Take heed to Episode 78 of ‘Marchand and Ourand’: Jim Nantz’s final March Insanity

Jim Nantz’s remaining NCAA Event as lead announcer is the lead matter on this week’s podcast with Andrew Marchand and John Ourand, who additionally focus on Jay Wright’s first March Insanity as a full-time announcer.

Bob Iger mentioned it was “inevitable” that ESPN can be provided as a direct-to-consumer service sooner or later, prompting Marchand and Ourand to proceed their long-running debate on when that might be and the way a lot it could price.

That is the week that Diamond Sports activities Group, which owns the Bally Sports activities regional sports activities networks, is anticipated to file for chapter safety.

The hosts speak about what that growth means for followers.

Different subjects embrace modifications inside ESPN’s “Monday Evening Soccer” manufacturing truck and the pattern of NFL hosts that publicize questionable info.

Marchand and Ourand additionally reply questions from their mailbag on the pricing of the MLS Season Move package deal and tips on how to inform when announcers are previous their prime.