Sean McManus announced last week he was <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/09/26/sean-mcmanus-set-to-retire-as-cbs-sports-chairman-next-year/">stepping down</a> as CBS Sports chairman next spring after a 27-year run.

This week, McManus joins the podcast to talk about his career and the state of sports media.

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In a wide-ranging interview, McManus talks about his start in the business, working for legendary executives like Don Ohlmeyer, Geoff Mason and Mark McCormack.

McManus takes listeners behind the curtain for the NFL deal he struck in 1998 that changed the fortunes of his network. He also discusses the current state of sports media, including the rise of digital streaming and Paramount+, CBS’ appetite for new sports rights deals and Tony Romo’s performance as the network’s top NFL game analyst.

Pod hosts Andrew Marchand and John Ourand discuss ESPN’s alternate “Toy Story” telecast that ran on ESPN+ alongside its exclusive Falcons-Jaguars game from London.

They banter about the effect Taylor Swift and Deion Sanders have on <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/10/02/nbcs-taylor-swift-infused-jets-chiefs-matchup-got-big-ratings/">NFL</a> and college football TV ratings.

Marchand talks about Mark Jackson’s <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/10/02/mark-jackson-moving-toward-knicks-broadcast-role-after-espn/">broadcasting future</a>, and Ourand offers an update on Diamond Sports Group’s bankruptcy saga.

The Swifties are taking over the NFL.{ai:summary}<p>Sean McManus, longtime CBS Sports chairman, will step down next spring after 27 years. In an interview, McManus discusses his career, working with legendary executives, and the NFL deal that changed his network. He also talks about the state of sports media, digital streaming, new sports rights deals, and Tony Romo's performance as an NFL game analyst. The podcast hosts also discuss ESPN's alternate telecast, Taylor Swift and Deion Sanders' impact on TV ratings, Mark Jackson's broadcasting future, and Diamond Sports Group's bankruptcy. #sports</p>

‘Marchand and Ourand Podcast’ Episode 107: The Big Get Sean McManus, Deion, Woj, MLB, Swifties

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