Time running down in 2023 but we're still here talking all things pertinent on the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."

Host T.J. Rives returns and has Bryan Curtis of the The Ringer and their "Press Box Podcast" to go over lots and lots of football and more.

Bryan gives his thoughts on the College Football Playoff, including Texas and Alabama making the playoff while FSU did not. Is there an undue influence by ESPN through the whole process that cost Florida State? Bryan gives his takes.

They also discuss the massive success of the NFL breeding lots and lots of standalone games last week and headed to this week and next week. And, what about flexing, including a Monday night flex into a much better game/finish with Philly and Seattle. Bryan also weighs in on Al Michaels being gone from the NBC playoff broadasts and is the demotion related to him seemingly being less than enthused calling Thursday night football.

They also discuss the end of HBO's "Real Sports" interview/magazine show after 29 years and more, including Bryan's top sports media story or two for the calendar year.

It's all on the latest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!