Feb 21 2025 79 mins 16
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.
-: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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