ESPN and Rich Eisen Launch 'This Was SportsCenter' Video Podcast on Disney+ and ESPN App
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Summary
ESPN announced a new six-episode video podcast called "This Was SportsCenter: Stories from the Set," hosted by Rich Eisen, premiering June 5. The series takes fans behind the scenes of the iconic SportsCenter set and newsroom during the late 1990s and early 2000s, featuring stories from personalities who helped define 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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· 3 pulledThis Was SportsCenter: Stories from the Set, a new ESPN video podcast hosted and produced by Rich Eisen, premieres Friday, June 5.
The highly anticipated six-episode first season takes fans behind the scenes of the iconic SportsCenter set and newsroom during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
New episodes will premiere every Friday across Disney+, ESPN App for ESPN Unlimited
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