Im not saying I could have been an All-Star caliber player, but I could have extended my career, I could have made more money, I could have added about 3-4 more years and I have regrets about that. The latest movie news, trailers, reviews, and more. These numbers are exactly what Smith envisioned when he noticed slipping numbers and a lack of fire between him and Max Kellerman. At least those are the 4 guys I can listen to and feel entertained while driving or working. Sources speculated Kellerman could also join the morning radio show, "Keyshawn, JWill & Zubin," with Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams and Zubin Mehenti. struggled. Smith sat down with Jimmy Traina on the latest Sports. Be honest with yourself. The show stinks now. I just didnt feel that moving forward he and I together was the right call and I said that the bosses. Chiney & Golic Jr. is fun but dives into non-sports topics too often and books guests few sports fans want to hear. OutKick then reported throughout the spring and summer that ESPN had ambitious plans to revamp ESPN Radio but these efforts failed. The move signaled ESPNs desire to push Smith into the spotlight more, a plan thats been going on for a few weeks now by the way of Smith being the only consistent face on the show along with a varying number of guests co-hosts. We werent fresh together.". They can cite COVID as the reason for the ratings decline. I still got regrets. Kellerman's move was originally reported last week by Front Office Sports and the New York Post. We've received your submission. If nothing else, theres potential there. From a podcast to a YouTube show, Jalen & Jacoby then moved to the national ESPN Radio lineup before progressing to its current daily airing on television with segments from the show continuing to regularly reach audiences across all of its previous platforms. In recent years, there has been a whirlwind of changes to the daytime shows on ESPN, the latest of which included a new format to First Take, the popular sports debate show. Get the Daily OutKick and get smarter every day. By what name was This Just In (2021) officially released in Canada in English? Stephen A. Smiths show was also up, but just 2%, and he was already set to leave radio by the end of the 2019 fall book. ESPN said Cains radio show increased 18% year-over-year, saw triple-digit percentage audience growth on terrestrial radio for the quarter, and a 20% audience increase across platforms for December 2019. He is the host of This Just In with Max Kellerman and the co-host of Keyshawn, JWill and Max on ESPN Radio.He previously was a co-host of ESPN talk show First Take alongside Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim.He also previously was the co-host of the sports radio talk show Max & Marcellus . Since its premiere, THIS JUST IN is up +26% compared to the same time slot on ESPN last year. Clark thought that Bryant deserved a better spot in the rankings, but Kellerman predictably took the contrarian role and didn't think Kobe deserved to be amongst the decade's top 15 players at. 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Smith, who has unapologetically acknowledged that First. Afternoon radio isnt hard to figure out. by In addition to giving the people what they want and breaking down sports and pop culture as only they can, the duo will also continue to welcome some of the top names across sports and entertainment. Max Kellerman was born in New York City, New York, in the United States, on August 6, 1973. 3 Beds. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith set the record straight on why former co-host Max Kellerman departed the show in a revealing interview with Hot 97 on Thursday. He has also succeeded at each stop at ESPN. Ricky Keeler is a reporter for BSM with a primary focus on sports media podcasts and national personalities. Gambling related content is not intended for anyone under the age of 21. However, Cain left the network for Fox News over the summer, leaving a significant gap in the lineup. Max Kellerman (born August 6, 1973) is an American sports television personality and boxing commentator. , and Ive been proven correct. Since the format changes, FIRST TAKE is up +30% compared to three weeks ago. Renamed "Keyshawn, JWill and Max," the show will debut in its new format on September 7. In doing so, he revealed key details as to why the decision was made. Netflix's documentary series "Full Swing" brought new attention to the sport of golf. There were zero sports to talk about last spring. A billboard for a iPhone 14 Pro ad. Sunday at 10:46 AM. I cautioned from the start that Chiney & Golic Jr. (4-7 p.m.) is in a tough spot. The fact that its a chemistry you have and sometimes it just stalls, and the audience lets you know that it is what it is and you feel the need for something fresh, you feel the need to retool, Smith said. Terrell jokingly said that Max was "blacker" than Stephen