The Sports Media Microscope: Recent Episodes
James Szabo
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
On This Week's Episode:
- How much Friday Night Football is too much? Feat. the rolling fixture (1:58)
- Let's talk about TV rights! (12:46)
- How much respect does the media deserve? Feat. Chris Scott & 3AW (22:19)
- Selling games but buying losses? Feat. St Kilda & Cairns (30:56)
PLUS
Around the Grounds (36:06) / Who's Headline Is It Anyway? (43:09) + Stop the Presses! (49:48)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
On This Week's Episode:
- What is "Umpire Dissent" and why does it matter for everyone? (4:50)
- What is 'good' sports commentary? (15:57)
- Let's talk about TV rights! (24:29)
- Where in the world is the AFL going to go next?! (32:22)
PLUS
Around the Grounds (40:54) / Who's Headline Is It Anyway? (55:00) + Stop the Presses! (1:11:03)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
On This Week's Episode:
- Gill’s Going (2:45)
- Drive to Survive driving F1 fandom (15:18)
- The Tiger (Woods) Effect (24:15)
- Comm Games Coming to Regional Victoria (30:10)
- Quiet Kennett (36:55)
PLUS
Around the Grounds (42:06) / Who's Headline Is It Anyway? (43:44) + Stop the Presses! (50:00)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
On This Week's Episode:
- What's The Worth Of A Milestone Moment? feat. Buddy's 100th Goal (5:43)
- Media's Men of Many Hats feat. Mark Ricciuto (16:55)
- What Is The Social Value of Sports Coverage? (23:46)
- Jack Ginnivan vs. Kane Cornes - Part II (34:32)
PLUS
Around the Grounds (40:36) / Who's Headline Is It Anyway? (44:36) + Stop the Presses! (54:25)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
On This Week's Episode:
- The Journo Becomes the Story feat. Tom Morris (4:30)
- "Fit For Purpose" How Coaches Have Become The Face of Clubs feat. Luke Beveridge's Moustache (15:13)
- The Right to Ask Tough Questions And Have Strong Opinions feat. Sam McClure & Nat Fyfe (24:59)
- How Much Personality Is Too Much? feat. Jack Ginnivan & Kane Cornes (33:20)
- The Barty Party is Over (Via Instagram) (41:45)
PLUS
Around the Grounds (46:21) / Who's Headline Is It Anyway? (47:20) + Stop the Presses! (52:17)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
On This Week's Episode:
- Clubs vs. The Media feat. Luke Beveridge + Tom Morris (2:30)
- Setting the Agenda feat. Caroline Wilson (32:30)
- Sports take the punt on gambling (39:00)
- Around the Grounds (50:00)
PLUS
- Who's Headline Is It Anyway? (52:20) + Stop the Presses! (58:11)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
On This Week's Episode:
- The reasons why sports celebrity passings are big news (2:40)
- A perfect preseason = the perfect season feat. AFL's desire to be a 365 sport (13:58)
- Season (headline) predictions (35:10)
- Around the Grounds (45:38)
PLUS
- Who's Headline Is It Anyway? (50:00) + Stop the Presses! (58:05)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
On This Week's Episode:
- Gil has "Sexy Screen Dreams" but do fans really care? (3:35)
- First comes the stadium, next is an AFL club for Tasmania? (14:21)
- Much ado about a physio... CA's "Narrative Wars" continue (20:16)
- Why does every preseason feel the same? (27:11)
- Around the Grounds (33:09)
PLUS
- Who's Headline Is It Anyway? (37:03) + Stop the Presses! (45:03)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
On This Week's Episode:
- Does the MCG need a facelift... or a roof?! (3:03) feat. "Check Those Quotes" with the Professor.
