Rich Eisen to Host 'This Was SportsCenter' Video Podcast Behind ESPN's Flagship Show
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· 2 sourcesESPN is launching a six-episode video podcast titled "This Was SportsCenter: Stories from the Set," hosted by Rich Eisen, debuting June 5. Variety reported the series will take fans behind the scenes of the network's flagship show, which has been a pop culture staple since 1979. According to bsky, the podcast will focus on the late 1990s and early 2000s era, featuring stories from personalities who defined the show's cultural impact. New episodes will premiere weekly on Disney+, the ESPN App, and major podcast platforms as part of Disney+'s "Throwback Summer" campaign.
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Summary
ESPN's iconic "SportsCenter" show is getting a behind-the-scenes video podcast titled "This Was SportsCenter: Stories from the Set," hosted by Rich Eisen. The podcast, debuting June 5 on Disney+, ESPN App, and major podcast platforms, will take fans behind the highlights of the network's flagship show that has been a pop culture staple since 1979.
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· 3 pulled'SportsCenter,' launched in 1979 as the flagship show on the new cabler ESPN, is now a cornerstone of the sports station but has become part of pop culture as generations of Americans turn to the show to get updated on scores, highlights and news.
Its 'This Is SportsCenter' commercials are classics, and much copied — the Atlanta Falcons even paid tribute to them in their 2026 schedule announcement video.
Fans wanting to get behind the scenes of the show can tune into 'This Was SportsCenter: Stories from the Set,' a video podcast set to debut June 5 across Disney+, ESPN App and major pod
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