ESPN has announced a new seasonal content initiative that expands ESPN Podcasts. Starting Monday, Jan. 29, ESPN2 will air the ESPN Video Podcast weekdays from 2-3 p.m. ET. The premiere lineup includes First Draft, The Hoop Collective, The Low Post, The Mina Kimes Show, and The Elle Duncan Show.
Mike Foss, ESPN Senior Vice President of Production To tell,“This strategic content initiative provides a significant opportunity for continued growth and audience expansion for our ESPN podcast, while providing compelling content for our ESPN2 television lineup.” It combines timely, seasonal sports like First Draft, The Hoop Collective and The Raw Post with high-profile ESPN personalities like Mina Kimes and Elle Duncan.”
The weekday schedule and show descriptions are below.
| weekdays | podcast | commentator |
| Monday | first draft | Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates |
| Tuesday | hoop collective | Brian Windhorst, ESPN NBA Insider |
| Wednesday | low post | zach lowe |
| Thursday | The Mina Kimes Show Featuring Renee | Mina Kims |
| Friday | elle duncan show | Elle Duncan and Gary Strewski |
first draft
Godfather of draft analysis, Mel Kiper Jr.., join the host who does all the tape grinding field yates Analyzing the top prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft.
hoop collective
brian windhorst is participating Tim McMahon, Tim Bontempsand other ESPN insiders sorting through life in and around the NBA world.
low post
ESPN zach lowe uses an unparalleled combination of reporting, data analysis, and film research to provide a smart and approachable look inside the NBA.
The Mina Kimes Show Featuring Renee
Mina Kims She combines intense film research with astute data analysis, and adds her trademark humor and insight. She is joined in each episode by guests from all over the league. (This podcast is affiliated with Omaha Productions).
elle duncan show
sports center anchor Elle Duncan and Gary Striewski They specialize in talking about sports, but they often end up talking about it. around it Sports – The drama, gossip, and stories that happen adjacent to the action on the field. They'll get back to the point eventually. perhaps.
