Best Tim Kurkjian Podcasts (2024)

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MLB Awards Reactions Plus Tim Kurkjian, The Movie Star 41:05

34m ago41:05

41:05

This week, Tim and Jeff recap the awards winners in Major League Baseball. We also bring back "It's In The Cards" in search of the Paul Skenes Debut Patch rookie card. You can actually watch us open the deck on our YouTube page linked below. And we get (even though it's November) This Day In Baseball History. We also welcomed in Jodi Michelle Cutle…

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Offseason, What Do We Do Now? 12:16

14d ago12:16

12:16

Thank you for a great first regular and postseason of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" But now, the question so many have asked us, what's going to happen during the offseason? Well, have no fear, Tim and Jeff are here. Moving to every two weeks during the offseason but still keeping you smiling and laughing (we like to hope). Don't forget, special…

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A Bow For Baseball 54:48

10d ago54:48

54:48

We put a "bow" on this baseball season with our final episode of the regular season. Don't you worry, big news, we are BACK for another season and will be checking in periodically during the offseason, we aren't going anywhere. A big shoutout to our friends at The Shirley Povich Center For Sports Journalism for hosting us at University of Maryland'…

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Olympic Gold Medalist Thea LaFond 50:15

9d ago50:15

50:15

Silver Spring's Thea LaFond won gold for Dominica during the Paris Olympics. Recently, MCM talked with LaFond at our Rockville studios about her trumphant journey. LaFond, who lives in Silver Spring and represented Dominica at the Olympics, won gold in the women's triple jump in August. It was the first-ever Olympic medal for the island nation in t…

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World Series Win and Ross 1:11:58

28d ago1:11:58

1:11:58

David Ross is our guest this week who knows a thing or two about stepping up big in a World Series. He won with both the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs. The former player and former manager turned broadcaster has a bevy of amazing sports stories. We also break down the first couple games of this VERY exciting World Series, it has not disappointed.…

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World Series or Bust(er) 1:10:05

24d ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Buster Olney is our amazing guest who hosts his own podcast. “Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney,” wherever you are listening right now. We talk about his growing up a Dodger fan and a cow-milker! Plus we get his take on the two remaining teams vying to win it all. Tim Kurkjian even blesses us with another goofy “Best of All-Tim” and our friends at…

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A Bobby Valentine To Baseball 1:04:09

1M ago1:04:09

1:04:09

Can't ask for a better guest other than Bobby Valentine. He was drafted by the Dodgers as a player, played and managed the New York Mets and also managed in Japan. We talk Shohei, we talk potential Subway Series (the last of which he managed) and share laughs over both Tim and Bobby's early years in baseball. The four remaining teams have got us al…

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Playoff Baseball and Benetti 1:12:11

1M ago1:12:11

1:12:11

Jason Benetti is the play-by-play for the Detroit Tigers television broadcast. He has extensive knowledge of just how this team came back to even make it to October. Plus, he does some great impressions along with hilarious shared stories calling games with Tim. We highlight one player from each of the remaining playoff teams. We celebrate a manage…

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October Baseball With Mr. National 1:06:07

2M ago1:06:07

1:06:07

Ryan Zimmerman is the greatesting Washington National of all time. And with eleven walk-off homers, he is one of the most clutch batters in the bottom of the ninth and beyond. We talk to him about what it’s like to play in October. We revisit Shohei Ohtani’s 50/50 season, break down the ending for the Mets-Braves, and look at some of the greatest O…

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Welcome To Tangier, Adnan Virk 1:16:55

2M ago1:16:55

1:16:55

He’s like family to us, Adnan Virk is our guest this week. He can be found on MLB Network or chatting about movies on his podcast, Cinephile. We chat with him about so much, too many laughs to contain. We break it down with our friends at Strat-O-Matic to find out how Aaron Judge would do in the 1920s and how Babe Ruth would do today. We say farewe…

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Dan Patrick, “GONE!” 1:10:45

2M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

Dan Patrick joins us as our special guest. He grew up a fan of The Big Red Machine, and while playing Strat-O-Matic that was his team. A Kurkjian Quandary that surrounds Shohei Ohtani’s potential 50/50 season. And a Best of All-Tim including the best juniors! And of course, you’ll get loaded with brand new Quirkjians as the season eyes October. Tha…

