's high-profile broadcast teams with Awful Announcing's Andrew Bucholtz.

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Will the NFL's cultural domination continue indefinitely?

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Ahead of the 2022 NFL season, Alex speaks with Awful Announcing founder Ben Koo about whether the league's cultural domination will continue indefinitely.

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Does the NFL have a succession plan for its geriatric owners?

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Ahead of the 2022 NFL season, Alex chats with Sports Business Journal's Ben Fischer about the league's geriatric ownership, and succession plans that may be in place.

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Patriots reporter Khari Thompson on covering Belichick; Stephen A. Smith for president?

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex chats with WEEI Patriots reporter Khari Thompson about the challenges of covering Bill Belichick, and gives his take on whether Stephen A. Smith will actually run for president.

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Stephen A. Smith for president?

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Stephen A. Smith says he's seriously considering running for president. Alex explains why that will never happen.

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Is FanDuel's TV network destined to fail?

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

FanDuel is launching a new 24/7 sports TV network with some big names, but it's destined to fail.

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WEEI's Khari Thompson reveals what it's like covering Bill Belichick

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Alex chats with WEEI Patriots reporter Khari Thompson about the challenges of covering Bill Belichick and getting acclimated on one of the most competitive beats in sports.

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Meet Boston's newest sports anchor; Portnoy takes down Whitlock; Aqib Talib should never broadcast again

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex chats with Mike Uva, Boston's newest sports anchor for WBZ. He also dishes on Dave Portnoy's hilarious feud with Jason Whitlock, and explains why Aqib Talib, who was involved in another shooting incident, should never broadcast NFL games again.

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Dave Portnoy takes down Jason Whitlock

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has been feuding with Jason Whitlock, and exposed the big man as a complete fraud.

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Meet Mike Uva, Boston's newest sports anchor

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Mike Uva is a local kid who just got hired as a sports anchor for WBZ. On this week's show, Alex introduces him to Boston

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Aqib Talib should never broadcast NFL games again

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Aqib Talin is involved in another shooting incident. He shouldn't broadcast NFL games anymore.

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The Red Sox blame game has already begun

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0000

ESPN's Buster Olney published a story over the weekend detailing the consternation over the Red Sox' lack of direction. Expect more of these to be published as this lost season winds to a close.

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Ethan Strauss exposes ESPN's dubious inner-workings; the Red Sox blame game; Washington president Jason Wright rips the media

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex chats with longtime NBA reporter Ethan Strauss about why ESPN buried the Kevin Durant ultimatum story, and other media matters. Alex also talks about the emerging Red Sox blame game being played through the press, and Washington president Jason Wright ripping a reporter for asking Carson Wentz tough questions.

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Washington president Jason Wright shamelessly publicly calls out a reporter for asking Carson Wentz a tough question

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Washington Commanders president Jason Wright called out a TV reporter for asking Carson Wentz tough questions. How shameful.

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Ethan Strauss exposes ESPN's dangerous Insider game

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Alex chats with longtime NBA reporter Ethan Strauss, who now publishes a sports media Substack. Alex and Ethan talk about ESPN's efforts to bury the story about Kevin Durant's ultimatum to the Nets, and the reasoning behind it.

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Dave O'Brien on the future of NESN's Red Sox booth; Sox secrets are about to get spilled; Media already turning on Belichick

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:35:57 -0000

On this week's show, Alex speaks with Red Sox play-by-play man Dave O'Brien about his reflections on Dennis Eckersley and the future of NESN's Red Sox booth. Alex also talks about how Red Sox secrets are about to get spilled, and the media turning on Bill Belichick after a string of ugly practices.

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Dave O'Brien reflects on Eck, reveals next for NESN's Red Sox booth

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:32:31 -0000

Red Sox play-by-play man Dave O'Brien reflects on Dennis Eckersley, and what's next for the NESN Red Sox booth.

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Looking back at Eck, the best analyst in baseball

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:29:08 -0000

Dennis Eckersley will walk away from NESN as the best analyst in baseball. In this clip, Alex Reimer explains why.

