On this week’s episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast, host Brandon Contes interviews host of The Sports Reporters, Outside the Lines, and E:60, Jeremy Schaap. Brandon and Jeremy discuss a wide range of topics including the evolution of “The Sports Reporters,” Pat McAfee’s interview approach when it comes to Aaron Rodgers, an in-depth discussion on Jeremy’s 2000 live interview with Bob Knight, and more.
Here’s the full breakdown:
- :44: Stephen A. Smith’s presidential talk
- 1:57: Sports media personality who would make a good president?
- 5:17: Presidents Jeremy has interviewed
- 7:42: Sports story that hasn’t been investigated enough?
- 9:30: Time spent on an average E:60 story
- 13:38: Evolution of E:60
- 15:54: The Sports Reporters revival
- 18:58: Virtual dynamic
- 21:36: Being on the old version of The Sports Reporters
- 24:12: Did ESPN ever tell Jeremy not to cover a certain story due to the subject?
- 28:51: Does sports media prioritize journalism enough?
- 30:58: What sports content does Jeremy consume?
- 33:03: How Pat McAfee/Aaron Rodgers discussions fit ESPN
- 40:06: Stories Jeremy would have liked to do over?
- 42:32: Being skeptical at the time
- 43:25: Learning experiences
- 45:47: Covering non-sports
- 50:16: Thoughts of going back to news?
- 51:45: Mourning father’s death while in public eye
- 56:13: Bob Knight interview
- 59:20: Jeremy’s internal reaction to the interview
- 1:01:54: Surprise Knight would do the interview
- 1:04:22: Preparing for a combative interview
- 1:07:51: Interactions with Knight after
- 1:10:00: Reaction to Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight
- 1:11:54: Toughest interview in career
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