# CW Pod: Jamie Pollard Fires Back & The Future of Sports Media

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Published: 2026-05-19T18:26:00+00:00
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Chris Williams delivers a solo deep dive into the future of college sports, media, streaming, and why the current system may be headed for a complete shakeup. 🔥 Jamie Pollard fires back Williams reacts to Jamie Pollard openly challenging the SEC and Big Ten, arguing that maybe the Big 12 and ACC should stop waiting around and let the power conferences break away completely. 📺 Is cable TV dying in real time? A simple YouTube TV subscription review sends Chris down a rabbit hole about streaming, ESPN’s future, Netflix owning NFL games, and why sports media is entering another massive evolution. 🎙️ The death of middle-class sports media? From Pat McAfee and Barstool to local radio and newspapers disappearing, Chris explains why the future may belong to hyper-local creators and niche communities. 🌪️ Also included: • Ted Turner vs. traditional media • Why ESPN still matters • Iowa State’s place in a possible college football split CW Pod presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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