Burack Podcast

Julianne Viani-Braen joins the podcast this week to discuss working as an independent contractor with roles at ESPN, CBS, Big Ten Network, MSG, and YES Network.We chatted about how her transition to color commentating, how she broke into the business, her workload, calling games via virtual reality, her role models, social media, and her plans moving forward.Finally, her hobbies, interests, if she was a fighter, why she reminds me of Ronda Rousey, television talk, and she brags about her cooking.

Julianne Viani-Braen joins the podcast this week to discuss working as an independent contractor with roles at ESPN, CBS, Big Ten Network, MSG, and YES Network.We chatted about how her transition to color commentating, how she broke into the business, her workload, calling games via virtual reality, her role models, social media, and her plans moving forward.Finally, her hobbies, interests, if she was a fighter, why she reminds me of Ronda Rousey, television talk, and she brags about her cooking.

Joe Tessitore joins the podcast this week. We discuss Fury-Wilder II, the insane presser, how big this fight will be, the pressure of calling it, why I think it's the biggest moment of Tessitore's career, the impact of a blow-by-blow broadcaster, this is the biggest heavyweight bout since ___, most powerful person in boxing, the current state of the sport, ESPN and FOX working together, and Terence Crawford now vs. Manny Pacquiao's prime. I also ask if he expects to be back calling Monday Night Football next season.

Joe Tessitore joins the podcast this week. We discuss Fury-Wilder II, the insane presser, how big this fight will be, the pressure of calling it, why I think it's the biggest moment of Tessitore's career, the impact of a blow-by-blow broadcaster, this is the biggest heavyweight bout since ___, most powerful person in boxing, the current state of the sport, ESPN and FOX working together, and Terence Crawford now vs. Manny Pacquiao's prime. I also ask if he expects to be back calling Monday Night Football next season.

Legendary boxing promoter and CEO of Top Rank, Bob Arum joins the podcast this week. We preview Wilder-Fury II, being the first fight ever promoted during the Super Bowl, how many pay-per-view buys it will sell, working with PBC, ESPN and FOX co-branding, Top Rank moving to ESPN, big fights not being on linear television (they should be) more, how much ESPN+ hurts pay-per-view numbers, if he'd work with DAZN, Showtime's future, HBO's boxing exist, his thoughts on Anthony Joshua vs. Fury, regretting not booking Crawford-Pacquiao, why he doesn't agree with me Crawford is ducking fighters, and more.

Legendary boxing promoter and CEO of Top Rank, Bob Arum joins the podcast this week. We preview Wilder-Fury II, being the first fight ever promoted during the Super Bowl, how many pay-per-view buys it will sell, working with PBC, ESPN and FOX co-branding, Top Rank moving to ESPN, big fights not being on linear television (they should be) more, how much ESPN+ hurts pay-per-view numbers, if he'd work with DAZN, Showtime's future, HBO's boxing exist, his thoughts on Anthony Joshua vs. Fury, regretting not booking Crawford-Pacquiao, why he doesn't agree with me Crawford is ducking fighters, and more.

Greg McElroy, color commentator for the XFL, joins the podcast to talk about the league's coverage; how nervous he was for the Week 1; changes the broadcast team will make for Week 2; what the league needs; working with Steve Levy, Dianna Russini, and Tom Luginbill; when to go to the sidelines for access; expectations for the future; how much disparity between teams; and his opinions on television, movies, and food.

Greg McElroy, color commentator for the XFL, joins the podcast to talk about the league's coverage; how nervous he was for the Week 1; changes the broadcast team will make for Week 2; what the league needs; working with Steve Levy, Dianna Russini, and Tom Luginbill; when to go to the sidelines for access; expectations for the future; how much disparity between teams; and his opinions on television, movies, and food.

Taylor Rooks joins the podcast this week. We discuss season two of Take it There, how she got her own show, what is success, interviewing Kevin Durant, if her dream job currently exist, starting her podcast, if she is an audio editor, who needs a podcast (Hint: Beyoncé), binging a show vs. watching it weekly, what happened to Tony Soprano, if digital shows can ever eclipse television, who she looks up to, why she is mad at Game of Thrones, and more.

Taylor Rooks joins the podcast this week. We discuss season two of Take it There, how she got her own show, what is success, interviewing Kevin Durant, if her dream job currently exist, starting her podcast, if she is an audio editor, who needs a podcast (Hint: Beyoncé), binging a show vs. watching it weekly, what happened to Tony Soprano, if digital shows can ever eclipse television, who she looks up to, why she is mad at Game of Thrones, and more.

