"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."
"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."
"This is the first time I'm a collaborator as opposed to an employee. I get to own my own stuff and have the support of a network that wants to see me grow. It felt perfect, and every step feels more like a great match."
"Success is defined by community. It’s not ad revenue, social media clicks, or pay for play insights. It’s community. To me in my personal life, I know that success for me is rooted in community."
"The team is important. You want to go somewhere where you’re wanted and with people who believe in you. Then you can create something special, and I’m looking forward to that."
"If I know that the show is really good. The people I trust and respect, they know the show is really good. That counts as success for me, and we'll sort the rest out afterwards."
"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."
"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."