06010 The ESPN Communications Podcast

06010 ESPN Communications Podcast
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06010 an ESPN Communications Podcast

  1. 3D AGO

    Episode 50: Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo and Holly Rowe

    Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo and Holly Rowe join the ESPN Communications Podcast for a special 50th edition, celebrating one of ESPN’s most iconic broadcast teams and their continued impact on women’s basketball coverage. The trio reflects on their 13 seasons working together, the evolution of the WNBA’s visibility and storytelling, and how their chemistry has helped shape the fan experience across ESPN platforms. Ruocco, Lobo and Rowe also discuss the current momentum in women’s basketball, including the upcoming Women’s Final Four featuring four No. 1 seeds, and share insight on the players and storylines driving the sport forward. The conversation highlights their preparation, roles within the broadcast and the moments that have defined their time together on air. In addition, they offer a behind-the-scenes look at their dynamic as a team, what they’ve learned from one another over the years and what continues to excite them as the game reaches new heights.

    31 min

  2. MAR 13

    Episode 49: Cristina Alexander, ESPN Anchor, Host & Play-by-Play Commentator

    Cristina Alexander joins the ESPN PR Podcast ahead of the 2026 NWSL season kickoff on ABC and ESPN. The ESPN Deportes play-by-play commentator and host of Futbol W discusses the growth of the NWSL, key storylines to watch this season, and what fans can expect from ESPN’s coverage across platforms. Alexander also previews the special Futbol W NWSL season preview on ESPN2, featuring Crystal Dunn’s ESPN guest analyst debut alongside Ali Krieger. She shares insight into bringing NWSL matches to Spanish-speaking audiences, balancing her roles in the booth and studio, and her journey into sports broadcasting.

    27 min

  3. FEB 12

    Episode 48: Shams Charania, Senior NBA Insider

    Shams Charania joins the ESPN PR Podcast to discuss his rise as one of the NBA’s most trusted insiders. ESPN’s Senior NBA Insider reflects on breaking league-shifting news — including the blockbuster Luka Dončić trade — and shares how he balances speed, accuracy and relationships in today’s fast-moving media landscape. Charania also talks about his journey from Chicago to ESPN, building credibility across the league, and, in a fun twist, suiting up for the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on ESPN this Friday.

    28 min

  4. JAN 29

    Episode 47: Steve Levy, NHL Play-by-Play Commentator and Host, and SportsCenter Anchor

    Steve Levy joins the ESPN PR Podcast to reflect on his nearly three decades at ESPN and a career that’s spanned SportsCenter, college football and the NHL. One of ESPN’s signature voices, Levy shares stories from the booth and the studio, looks back on some of the most memorable moments he’s called — including historic Stanley Cup Playoff games and iconic college football matchups — and discusses his current role leading ESPN’s NHL studio coverage. Levy also opens up about his journey from SUNY Oswego to ESPN, the evolution of his career across multiple sports, and what continues to drive him as a broadcaster. It’s a wide-ranging conversation on longevity, versatility and life behind the mic.

    30 min

  5. JAN 22

    Episode 46: Tim Legler, ESPN NBA Analyst

    Tim Legler serves as the lead NBA analyst on ESPN and ABC, appearing as part of the broadcast team for the league’s biggest events, including the NBA Finals. Following his 10-year NBA career, Legler joined ESPN in 2000 and regularly contributes to NBA Today, SportsCenter and additional news and information programming. The sharp-shooting guard rose from the ranks of the CBA to NBA after leaving La Salle University in 1988.  He played for five NBA teams – the Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards. In his first season with the Washington Wizards, Legler burst into the national spotlight at the 1996 NBA All-Star Weekend when he won the three-point shooting contest.  Legler received an MBA degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2002.

    24 min

  6. JAN 19

    Episode 45: Taylor Tannebaum, ACC Network Host/Reporter

    Taylor Tannebaum, host and reporter for ACC Network, joins Alex Feuz on The 06010: ESPN Communications Podcast. Tannebaum discusses her journey to ESPN, from local newsrooms in Alabama to becoming a leading on-air voice for ACCN’s college football and studio programming. She reflects on her role hosting ACC Huddle and co-hosting ACC PM and what it takes to cover the ACC on a national stage. Tannebaum also shares insights from her time at WTHR in Indianapolis, where she became the station’s first female sports anchor, and the wide range of marquee events she covered along the way. The conversation highlights her foundation covering SEC powerhouses Alabama and Auburn, the lessons learned reporting on championship-level college football, and how her background as a reporter continues to shape her approach as a host.

    17 min

  7. JAN 16

    Episode 44: Mike Reiss, ESPN NFL Nation Reporter: New England Patriots

    Mike Reiss, longtime New England Patriots reporter for ESPN, joins Alex Feuz on The 06010: ESPN Communications Podcast. Reiss discusses his path to ESPN, beginning with covering the Patriots in 1997 quickly becoming a trusted voice in the New England sports community. Reiss reflects on nearly three decades covering the Patriots across multiple eras, his role as a cornerstone of ESPN’s NFL Nation, and how embracing early digital storytelling and 365/24/7 blogging helped reshape modern NFL coverage. He also shares insight into the professional trust built with players that led to some of the most impactful stories of his career, including Matt Light’s retirement and Nate Solder’s cancer diagnosis. Reiss discusses balancing daily reporting with national television appearances on SportsCenter and NFL Live, the responsibility that comes with long-term beat coverage.

    30 min

  8. 12/22/2025

    Episode 43: Drew Carter, ESPN Play-by-Play Announcer/Host

    Drew Carter, ESPN play-by-play commentator and studio host, joins Alex Feuz on The 06010: ESPN Communications Podcast. Carter discusses his path to ESPN since joining the network in August 2021 and the versatility that has defined his rise across multiple sports, including college football, college basketball, softball and the PLL. He reflects on becoming one of ESPN’s go-to voices for innovative and alternate presentations, calling some of the network’s most distinctive broadcasts in recent years—including the NHL Big City Greens Classic and Pixar-inspired Toy Story Funday Football. Carter also returns to the booth this Christmas Day for ESPN’s Dunk the Halls presentation, bringing his signature energy and creativity back to the festive NBA showcase. Carter shares insight into balancing traditional play-by-play, studio hosting across ESPN platforms. He also discusses the lessons that shaped his career—from winning the Jim Nantz Award to anchoring SportsCenter—and what continues to excite him about storytelling, innovation and the future of sports broadcasting at ESPN.

    22 min
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