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The Shohei Ohtani interpreter betting scandal is one of the crazier stories this decade. ESPN investigative reporter Tisha Thompson broke it and takes us inside all of the fascinating turns. Thompson has a new 30-for-30 podcast series on the whole scandal called, “The betrayal of Shohei Ohtani.”
It is a 35-minute edition of “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.” A podcast about a podcast.
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RUNDOWN …
* What was it like to find out that Shohei Ohtani’s bank account was sending millions to an illegal bookmaker
* What Thompson had to do next in the reporting and the wrench that was thrown into that it might be Ohtani’s interpreter
* How she feared an adult game of “telephone”
* The reputational damage that is at risk in these stories
* Why it was so important to talk to Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara
* How she and ESPN told Ohtani about the information they had
* How she got the interview with Mizuhara and then he lied
* What was the timeline of the reporting
* The frantic, “Don’t Publish!” phone call
* She calls Mizuhara and he picks up …
* The Dodgers make a call on Mizuhara
* “Why should I believe you?”
* The communication trail that shows the truth
* How is trust built up
* How the business is sourced information, not rumors
* Why did the story change so much
* Who is Ohtani & Mizuhara
* What was Mizuhara making
* Learning how bookies hook gamblers
* How long is Mizuhara in prison
* Thompson’s incredible family history in journalism
Related Podcasts: Mark Kriegel, Peter King, Joel Sherman, Adam Schefter, Chris Russo, Michael Kay, Joe Buck, Ramona Shelburne

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There were real and fake victims of the ESPN layoffs. Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel go inside the ESPN/NFL Network story that rocked the sports world, explaining who was really wronged and who wasn’t.
Plus, Tony Romo’s terrible decision and the potential fallout from Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery deal being put on hold.
It is a 36-minute edition of Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media.
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RUNDOWN …
* Who were the real victims of the ESPN layoffs?
* Who were the fake victims of the ESPN layoffs
* What’s up/What’s down: David Lloyd, MLB Network, Jimmy Pitaro & Tony Romo
* Assessing Pat McAfee & Stephen A.’s reaction post-layoffs
* The reason there are different rules for McAfee & Stephen A. than for Ryan Clark
* Assessing Karl Ravech’s prolific career and the reasons he was let go
* Marchand reaching out to Ravech before he was let go
* Is Clark a good NFL TV analyst
* When the rebooted NFL Live first became a success, it wasn’t because of Clark
* If Clark is the best in the world, as some of his boosters claim, he will get picked up by another network
* Responding to internet noise on the ESPN layoff story
* Why it is good for reporters to be written about
* What was the big mistake by ESPN in the Clark firing
* Tom Pellisero was not part of the ESPN ‘Avengers’
* Stephania Bell and Charles Davis were two more good people let go
* Who are the real victims of the layoffs and where do they go
* Where do Romo and CBS go from here with four years and $72 million remaining on his contract
* How can Romo not call for a Uber or a Lyft
* The Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal has been paused, which could have huge sports implications, including possibly with the NFL
* Marchand’s Brian Cashman-Alex Rodriguez STSFU story revisited
* Cakes Are Baking Game: Marchand comes in on 2-for-3 hot streak, moving his record to 10-for-33 … Can he continue his winning ways with A-Rod, Max Scherzer & Jordan Spieth on the card

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Ken Rodgers is the executive producer of NFL Films, has led “Hard Knocks” and has produced nine ESPN “30-for-30” documentaries. In the 39-minute episode, Rodgers takes us behind the scenes with amazing stories about Bill Belichick, Vince Lombardi and Peyton Manning on “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.”
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Behind the scenes of filming ‘Hard Knocks:’ What are the characteristics to create the three greatest “Hard Knocks’” of All-Time. Rodgers explains how NFL Films deals with sensitive subjects. The surprising executive who was the toughest for the show.
Legendary, players, coaches & decision making: Vince Lombardi’s inspiring and hilarious story with Steve Sabol about camera access. Which coaches historically do Marchand and Rodgers think would be a great for “Hard Knocks." How “Hard Knocks” angles happen. Saquon Barkley and the Giants offseason series and ramifications. The Peyton Manning standard.
Bill Belichick’s Historic Access: Rodgers’ relationship with Belichick, Tom Brady and the Patriots. What Belichick saw in Rodgers. What Belichick is like. How he got Belichick and Bill Parcells together for the “Two Bills” and why he got “goosebumps” after it happened.
Some Related Podcasts: Howard Katz … Fred Gaudelli …Drew Esocoff …Pete Macheska …Pete Radovich Jr… Hans Schroeder

