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ESPN Extends Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon Into 2028
"Launched in October 2001, Pardon The Interruption quickly established itself as one of ESPN’s signature studio programs"
What Is ESPN Doing With Around the Horn’s Former Timeslot?
"105 days later, still no replacement program has been named for the coveted 5 p.m. Eastern timeslot"
Is ESPN Direct-To-Consumer Service Enough To Bring Fans In?
"What ESPN has done in crafting its positioning for the launch of ESPN DTC is in the same vein as Ray Kinsella plowing his cornfield: betting on a vision, catering to a calling—and time will tell if they will come"
ESPN ‘Around the Horn’ Series Finale Averages 482,000 Viewers: Report
Karp reported that "Pardon the Interruption" with Tony Kornhesier and Michael Wilbon outdrew the finale of Around the Horn, eliciting an average of 649,000 viewers on the day.
Tony Reali Still Has Not Been Given a Reason by ESPN for ‘Around the Horn’ Cancelation
“Do I need one? I've gone through moments where, like, do I need one? Do I not need one?"
Tony Reali is Writing His Next Chapter as ESPN ‘Around the Horn’ Concludes
"I think it’s ending because everything has to end."
Michael Wilbon: Charles Barkley Convinced Me To Co-Host Pardon the Interruption With Tony Kornheiser
"ESPN said we want you and Tony to bring what you do as journalists to the screen. We were like yeah right, get out of here.”
Meet The Podcasters: Mike Foss, ESPN
"Podcasts are a very intimate thing. It's an intimate one-to-one relationship with the listener. It makes sense to lean so heavily on the talent when you're marketing and presenting it.:
Michael Wilbon: This Isn’t Just About Stephen A. Smith, It’s About the Entire Industry
"Our business is just s**t some days. It just is.”
What is Pardon the Interruption in a YouTube World?
“Its success robbed the show of its unique identity.”