NFL Network Host Kimmi Chex on Her Meteoric Rise, New Contract, and What's Next

Kimmi Chex is an on-air host for NFL Network. She recently signed a multi-year contract extension with the company and joined the Press Pass podcast to document how she got to this point as quickly as she did, and what the future holds for her.    

Josh Weinfuss Discusses Path to ESPN, Kliff Kingsbury's Future and Where Kyler Murray can Improve

Josh Weinfuss is ESPN's NFL Nation Arizona Cardinals beat reporter. He joined Press Pass this week to discuss the career path that took him from Indiana University all the way to a coveted spot at ESPN. He delved into the Cardinals' future, whether Kliff Kingsbury will be a part of it and what Kyle…

Jesse Agler Discusses His Career, the Padres and Getting to watch Fernando Tatis Jr. Every Day

Jesse Agler joined Press Pass and discussed his first season as the radio voice of the San Diego Padres. He touched on how his career got him to this point, his relationship with his broadcast partner Tony Gwynn Jr., calling the Padres' first no-hitter and what it's like to watch Fernando Tatis Jr.…

Liam McHugh Talks NHL on TNT, Working With Wayne Gretzky, And the Fun of a Free-Wheeling Studio Show

Liam McHugh covers the NHL for TNT, working as the network's No. 1 studio host. He came over to Turner after a decade spent covering hockey and a variety of other sports for NBC, including hosting Football Night in America. Liam joined the Press Pass Podcast to discuss what it's like to start a new…

Seth Wickersham Discusses New Book on Brady-Belichick-Kraft Dymanic

Seth Wickersham is a longtime ESPN NFL writer and investigative reporter. He joined the Press Pass Podcast to discuss the up coming release of his book, "Better To Be Feared", a deep dive into the relationship between Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and Robert Kraft over the course of the New England Pa…

Brandon Tierney Discusses Return to the Studio, Favorite Guests and Chemistry With Tiki Barber

Brandon Tierney was hosting "Tiki and Tierney" remotely for more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now he and Tiki Barber are back in a brand new studio. He joined Press Pass to discuss the transition back from remote work, his chemistry with Barber, and some of his favorite recurring guest…

Stan Verrett Discusses His Lifelong Pursuit to Host 'SportsCenter' and How He Got There

Stan Verrett has always wanted to host SportsCenter. From his first job as a host of a radio show for the blind in his hometown of New Orleans to his Howard University days, to Charlotte and Virginia and back to Louisiana, Verrett's end goal was always the same. All the sacrifices made, all the lon…

ESPN's Michael DiRocco Talks Jaguars Hype, Covering Tim Tebow in College, and Going From Newspaper to ESPN

Michael DiRocco is ESPN's Jacksonville Jaguars beat reporter. He joined the Press Pass podcast ahead of the most exciting season in recent memory for the woebegone franchise to discuss the upcoming football year and his career arc, working his way up the newspaper ranks and the decision to join ESP…

Kevin Clark Explains How He Joined 'The Ringer,' the Inception of 'Slow News Day', and His Career Arc in Media

Kevin Clark wears many hats for The Ringer. He writes weekly feature columns on the NFL, hosts a podcast, and helped create the popular Slow News Day show. Kevin joined the Press Pass Podcast to document how he got here, starting from his early days growing up in a journalism family and an internsh…

Matt Sullivan, Author of 'Can't Knock The Hustle,' Discusses His Writing Process and Embedding With the Nets

Matt Sullivan is the author of "Can't Knock The Hustle," his new book about the Brooklyn Nets. Matt embedded with the organization for over a year and was with Brooklyn for the rollercoaster events of 2020, from the pandemic to social unrest to the bubble playoffs and everything in between.    Ma…