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The leaks coming out of the Red Sox are about to be insane

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:26:22 -0000

Reports about disgruntled Red Sox players and personnel are already leaking out of the organization. As the Sox limp towards the finish line, expect that to get worse.

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Ben Volin on Brady-Dolphins; Deshaun Watson's light suspension hurting the NFL; Why is Chaim Bloom vilified?

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:40:52 -0000

On this week's show, Alex Reimer chats with Ben Volin about his reporting on the Dolphins' courtship of Tom Brady, and how he helped break the story. Alex also talks about Deshaun Watson's lenient suspension hurting the NFL and the perception around Chaim Bloom.

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Boston Globe's Ben Volin on his Brady-Dolphins reporting

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:38:43 -0000

Alex Reimer chats with Boston Globe NFL writer Ben Volin about how he first broke the story about the Dolphins courting Tom Brady.

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Why is Chaim Bloom so vilified?

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:37:41 -0000

Alex Reimer shares his theories about why Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom is seemingly the most vilified sports exec in town.

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Will DeShaun Watson's egregiously light suspension hurt the NFL?

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:36:34 -0000

Alex Reimer talks about whether the NFL will experience any tangible damage following DeShaun Watson's egregious six-game suspension.

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The misreporting around the Celtics' interest in Kevin Durant

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000

There are conflicting timelines regarding when the Celtics engaged with the Nets in trade talks for Kevin Durant. Alex talks about how to make sense of the various reports.

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WEEI's Mike Mutnansky, Belichick's sad cat-and-mouse game and conflicting Durant reports

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000

On this week's show, Alex Reimer chats with WEEI host Mike Mutnansky about his Red Sox broadcasting debut, and bringing a talk radio mentality to the booth. Alex also talks about Bill Belichick's sad cat-and-mouse game with reporters and conflicting reports regarding the Celtics' interest in Kevin Durant.

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Belichick's sad cat-and-mouse game with the media

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Bill Belichick continues to stonewall reporters who ask him about the Patriots' lack of an official offensive or defensive coordinator. This is one sad cat-and-mouse game.

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WEEI's Mike Mutnansky on his big Red Sox broadcast debut

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Alex chats with WEEI host Mike Mutnansky about his Red Sox radio broadcast debut, and other media topics, including the spin that's already coming out of Patriots camp.

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Jonathan Papelbon talks about his new media career

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Jonathan Papelbon is podcasting now, and he sure has a lot to say. On a special bonus show, Alex Reimer chats with the iconic Red Sox closer about speaking his mind and how to pitch while hungover.

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ESPN's lame Jeter docuseries; David Ortiz's rising broadcasting stardom; Charles Barkley choosing Saudi money over relevancy

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:41:27 -0000

On this week's edition of "Sports Media Mayhem," Alex Reimer talks about ESPN's lame Derek Jeter docuseries, why David Ortiz could be one of the most powerful voices in sports broadcasting and the potential travesty of Charles Barkley leaving "Inside The NBA" for LIV Golf.

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Why David Ortiz can be one of the most powerful voices in sports broadcasting

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:20:48 -0000

David Ortiz interviewed seemingly every player in the American League dugout during Tuesday's All-Star Game. His close relationships with star players could make him one of the most powerful voices in sports broadcasting.

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Charles Barkley leaving "Inside The NBA" for LIV Golf would be a travesty

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:20:32 -0000

Charles Barkley could leave "Inside The NBA" to take a job commentating for LIV Golf. Does he really want to be money-whipped by the Saudis that much? This would be a sports broadcasting travesty.

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ESPN's Derek Jeter docuseries is boring hero worship

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:16:14 -0000

On today's reaction episode, Alex reviews the first episode of ESPN's seven-part Derek Jeter docuseries, "The Captain." Unsurprisingly, it's a boring example of hero worship.

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NY Post media reporter Ryan Glasspiegel on Schefter and Jeter docuseries

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Alex Reimer chats with New York Post media reporter Ryan Glasspiegel about the Washington Post's intensive profile on Adam Schefter and the purpose behind ESPN's 7-part Derek Jeter docuseries.

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Is Adam Schefter taking too much criticism, or not enough?

