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 Shams Charania’s move to ESPN and hold an NFL broadcasters draft with AA’s Drew Lerner.
The Play-By-Play is already available anywhere podcasts can be found, including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music, as well as in video form on the Awful Announcing YouTube page. If you’re so inclined, please subscribe, rate, and review!

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.
Recent Posts
Chris Finch doubles down on NBA refs, Nuggets’ free throws: ‘Maybe we ought to start flopping too’
Nuggets head coach David Adelman countered with details arguing against the "head-scratcher" claim from Chris Finch.
Dan Le Batard: Netflix’s ‘Untold: Jail Blazers’ unsatisfying: ‘There’s just a lot missing’
"They didn't really even tackle the racial component of what was happening in Portland. They skipped right past it."
Bill Simmons flip-flops on NBA awards picks: ‘I feel not awesome about it’
"I did a 'La La Land'-'Moonlight.'"
John Lynch on 49ers using AI for draft evaluations: ‘The cool thing is… you don’t need to be an expert’
"Just like you at home, planning a travel itinerary, you can just ask the thing, and it can spit out pretty good things."
Ian Rapoport clowned for framing Dallas Cowboys as ‘proactive’ in player deals
"Dallas has, in recent years, been proactive with getting deals done."
Dan Le Batard, Mike Ryan lament WrestleMania ‘cash grab’ by WWE, ESPN
"...it's all programming now."