A., which instantly. The move to remove Kellerman was catalyzed by Stephen A., but the plan has seemingly backfired, so much so, that First Take is now the lowest rated show on the television entire network. Greenberg works on national radio and now appears during the morning drive on the West Coast. Now it is just yelling. Stephen A. Smith clearly has great power within the ESPN network. The bottom line is Smith wasn't a fan of his on-air chemistry with Kellerman and the show as a whole began seeing a ratings dip. In just their second week as a trio since Max Kellerman joined ESPN Radio's morning show, Keyshawn Johnson was shocked to hear about his co-host's rap career. Smith, meanwhile, has been joined by multiple co-debaters on First Take since Kellerman's departure. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER. The show will be available every weekday with new 45-60 minute episodes debuting exclusively on ESPNs Twitter, Facebook and YouTube accounts and the ESPN App making it the first show the network has launched in this model. 3 Baths. they are playing to the crowd that makes noise. Kellerman has since launched his own show, This Just In, during ESPN's afternoon slot. 9,017. Oct 2, 2021 First Take ratings plummeted after Max Kellerman left the After orchestrating Max Kellerman's removal from First Take about a month ago, due to numbers suggesting that viewers want Kellerman off Stephen A. Smith is up for a surprise, as the show's ratings have plummeted! You know, just crazy stuff. Early Numbers Suggest First Take Viewers Didnt Want Stephen A. Stephen A. said on radio he saw numbers that suggested @FirstTake's viewers wanted Max Kellerman off. Kellerman's brother Sam Kellerman was born on 24th November 1974. He previously was the Program Director and Afternoon Co-Host on 93.1 The Fan in Lima, OH. So thats whats going on there, folks, if anybody cares. Max Kellerman's new ESPN show, 'This Just In," will premiere September 14th at 2:00pm.The former First Take co-host will be joined by various network insiders for a one-hour show which will . [1] The show premiered on September 14, 2021, and airs live on weekdays at 2 p.m. Mediocre personalities + pompous woke asses = failure. DISCLAIMER: This site is 100% for entertainment purposes only and does not involve real money betting. Max Kellerman, the inferior half of ESPN's windbag duo on First Take, has some thoughts about the rioting in cities. He is also a play-by-play announcer for TV and Radio broadcasts in Western Ohio. Its not 25-54 year olds. ESPNs live schedule continues throughout the afternoon with sport-specific content and much more. SOLD FEB 16, 2023. ESPN host Stephen A. Smith is tightening his grip on daytime talk mainstay First Take, as co-host Max Kellerman is departing the show and making way for rotating co-hosts. Evidently this time, they understood and they made the move. I cant stand Kellerman when he goes off on his political tangents, but he is an easy listen on a drive or during work, especially when he sticks to sports.. ET, will offer a preview of that night's story lines and dives into trending topics in the sports world, along with . They resolve NOTHING, they are just debating all day long, just like pretty much every other show on ESPN these days. Beginning at 8 a.m., fans will be able to hear the latest news, information and original, timely opinions and analysis across all sports with Get Up (8-10 a.m.), First Take (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) and the 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. editions of SportsCenter, all culminating with This Just In. January 21, 2021, 12:29 pmupdated January 21, 2021, 3:27 pm Max is always able to successfully connect and resonate with fans in meaningful ways across platforms and its great to have him leading this new show. The program will follow a roster of live studio programming that includes the morning program Get Up, the Stephen A. Smith-led hot-talk show First Take, and two live editions of SportsCenter.. ESPN is expected to remove Kellerman from "First Take" in the near . Rose an analyst and host and Jacoby a host and coordinating producer have continued to successfully evolve the show ever since it started as a passion project for the duo. Kellerman and Greenberg actually have legit radio talent. "The rumors are accurate" Cable customers who currently subscribe to MSG Networks will be able to access the service similarly to MSGs current mobile app MSG Go. 