Adam Anshell, Managing Director of Operations for Stadium, joins the podcast this week. We discuss Stadium's Inside The Association: NBA Trade Deadline Special this Thursday, why Sinclair purchased Stadium, plans for the RSNs, capitalizing on local MLB games, if Stadium will get into gambling, the future of live sports, competing with other streaming services, who they are looking to hire, and much more.

Adam Anshell, Managing Director of Operations for Stadium, joins the podcast this week. We discuss Stadium's Inside The Association: NBA Trade Deadline Special this Thursday, why Sinclair purchased Stadium, plans for the RSNs, capitalizing on local MLB games, if Stadium will get into gambling, the future of live sports, competing with other streaming services, who they are looking to hire, and much more.

FOX Sports' Curt Menefee joins the podcast this week ahead of the Super Bowl. Menefee and I talk about FOX's coverage, comparing it to his first Super Bowl, the guys on set, the future of the show, Patrick Mahomes, how broadcasting has changed, why he took the XFL play-by-play job, XFL preview, young broadcasters he is high on, and much more.

FOX Sports' Curt Menefee joins the podcast this week ahead of the Super Bowl. Menefee and I talk about FOX's coverage, comparing it to his first Super Bowl, the guys on set, the future of the show, Patrick Mahomes, how broadcasting has changed, why he took the XFL play-by-play job, XFL preview, young broadcasters he is high on, and much more.

Nate Burleson joins the podcast this week to talk about his five jobs, why he is doing so much, how much longer he plans on doing it, his five-year plan, the struggles he's gone through, what drives him, what his family has done for his career, meeting Jay Z, being overlooked, and why he wants his legacy to be "Nate Burleson, The Business."

Nate Burleson joins the podcast this week to talk about his five jobs, why he is doing so much, how much longer he plans on doing it, his five-year plan, the struggles he's gone through, what drives him, what his family has done for his career, meeting Jay Z, being overlooked, and why he wants his legacy to be "Nate Burleson, The Business."

Joy Taylor, from The Herd and the host of the Maybe I'm Crazy podcast, joins the show this week. We discussed the early days of her career, getting on Undisputed, her daily schedule, moving to Los Angeles, how big sports are in Pittsburgh, Game of Thrones, if Braveheart is any good, what she wants to do next, NFL playoffs, and more.

Joy Taylor, from The Herd and the host of the Maybe I'm Crazy podcast, joins the show this week. We discussed the early days of her career, getting on Undisputed, her daily schedule, moving to Los Angeles, how big sports are in Pittsburgh, Game of Thrones, if Braveheart is any good, what she wants to do next, NFL playoffs, and more.

Michael David Smith, managing editor of ProFootballTalk, joins the podcast this week to discuss Wild Card weekend, the future of the Patriots, Aaron Rodgers' decline and if he can bounce back, Lamar Jackson vs. Patrick Mahomes vs. Deshaun Watson, the mainstream media's coverage of the NFL, the media's protection of the NBA, The Wire, the impact the election will have on the NFL, and more.

Michael David Smith, managing editor of ProFootballTalk, joins the podcast this week to discuss Wild Card weekend, the future of the Patriots, Aaron Rodgers' decline and if he can bounce back, Lamar Jackson vs. Patrick Mahomes vs. Deshaun Watson, the mainstream media's coverage of the NFL, the media's protection of the NBA, The Wire, the impact the election will have on the NFL, and more.

Matt Barrie joins the podcast this week to talk about his rise at ESPN, college football, his career, working with Elle Duncan, his blue suits, his hair, grammar, the decade, the Sopranos, and much more.

Matt Barrie joins the podcast this week to talk about his rise at ESPN, college football, his career, working with Elle Duncan, his blue suits, his hair, grammar, the decade, the Sopranos, and much more.

Ryan Ruocco joins the podcast this week to talk about the one event in the past he wishes he could've called, his dream of calling the NBA Finals, how he got to be Stephen A. Smith's radio co-host, The Irishman, Star Wars, Eminem, his agent becoming one of his bosses, and much more!

Ryan Ruocco joins the podcast this week to talk about the one event in the past he wishes he could've called, his dream of calling the NBA Finals, how he got to be Stephen A. Smith's radio co-host, The Irishman, Star Wars, Eminem, his agent becoming one of his bosses, and much more!