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There are some myths about the current state of sports streaming. Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel examine sports streaming ratings, production and where we are going.
Plus, the duo reviews Fox’s World Cup & All-Star Game, Netflix’s Home Run Derby & NBC’s British Open on a 35-minute edition of “Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media”
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Sports Streaming Myth: What is the sports streaming myth right now? Rights, ratings and production. This is for now, as it could change. We explain.
World Class: Why this was Fox Sports’ best World Cup. What it got right and wrong.
Home Run Derby/All-Star Game/British Open Ratings & Reax: How did Netflix/Fox/NBC do?
More Names and Items in the Pod: Names: Eric Shanks, Zlatan, Rebecca Lowe, Brad Zager, Rece Davis, Alexi Lalas, Thierry Henry, Jenny Taft, President Trump, John Strong, Stu Holden, Darren Fletcher, Ian Darke, Tom Rinaldi, Tom Brady, Bill Parcells, Ken Rodgers, Brian Rolapp, Sam Rutigliano, Chuck Noll, Mark Malone, Bubby Brister, FanDango, Bundesliga, Laura Rutledge, Elle Duncan, Barry Bonds, Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Bob Trumpy, Phil Mushnick, Vin Scully, Dan Hicks, Bryson DeChambeau, Gisele Bündchen, Ray Allen, Stephen Strasburg, Cakes Are Baking Game
On Deck by Thursday Morning: Ken Rodgers, executive producer of NFL Films, is the guest on The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.

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Legendary New York Post sports columnist Phil Mushnick on his career, his life and his run-ins as one of the most influential sports writers of the last 50 years.
It is a 50-minute edition of “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand” podcast.
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* From a childhood tragedy to finding his voice – Mushnick explains what he believes a true New York sports columnist is supposed to be; how he really learned journalism; losing his mother young yet carrying her influence forever; growing up with a tough father,; admitting he wasn’t exactly a model kid; and the moment college finally lit a fire under him to chase a newspaper career. And the one thing he wishes he could make true.
* Breaking into the business at The Post – From making $80 a week as a copy boy in 1973 alongside legends like Larry Merchant, Vic Ziegel and Paul Zimmerman; to unforgettable sports editor Ike Gellis stories (including a memorable “Who the f— are you”); to landing the Pelé and Cosmos beat on a little bit of a lie.
* Becoming the media columnist — and taking on Cosell – How Mushnick transitioned into sports media criticism; the New York Post assistant sports editor Dick Klayman column name that stuck; an immediate lunch invite from Howard Cosell and how ultimately Mushnick had disdain for Cosell.
* Feuds & Friendships – A classic Mushnick rant; debating what media folks really think of him; building his reputation in the ‘80s by refusing to buy the BS; his battles with Vince McMahon (including his parting words to him); and why screaming announcers and A-Rod being hired still get under his skin.
* The WFAN years, “Mike & the Mad Dog” and a “shame on me” moment – His first impressions of WFAN in 1987; why he stopped going on Imus’ show and the brutal nickname Imus pinned on Len Berman; how he first liked “Mike & the Mad Dog,” but realized quickly some personality traits of Mike Francesa & Chris Russo; Francesa, Russo, Craig Carton, Mark Chernoff, Suzyn Waldman and 9/11; the “AM & PM” blog that Marchand & Mushnick almost started at The Post; and the one do-over he wishes he could have.
* Mushnick on legacy, death and some legendary friendships – Mushnick being done with Jim Lampley; names the broadcasters he’s genuinely admired; explains why he will criticize someone after he or she dies (including John Madden); reflects on the legacy he wants to leave; and closes with personal stories on Ralph Branca, Bobby Valentine, and the two childhood best friends tied to baseball royalty.
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* Mike Vaccaro, Joel Sherman, Chris Russo, Mark Kriegel, Howard Katz, Mike Soltys, Traug Keller, Peter King, Boomer Esiason, Michael Kay, Chris Oliviero