Host Brandon Contes interviews longtime "Around the Horn" host Tony Reali. With the end of the series coming in May, Brandon and Tony discuss a wide range of topics including hosting "Around the Horn," sticking around as "Stat Boy" on "Pardon the Interruption, reaching out to Jay Mariotti, and more.

-1:05: What will Tony miss most about “Around the Horn?”

-4:51: Response from fans on “Around the Horn’s” cancellation

-6:59: Was the show nearing an expiration point?

-9:17: Tony’s relationship with ESPN

-10:27: Tony’s contract status with ESPN

-15:38: Meeting Charles Barkley

-17:16: ESPN and “Inside the NBA”

-19:19: Consuming sports content growing up

-20:42: Getting hired for “Pardon the Interruption”

-22:38: Being on “PTI”

-23:51: Not viewing “PTI” as a stepping stone

-25:11: Getting to “Around the Horn”

-28:35: Feeling pressure?

-30:29: Getting rid of the nerves

-32:07: Building the show today

-34:08: “Around the Horn” giving a platform to journalists and young journalists

-36:37: Being able to remain exclusive to two shows at ESPN

-39:21: Being able to host “Around the Horn” without being bigger than the show

-41:23: Any regrets of not being bigger than “Around the Horn?”

-43:50: Why does “Around the Horn” have a communal feeling?

-47:01: Addressing serious topics and discussing personal life

-49:53: Most memorable days/moments on show?

-51:13: Staying at “PTI”

-55:22: Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon’s longevity

-58:31: Hearing from Max Kellerman and Jay Mariotti?

-1:01:18: Jay Mariotti

-1:04:55: What will final show look like?

-1:10:33: Will Tony take a break after “Around the Horn?”

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