FOX Sports' Charles Davis joins the show this week to talk about what he learned from letting his ego get in the way of his NFL career, studying history, dealing with social media, growing up as an only child, his views on the business, interests in teaching classes, best novels ever, and more.

FOX Sports' Charles Davis joins the show this week to talk about what he learned from letting his ego get in the way of his NFL career, studying history, dealing with social media, growing up as an only child, his views on the business, interests in teaching classes, best novels ever, and more.

FOX Sports Kate Abdo stops by to talk about the upcoming Deontay Wilder-Luis Ortiz fight, Floyd Mayweather, boxing, her career, life, training to box, and much more!

FOX Sports Kate Abdo stops by to talk about the upcoming Deontay Wilder-Luis Ortiz fight, Floyd Mayweather, boxing, her career, life, training to box, and much more!

Damien Woody joins the podcast this week to talk about his transition to the media, the current state of the business, when to talk race on sports show, if he wants to do color commentary, his life, family, and everything in between.

Damien Woody joins the podcast this week to talk about his transition to the media, the current state of the business, when to talk race on sports show, if he wants to do color commentary, his life, family, and everything in between.

FOX Nation's Abby Hornacek joins the podcast this week to talk about her three shows, her career, future, life, interests, being a nerd, and we try to find her sports teams to root for.

FOX Nation's Abby Hornacek joins the podcast this week to talk about her three shows, her career, future, life, interests, being a nerd, and we try to find her sports teams to root for.

WWE's Renee Young joins the podcast this week to talk about SmackDown's launch on FOX, her new FS1 show Backstage, her career, cooking, Breaking Bad, Joker, CM Punk, if she can fight, conspiracy theories, and much more.

WWE's Renee Young joins the podcast this week to talk about SmackDown's launch on FOX, her new FS1 show Backstage, her career, cooking, Breaking Bad, Joker, CM Punk, if she can fight, conspiracy theories, and much more.

Mark Kreigel from ESPN and the NFL Network joins the podcast this week! Kriegel talks about going from covering the mafia and drug dealers to sports, the newspaper business, sports media today, boxing, his journey, social media, journalism, his relationship with Mike Coppinger, and much more.

Mark Kreigel from ESPN and the NFL Network joins the podcast this week! Kriegel talks about going from covering the mafia and drug dealers to sports, the newspaper business, sports media today, boxing, his journey, social media, journalism, his relationship with Mike Coppinger, and much more.

Robbie Fox from Barstool Sports joins the podcast this week to talk about his path to Barstool, his future, taking wrestling bumps, AEW, UFC, movies, television, and more.

Robbie Fox from Barstool Sports joins the podcast this week to talk about his path to Barstool, his future, taking wrestling bumps, AEW, UFC, movies, television, and more.

The Athletic's Mike Coppinger joins the podcast to talk about his rise, breaking boxing news, the industry, his next move, the reporting business, television, and much more.

The Athletic's Mike Coppinger joins the podcast to talk about his rise, breaking boxing news, the industry, his next move, the reporting business, television, and much more.

Paul Finebaum joins the podcast this week to talk about the current state of the business, his career, what he has learned, the evolution of sports radio, college football ratings, his hobbies, and much more!

Paul Finebaum joins the podcast this week to talk about the current state of the business, his career, what he has learned, the evolution of sports radio, college football ratings, his hobbies, and much more!

Colleen Wolfe joins the podcast this week to talk about her career path, Thursday Night Football, what's next, cars, movies, television, music, beer, and everything else

Colleen Wolfe joins the podcast this week to talk about her career path, Thursday Night Football, what's next, cars, movies, television, music, beer, and everything else

Peter Burns joins the podcast this week to talk about the SEC Network's five-year anniversary, being in the SEC, sports ratings, the upcoming season of college football, what's on television, sports coverage, and much more!

Peter Burns joins the podcast this week to talk about the SEC Network's five-year anniversary, being in the SEC, sports ratings, the upcoming season of college football, what's on television, sports coverage, and much more!

Jen Lada talked about her college football schedule, emotional features she has worked on, growing up, what she has learned about herself, being married to someone else in the business, missing flights, the early stages of her career, and more!

Jen Lada talked about her college football schedule, emotional features she has worked on, growing up, what she has learned about herself, being married to someone else in the business, missing flights, the early stages of her career, and more!

Adam Schefter talks his new role on Monday Night Football, 10 years at ESPN, schedule, life, Chris Mortensen, paying it forward with other insiders, reaction to his novel, vacations, NBA Finals pick, & much more!