Richard Deitsch
@richarddeitsch.bsky.social
Father of twins; fan of Toronto, NYC and Buffalo; host of Sports Media Podcast; SBJ, CBC Sports. Alum: SI, The Athletic, Sportsnet; part of two countries 🇨🇦🇺🇸
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January 21, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Full schedule:
The first-ever regular season game for @tempobasketball.bsky.social
May 8: Washington Mystics at Tempo at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto (7:30 p.m. ET).
May 8: Washington Mystics at Tempo at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto (7:30 p.m. ET).
January 21, 2026 at 8:14 PM
The first-ever regular season game for @tempobasketball.bsky.social
May 8: Washington Mystics at Tempo at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto (7:30 p.m. ET).
May 8: Washington Mystics at Tempo at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto (7:30 p.m. ET).
Really interesting from @apnews.com:
How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking
apnews.com/article/mila...
How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking
apnews.com/article/mila...
How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking
Belgian biathlete Maya Cloetens is concerned about the future of winter sports in a warming world. Training in Grenoble, France, in the hopes of competing in next month's Winter Olympics in Milan and ...
apnews.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Really interesting from @apnews.com:
How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking
apnews.com/article/mila...
How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking
apnews.com/article/mila...
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Trump in Davos, Switzerland:
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German".
German is the main language of Switzerland.
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German".
German is the main language of Switzerland.
January 21, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Trump in Davos, Switzerland:
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German".
German is the main language of Switzerland.
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German".
German is the main language of Switzerland.
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The Mr. Kraft nonsense has picked up again here. I swear it happened less when the Pats stunk.
Small thing watching the Bills presser.
I'd address Terry Pegula as Terry. Not Mr. Pegula.
Ever see LeBron or Josh Allen addressed as Mr. James or Mr. Allen? Exactly.
Be an equal. The whole Mr. Mara, Mr. Kraft that NFL TV people do. Nonsense.
Being a billionaire does not equate an honorific.
I'd address Terry Pegula as Terry. Not Mr. Pegula.
Ever see LeBron or Josh Allen addressed as Mr. James or Mr. Allen? Exactly.
Be an equal. The whole Mr. Mara, Mr. Kraft that NFL TV people do. Nonsense.
Being a billionaire does not equate an honorific.
January 21, 2026 at 3:53 PM
The Mr. Kraft nonsense has picked up again here. I swear it happened less when the Pats stunk.
Small thing watching the Bills presser.
I'd address Terry Pegula as Terry. Not Mr. Pegula.
Ever see LeBron or Josh Allen addressed as Mr. James or Mr. Allen? Exactly.
Be an equal. The whole Mr. Mara, Mr. Kraft that NFL TV people do. Nonsense.
Being a billionaire does not equate an honorific.
I'd address Terry Pegula as Terry. Not Mr. Pegula.
Ever see LeBron or Josh Allen addressed as Mr. James or Mr. Allen? Exactly.
Be an equal. The whole Mr. Mara, Mr. Kraft that NFL TV people do. Nonsense.
Being a billionaire does not equate an honorific.
January 21, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Small thing watching the Bills presser.
I'd address Terry Pegula as Terry. Not Mr. Pegula.
Ever see LeBron or Josh Allen addressed as Mr. James or Mr. Allen? Exactly.
Be an equal. The whole Mr. Mara, Mr. Kraft that NFL TV people do. Nonsense.
Being a billionaire does not equate an honorific.
I'd address Terry Pegula as Terry. Not Mr. Pegula.
Ever see LeBron or Josh Allen addressed as Mr. James or Mr. Allen? Exactly.
Be an equal. The whole Mr. Mara, Mr. Kraft that NFL TV people do. Nonsense.
Being a billionaire does not equate an honorific.
OBAMA: CANADA LIVES BECAUSE OF THE U.S.
How would Murdoch have played that in 2010?
How would Murdoch have played that in 2010?
a man in a military uniform has a name tag that says ' johnson ' on it
ALT: a man in a military uniform has a name tag that says ' johnson ' on it
media.tenor.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:53 PM
OBAMA: CANADA LIVES BECAUSE OF THE U.S.
How would Murdoch have played that in 2010?
How would Murdoch have played that in 2010?
