May 19, 2021
Burke Magnus is often the person who decides what sports content we get to see on TV in his role as EVP, Programming and Original Content for ESPN.
He and AJ discuss how he got to where he is today, what makes a good partner for ESPN, and why co-viewing might be the next big innovation in sports media.
Details:
1:45 - Burke’s background
8:40 - The future of the CFP
13:25 - COVID-19’s impact on ESPN
16:20 - The future of sports media
27:00 - UFC, NBA, and how properties succeed in 2021
30:35 - FAANG companies and sports
33:40 - Co-viewing in the future
39:55 - Sports betting
44:05 - Rapid Fire Questions