Today's AA Podcast welcomes the host of NASCAR Now, ESPN's Shannon Spake. Shannon came from Speed Channel to ESPN and now not only serves as a NASCAR host and reporter but as a college football and basketball reporter for the upcoming season. Additionally, she just signed a new contract extension with Bristol. We go inside that process as well as...

-What led her to re-sign with ESPN and whether or not she had any thoughts about leaving ESPN for another opportunity.
-The demise of her former employer Speed and the future of NASCAR on TV.
-The differences between NASCAR reporting and football/basketball.
-The best and most difficult interviews in NASCAR.
-What it was like to report the Clowney hit at the Outback Bowl earlier this year.
-This weekend's upcoming race at Bristol and who needs a win most.
-Her championship pick - Jimmie Johnson or the field.

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