NFL Tests Viewership Ceiling With Marquee Thanksgiving Matchup
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Resources & Recommendations
Organizations & Institutions
- Sports Media Watch - An organization founded and edited by John Lewis, focusing on sports media analysis and news.
People Mentioned
- John Lewis (Founder and Editor of Sports Media Watch) - Guest on the podcast, discussing NFL Thanksgiving day games and viewership.
- George Burns - Mentioned in a humorous context regarding the last time the Dallas Cowboys won the Super Bowl and the first Skins Game.
- Michael Jordan - Referenced in the context of the Chicago Bulls' historical dominance and viewership draw during his playing career.
- Robbie Hummel - Former guest on the podcast, discussing his various roles with NBC and CBS related to the NBA.
- Ben Fisher (Sports Business Journal) - Former guest on the podcast, discussing the NFL's business aspects and international games.
- Austin Carpenter - Former guest on the podcast, discussing MLB's new deal with ESPN.
- Jack Nicklaus - Golfer mentioned as a participant in the first Skins Game.
- Tom Watson - Golfer mentioned as a participant in the first Skins Game.
- Arnold Palmer - Golfer mentioned as a participant in the first Skins Game.
- Gary Player - Golfer mentioned as a participant in the first Skins Game.
- Vin Scully - Broadcaster mentioned as calling the first Skins Game.
- Tiger Woods - Golfer mentioned as a participant in later iterations of the Skins Game.
- Greg Norman - Golfer mentioned as a participant in later iterations of the Skins Game.
- Phil Mickelson - Golfer mentioned as a participant in later iterations of the Skins Game.
- Fred Couples - Golfer mentioned as a frequent participant in the Skins Game.
- Abe Lincoln - Mentioned humorously in the context of the first Skins Game.
Articles & Papers
- "The Athletic piece on Chiefs and Cowboys" (The Athletic) - A piece written by the host, Richard Deitsch, about the historical meetings between the Chiefs and Cowboys.
Websites & Online Resources
- Sports Media Watch - John Lewis's website, where his work and podcast can be found.