"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
First Things First, The Herd with Colin Cowherd, and Speak all extended their viewership growth streaks into February and posted their most Februarys in their collective show histories
The ultimate strength of First Things First is its ability to back up the bluster with bona fide facts. There are no weak links on this program, and no one person has to carry the conversation.
These gains across the board continue a trend for FS1, which has reported strong growth in the afternoons since its new programming slate became official last September.
"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."