Sports
Station:
ESPN+ (US)
Status:
Running
Start:
2024-05-21
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Up for Debate: The Evolution of Sports Media delves into the evolution of sports talk debate programming across seven decades–from Howard Cosell to Stephen A. Smith to Cam'Ron–and explores how sports discourse arrived at this moment, why it's here now, and where it's going next.
There is no Next Episode of Up for Debate: The Evolution of Sports Media planned.
S1E1 - It Was Written
Journey into the world of sports discourse with Stephen A Smith, the charismatic frontman of ESPN's First Take, as he takes center stage in dissecting the current landscape of sports media. We dive into the historical roots of sports debate, tracing its origins from print journalism to on-camera personalities like Howard Cosell, and eventually evolving into the debate format that's present today.
Air Date: 21 May 2024 11:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - Hot Takes + Cold Pizza
Explore the surge in sports debate shows where the spotlight is on personalities who push the boundaries, with opinions and fiery takes that put athletes under the microscope.
Air Date: 22 May 2024 11:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Success + Successors
As the sports media landscape continues to evolve, personalities like Shannon Sharpe and Cam'Ron are blazing a trail for the future by building their own platforms and launching personal media brands.
Air Date: 23 May 2024 11:00 (CDT)