Andrew Marchand published a list of the <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/12/18/sports/the-25-most-powerful-people-in-sports-media-for-2023/">25 most powerful people</a> in sports media this year.

Stephen A. Smith topped the list, followed by Lionel Messi, CBS’ Sean McManus, ESPN’s Jimmy Pitaro and Fox Sports’ Eric Shanks.

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Hosts Marchand and John Ourand debated the executives and talent who should be on the list, the ones who should be off the list and the ones placed too high or low.

The two then talked about the repercussions from having Amazon potentially invest in the bankrupt RSN company, Diamond Sports Group.

Marchand and Ourand handicapped the NBA talks, and broke down Josh Krulewitz’s big promotion to run ESPN’s comms team.

Ourand ended the pod by discussing his decision to move from SBJ to Puck Media.

Andrew Marchand and John Ourand discuss the latest in sports media.{ai:summary}<p>Andrew Marchand released a list of the most powerful figures in sports media, with Stephen A. Smith taking the top spot. The rankings sparked a debate between Marchand and John Ourand, who also discussed the potential impact of Amazon investing in Diamond Sports Group, NBA negotiations, and Josh Krulewitz's new role at ESPN. Ourand shared his move from SBJ to Puck Media. #sports</p>

‘Marchand and Ourand’ podcast episode 118: Stephen A. Smith’s power, Amazon and John Ourand’s goodbye

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