Tony Reali on hosting 'Around the Horn,' replacing Max Kellerman, end of show, and more
- Author
- Awful Announcing
- Published
- Fri 11 Apr 2025
- Episode Link
- https://shows.acast.com/awful-announcing-podcast/episodes/aa-tony-reali-4-11-25
Host Brandon Contes interviews longtime "Around the Horn" host Tony Reali. With the end of the series coming in May, Brandon and Tony discuss a wide range of topics including hosting "Around the Horn," sticking around as "Stat Boy" on "Pardon the Interruption, reaching out to Jay Mariotti, and more.
-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: Being able to remain exclusive to two shows at ESPN
-39:21: Being able to host “Around the Horn” without being bigger than the show
-41:23: Any regrets of not being bigger than “Around the Horn?”
-43:50: Why does “Around the Horn” have a communal feeling?
-47:01: Addressing serious topics and discussing personal life
-49:53: Most memorable days/moments on show?
-51:13: Staying at “PTI”
-55:22: Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon’s longevity
-58:31: Hearing from Max Kellerman and Jay Mariotti?
-1:01:18: Jay Mariotti
-1:04:55: What will final show look like?
-1:10:33: Will Tony take a break after “Around the Horn?”
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