Chuck Todd is leaning further into the sports media space, and this time he is bringing a veteran voice with him in an effort to carve out a unique lane in the crowded podcast landscape.
The former moderator of Meet the Press has partnered with longtime journalist J.A. Adande to launch a new podcast titled Dynastic. A project designed to explore how iconic teams evolve into enduring sports institutions while also examining the cultural and business decisions that shape them along the way.
Rather than focusing on game results or daily headlines, the show aims to unpack the long arcs behind sustained success.
The podcast begins with deep dives into franchises like the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Early episodes examine stadium development strategies, roster construction, and media influence in shaping brand identity across generations.
The podcast debuts tomorrow and will be distributed by iHeartMedia along with other major platforms. Signaling a broad rollout strategy that reflects the partners’ belief in the concept’s mainstream appeal, especially as audiences continue to seek out deeper, more flexible on-demand content experiences.
Todd tells Variety the idea grew from a desire to tell stories that go beyond the field, noting that while fans naturally gravitate toward what happens during games, the larger narratives surrounding franchises often remain underexplored despite offering equally compelling insights into leadership, innovation and long-term vision.
That philosophy extends to the show’s editorial independence, which Todd said will remain intact throughout its run. The team has no formal ties to the organizations it covers and no obligation to shape narratives through a team-friendly lens or secure stakeholder cooperation.
Joining Todd and Adande behind the scenes is executive producer Steve Hull, a media veteran whose background includes leadership roles in regional publishing and at Atlantic Media, adding another layer of experience to a project that blends journalism, storytelling and business analysis.
Adande, who now serves as director of sports journalism at Northwestern University’s Medill School, brings decades of reporting and on-air experience to the partnership. He acknowledged that while the show will continue to evolve, there is already a shared professional foundation that allows for thoughtful collaboration without friction.
For Todd, the venture also represents a continuation of his broader push into independent and digital-first media following his departure from NBC News.
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