Jon “Stugotz” Weiner is charting a new path in sports media with his latest venture, Stugotz & Company, while teasing a continued presence on The Dan Le Batard Show. The longtime ESPN Radio personality described his new project as “a blast” during a recent appearance on Wake Up Barstool, highlighting both the creative freedom and collaborative energy that sets it apart.
In order to start the new project, Weiner decided to step away from his role with Le Batard to concentrate on the new venture. Le Batard addressed the decision in May saying he supported the move and hopes for his friend in Stugotz to make his own giant business.
“Guys, naturally, I did the show with Dan for 20 years. Still doing the show with Dan. I’ll be in there a bunch of shows coming up in the next you know, 30–45 days or so,” said Weiner. “Stugotz & Company has been a blast. It’s just been fun.”
Weiner, who spent two decades alongside Le Batard on ESPN, emphasized the freedom Stugotz & Company affords him. Unlike his tenure on The Dan Le Batard Show, where discussions often followed the host’s lead, Weiner said his new program allows him to explore topics and angles that personally resonate, creating a different dynamic for listeners.
“When you do a show with someone like Dan, a lot of times you’re going to go down the road that he wants to go down. What I found liberating about this is I choose the road that I want to go down. I’m not so much reacting to what he’s saying and what’s interesting to him. I am choosing what’s interesting to me,” said Weiner. “A lot of fun, a lot of laughs, a lot of great guests, a lot of voices—just like you guys. We’re just having a blast with it.” God bless football, doing it every single day. I appreciate you guys mentioning it, and it’s been a lot of fun.”
Weiner revealed that his latest daily endeavor, Stugotz and Company, in August. The show features a mix of familiar voices, including ESPN’s Israel Gutierrez. The podcast’s announcement also came with a significant sponsorship agreement. Weiner announced that FanDuel will serve as the show’s title sponsor, providing stability for both the project and its contributors.
While his new venture, Weiner reassured fans that he is far from leaving The Dan Le Batard Show. He confirmed plans to appear on several upcoming episodes in the coming weeks, signaling a continued connection with the program that helped define his career.
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