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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.
Related Podcasts
* Mike Vaccaro, Joel Sherman, Chris Russo, Mark Kriegel, Howard Katz, Mike Soltys, Traug Keller, Peter King, Boomer Esiason, Michael Kay, Chris Oliviero

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Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel analyze the eventizing of sports with Netflix’s Home Run Derby, Fox’s All-Star Game and the World Cup.
Plus, dissecting the World Cup, MLB on TV at the break, ESPN’s Wimbledon coverage and Hollywood Meterparel. That and many laughs on a 34-minute “Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media.”
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* Fox vs. Netflix and eventizing
* Who’s Up & Down Candidates: Carli Lloyd, Thierry Henry, Charles Barkley, Landon Donovan
* The Netflix ratings for the Home Run Derby will be intriguing
* How Fox hires and big events
* Why the 3 p.m. semifinal World Cup weekday kickoffs are problematic
* Grading MLB on TV at the All-Star Break
* The Peacock July 5 extravaganza and Sunday Night Baseball
* Andy Roddick is a future star and analyzing Wimbledon
* The first 10 picks of the MLB draft were on NBC … is that good enough
* What to make of the Spurs TV play-by-play firing scandal
* Adam Schefter’s new contract (Adam Schefter on The Main Event)
* Jon vs. John: Meterparel goes back at Ourand on Kenny Mayne
* Al Michaels on the Walk of Fame
* What three sportscasters should have stars on the Walk of Fame?
* Papa Clicker Book Review on A League of His Own: A.G. Spalding and the Business of Baseball by Mark A. Stein
* Cakes are Baking Game: Harrison Ford, Spudd Webb, Tony Kornheiser
Names mentioned in the pod: Marv Albert, Malika Andrews, Charles Barkley, Judy Battista, Jason Benetti, Chris Berman, Dean Blandino, Mike Breen, Joe Buck, Kevin Burkhardt, Papa Clicker, Kevin Connors, Howard Cosell, Bob Costas, Ian Darke, Rece Davis, JP Dellacamera, Landon Donovan, Chris Eubanks, Mary Joe Fernandez, Harrison Ford, Chris Fowler, Ryan Glasspiegel, Johnny Grant, Thierry Henry, Stu Holden, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Richard Jefferson, Travis Kelce, Jimmy Kimmel, Tony Kornheiser, Alexi Lalas, Tim Legler, Carli Lloyd, Burke Magnus, Kenny Mayne, John McEnroe, Patrick McEnroe, Ed McMahon, Al Michaels, Mike Monaco, Phil Mushnick, John Ourand, Jimmy Pitaro, Dave Portnoy, Wayne Randazzo, Ian Rapoport, Andy Roddick, Guillermo Rodriguez, Cristiano Ronaldo, Adam Schefter, Linda Schulz, Vin Scully, John Strong, Taylor Swift, Jacob Tobey, Mike Vaccaro, Spud Webb, Scott Zolak
* On Deck: Phil Mushnick is the guest on “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand” that will publish by Thursday morning

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Andrew Marchand and John Ourand reunite to delve deep into what is next in the NFL Media rights “opt-out” saga, the misunderstood aspects of the 2030 & 2034 World Cup bidding, Ourand’s issues with the SportsCenter Top 10 debate and some college football talk.
It’s “The Monthly, Marchand & Ourand” going at it in another 40-minute sports media podcast.
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* Why CBS & NBC are the linchpins in the NFL “opt out” negotiations
Analyzing why the new NFL deals haven’t happened yet and when they may get done. Will CBS pay more than the other platforms this year for NFL games. Which networks have the most advantageous relationship with the NFL. Why NBC’s Sunday Night Football is the pressure point in negotiations with the streamers potentially lurking. The mechanism of how Netflix could come in for a bigger deal by the beginning of next decade. Why you can’t count out YouTube and even Apple. How does the government noise impact the NFL negotiations. The NBA, Roku mega-deals have caught the NFL’s attention. How much money does NBC need the NFL and what impact will paying more have on other sports
* The Misunderstood Aspects of the next World Cup deals
How much will the next World Cup deals in 2030 and 2034 value broadcast TV following Fox’s success . Why some analysts aren’t positive Netflix will spend big on US World Cup Rights. The impact of the next two Cups not being in America and 2034 not in the summer. Debating if hydration breaks, better known as commercial breaks, are here to stay. What streamers could do to be popular. Does ESPN want the World Series more than the World Cup. The Premier League, etc. impact on the ratings
* Ourand’s Issues with Our SportsCenter Top 10 anchors
Debating Kenny Mayne, Craig Kilborn & Steve Levy. Ourand gives his Top 3 All-Time. Jon vs. John: Meterparel vs. Ourand. Ourand’s support of Scott Van Pelt. Should Stuart Scott have been higher ranked. Gayle Gardner, John Anderson & Tom Mees deserve some more mentions. If you call, it’s on the record.
* Quick Hitters: The Mountain West+ “eating what you catch” idea, Charlie Baker on with CBS’ Ed O’Keefe and changing the make-up of college sports and how rights are negotiated — what college football doesn’t seem to fully understand
* Next Week: “Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media” by next Tuesday Morning. … Phil Mushnick is the guest on “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand” by Thursday morning.
* Related Pods: NFL Media Rights Projection 2.0, NFL Media Rights Projection 1.0