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000

On this week's edition of "The Sports Media Mayhem" podcast, Alex Reimer discusses the Washington Post's intensive profile on Adam Schefter, and why he doesn't think Schefter, or any Insider, is an actual journalist. Alex also chats with NBA reporter Sean Deveney about reporting on free agency and New York Post media writer Ryan Glasspiegel.

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NBA Insider Sean Deveney shares secrets about reporting on NBA free agency

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Alex Reimer interviews longtime NBA Insider Sean Deveney about how reporting on NBA free agency has changed over the years, They also discuss the anatomy of a scoop.

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The problem with Adam Schefter and the Insider game

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:08:05 -0000

On this special reaction podcast, Alex Reimer gives his take on the Washington Post's extensive feature story on Adam Schefter, and how it exposes the toxic culture of the "Insider game."

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NBA stars are being way too whiny in response to criticism from Skip Bayless, Stephen A., and Kendrick Perkins

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:37:38 -0000

It's the third episode of "Sports Media Mayhem!" On this week's show, Alex talks about NBA superstars being way too sensitive in response to criticism from Skip Bayless, Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins. Alex also talks about Julian Edelman's revealing interview on "I AM ATHLETE" and why it's fair game to rip Red Sox closer Tanner Houck for being unvaccinated,

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Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith are exposing overly sensitive NBA superstars

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:35:49 -0000

Skip Bayless, Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins are all involved with feuds with NBA superstars. In each case, the NBA star is being much too sensitive.

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Julian Edelman's revealing "I AM ATHLETE" interview is bad news for actual journalists

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:33:40 -0000

Julian Edelman gave perhaps his most candid interview ever on the "I AM ATHLETE" podcast. Athletes are much more comfortable opening up with each other, which is bad news for actual journalists.

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Boston sports media is right to rip Red Sox closer Tanner Houck for being unvaccinated

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:31:50 -0000

The Boston sports media is crushing Red Sox closer Tanner Houck for being unvaccinated, and rightfully so.

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Sean McDonough describes his experience calling the Stanley Cup Finals

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Alex Reimer chats with Sean McDonough about calling the Stanley Cup Finals, and his experience being back in the NHL booth after nearly 20 years away.

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NBA Finals ratings tanked

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000

To open this week's episode of "Sports Media Mayhem," Alex Reimer talks about how the NBA Finals ratings tanked, and what that means for the NBA going forward.

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Sean McDonough on his return to hockey and broadcasting mega-deals

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Alex welcomes Sean McDonough to this week's edition of "Sports Media Mayhem." Alex and Sean talk about his experience calling the Stanley Cup Finals after nearly 20 years away, whether he searches his name on Twitter and broadcasting mega-deals.

Alex also addresses NBC's awful U.S. Open coverage and bad NBA Finals ratings,

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Sean McDonough talks Brady and broadcasting mega-deals

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Alex Reimer and Sean McDonough talk about Tom Brady's value to FOX and the advent of broadcasting mega-deals.

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How can Tom Brady be worth $375 million to FOX?

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:00:52 -0000

On the debut episode of "Sports Media Mayhem," Alex Reimer chats with longtime agent Brad Blank about Tom Brady's mammoth deal with FOX, and the seismic shift it represents in the sports broadcasting world. Alex also defends Jeff Van Gundy's work during the NBA Finals.

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Is Draymond Green a star analyst in the making?

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Alex Reimer and agent Brad Blank discuss whether Draymond Green, who signed on as an active-player analyst for Turner Sports, is the future of NBA broadcasting.

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In defense of Jeff Van Gundy

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000

To kick off episode one of "Sports Media Mayhem," Alex Reimer defends Jeff Van Gundy and his work calling the NBA Finals.

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Why is FOX paying Tom Brady $375 million?

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Alex Reimer and agent Brad Blank talk about why FOX values Tom Brady at $375 million, and whether Brady will be worth the money.

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Coming Soon

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:59:00 -0000

WEEI’s Alex Reimer breaks down all the happenings and hot takes in sports media, covering your favorite (and least favorite) sports broadcasters and the moments that went viral each week.

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