13/08/2024
Good morning,
I have been asked by the literal handful (10 to 20) listeners that we get whether the podcast I host with Shay and Joey(a.k.a. late-game heroics) is returning. There is not an easy answer here. This past weekend was the first weekend that I missed podcasting/had something to say. However, after I got sick mid-way through football season, I feel like I didn't set up my cohost to continue without me. I also feel like I didn't do an excellent job as a host making a cohesive setup for the show. I've been listening to old episodes and marking notes on what I could've done.
I also didn't do some of the stuff I was into early on that wasn't popular then. I regret not leaning into WNBA coverage. We were there 2 to 3 years before and didn't have the confidence to lean into what we knew about women's basketball. The same goes for pro wrestling. I saw the wrestling explosion coming, but instead of putting it as a side thing on the podcast, I just kept it to my close friends. Another failure was not talking about the business of sports. Those are all things I've assessed over the last 3 to 4 months.
Our podcast was never about getting listenership. I appreciate the few you listen to, but the podcast was mainly about getting people I know and respect in a room to discuss exciting topics. My co-hosts are my friends and will continue to be there no matter what I decide. The combination of Shays's South Carolina/SEC/Southern sports love and Joey's Ohio State/Big Ten/Northern sports love mixed well, more often than not. I thank them for everything. I'll make my decision in the next couple of days. If I do plan to record again, I'll try to organize it better
Thanks, Gary