The Sports Media Podcast

The YouTube TV-ESPN battle continues; the NFL debuts in Berlin; and an expert’s view of the landscape

Nov 6, 2025 · 31 min · Episode 218 · 30.4 MB
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On this week’s pod, host and SBJ media writer Austin Karp is joined by Bjorn Werner, a former Colts defensive end (now a popular football podcaster in his native Germany) ahead of the team’s home game in Berlin. Also, longtime consultant Doug Perlman of Sports Media Advisors joins the pod to talk about the biggest things going on at his shop. Plus, Karp breaks down the latest around the YouTube TV-ESPN battle, MLB’s big sendoff with World Series numbers and NASCAR’s audience drop in Year 1 of a new media deal.

1:00 YouTube TV & Disney Dispute

4:14 MLB Recap

5:59 Bjorn Werner Interview

21:37 Doug Perlman Interview

28:00 Karp's Corner

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