"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."
Middlekauff explained his career steps to Adam Schein, detailing his journey through college sports before ultimately moving into the sports talk game.
"It starts with the three R's, reach, revenue and relevance. Reach being number one for a reason, if you have a wide reach, you're likely going to drive revenue, and be pretty relevant."
"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”