"What this partnership can do is give NASCAR another opportunity to reconnect with younger audiences through a more authentic voice than traditional television coverage often provides."
"The suit is replaced by a hoodie, and he adopts a more conversational, relaxed style that adds depth to his on-air persona. On ESPN, it’s all business with reports, updates, stories, and rumors. The podcast feels more like a few guys talking baseball in a cool, entertaining way."
"I'm not one of those dudes that's so rock it's not going to be appealing to women. I'm a guy that's got a wife and two daughters. I know how to connect with women."
"Skip Bayless comes to me in a parking lot on the campus of ESPN... and he says, 'I know you got your plans. You love the NBA. You love being out on the road, you love being in the locker room, but I need you.'"
"Stephen A. Smith is not a middle of the pack talent who executives would need to be convinced to hire. If ESPN doesn't give him a lucrative deal, someone else will."
"What this partnership can do is give NASCAR another opportunity to reconnect with younger audiences through a more authentic voice than traditional television coverage often provides."
"The suit is replaced by a hoodie, and he adopts a more conversational, relaxed style that adds depth to his on-air persona. On ESPN, it’s all business with reports, updates, stories, and rumors. The podcast feels more like a few guys talking baseball in a cool, entertaining way."
"I'm not one of those dudes that's so rock it's not going to be appealing to women. I'm a guy that's got a wife and two daughters. I know how to connect with women."
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