- What is the 'real' sport of summer? (22:06)
- If "no one wants" the Commonwealth Games, why does Victoria? (38:55)
- Must sports always accommodate advertisers? (44:46)
- Around the Grounds (48:33)
PLUS
- Who's Headline Is It Anyway? (46:08) + Stop the Presses! (52:00)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
On This Week's Episode:
- With Friends Like These... CA treatment of Justin Langer (3:15)
- Is a professional Football Club a workplace... Simon Goodwin and Professional Standards in the AFL (17:44)
- NoVax? No Problem! Is International Tennis dependent on its biggest stars? (27:41)
- Around the Grounds (41:33)
PLUS
- Who's Headline Is It Anyway? (46:08) + Stop the Presses! (52:00)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
On This Week's Episode:
- Tim Paine's (and Cricket Australia's) PR Pain (1:25)
- Too much ado about the AFL Draft? (22:22)
- Paramount+ and the new A-Leagues first impressions (28:36)
- The 'hot stove summer' of the NRL (33:08)
- Around the Grounds (44:37)
PLUS
- Who's Headline (49:37) + Stop the Presses! (58:54)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
- Why do we keep discussing a night/interstate Grand Final as a long-term option? (1:54)
- Brownlow Medal media analysis (9:15)
- How do non-AFL clubs fight for relevance in Melbourne? (18:14)
- Magic Merch (23:56)
- Who's feeding the evergrowing "Trade Period" beast? (26:30)
PLUS! Who’s Headline? (34:00) and Stop the Press! (41:53)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
- A crisp Bevo after the game - what’s “fair game” in post-match commentary? (4:00)
- Excuses or reasons? Can coaches offer context for poor performances? (16:00)
- It’s a grand old Melbourne love-fest (20:40)
- Marketing 101 - Finals Superheroes (28:00)
- If you get the outcome wrong, did you get the story wrong? Ryan Daniels and the Lachie Neale trade saga (35:00)
- Pre-viewing discussion on Essendon 150th Anniversary documentary (43:30)
- What makes a good “media-era” captain? (47:13)
PLUS! Who’s Headline? (53:15) and Stop the Press! (1:02:30)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
- Oh, Umpire! Does the media comment too much about the game’s officials? (4:43)
- Press Red for Passion! Why can Fox Footy buy into bias, but Channel 7 can’t? (21:11)
- Robbo’s Rant! How much honesty is too much honesty? (34:20)
- It’s as clear as day and night! Why do we always have the same debate around the Grand Final starting time? (41:45)
- Messi Money - Revisting Soccernomics (47:40)
PLUS! Stop the Presses (51:40)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
- Being seen to do the right thing - Public Relations 101 feat. Toby Greene, the AFL & the umpires community. (3:15)
- When’s the right time to ask the tough questions - feat Luke Hodge and past players in the media (22:16)
- Ross no longer wants to be Carlton’s boss - Due Process and Stakeholder Communications 101 feat. Ross Lyon & Carlton Football Club (28:28)
- From Dunce to Dux - Collingwood finally nails an announcement (38:06)
- Is viewer FOMO a good thing in Sports Broadcasting? (41:42)
- Do fans still rely on Free-To-Air TV? (47:30)
PLUS! Who’s headline? (50:46) & Stop the Presses (59:00)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
- The Teague Train Finally Comes To A Halt (3:55)
- Ross might be the Boss, but he can’t always control the narrative (16:10)
- Tex finally faces the media, but did it solve anything? (23:45)
- Leon Cameron turns the ship around (29:28)
- How soon, is too soon? AFL360 + Current Players (35:11)
- Pendles back peddles... (41:05)
- Are the days of Press Conferences over? (45:00)
- PLUS WHOSE HEADLINE? (48:50) AND STOP THE PRESSES (56:34)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.The PR Wooden Spoon goes to… Carlton FC (2:53)
Most interesting AFL Media performer… Ross Lyon (10:43)
The story of the summer… Langer vs. The Media (15:41)
AROUND THE MEDIA GROUNDS
Channel 7 served up some humble pie on cricket rights (25:30)
All teams are equal, some are just more equal than others… The AFL’s measures are working! (30:02)
Lionel ‘Money’ Messi is worth every cent (34:52)
Plus!
