Give the people what they want: The NBA takes a step toward letting viewers watch games on whatever device they want. Jay Cowit and David A. Arnott talk about how sports is both driving and following modern media trends.
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The Creamy Middles Podcast is a weekly discussion attacking the belly issues of sports -- ideas that go beyond wins and losses. Jay Cowit usually produces it, though David may occasionally step in. Music is either royalty-free, by J. Cowit and the Ruthless Orchestra, or 29 Sunset. Subscribe in iTunes or in another podcatcher with this RSS feed.