Darren Rovell
SI Media With Jimmy Traina
Sports Illustrated
4.6 • 1.2K Ratings
🗓️ 31 May 2018
⏱️ 60 minutes
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Summary
Episode 179 of the SI Media Podcast features a wide-ranging interview with ESPN business reporter and Twitter lightning rod, Darren Rovell. Rovell shares his thoughts on the insane Bryan Colangelo “Twitter burner accounts” story, explains exactly how he goes about his job at ESPN, talks about the business of the NBA Finals, the legalization of sports betting, WWE SmackDown going to FOX and Vince McMahon’s legacy as a businessman. The conversation then turns to Twitter. Darren discusses his blocking philosophy, how he tweets during big events, whether he has help with his account, his famous Twitter controversies, Twitter regrets, Twitter’s future and much more.
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