WHOSE HEADLINE?! (39:53)
STOP THE PRESSES (47:08)
To submit a question or comment;
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TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
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Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
- Tex fails to walk the walk or talk the talk...(3:55)
- Who has the right to criticise? Hardwick vs. The Media (16:41)
- Deadman walking feat. David Teague (25:54)
- Going Bonza for… BRONZE?! (30:10)
- Home Ground or Full House? What should we do for the AFL finals? (33:01)
- WHOSE HEADLINE?! (34:55)
- STOP THE PRESSES (47:08)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.“Time for Clear Air for Hawks to Fly In” - The fallout of the Clarkpocolypse (1:50)
Crisis Management 101 feat. Adelaide Football Club & Tex Walker (13:11)
Is Aussie Gold the antidote to COVID-19? (30:32)
If cricket is played in Bangladesh and Australia lose, was it really played at all? (42:36)
WHOSE HEADLINE?! (45:16)
STOP THE PRESSES (55:10)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
*Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
-* CARO IS UNDEFEATED - Breaking down the “Hawthorn Transition Saga” (2:00)
- AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE! The Olympic Spirit is alive and well! (22:20)
- TOP 10, WHAT?! Are ‘marketability’, ‘watchability’ and ’superherodom’ the same thing? (41:05)
- CLICK OR SCROLL (43:40)
- STOP THE PRESSES (52:11)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
- SOURCES SAY: They’re NOT a happy team at Hawthorn… (3:35)
- NO RESULT? What should we do about draws? (21:58)
- HOW MUCH?! Are the Olympics worth it anymore? (30:00)
- PRACTISE, SPRINT, RACE! Do rule changes help engage the audience feat. F1 & Serie A (40:30)
- ALL NEW CLICK & SCROLL (43:22)
- STOP THE PRESSES (51:20)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
- Who’s legacy is tarnished? Dimma’s or Caro's (2:50)
- Click Bait - The New Normal? (13:53)
- What’s the best way to hand over the baton? (24:27)
- Monday Funday? Are non-weekend footy fixtures here to stay? (32:57)
- Do sports commentators need to be more considerate? (38:50)
- CLICK OR SCROLL (46:57)
- STOP THE PRESSES (1:00:38)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
- How should we report the fall of an Empire? [feat. Richmond FC] (3:52)
- Mind your own (money) business! Should player salaries be on the public record? (12:28)
- Is bigger always better? Talking league expansions… (19:20)
- Too much conflict is never enough… When media and ownership collide [feat. SEG/SEN & Perth Wildcats] (28:15)
- CLICK OR SCROLL (41:40)
- STOP THE PRESSES (53:17)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- Who diagnosed Carlton with the Blues? (2:35)
- Did “Caro’s Arrow” misfire or are the Saints really sinners? (10:47)
- Tassie was terrific, but why? (20:53)
- Stand by your man feat. Chris Scott and Joel Selwood (28:23)
- Don’t let facts get in the way of a good yarn feat. Ronaldo & The Coke Bottles (37:00)
- CLICK OR SCROLL (42:44)
- STOP THE PRESSES (52:38)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- Divorcing A Club Legend feat. Nathan Buckley & the Collingwood Football Club – (3:45)
- Was the media too hard on ‘Missy’ Higgins and Max King? - (18:35)
- Your social media past can wreak havoc with your present - (27:55)
- A lot of love for Jason Bennett – (39:59)
- Wildcard Weekend...a whacky idea or not? (45:28)
- CLICK OR SCROLL (49:44)
- STOP THE PRESSES (1:05:05)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- Press + Sports Promotion feat. Naomi Osaka & The French Open (1:57)
- The CollyWobbles Continue… (23:30)
- Streaming System Failure feat. Kayo & Optus Sport (30:56)
- Dreamtime Walkabout (36:06)
- With a new Media Rights Deal can the A-League become a Big League? (39:41)
- Football or Dodgeball? (44:43)
- CLICK OR SCROLL (46:50)
- STOP THE PRESSES (57:54)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:Coach as Lead Club Communicator feat. David Teague (4:19)
Agenda Management feat. Brett Ratten (17:00)
Location, Location, Location feat. Damien Hardwick & the Richmond Football Club (22:10)
Footy fans… Where the bloody hell are ya?! (32:30)
Even more Collingwobbles…(39:30)
CLICK AND SCROLL (44:22)
STOP THE PRESSES (57:37)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- Did Zach go Wack? Or not… (02:30)
- Chinese Whispers, a rat in the ranks or fake news? (11:50)
- To quote or not to quote? That is the story ... (19:00)
- Tiger Fight – Nothing to See Here (28:10)
- McSherrin - Is the AFL sharing the meal? (36:40)
- The Wild (Scott) West: “Are you serious?” (42:10)
- CLICK OR SCROLL (46:16)
- (A DEEP) STOP THE PRESS (59:00)
To submit a question or comment;
-
TheSportsMediaMicroscope
- @SzaboJames
- @samkduncan
