Sinclair’s AMP Sports is expanding its national audio footprint with the launch of a new original video podcast headlined by two of the most recognizable figures of their generation. The company announced the debut of Cousins, a weekly series hosted by NBA Hall of Famers and longtime NBC Sports analysts Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady.
The podcast is set to premiere January 28 and will be distributed across major audio and video platforms.
While Carter and McGrady are widely known for their on-court accomplishments, the new project leans into a lesser-seen dynamic. The two are cousins, a relationship that has followed them from their early playing days through Hall of Fame careers and into their current roles as broadcasters and analysts. AMP Sports believes that personal connection is central to the show’s appeal.
According to a release, Cousins will host weekly conversations focused on the modern NBA. The show will also include reflections on defining moments from their playing careers. Discussions will blend basketball with the broader culture surrounding the sport.
Episodes will also include guest appearances from figures who have influenced the game both on and off the court.
“Vince and Tracy are two of the most influential players of their era. Their connection to fans has only strengthened over time,” said Rich Cooke, vice president of audio programming for AMP Sports. Cooke added that the podcast offers audiences a different lens on the duo’s bond, one that extends beyond highlights and box scores.
Carter said the format allows for a level of honesty that fans rarely see from former players of their stature.
“Tracy and I have seen this game from every angle, as players, as family, and as fans of the current era. With ‘Cousins,’ we get to give fans the real stories behind the highlights they’ve watched a million times and the defining moments that shaped our careers. While also breaking down today’s game,” said Carter.
McGrady echoed that sentiment and described the series as a chance to pull back the curtain on an era. He said that era helped shape today’s NBA
“This isn’t your typical podcast. It’s up-close, personal conversations between two players who helped shape one of the most electric eras in basketball, and AMP Sports is giving us the space to pull back the curtain and bring fans into our world for the first time,” said McGrady.
The launch of Cousins continues AMP Sports’ push to build a diversified national podcast portfolio. The network already includes several established properties focused on football, basketball, and soccer. The company aims to reach fans beyond traditional broadcast platforms.
Full episodes of Cousins will be available beginning January 28 on major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
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