NEW for Sports Business Journal:
I spoke with Tom Brady's NFL producer and director and asks them SPECIFICALLY why Brady has improved as a broadcaster. Their answers were illuminating.
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
I spoke with Tom Brady's NFL producer and director and asks them SPECIFICALLY why Brady has improved as a broadcaster. Their answers were illuminating.
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
How Tom Brady got so ‘damn good’ as an NFL analyst in his second season with Fox
Tom Brady is a much-improved broadcaster in his second year in the booth, but the interesting part is understanding why Brady has improved.
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:35 PM
NEW for Sports Business Journal:
I spoke with Tom Brady's NFL producer and director and asks them SPECIFICALLY why Brady has improved as a broadcaster. Their answers were illuminating.
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
I spoke with Tom Brady's NFL producer and director and asks them SPECIFICALLY why Brady has improved as a broadcaster. Their answers were illuminating.
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
One very surreal part of this conversation for me:
Asking Olson what it’s like to negotiate with
@theathletic.com versus an ESPN, Fox Sports, Netflix etc….
Asking Olson what it’s like to negotiate with
@theathletic.com versus an ESPN, Fox Sports, Netflix etc….
NEW PODCAST: The guest is Matt Olson, a Sports Media Agent at CAA.
Olson represents Laura Rutledge, Elle Duncan, Dan Orlovsky, Diana Russini, Adnan Virk among many other clients.
If you want insight to the talent agent world, this is one to listen to:
swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
Olson represents Laura Rutledge, Elle Duncan, Dan Orlovsky, Diana Russini, Adnan Virk among many other clients.
If you want insight to the talent agent world, this is one to listen to:
swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
swap.fm
January 21, 2026 at 1:23 PM
One very surreal part of this conversation for me:
Asking Olson what it’s like to negotiate with
@theathletic.com versus an ESPN, Fox Sports, Netflix etc….
Asking Olson what it’s like to negotiate with
@theathletic.com versus an ESPN, Fox Sports, Netflix etc….
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NEW PODCAST: Terry Gannon is about to have an incredible February. He'll host the Opening Ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Olympics as well as the Olympic sport watched by more Americans than any other – figure skating.
He is the guest:
TO LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE:
swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
He is the guest:
TO LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE:
swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
swap.fm
January 19, 2026 at 3:38 PM
NEW PODCAST: Terry Gannon is about to have an incredible February. He'll host the Opening Ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Olympics as well as the Olympic sport watched by more Americans than any other – figure skating.
He is the guest:
TO LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE:
swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
He is the guest:
TO LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE:
swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
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NEW PODCAST: The guest is Matt Olson, a Sports Media Agent at CAA.
Olson represents Laura Rutledge, Elle Duncan, Dan Orlovsky, Diana Russini, Adnan Virk among many other clients.
If you want insight to the talent agent world, this is one to listen to:
swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
Olson represents Laura Rutledge, Elle Duncan, Dan Orlovsky, Diana Russini, Adnan Virk among many other clients.
If you want insight to the talent agent world, this is one to listen to:
swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
swap.fm
January 20, 2026 at 1:46 PM
NEW PODCAST: The guest is Matt Olson, a Sports Media Agent at CAA.
Olson represents Laura Rutledge, Elle Duncan, Dan Orlovsky, Diana Russini, Adnan Virk among many other clients.
If you want insight to the talent agent world, this is one to listen to:
swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
Olson represents Laura Rutledge, Elle Duncan, Dan Orlovsky, Diana Russini, Adnan Virk among many other clients.
If you want insight to the talent agent world, this is one to listen to:
swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
NEW PODCAST: The guest is Matt Olson, a Sports Media Agent at CAA.
Olson represents Laura Rutledge, Elle Duncan, Dan Orlovsky, Diana Russini, Adnan Virk among many other clients.
If you want insight to the talent agent world, this is one to listen to:
swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
Olson represents Laura Rutledge, Elle Duncan, Dan Orlovsky, Diana Russini, Adnan Virk among many other clients.
If you want insight to the talent agent world, this is one to listen to:
swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
swap.fm
January 20, 2026 at 1:46 PM
NEW PODCAST: The guest is Matt Olson, a Sports Media Agent at CAA.
