The “Dan Le Batard Show With Stugotz” launched its 20th anniversary celebrations and formed a new partnership with Peacock. The show now airs weekdays on Peacock and NBC Sports FAST Channel, immediately after the ‘Dan Patrick Show.’ Despite a challenging journey since leaving ESPN, the show has significantly increased its brand value. Anniversary celebrations include mini-documentaries on its history.
The Miami-based “Dan Le Batard Show With Stugotz” is celebrating its 20th anniversary and has announced a significant new partnership with Peacock, the NBC-affiliated streaming service. Starting this past Tuesday, the show will air weekdays from noon to 3 p.m. on Peacock and the NBC Sports FAST Channel, right after the “Dan Patrick Show.” Dan Patrick made a surprise appearance to welcome Le Batard as a new programming neighbor. Dan Le Batard expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with Peacock, calling it a creative opportunity and complimented Dan Patrick for his influence in sports media. Along with the Peacock launch, the show will continue to be available on DraftKings Network, Max, Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel, Sling Freestream, Xumo Play, and major podcast platforms like Apple and Spotify. Since leaving ESPN, the show has reportedly increased its brand value significantly, despite Le Batard describing the journey as “terrifying” at times. As part of the anniversary celebrations, the show will present a series of “Behind The Bit” mini-documentaries showcasing its history, starting with a feature on Billy Gil’s “Pipo” character. Additionally, Dan Patrick, 67, indicated plans to retire in four years, and Le Batard joked about timing his retirement alongside Patrick’s.
The “Dan Le Batard Show With Stugotz” originated as an ESPN program before transitioning to Meadowlark Media 3.5 years ago. Critical of traditional sports media structures, Le Batard pursued independent programming and has since expanded the show’s availability across multiple platforms, enhancing its reach and influence in the sports media landscape. This anniversary marks significant growth and partnerships for the show, celebrating two decades of catering to sports fans with a unique blend of opinions and humor.
The announcement of the new partnership with Peacock marks a pivotal moment for the “Dan Le Batard Show With Stugotz” as it transitions into its 20th year while expanding its media presence. The show continues to draw from its notable past while looking forward to a promising future with key collaborations and anniversaries. Its journey, while daunting at times, showcases the resilience and creativity within the current sports media environment.
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