The Play-By-Play

We hit why Ketel Marte went AWOL, is Shohei Ohtani in decline and more MLB storylines with Miami Marlins radio voice and Just Baseball Show host Jack McMullen.Then a big picture conversation on MLB media, including the legend of "Joe Buck Voice," why baseball podcasting got big, and how to have an MLB debate in the age of analytics and tracking data.It's The Play-By-Play LIVE!0:00 Intro, Ketel Marte drama7:30 Marlins breakout season10:07 The play-by-play announcer journey14:30 Joe Buck voice19:50 Did baseball need podcasts to reach young fans23:10 Debating baseball in the age of analytics27:50 The Dodgers debate30:55 Lockout looming?31:53 Best World Series matchup for casualsAwful Announcing on X: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awful_announcing/Awful Announcing on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@awful_announcing

Pat McAfee and Bill Simmons go head-to-head in the final round of our Sports Media Influence Olympics.First, we get to the new Peter Schrager show on ESPN, "Big Day," as well as the troubling trend of media getting their credentials revoked over negative coverage and critical reporting.It's The Play-By-Play LIVE!2:00 Peter Schrager's new show 'Big Day'10:32 Jared Stillman vs Titans30:36 Simmons wins Influence OlympicsAwful Announcing on X: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awful_announcing/Awful Announcing on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@awful_announcing

It's time for our college football media preview. Is Pat McAfee the voice of college football? Will the Big Ten's dominance start to show up in TV viewership? How mad will everyone be when they realize they have to have TNT to watch the College Football Playoff semifinals?Plus... which CFB commentators are we most excited to see in new roles?It's The Play-By-Play LIVE!2:49 CFB media preview begins10:05 College GameDay vs Big Noon Kickoff20:15 SEC vs Big Ten on TV26:45 Does TNT's Playoff deal still make sense?34:38 Who is the voice of college football43:05 Hot mics (The Pivot goes to Netflix, US Open scheduling)Awful Announcing on X: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awful_announcing/Awful Announcing on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@awful_announcing

A top 'College GameDay' producer has been reassigned at ESPN, and some believe Pat McAfee was the cause.At CBS, Tony Romo finally issued a statement through his reps as he faces new charges from an OWI arrest.And the 'Pardon My Take' 10th anniversary book is an NYT bestseller, so we look back at the show's legacy within Barstool and the sports media industry.It's The Play-By-Play LIVE!Awful Announcing on X: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awful_announcing/Awful Announcing on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@awful_announcing

49ers owner Jed York was arrested for allegedly soliciting prostitution this week, and NFL media has been fairly quiet. But a new study on CTE in NFL players got a ton of attention. We break down the disparity, plus weigh in on Kirk Herbstreit's comments about ESPN skimping on CFB coverage.Last, our second semifinal matchup of the SPorts Media Influence Olympics between Pat McAfee and Charles Barkley.It's The Play-By-Play LIVE!1:11 Tracking the York story18:50 CTE study turns heads25:40 Is Herbstreit right?34:09 Influence Olympics: McAfee vs BarkleyAwful Announcing on X: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awful_announcing/Awful Announcing on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@awful_announcing

The NFL and CFB are busy with media moves, and we cover the latest with Pat McAfee, Clay Travis, Tom Pelissero and even Jason Kelce. In between, we talk Howard Cosell, Netflix, the WNBA and podcasting.Then, the second stage of the Sports Media Influence Olympics continues with Colin Cowherd vs. Bill Simmons and Jemele Hill vs. Ross Dellenger.It's The Play-By-Play LIVE!Awful Announcing on X: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awful_announcing/Awful Announcing on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@awful_announcing

Pat McAfee released his debut album "The Diary of a Polarizing Figure" last Friday, and the audience has not responded well.We break down the lyrics, the reception, and more from ESPN's biggest star.Then, we move onto the second stage of the Sports Media Influence Olympics as McAfee goes head-to-head with Big Cat, and Stephen A. Smith squares off against Charles Barkley.It's The Play-By-Play LIVE!Awful Announcing on X: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awful_announcing/Awful Announcing on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@awful_announcing

Is LeBron James still the face of the NBA? Will Kawhi Leonard or the Clippers be punished? And what's going on with the Lakers sale as everyone in the media agrees it's fishy?Twitch streamer and YouTuber Legend of Winning joins to give his thoughts. Plus, LOW shares which mainstream NBA media voices break through for his audience, why the Gil's Arena mess was such a big story, and more.It's The Play-By-Play LIVE!0:00 Intro1:08 LeBron still face of the NBA?7:04 Is LeBron to Philly a good story?11:57 What happens to Kawhi22:09 LOW's take on Lakers sale27:15 Why LOW is one of the only big NBA Twitch streamers34:40 Which mainstream NBA media figures break through?40:00 Reaction to Gil's Arena relaunchAwful Announcing on X: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awfulannouncingAwful Announcing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awful_announcing/Awful Announcing on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@awful_announcing