Phil Simms/Boomer Esiason Out, Matt Ryan In- For "NFL Today," Jason Kelce to ESPN; NBA and NHL Playoffs & More | Announcer Schedules Podcast

Last Word On Sports Media Podcast

This week on Episode 97 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin break down the recent news of the departure of Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason from CBS' NFL Today. Matt Ryan moves on to the NFL Today desk, while Jason Kelce joins ESPN's Monday Night Countdown. Nick Saban and Bill Belichick at ESPN are discussed further, along with thoughts on the futures of studio shows. The NBA and NHL Playoffs, the MLB and more tributes to Howie Schwab round out the episode. A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:
*** NFL Today Shakeup
*** Phil Simms out after 26 years at CBS
*** Boomer Esiason out after 22 years on NFL Today
*** Matt Ryan moves from booth to studio
*** Jason Kelce sweepstakes
*** Kelce joining Monday Night Countdown
*** Nick Saban on ESPN's Draft coverage
*** Bill Belichick a fit for McAfee and ManningCast
*** Local NBA television announcers in First Round
*** Local NHL tv and radio announcers
*** Kentucky Derby Preview
*** Larry Collmus, race caller
*** MLB on Apple TV+
*** More Tributes for Howie Schwab
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