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The Press Box

The Post-Norby Era at ESPN, the Magic of Ian Eagle, Eclipse Talk, and Caleb Williams Takes With Chicago Radio Host Danny Parkins

The Press Box

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4.43.2K Ratings

🗓️ 8 April 2024

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Hello media consumers! Today, Bryan is joined Chicago radio host Danny Parkins. They get into the post-Norby era at ESPN after the longtime executive, Norby Williams, was let go after being with the company since 1985 (1:53). Then, they get into March Madness talk as they discuss Caitlin Clark, Ian Eagle, and more. (13:22). To close the show, Bryan talks to Danny about his career and something really amazing he did in high school (50:02) Host: Bryan Curtis Guest: Danny Parkins Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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and Howe, Division 3 coaches Concord Basketball.

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All of that with our guest host today, Danny Parkins. He hosts Afternoon Drive at the score in

1:24.7

Chicago. No less than Colin Coward has called him the best young radio host in

1:30.2

America and less obnoxious than other hosts that were recommended by Nick Wright.

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Parkins is also the co-author of the new book, Pipeline to the Prose, which comes out next week.

1:41.7

Danny, welcome to the press box.

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