- james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- Good Old Collingwood (Stories) Forever (2:06)
- North Melbourne - where the bloody hell are ya?! (12:23)
- Do your homework! Headmaster Bevo isn't happy with the current crop of journalists (19:20)
- Celebrate the little wins - Thursday Night teams are back! (25:53)
- Much ado about… Brand Management 101 feat. West Coast (28:31)
- What’s one player worth to the game? Marketing 101 feat. Tayla Harris (33:46)
- CLICK AND SCROLL (40:58)
- SUPERHERO WATCH (53:58)
- STOP THE PRESSES (55:19)
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Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- European Super League - Why is it “just not football”? (2:07)
- NRL Conference System - Innovation or Historically Distasteful? (17:30)
- What’s the “optics” around players traveling while on injury leave? (24:33)
- Is modern coaching “muting” footy’s stars? (34:54)
- Side by Side? Public Messaging 101 feat. Collingwood FC. (40:40)
- NO! The Prison Bar debate finally ends… (46:43)
- Too much of a good thing? Are AFL games too long? (54:32)
- CLICK AND SCROLL (57:53)
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Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- What's happened to Thursday Night Footy? (2:24)
- Eddie’s "Crystal Ball” - pipeline or pipe dream? (11:53)
- Thoughts on the AFLW stand-alone Grand Final (20:47)
- Did "Making their Mark” leave a stain on the Giants? (23:45)
- "They who shall not be blamed..." The ultimate social media faux pas? (31:47)
- Zach Merrett – the silence is deafening (36:08)
- The view from afar… Do broadcasters need to be at the games? (40:22)
- CLICK OR SCROLL (44:17)
- PROF SAM’S “HERO OF THE WEEK” (57:20)
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Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- Tweets #SportsMediaMicroscope (1:38)
- League Promotion vs. Journalism Censorship - feat. Damien Barrett vs. North Melbourne & Paul Kent vs. Melbourne Storm (4:55)
- Should teams have to earn a “Marquee” timeslot? (12:57)
- Commentator Conflict feat. Luke Darcy & Western Bulldogs (19:56)
- Chris Scott + The “Naughty” Coaches Corner (28:09)
- CLICK OR SCROLL (36:17)
- “Superhero Check-In" with Professor Sam (46:22)
- Sports Journalists asking ”real” questions feat. 3AW Sportsday (52:29)
- STOP THE PRESSES (55:01)
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Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- A review on the "State of the Game” - 3:00
- (Quality of Product / Fan Engagement / League Expansion) Do Clubs and players care too much about outside perception?” - 9:50
- Dangerfield and “the Bump" - 16:52
- Why wasn’t the G full for Carlton vs. Collingwood? What to do with Thursday Night Footy? - 22:30
- "Prison Bars” The importance of a club’s guernsey - 32:45
- Are there too many former players in the footy media? - 41:06
- Sports Media Rights… too good to be true? - 45:15
- CLICK & SCROLL - 51:50
- STOP THE PRESSES - 1:00:20
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Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- Does sports media need to give the players more freedoms? (2:56)
- A-League - A study in the Dangers of Closed Door Leagues (10:49)
- Who owns the narrative? The Joe Daniher Parable… (15:00)
- Jimmy & Sam’s Footy Media Wishlist (24:11)
- FUTURE MICROSCOPING? What’s the biggest storyline this season? (30:50)
- Does “J-School Journalism” still have a place in the sports media landscape?(40:51)
- CLICK OR SCROLL (43:00)
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QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS (56:30):
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Why is there so much emotion around time slot of the AFL Grand Final?
- Do we have too many past players in the sports media?
- Will FTA channels ever try to challenge Pay-to-View channels in the “Sports Magazine Show” market?
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Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- Eddie & The PR Pies (3:00)
- Damien Hardwick & The Immoral Tigers (17:20)
- Bruce McAvaney’s retirement and ‘what next’ for Channel 7... (28:39)
- Will Amazon’s “Making Their Mark” Documentary change the sports media landscape in Australia? (35:45)
- CLICK OR SCROLL (44:25)
- Final Thoughts - Was the Big Bash a Success? (53:32)
- STOP THE PRESSES (58:45)
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Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- AFL cleverly and strategically dominating the news during the off-season.
- Are ODI's dead? What does the future of cricket hold?
- Foxtel's worries - securing tier 1 sports to stop the decline.
- Players V the media ... a love, hate relationship.
- Australian Open ... could we lose it forever?
PLUS 'Click or Scroll' & 'Quickfire Questions'.
