"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."
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"Podcasts can't have the same level of interaction with their audience that radio does. The idea that it's actually happening right now makes it more exciting to me than dialing up one that was done last Tuesday at 8:00 A.M."
Under his leadership, the division has grown to be the ninth highest-ranking U.S. Podcast Publisher according to the most recent metrics from data firm Podtrac.
"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."