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Smith's presence on the usually popular program remains one of the biggest factors of its success, the loss of Max Kellerman could prove disastrous. Kellerman also hosts ESPN's live weekday afternoon show, This Just In (since Sept. 2021) as well as his weekly boxing show, Max on Boxing on ESPN2. You can find him on Twitter @Rickinator555 or reach him by email at RickJKeeler@gmail.com. Max Kellerman was born on August 6, 1973 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. The Disney-backed sports-news outlet expects to infuse some elements of Questionable into Debatable, a new digital series slated to launch October 4. Smith went on to confirm that the decision was more about keeping things fresh on First Take by implementing change than removing Kellerman, specifically. Lets get that out the way. I think there is no credibility there. Outside of Stephen A., there are no compelling voices or personalities left at ESPN. Kellerman will also regularly be joined by ESPNs industry-leading lineup of sport-specific insiders and analysts to go inside every breaking story and development from new angles. Temtastic Muns said: Dying to hear how the music score turned out. Stephen A. said on radio he saw numbers that suggested @FirstTake's viewers wanted Max Kellerman off. When I came into this opportunity right here, I was like Im not having regrets in this. Get the Daily OutKick and get smarter every day. . Everything is going to work out, though. Click the logo and sign up for access to the ESPN Images Library. But there werent colors before. This just in: Max Kellerman will be coming at you afternoons on ESPN via his new show, titled "This Just In," which premieres Tuesday at 2 p.m. We knew Kellerman, who recently left ESPN's. I listen occasionally, but usually end up on KTCK. 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ESPN Radio likely wont get back to those 2019 numbers, but it should soon see an uptick from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dan Le Batards departure hurts ESPNs digital property but its a win for terrestrial radio, where The Dan Le Batard Show struggled. Kellerman had the task of replacing Skip Bayless across the debate desk from Stephen A. Smith on "First Take," which he did for five years. Enjoys the NFL, College Football and volunteers at a dog rescue in his spare time. Its not like I wanted the guy to be fired. When a Hall-of-Famer finishes their career, they roll the red carpet out.. I have regrets of what I didnt do when I was playing and some of the offseasons I didnt put as much into my craft as I should have. "The rumor's accurate in terms of me wanting him off the show. Each morning I wake up, its a little better. The 77-year-old has been the television voice of the club since 1981. Last January, ESPN detailed its 8% rise in the 2019 fall book, showing the Will Cain Show as the primary reason. ESPN was foolish to move on from Mike Golic Sr. Max Kellerman was recently booted from First Take, but he got his own show as a fallback of sorts.That's not a bad deal. He was the original host of Around the Horn before leaving for Fox Sports. You mean no one wants to listen to that vomit-inducing assemblage of race baiters and militant homosexual activists? It wasnt really about asking him to be off the show, it was about the fact that I knew that we, together, as far as I was concerned, was not a great partnership anymore and that was something that needed to change. On Sept. 13, the show will be on ESPN2 at 2 p.m. for that day only. All-in-all, it's looking like ESPN might have made a big mistake dismissing Max from 'First Take.'. Kellerman also hosts ESPN's live weekday afternoon show, This Just In (since Sept. 2021) as well as his weekly boxing show, Max on Boxing on ESPN2. Manningcast Delivers Biggest Audience Yet, World Series Ratings Still Down, But Game 5 Shows Promise, I had to be operated on within 48 hours, or I couldve lost my eyesight forever.. I think he's a real good guy, I appreciate what he did for the show, we were number one for five years, we stayed number one, and I appreciate that. They ask it, I tell it. Maybe more time? The 48-year-old Kellerman was never the star-studded co-debater Skip Bayless was, and First Take as a whole lost its luster as a result. Max Kellerman Twitter He's hosted the eponymous "Max Kellerman Show" on ESPN Radio since 2020. I wasnt pointing the finger at him. The third-year quarterback has been wildly successful against the WFT, arguably more so than against any other opponent in his career. He is also an active podcaster with an interest in pursuing a career in sports media. Yes, I did [want him off the show], Smith told radio hosts Ebro Darden and Peter Rosenberg. Its mostly junk. On Tuesday, Sept. 14, ESPN will premiere This Just In hosted by Max Kellerman at 2 p.m. Russ can be found on Twitter @RussHeltman11 or you can reach him by email at Heltmandm@yahoo.com. This news comes only weeks after word . Is he a complete opposite personality on radio vs. television? Stephen A. Smith, one of the networks megastars, has stood as the networks cash cow through the many recent years of turmoil thats soiled the award-winning sports and entertainment network America has come to know and love. Yes, I did [want him off the show], Smith told radio hosts Ebro Darden and Peter Rosenberg on Hot 97 in September.