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Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
Footy is rapidly growing into a year-long season, and this week on the Sports Media Microscope, it’s trade talk that has the professor and the scribe debating the fall out of the 2020 AFL Trade Period including:
- PR 101 featuring the Collingwood Football Club. How did the Pies handle their final day firesale? (2:17)
- One club, one message? How important is communication consistency during a “crisis"? (13:05)
- “It’s business” - Is there more to footy than just win/loss tallies and salary cap levers? (19:46)
- Can sports media handle the family elements of player trades in a more nuanced fashion? (25:26)
- How much value for the fans does the Trade Period provide? (28:53)
PLUS
What dictates game style? Players, coaches or rules? (33:21). Gordo joins to play “the world famous" Click or Scroll (47:38) while James and Sam let you know what stopped the presses this week with their reading recommendations. (57:17)
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Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.
It’s the race that stops a nation, and this week on the Sports Media Microscope, it’s the race that fills a podcast as the professor and the scribe saddle up for an in-depth chat about the Melbourne Cup including:
- Did the VRC “sell their soul” by shifting the Flemington Festival coverage from Channel 7 to Channel 10? (2:59)
- Is the Melbourne Cup Carnival coverage to fragmented? How easy is it for people to find the coverage they prefer? (9:35)
- Will animal welfare be the issue that brings horse racing unstuck? (14:58)
- Where does sports coverage stop and gambling promotion begin? (24:07)
PLUS
Rugby Union finds a new broadcast home in Australia (38:24), the AFL trade period is ramping up (55:14), Gordo joins to play “the world famous" Click or Scroll (45:29) while James and Sam let you know what stopped the presses this week with their reading recommendations. (58:52)
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Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- Night AFL Grand Final: Stay or Go? (2:20)
- Melbourne Storm and the key to growing sports in competitive markets (14:50)
- Gus Gould “biased” anti-Storm commentary (23:40)
- The joys of long-form - featuring Sacked podcast (34:23)
- What fills footy’s gap in the sports market now? (41:00)
… PLUS …
Click or Scroll (46:53) & Stop the Presses (57:09)
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Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- Are Grand Finals sports games or Sporting Events? (2:26)
- How important is scoring to a sport's 'watchability'? (11:15)
- Does every Grand Final have good stories? (23:40)
- Dignified in defeat. Analysing a coach's toughest post-match gig. (27:40)
- Does North Melbourne need to tell us more in regards to the events surrounding Rhyce Shaw's departure? (35:00)
- GWS v The AFL Media. Fair game or sour grapes? (51:33)
- Iso Brownlow - how did it rate? (53:40)
… PLUS …
Click or Scroll (45:20) & Stop the Presses (55:33)
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Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- Football media bias… a “necessary” evil or the slow death of true sports journalism? (2:20)
- Are there too many conflicts of interest in the current footy media landscape? (8:20)
- Are Richmond being used for clicks or just suffering “DynastyFatigue”? (21:22)
- Are tweets a legitimate source of comment for news? (28:30)
- Has Essendon lost the battle for its own narrative? (34:00)
… PLUS …
Click or Scroll (41:11) & Stop the Presses (53:40)
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Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- Was that the best AFL Finals “product” we’ve ever seen? (0:52)
- Do players REALLY “ignore” the media? (9:56)
- Coaches vs. The Press Part 1,000,000 (23:39)
- Are sports documentaries the new way for fans to access their teams? (31:41)
… PLUS …
Click or Scroll & Stop the Presses (43:14)
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Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- Does the AFL need a Wildcard Weekend? (2:30)
- Are sports stars bigger than sport nowadays? (17:35)
- Do athletes even need the media anymore? (26:30)
- Do athlete managers “game” the media for contract leverage? (32:06)
- Does (sports) radio still matter? (35:37)
- Prof. Sam’s Weekly Essendon PR 101 check-in (48:23)
… PLUS …
Click or Scroll (41:19) and Stop the Presses (52:32)
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Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- Trade Season - Is the speculation content demand-driven or media-driven? (2:09)
- The AFL is now a 12-month operation, but does it NEED to be? (13:53 )
- Is equalisation a "fairness" measure, or a money-making tool? (19:55)
- Can the outrage media be "gamed"? (30:30)
- Do we now have too much access to players and coaches? (36:00)
- Stakeholder Management 101 featuring Essendon FC (54:30)
… PLUS…
- Click or Scroll? (44:10)
- Stop the Press! (58:27)
To submit a question or comment; * #TheSportsMediaMicroscope * @SzaboJames * @samkduncan * james.szabo@sportsmatemobile.com
Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- A crash course in the reality of sports rights and broadcaster management feature Cricket Australia, Channel 7 and Fox Sports (1:13)
- Can Free To Air TV afford to broadcast sport? Or is the future of sport behind a paywall? (14:11)
- A guide to the “Media Made” narrative cycle. (26:42)
- Does the AFL need to make changes to its fixture? (34:15)
- Words matter, but do they matter as much as the headlines suggest? (38:00)
- How much conflict is too much conflict in the sports media? (43:48)
… PLUS …
- Click or Scroll (47:53)
-
BruceWatch (52:42)
- Stop the Press! (54:49)
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Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- Is Richmond being harshly treated by the media? (1:00)
- What role does the media play in forming reputations? (12:20)
- Was Novak Djokovic’s US Open press conference no-show failing PR 101 or controlling the narrative? (18:37)
- Conor McKenna retired this week and gave AFL media a clip on the way out. Is he justified? (28:01)
- Post-Match Press Conferences… who are they REALLY for? (37:57)
- How NOT to manage your stakeholders, featuring Cricket Australia (44:15)
… PLUS…
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Click or Scroll? (47:16) and Stop the Press! (54:50)
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Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- The AFL Grand Final is confirmed to be held at the Gabba, what does it mean for the AFL? (1:05)
- The A-League just held its Grand Final, did anyone know? And what can "niche" sports do better to promote their codes? (14:05)
- Should journalists tailor their work to suit their readers? (26:52)
- What is the media role of the head coach? (30:39)
- Should journalists be "cheer leaders" for the code they report on? (37:37)
- If mainstream media starts sourcing articles from social media, are citizen journalists replacing "trained" journalists? (41:08)
- …plus, new segments!
- CLICK OR SCROLL: A rapid-fire wrap of the weird and wonderful world of sports media (47:05)
- STOP THE PRESSES: Our weekly sports media recommendations (56:50
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Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- Did the media get Tom Lynch reported?
- Do journalists still have the power to set the agenda?
- Outrage porn - the reasons behind the current headlines
- Why opinion has become 'news'.
- Do journalists feel pressure to ensure opinions are 'interesting' or 'different'?
- Why and how metrics and clicks have shaped the sports media industry.
- Are organisations and journos losing credibility and positive reputations in a bid to be 'first' or 'strongest'?
- Has the rapid pace of the news cycle led to a drop in quality and accuracy?
- Is social media the new 'news'?
- Is sport the 'toy department' of news?
- Do sports journalists need to stick to 'sport'? And vice-versa?
- How do we stop social media abuse towards athletes?
…Plus...
QUICKFIRE ANALYSIS:
- Have commentators become as big as the athletes?
- Night Grand Final vs. Day Grand Final.
- Example of good journalism.
Additional Readings:The persecution of Robert Muir is the story football doesn't want to hear - By Russell Jackson: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-23/persecution-of-robert-muir-story-football-doesnt-want-to-hear/12553554
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Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith
Nothing influences sport like the media. It transforms games, sparks debate and drives change. Join Holmesglen Sports Degrees Course Leader Sam Duncan and Footy Live Editor Jimmy Szabo to dissect sport’s biggest issues under the lens of the Sports Media Microscope.On this week's episode:
- During a global pandemic, how does the AFL make their money? (2:50)
- A reflection on the COVID-19 "Festival of Footy” (4:36)
- Who is driving the push to play footy seven days a week? The clubs or the broadcasters? (8:00)
- How do stakeholders feel about a 17 game season? And the shorter games? (10:53)
- Can the AFL afford to shorten their season? Or does it allow other codes to encroach on their calendar footprint? (14:50)
- Do “free to air” channels have an obligation to broadcast more sport? (22:18)
- Is sports broadcasting ripe to be “disrupted” by accessibility focused technology? (27:25)
- Storm in a Tea Cup: Does social media drive mainstream media coverage? (30:37)
- Trash Talk: Does it have a place in the Australian sports landscape? And who can partake? Players? Coaches? All and Sundry? (37:25)
…Plus...
QUICKFIRE ANALYSIS:
Perception? Is it actually the reality or does the media exaggerate everything? (41:26)
Commentator bashing? Is the standard actually that bad? (44:44)
Why are we always talking about defence? (47:26)
Additional Readings:
"Thank you, footy, for providing an escape route from misery”, Sam Duncan, The Age, 13th August 2020 Link: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/thank-you-footy-for-providing-an-escape-route-from-misery-20200813-p55le0.html
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Special thanks to Amy Casati for creating the podcast cover - follow at @cas0ne on Instagram. The Sports Media Microscope is produced, engineered and edited by Gordon Meredith - @HunterGMeredith