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In 2003, ESPN had it all: the NBA returned to the network, the "embrace debate" era was booming, poker became a TV sensation, and they almost hired an exceptionally gifted sports anchor named Josh Green. Ultimately, ESPN chose NOT to hire Josh, and they have been cursed ever since. Luckily, someone who did work for ESPN in 2003, long-time anchor Scott Reiss, joins the podcast to describe what it felt like to be part of the most exclusive club in sports broadcasting.
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In 2003, ESPN had it all: the NBA returned to the network, the "embrace debate" era was booming, poker became a TV sensation, and they almost hired an exceptionally gifted sports anchor named Josh Green. Ultimately, ESPN chose NOT to hire Josh, and they have been cursed ever since. Luckily, someone who did work for ESPN in 2003, long-time anchor Scott Reiss, joins the podcast to describe what it felt like to be part of the most exclusive club in sports broadcasting.