PTI

You know the show PTI, you love the show PTI. But how did it all start? Twenty years into “Pardon the Interruption,” co-hosts Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon and a cast of media luminaries share the tale of the duo's meeting at The Washington Post. Hear how the dynamic in the legendary newsroom unexpectedly set them up for success with the show. Kornheiser and Wilbon reflect on their reluctant beginnings in television.

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Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon made first impressions at The Washington Post that went on to influence two decades of television, and counting. In the early years of PTI they created a world within the show. That included “Stat Boy” Tony Reali to correct them, a cast of singular journalists who joined them on set, and legendary pranks that were so convincing they rocked the sports world.

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From the beginning of PTI, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon created a whole new world in the realm of sports talk television. But this didn’t happen without the help of notable athletes, coaches, and sportscasters joining them on set. Hear why sports figures loved joining the guys to tell them their best stories for segments like "Five Good Minutes." And the PTI team reminisces about how a casual trip to the White House led to meeting an unexpected fan in the Oval Office.

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Intense arguments that give way laughter: it's a feature on the set of Pardon The Interruption. In this fourth and final installment of the PTI podcast series, we look at how Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon can tick each other off *and* bring out the best in the other. Because behind the yelling, there is always love and respect. Their contrasting thoughts and behaviors have sparked important conversations that transcend sports. Hear journalists, sportscasters and a longtime appreciator of the show, Barack Obama, reflect on the enduring impact of PTI.

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Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser celebrate their 20th anniversary of PTI. But they begin with Chris Taylor saving the Dodgers from elimination. 

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Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon break down what to expect as the ALCS and NLCS heat up before talking West Virginia Coach Bob Huggins’ comments on his idea for the NCAA Tournament.

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Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon break down a big win for the Dodgers, the Warriors spoiling opening night for the Lakers and Baker Mayfield’s injury.

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Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon break down the Ben Simmons situation with the 76ers, talk the red hot Red Sox and the big decision from the Bills on Monday Night Football.

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Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon break down impressive wins for the Ravens and Cardinals before discussing a big performance from the Braves in Game 2 of the NLCS.

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Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon discuss the check swing that ended Game 5 of the NLDS between the Giants and Dodgers, and if the Eagles are asking too much of Jalen Hurts. Plus, David Pollack on the weekend in college football.

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