Episode 60: Disney Shakeup's impact on ESPN and The Big Get Andrés Cantor
From The Sports Media Podcast · 1:00:16
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Andrew Marchand and John Ourand dissect the shocking news coming out of Burbank on Sunday night that Bob Iger replaced Bob Chapek as Disney CEO. The two talk about what the move means for ESPN, the NBA’s next rights deal, the direct-to-consumer business and sports betting. Other topics include the Apple’s pricing for the MLS out-of-market package and the start of the World Cup. Telemundo soccer announcer Andrés Cantor joins the pod from Qatar as The Big Get. Cantor talks about being on the ground in Doha and offers a preview of the World Cup. Cantor offers his opinion on the Apple-MLS deal and discusses where MLS falls in the soccer pantheon. Cantor also discusses the origins of his famous ‘Gooooooooooal” call during soccer matches. Mentioned this week: Bob Iger, Mike Krzyzewski, Mina Kimes, Erin Andrews, Peter Schrager, Kevin Willard, Bob Chapek, Michael Nathanson, Eric Shanks, Acie Wyatt, Alexi Lalas, Harry Kane, Dick Ebersol, Bob Costas, Grant Wahl, Roger Penske, Mario Mendoza, Mendoza Line, Brett Favre, Tom Brady, Jimmy Pitaro, Robert Sarver, Bill Simmons, Dan Loeb, Adam Silver, Gorilla Monsoon, Al Michaels, Bel-Air Country Club, Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Eddy Cue, James B. Stewart, Tripp Mickle, Everton FC, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona, Landon Donovan, David Letterman, Jimmy Fallon, Regis Philbin, Kathie Lee Gifford, John Elway, Diego Marchand, Roberto Duran, Jason Benetti, Brock Huard, Emari Demercado, Griffin Kell, Sonny Dykes, Chris MasonFor more information on WSC Sports visit bit.ly/3OzggWOSign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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