{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66bcfabfa37f25960074e656/6a711264c41b8c1d303b4f5a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Is ESPN Really Done w/ 'Embrace Debate'? Plus Influence Olympics: SAS vs. PTI & ESPN vs. Yahoo","description":"<p>New ESPN execs are done with \"Embrace Debate\" and now want to \"Embrace Authenticity.\" Will the pivot help them re-engage with sports fans who tuned out the Worldwide Leader over the past decade?</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, we continue our Sports Media Influence Olympics with Stephen A. Smith vs. the 'Pardon the Interruption' hosts and ESPN's NFL investigative team vs. Yahoo's Ross Dellenger.</p><p><br></p><p>It's The Play-By-Play LIVE!</p><p><br></p><p>0:45 ESPN wants authenticity over debate</p><p>18:27 Influence Olympics Rd 3: Stephen A vs Wilbon/Kornheiser</p><p>39:35 Influence Olympics Rd 4: Wickersham/DVN vs Dellenger</p><p><br></p><p>Awful Announcing on X: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncing</p><p>Awful Announcing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awfulannouncing</p><p>Awful Announcing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awful_announcing/</p><p>Awful Announcing on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@awful_announcing</p>","author_name":"Awful Announcing"}