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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