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“It was quickly clear this conversation was going to be closer to what you expect from Zach Galifianakis on Between Two Ferns, than an interview conducted by Mike Greenberg on ESPN Radio.”
In recent months, the podcasting company has brought on Grant Wahl (previously of Sports Illustrated) and Haley O’Shaughnessy (previously of The Ringer) and is looking for more talent.
A photo of the ESPN superstar from the late 80s, when he played basketball for Winston-Salem State University, was shared on Twitter by the Random College Athletes account.
“The eight-episode biopic titled Iron Mike will explore the controversial life and career of Tyson, but they’ll do so without consent from the polarizing boxer.”
The Wynn Hotel is finalizing a $3.5 million deal with Blue Wire, a sports podcasting network to construct a podcast studio in the hotel’s lobby.
The service officially launches on March 4 at a $4.99 monthly fee with ads or a $9.99 monthly premium fee without ads.
“The now longtime game analyst for TNT recently joined The Complex Sports podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including how he reacts to critics of his commentary.”
ESPN announces that Kaitee Daley and Flora Kelly are being promoted to Vice President roles.
Maven Media, the entity that operates the publishing businesses of Sports Illustrated has hired digital-media veteran, Rob Barrett as their new president of media.
“In addition to written content, Clayton will also make appearances across a variety of shows in the station’s lineup.”
