Joy Taylor has a new home. The former FS1 personality is launching The Daily Play, a daily short-form sports commentary series distributed by the Urban One Podcast Network.
What We Know: Taylor departed FS1 last year after a near decade-long run co-hosting The Herd w/Colin Cowherd, Undisputed, and Speak. Since then, she has focused on independent digital projects. Now, she’s returning to audio. The Daily Play airs Monday through Friday, delivering five-to-ten minutes of sports commentary built around culture, context, and sharp analysis.
What They Said: Joy Taylor “I wanted to create something fast, focused, and always authentic. Sports fans are busy, but they want the context behind the conversation. With ‘The Daily Play,’ I’m giving them what it means and what to watch next—in just a few minutes. Joining Urban One allows me to talk directly to a loyal, engaged audience across the country. I’m excited to get back to my radio roots!”
Dre Smith, Sr. Director of Podcast Operations Urban One: “We aren’t just launching a podcast; we are bringing one of the most insightful voices in sports to a national stage. Joy’s addition represents a shift in how we deliver daily sports content.”
What Remains Unclear: Taylor’s specific contractual terms with Urban One have not been disclosed. Additionally, the scope of her continued independent digital work alongside this new role is still unknown.
What It Means: Since her departure from FS1, Taylor has teased a potential return to sports media for some time. She has kept busy working on a number of independent projects while collaborating with other creators in the digital space. This is Taylor’s first re-entry back into a full time sports capacity since leaving Speak in the summer of last year. For Urban One, this is a massive addition to their growing podcast portfolio with a name that will grab attention across sports media.
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