The Only NFL Preview You Need to Listen To. Plus: ESPN’s Seth Wickersham!
Summary
Hosts Brian Curtis and Joel Anderson dissect the controversy surrounding the Michigan vs. Western Michigan game, criticizing NBC’s lack of transparency regarding the clock discrepancy. The duo then analyzes the likely end of Tony Romo’s tenure at CBS, debating whether his recent DUI arrest and underwhelming broadcast performance have sealed his fate. They also preview the upcoming NFL season, discussing new broadcast pairings like Mike Tomlin on NBC and Drew Brees on Fox, while reflecting on the impact of Pat McAfee’s expanded role at ESPN.
Topics discussed
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Podcast Ad
NBC vs Big Ten clock controversy in college football
ACC's 'Mission Control' innovation and clock sync
Tony Romo's DUI plea and impact on his broadcasting career
Debating Tony Romo's broadcasting quality and future
Pat McAfee's new role on ESPN Monday Night Countdown
Mike Tomlin's new role as NFL Head Coach
New NFL broadcast faces: Luke Kuechly and Clay Matthews
Mark Sanchez's potential return to TV and podcasting
Rachel Nichols' career prospects after Barstool scandal
The Athletic's handling of the Rachel Nichols story
Colin Kaepernick's memoir and the end of NFL protest era
Reflections on sports journalism accountability and legacy
Pharmaceutical Ad: Trulicity and Wegovy
Seth Wickersham: Early career and joining ESPN
Seth Wickersham: Developing his writing style at ESPN
Seth Wickersham: Reporting on Sean Payton and NFL insiders
Seth Wickersham: Investigative reporting and NFL access
Seth Wickersham: Bill Walsh story and long-form journalism
Press Box outro and upcoming episode previews
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