It’s time for another episode of The Play-By-Play, Awful Announcing’s weekly sports media news podcast.
On the latest episode, Awful Announcing’s Brendon Kleen and Ben Axelrod discuss:
- The NFL going all out for its 2025 schedule
- The WNBA’s hot start and emerging narratives
- The end of Around the Horn
The Play-By-Play is available wherever you find your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon, as well as Awful Announcing’s YouTube page.
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About Ben Axelrod
Ben Axelrod is a veteran of the sports media landscape, having most recently worked for NBC's Cleveland affiliate, WKYC. Prior to his time in Cleveland, he covered Ohio State football and the Big Ten for outlets including Cox Media Group, Bleacher Report, Scout and Rivals.
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