On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion about the U.S. justice department investigation into the NFL's rights deals with streaming companies and what it means -- from the role of Fox to what could happen if the NFL loses the protections of the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961. Plus, wrapping up the ratings for the men's and women's college basketball seasons, a look ahead at ESPN's reported layoffs and whether the network is still a 'dream job,' the ESPN-NFL Network deal and more.

On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman discuss the ratings potential of the NCAA Men's Final Four, review the CBS-TNT NCAA Tournament game and studio announcers, and critique the Netflix MLB Opening Night broadcast. Plus, a variety of other topics, including the WNBA-CBS deal and the Tiger Woods situation.

On the new edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman are joined by MLB voice Matt Vasgersian for a long discussion about his career journey, his new roles on incoming MLB broadcasters NBC and Netflix, and much more. Plus, a discussion about the strong viewership for the World Baseball Classic.

On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman discuss the latest developments in the NFL media rights story and whether any of the incumbent broadcasters might find themselves priced out in negotiations. Plus, thoughts on World Baseball Classic ratings and MLB broadcasters. Finally, FloSports CEO Mark Floreani joins the pod for a discussion about the streaming service.

On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman discuss the NFL's accelerated media rights timeline and what it means for the league's partners. Is there a price too high? Plus, thoughts on NBC's NBA "throwback" game and Bob Costas' performance, and a look at NBC's MLB pregame plans. Finally, the crew is joined by Boston Bruins voice Judd Sirott for a conversation about replacing Jack Edwards in the booth and much more -- including the time he had to throw from a game to a live space shuttle launch.

World Series and Los Angeles Dodgers play-by-play voice Joe Davis is the latest guest on the Sports Media Watch Podcast, joining Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion about last year's epic Fall Classic, the upcoming World Baseball Classic, what it's like to replace legendary broadcasters, and much, much more.

But first, thoughts on Mike Tirico's big week and final takeaways from the Olympic Games.

On the latest Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis is joined by co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman for a discussion of the NBA at midseason, specifically last weekend's All-Star Game and the disbelief on social media that the midseason exhibition drew a strong audience. Plus, why the annual gripes about the All-Star Game, and the NBA generally, may start to fall on deaf ears within the league. And why NBC's coverage was a big improvement over TNT last year.

On the newest edition of the Sports Media Watch Podcast, Jon Lewis, co-host Armand Broady and producer Derek Futterman recap last weekend's lackluster Super Bowl 60, specifically the lower television ratings -- including both the fake and real numbers for the halftime show -- and the performance of NBC's announcers.