Athletes and the media: An uneasy relationship

There is always tension between athletes and journalists, along with their respective employers.  In many ways, sports stars and the media rely on each other. But still, both have their own interests and goals, and when these don't align, simmering frustrations boil over.  In our previous episode, Kyle Chalmers openly reflected on his own battles with the media last year. His criticisms, reaction and calls for more support for athletes made national headlines.  In this episode, we bring our unique perspectives - Tredders the star athlete turned media personality, Dion the sports media veteran of 30+ years and Monty the former reporter turned sports marketer. We unpack the key issues between athletes and the media, what is fair and unfair on both parties, and what needs to change. About The Big Deal The Big Deal reveals the dollars, details and drama behind the business of sport, in Australia and around the world.  Subscribe to the weekly podcast on your favourite podcast player, and join our community and get a weekly wrap of sports deals, breaking sports business news and much more at: www.thebigdeal.au The team Warren Tredrea is an AFL hall of famer, premiership captain, 4 x All-Australian and media commentator. Show creator Andrew Montesi is an injury prone marketer and former TV sports reporter, while producer Dion Hayman is a sun sensitive sports media veteran of 30+ years. The Big Deal podcast is brought to you by Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and part of the DM Media network. For business enquiries contact Antony: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.