The Sports Media Podcast

Prime Video’s Charlie Neiman on NBA, NFL; Breaking down the new MLB deals; YouTube TV and Disney find peace

Episode Summary

On this week’s pod, host and SBJ media writer Austin Karp is joined by Prime Video’s head of sports content Charlie Nieman, who dishes on the start to the company’s NBA deal, another strong year for “TNF” and a big Black Friday coming. Plus, Karp gets what MLB’s media rights will look like from 2026-28, the details on the carriage deal that brought ESPN and YouTube TV back together, the enthusiasm of NBC Sports’ John Fanta and what might become of the NFL international game package. 1:08 MLB's Media deal 4:45 YOUTUBE TV and Disney deal update 7:50 Charlie Neiman Interview 16:14 Karp's Corner

Episode Notes

On this week’s pod, host and SBJ media writer Austin Karp is joined by Prime Video’s head of sports content Charlie Nieman, who dishes on the start to the company’s NBA deal, another strong year for “TNF” and a big Black Friday coming. Plus, Karp gets what MLB’s media rights will look like from 2026-28, the details on the carriage deal that brought ESPN and YouTube TV back together, the enthusiasm of NBC Sports’ John Fanta and what might become of the NFL international game package.

1:08 MLB's Media deal

4:45 YOUTUBE TV and Disney deal update

7:50 Charlie Neiman Interview

16:14 Karp's Corner