ESPN's Tony Reali opens up about navigating life's ups and downs, the changes coming to Around the Horn and more
SI Media With Jimmy Traina
Sports Illustrated
4.6 • 1.2K Ratings
🗓️ 31 October 2018
⏱️ 87 minutes
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Summary
Episode 201 of the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast features an in-depth interview with ESPN’s Tony Reali, who discusses the many ups and downs of his life and maintaining his infectiously positive attitude. On the professional side, Reali talks about his journey, going from Fordham to “Stat Boy” on “Pardon the Interruption,” to hosting “Around the Horn" since 2004 while previewing the many changes coming to ATH, which relaunches on ESPN Nov. 5. On the personal side, Reali opens up about dealing with anxiety and trying to gain control of his life. He also talks about how he got through the devastation of losing one of his twin boys this summer during the lead up to childbirth.
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