Explaining the Pat McAfee vs ESPN drama.

Show Notes:

0:00 Pat McAfee vs ESPN

03:28 Does ESPN own Pat?

05:26 Vibe check on ESPN

07:12 Is ESPN trying to sabotage Pat?

09:02 Aaron Rodgers vs Jimmy Kimmel

11:51 Why are talents leaving television?

14:43 ESPN's talent disputes
 
17:25 Dave Portnoy buying back Barstool Sports

21:21 ESPN's programming, what works and what doesn't 
 
23:46 How should media executives handle talent?

26:22 Is it over for Pat McAfee and ESPN?

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