Final Four Weekend, Blockbuster WBB Ratings, Bob Uecker Turns 90 and More! | Announcer Schedules Podcast

Last Word On Sports Media Podcast

This week on Episode 93 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin break down the Final Four announcer pairings for both men's and women's basketball, while looking back on the biggest highlights from the Sweet 16 and Elite 8. The explosive women's basketball ratings are discussed along with a look into whether the WBB champ game can outdraw the men's. Bob Uecker's return to Brewers radio along with all the latest from across MLB, NBA, NHL and college baseball are covered as well. Finally, reaction to the report of layoffs at the NFL Network.A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:
*** Sweet 16/Elite 8 Highlights
*** Alabama's Chris Stewart to Final Fou
r*** Andrew Catalon sends Purdue to Final Four
*** Ian Eagle calls of DJ Burns
*** The year-one success of Eagle, Raftery, Hill and Wolfson
*** Blockbuster WBB ratings
*** ESPN/ABC's plans for Women's Final Four
*** Debbie Antonelli's busy March into April
*** NIT Championship on ESPN
*** Bob Uecker back for year 54 with Brewers
*** Kevin Brown calls a walkoff for Orioles
*** Yankees-DBacks 2001 memory lane
*** Upcoming MLB assignments
*** Big weekend of college baseball on ESPN
*** NBA and NHL upcoming notables
*** NBA G-League coverage on ESPN platforms
*** Report: Notable personalities out at NFL Network
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