The guys from 'Breakfast Ball' on show origins, taking risks, Bob Costas, and more


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Dec 06 2024 60 mins   14

Host Brandon Contes interviews Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth from FS1's "Breakfast Ball." Brandon and the guys discuss a wide range of topics including the start of "Breakfast Ball," developing chemistry among the three of them, a hilarious story involving Danny and Bob Costas, and more.


-46: How does “Breakfast Ball” compare to “The Carton Show?”

-3:14: What does “Breakfast Ball” strive to be?

-4:41: What was the pitch to Danny?

-6:29: Mark being a full-time member of the show

-9:04: Mark’s comfort level when told he was leading the show

-12:50: Craig’s thoughts on having Mark host

-15:00: First week without having a dress rehearsal

-19:13: Harder to fill in on a show where you’re the sole host or a show with co-hosts?

-21:25: Doing “The Herd”

-22:29: Extra pressure due to FS1 making them the succession plan post-Skip Bayless

-25:25: Having a bigger staff for “Breakfast Ball”

-27:12: Was it difficult for Danny to make decision to leave dream job in Chicago?

-30:47: Does Danny miss radio?

-31:42: Mark’s radio schedule with “Breakfast Ball” now

-34:29: Craig missing daily radio?

-35:45: Craig having any input in the show?

-39:02: Reassuring that FS1 investing in the show with their changes?

-40:40: Craig doing Yankees games

-42:30: Craig wanting to call a Knicks game

-43:39: Mark’s thoughts on Tom Brady not able to do production meetings

-46:09: Has Mark spoken to Brady about broadcasting?

-46:38: Danny’s thoughts on the Dan Bernstein/Barstool feud

-48:10: Does Danny get to listen to his former show?

-49:40: Craig being inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame

-52:22: Danny’s Bob Costas story


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