Tag: Speak

"Just because you’re in a position doesn’t mean you know what you’re doing. What network executive would have been able to ideate Speakeasy? Then line up talent, build out the studios, and choose the timeslot for Speakeasy. I did that in 54 days."

"People wanted me to dive right in immediately. But I’m like, I’m good. Let me just take a break because I know the opportunity is going to be there."

"There are a lot of people who have left traditional media and haven’t had the success that I’ve had. I don’t have a machine with me, so I think some of the machines are sitting there saying he’s done all of this by himself, and he’s surpassed most of those who do have machines"

"Whoever is selected to fill the role will have big shoes to fill"

"I would suggest that sports television is one of the most outdated things in society. We’re still doing sports television like it’s the 1970s and 1980s."

"I do think like with anything, actions speak louder than words. So we will see"

"Three shows were let go and a massive sports network shifted into a really aggressive different direction"

"The radiothon is a massive undertaking, but having a partner like the Cubs behind it — that was the holy bleep moment."

"The f****d up part about this year, and I don't know if I'm going to get it back, is the experience this year has taken away my joy for the business"

"The reasoning CBS gave behind the cancellation should be heard loud and clear by everyone, including sports television networks."