"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."
"The team is important. You want to go somewhere where you’re wanted and with people who believe in you. Then you can create something special, and I’m looking forward to that."
"Thank you to all the great producers, hosts, and incredible guests we’ve had over the past decade and a half that have made the network one of the preeminent national sports networks in the history of radio"
"I thought I deserved a little bit more transparency and respect from the new network. But hey, they're entitled to make the decision however way that they wanted to."
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Hickey shared the news via his Twitter featuring a GIF of him removing his shirt in excitement. He added "if you like listening to weak chested, high-pitched sports talk, boy do I have a show for you".
"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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