• Stugotz HURT by Dan Le Batard as Fox show debuts
    Jan 22 2026

    Jon "Stugotz" Weiner says he was "deeply hurt" by Dan Le Batard during acrimonious exit. Plus: discussing the media's about-face on Curt Cignetti.


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    33 Min.
  • Is it time to retire NFL rules analysts?
    Jan 20 2026

    Is it time to retire NFL rules analysts? Ben Axelrod and Drew Lerner discuss on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.


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    17 Min.
  • Rich Paul podcast CONTROVERSY and ESPN going ALL IN on college football
    Jan 15 2026

    On a live episode of The Play-By-Play, Ben Axelrod and Brendon Kleen discuss the LeBron James controversy surrounding Rich Paul's podcast, as well as the news that ESPN is looking to expand Josh Pate's role and what that means for the network's college football coverage.


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    38 Min.
  • College football fans TIRED of Pat McAfee, is Mike Tomlin LEAVING for TV?
    Jan 13 2026

    College football fans told The Athletic they are tiring of Pat McAfee on "College GameDay." Meanwhile, all of NFL media is abuzz that Mike Tomlin is leaving the Steelers for a TV job.


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    29 Min.
  • Liam Coen's BIZARRE press conference + Tony Romo's future
    Jan 12 2026

    Was the journalist complimenting Liam Coen at his press conference justified? What does Tony Romo's future look like at CBS? We discuss!


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    26 Min.
  • Which NFL playoff teams are the most attractive to the media?
    Jan 8 2026

    Which NFL playoff teams are the most attractive to the media? Awful Announcing's Ben Axelrod and Drew Lerner discuss on the latest episode of The Play-By-Play.


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    32 Min.
  • NFL broadcasters are working for TEAMS now?
    Jan 6 2026

    Three high-profile NFL broadcasters are positioned to take jobs directly with teams. We discuss what is quickly becoming a new normal in the NFL.


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    28 Min.
  • Joel Klatt RIPS ESPN control over College Football Playoff
    Jan 5 2026

    Fox announcer Joel Klatt ripped ESPN for being the only broadcaster for the College Football Playoff. Does Klatt have a point that it is bad for the sport?


    Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod debate.


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    31 Min.