Olson represents Laura Rutledge, Elle Duncan, Dan Orlovsky, Diana Russini, Adnan Virk among many other clients.
If you want insight to the talent agent world, this is one to listen to:
swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
Olson represents Laura Rutledge, Elle Duncan, Dan Orlovsky, Diana Russini, Adnan Virk among many other clients.
If you want insight to the talent agent world, this is one to listen to:
swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
Brady hanging out in Miami at the college football national championship game.
Romo grinding away in the lab for this week's CBS game.
Romo grinding away in the lab for this week's CBS game.
January 20, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Brady hanging out in Miami at the college football national championship game.
Romo grinding away in the lab for this week's CBS game.
Romo grinding away in the lab for this week's CBS game.
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No stranger to sports media -- or sports as (one of Jim Valvano's faves, I've heard) -- this pod is moving to the head of the class. One of few former athletes who moved from analyst to p x p without skipping a beat.
NEW PODCAST: Terry Gannon is about to have an incredible February. He'll host the Opening Ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Olympics as well as the Olympic sport watched by more Americans than any other – figure skating.
He is the guest:
TO LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE:
swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
He is the guest:
TO LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE:
swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
swap.fm
January 19, 2026 at 10:04 PM
No stranger to sports media -- or sports as (one of Jim Valvano's faves, I've heard) -- this pod is moving to the head of the class. One of few former athletes who moved from analyst to p x p without skipping a beat.
British tabloids today:
a group of men are playing instruments on a street while wearing mardi gras costumes .
ALT: a group of men are playing instruments on a street while wearing mardi gras costumes .
media.tenor.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:46 PM
British tabloids today:
One of the great skills in modern business — and I have seen this so many times in sports media — is the ability to manage up. To manage your boss. It can often more important than your own skill set and output.
I now know Brandon Beane is good at this.
I now know Brandon Beane is good at this.
January 19, 2026 at 3:53 PM
One of the great skills in modern business — and I have seen this so many times in sports media — is the ability to manage up. To manage your boss. It can often more important than your own skill set and output.
I now know Brandon Beane is good at this.
I now know Brandon Beane is good at this.
NEW PODCAST: Terry Gannon is about to have an incredible February. He'll host the Opening Ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Olympics as well as the Olympic sport watched by more Americans than any other – figure skating.
He is the guest:
TO LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE:
swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
He is the guest:
TO LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE:
swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
swap.fm
January 19, 2026 at 3:38 PM
NEW PODCAST: Terry Gannon is about to have an incredible February. He'll host the Opening Ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Olympics as well as the Olympic sport watched by more Americans than any other – figure skating.
He is the guest:
TO LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE:
swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
He is the guest:
TO LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE:
swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
If the Bills beat Denver, does McDermott survive?
January 19, 2026 at 3:09 PM
If the Bills beat Denver, does McDermott survive?
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BREAKING: Sean McDermott is out as the Bills’ head coach, a source tells The Athletic.
January 19, 2026 at 2:20 PM
BREAKING: Sean McDermott is out as the Bills’ head coach, a source tells The Athletic.
Sean McDermott just nailed it in his press conference.
The officiating process on the Cooks-McMillian play was terrible.
The officiating process on the Cooks-McMillian play was terrible.
January 18, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Sean McDermott just nailed it in his press conference.
The officiating process on the Cooks-McMillian play was terrible.
The officiating process on the Cooks-McMillian play was terrible.
Those who cover the team would know better than me but I've never seen Josh Allen this inconsolable after a game.
January 18, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Those who cover the team would know better than me but I've never seen Josh Allen this inconsolable after a game.
When watching a team play on the road in the playoffs, especially at a very tough place to play such as Denver, I always think about the games during the regular season that would have made a difference on home field. For the Bills: That Monday night loss to Falcons really stands out to me.
January 17, 2026 at 11:19 PM
When watching a team play on the road in the playoffs, especially at a very tough place to play such as Denver, I always think about the games during the regular season that would have made a difference on home field. For the Bills: That Monday night loss to Falcons really stands out to me.
That last 60 seconds for the Bills should have been directed by Roland Emmerich.
January 17, 2026 at 11:04 PM
That last 60 seconds for the Bills should have been directed by Roland Emmerich.