In this week’s episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast, host Brandon Contes interviews longtime Around the Horn host Tony Reali. With the series concluding in May, Brandon and Tony delve into various topics, such as hosting Around the Horn, remaining as “Stat Boy” on Pardon the Interruption, and even reaching out to Jay Mariotti.
Here’s the complete breakdown:
- 1:05: What will Tony miss most about Around the Horn?
- 4:51: Response from fans on Around the Horn’s cancellation
- 6:59: Was the show nearing an expiration point?
- 9:17: Tony’s relationship with ESPN
- 10:27: Tony’s contract status with ESPN
- 15:38: Meeting Charles Barkley
- 17:16: ESPN and Inside the NBA
- 19:19: Consuming sports content growing up
- 20:42: Getting hired for Pardon the Interruption
- 22:38: Being on PTI
- 23:51: Not viewing PTI as a stepping stone
- 25:11: Getting to Around the Horn
- 28:35: Feeling pressure?
- 30:29: Getting rid of the nerves
- 32:07: Building the show today
- 34:08: Around the Horn giving a platform to journalists and young journalists
- 36:37: Remaining exclusive to two shows at ESPN
- 39:21: Hosting Around the Horn without overshadowing it
- 41:23: Any regrets about not being bigger than Around the Horn?
- 43:50: What creates the communal feeling on Around the Horn?
- 47:01: Addressing serious topics and discussing personal life
- 49:53: Most memorable days/moments on the show?
- 51:13: Staying at PTI
- 55:22: The longevity of Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon
- 58:31: Hearing from Max Kellerman and Jay Mariotti?
- 1:01:18: Jay Mariotti
- 1:04:55: What will the final show entail?
- 1:10:33: Will Tony take a break after Around the Horn?
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