Bill Simmons’ popular sports and culture outlet “The Ringer” will expand to a new venue this weekend as part of a new deal to bring two popular video podcasts to FanDuel Sports Network.
Starting Nov. 16, FanDuel Sports Network will add “The Ringer Sunday Pregame” at 11 a.m. and “The Ringer Gambling Show” weekdays Monday through Friday at 2:30 p.m. The former show is hosted by “Cousin Sal” Iacono, Joe House, John Jastremski, Raheem Palmer and Anthony DaBundo. The latter segues into the “Golic & Golic” talk show, co-hosted by Joe House, “Cousin Sal” Iacono, John Jastremski, Raheem Palmer, Anthony DaBundo, and a rotating cast of Ringers.
FanDuel Sports Network is operated by Main Street Sports Group.
Executives have been working to strengthen the programming lineup of the company’s various regional sports networks. FanDuel Sports Network is a group of 15 regional sports outlets formerly operated by Sinclair and Fox. FanDuel Sports Network recently announced a new “Whiparound” studio show, “Countdown Live,” hosted by Stan Verrett. The program is designed to give viewers a look at major game preparations across the company’s portfolio of networks.
Geoff Chow, head of podcast studios at Spotify and managing director of The Ringer, said: In a statement. “We’re excited to bring these shows to new audiences.”
The companies will explore future opportunities for expanded collaboration and cross-platform promotion as part of the relationship.
