TAB teams up with ESPN for new Hoops & Hits podcast – TAB and ESPN have launched a new podcast to serve the booming local interest in American sports.
Hosted by former NRL stars and US sport tragics, Justin Horo and Josh Reynolds, the ESPN Hoops & Hits podcast – presented by TAB, provides a detailed but distinctly local take on all the major US sports for fans and punters.
“We know there’s a rapidly growing Aussie fanbase craving more and more content around the American codes, but in a way that’s relatable to us here in Australia,”
– TAB’s Head of Sponsorship, Events & Sport Content, Kate Waugh, said.
“By leveraging TAB’s exclusive wagering partnerships with the NFL and NBA, and ESPN’s renowned local and US sports coverage, we can keep fans tuned into everything happening, from the NFL to College Football, NBA to WNBA, the NHL, Major League Soccer, UFC and anything in between.
“Justin’s a huge Green Bay Packers fan and Josh loves the Philadelphia Eagles. They obviously understand professional sport with their backgrounds, but they’re also a lot of fun and huge fans of all US sports.”
The ESPN Hoops & Hits Podcast – presented by TAB, will launch its debut episode on Wednesday 4September in time for the opening week of the new NFL season on September 7 in a further boost to the game’s popularity here.
“As we continue to see NFL fandom grow in the Australian market, we are excited to see TAB, our official wagering partner and ESPN, our NFL broadcast partner, come together to create a US themed sports podcast that supports our efforts to bring NFL closer to our local fans,”
– said Charlotte Offord, NFL General Manager – Australia and New Zealand.
The ESPN Hoops & Hits – presented by TAB podcast, will be available on Spotify, Apple, Megaphone and all major audio streaming channels from Wednesday 4 September.
FACTBOX:
HOSTS:
Justin Horo:
Justin is a New Zealand Maori Rugby League representative who played over 200 matches in the NRL and UK Super League. Since retirement he has built an impressive media career and is also host of the popular Levels Network Rugby league podcast.
Favourite NFL team: Green Bay Packers
Josh Reynolds:
Josh Reynolds has represented The Blues in State of Origin, as well as a decorated Rugby League career that also included over 167 matches for the Canterbury Bulldogs and Wests Tigers.
Favourite NFL team: Philadelphia Eagles
ESPN: ESPN Australia delivers over 10,000 hours of live events and studio programming each year, featuring some of the most respected and recognizable names in world sport including Stephen A Smith, Pat McAfee, Adrian Wojnarowski and more. If you love sports, there’s no better place than ESPN.
TAB: TAB is the exclusive wagering partner of the NFL, exclusive wagering partner of the NBA and official Australian partners of the NBA and WNBA. TAB is Australia’s biggest multichannel wagering brand, offering a broad range of betting experiences across digital channels and in retail throughout Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory and the ACT.
ESPN Hoops & Hits – presented by TAB:
Available on: List – Spotify, Apple, Megaphone
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TAB teams up with ESPN for new Hoops & Hits podcast
