Sports Media Mayhem: Recent Episodes
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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.
Alex reacts to LeBron James' remarks about the media's double-standard when it comes to Jerry Jones and Kyrie Irving. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alex chats with Outsports co-founder Cyd Zeigler about why Tony Dungy's anti-gay rhetoric crosses the line for a national NFL analyst. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 Brooklyn Nets are reportedly hiring Ime Udoka to replace Steve Nash, and they seemingly don't care about the blowback.
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For some reason, Amazon is launching a new slate of 12-hour sports talk programming. It will fail.
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This week's guest is Super Bowl champion quarterback and 14 year NFL veteran, Trent Dilfer. Subscribe to Game Time With Boomer Esiason
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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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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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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 defended Ime Udoka on ESPN this week, admittedly without knowing the facts. That's a terrible look.
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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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Alex tries to make sense of the apparent Mac Jones smear campaign with NESN Patriots reporter Dakota Randall.
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There's been an avalanche of negative stories about Mac Jones in recent days. Why?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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 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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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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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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Amazon aired its first exclusive "Thursday Night Football" game last week, and sports fans are getting screwed.
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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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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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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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Alex speaks with ESPN's Seth Wickersham, who reveals new details about Tom Brady and Bill Belichick's complex relationship.
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Alex chats with ESPN's Seth Wickersham, who provides insight on the futures of Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FanDuel is launching a new 24/7 sports TV network with some big names, but it's destined to fail.
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Stephen A. Smith says he's seriously considering running for president. Alex explains why that will never happen.
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Aqib Talin is involved in another shooting incident. He shouldn't broadcast NFL games anymore.
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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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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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Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has been feuding with Jason Whitlock, and exposed the big man as a complete fraud.
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Washington Commanders president Jason Wright called out a TV reporter for asking Carson Wentz tough questions. How shameful.
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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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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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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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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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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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Dennis Eckersley will walk away from NESN as the best analyst in baseball. In this clip, Alex Reimer explains why.
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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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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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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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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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Alex Reimer talks about whether the NFL will experience any tangible damage following DeShaun Watson's egregious six-game suspension.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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, 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 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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The Boston sports media is crushing Red Sox closer Tanner Houck for being unvaccinated, and rightfully so.
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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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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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Alex Reimer and Sean McDonough talk about Tom Brady's value to FOX and the advent of broadcasting mega-deals.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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