# Rory drives big Masters numbers; whispers around the Preakness; and Year 1 of the new media is big for the NBA.

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Podcast: [The Sports Media Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sports-media-podcast-4338574)
Published: 2026-04-16T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this week's pod, SBJ media reporters Austin Karp and Josh Carpenter go deep on a number of pressing topics. First, the duo looks at the impressive audience numbers for the Masters final round juxtaposed with the production hiccups. Then, it’s the latest on media rights for the Preakness, the NBA’s strong regular season, what to make of the DOJ investigation into the NFL and some ESPN talent moves.

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