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Clemente and Cakes 1:14:11

3M ago1:14:11

1:14:11

Jim Palmer is a Hall of Fame pitcher who is now a broadcaster calling games for the Baltimore Orioles. In his famed career, he faced quite a few Hall of Fame bats including that of Roberto Clemente, who is celebrated every year on Roberto Clemente Day, coming up this Sunday. Fantasy football was talked about quite a bit this week including a team n…

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Pete Fairbanks, Reading At 100 MPH 1:10:11

3M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Current Major League closer, Pete Fairbanks, is our guest this week not only because of his arm, but also because of his mind. Friday, September 6th is National Read A Book Day and boy does this guy love to read! He also loves the NYT crossword puzzle, Legos and video games, we cover it all. Plus, you get a look inside some of the best baseball pla…

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Joey, Judge and Jansen 1:05:29

3M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

We took time to recap the incredible Little League World Series finish because we think the Major Leaguers could learn a thing or two from those kids. Tim and Jeff, with the help of our friends at Strat-O-Matic, answer the age old question, what would you rather have, all-contact or all-power? Dan Shaughnessy is a Hall of Famer writer who has relen…

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Todd Frazier, The King Of The LLWS 59:18

3M ago59:18

59:18

Need we say more? We were at the Little League World Series with our friends at GameChanger, for this entire episode. We booked the biggest 12-year-old of all time, the one and only Todd Frazier. If you didn't know, he and his Toms River, New Jersey team won it all when he was a kid. He was a really good MLB player, won an Olympic medalist and now …

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Jeff Francoeur, A Pure Athlete 1:05:37

4M ago1:05:37

1:05:37

It can’t be understated the amount of fun we had with Jeff Francoeur. We discussed his new venture, “Pure Athlete,” that is so focused on the importance of correctly navigating youth sports. He added stories of being on the golf course with John Smoltz and Tiger Woods. Or the time Bobby Cox had him fake an injury! This conversation is one of our fa…

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Mike Scioscia Sho-Time 1:06:44

4M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Former Major League Player and Manager, Mike Scioscia, lends us his time to discuss his incredible career. Two World Series rings as a player and one as a manager and a silver Olympic medal to top it all off. He managed the team that represented the United States at the 2020 Olympics. He shares his thoughts on Shohei and Trout (both of whom he mana…

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Olympic Medals, Baseball Peddles 1:06:10

4M ago1:06:10

1:06:10

We are joined by Eddy Alvarez who has two Olympic medals; one in baseball and one in speed skating! Yes, you read that correctly. Trade deadline big moments and a new segment with our friends at Strat-O-Matic. A new pitcher inspired this week's Best Of All-Tim plus we find out why Jeff and Tim won medals over the weekend. Our Quirkjians cover cycle…

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Johnny Bench's Hall 56:14

4M ago56:14

56:14

Johnny Bench joins us while we were at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. A big thanks to the Otesaga Hotel for allowing us to record in their hallowed home. We hear stories from Johnny that will make you laugh and cry. His love for his dad is so perfect for this podcast. Tim lays out his best All-HOF Team in spirit of being at Cooperstown over th…

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BONUS: Meet The 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees 8:02

5M ago8:02

8:02

Tim Kurkjian tells his best stories about each of the 2024 National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees. Congrats to Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland for their amazing accomplishments. Tim was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022 as a baseball writer. Cooperstown is a special place to the entire Kurkjian family …

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Cal Ripken Jr. & All-Star Game Humor 1:03:39

5M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

It's hard to believe that Cal Ripken Jr. is joining us for this week's podcast. It really is a dream come true! Tim Kurkjian and Cal go way back, even playing basketball on Ripken's home court quite a few times. We get into that including the dig other players use to make about Tim on the court. God intervenes for our Kurkjian Quandary that has our…

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All Fun With Scott Van Pelt 1:10:37

5M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Today’s shOw (there’s a reason for that capital O) is loaded with Scott Van Pelt’s hilarious Baltimore accent that has been making Tim laugh for years. Jeff also wants to know SVP’s favorite “This Is SportsCenter” commercial. Plus we dive into his love of golf. Tim is shocked by the All Star selections for this season. We also find out what he deci…

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Hamerin’ Hank And July 4th 1:04:48

5M ago1:04:48

1:04:48

Hank Azaria, better known to baseball fans as Brockmire, joins as our guest this week. His love of broadcasters is romantic to say the least. James Wood is our GameChanger of the Week, wait until you hear more about the Nationals’ newest outfielder. Call it Christmas in July, you’ll find out why we are in the spirit this week. Plus, the greatest ga…

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Willie, Boonie and Krukie 1:09:23

5M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Get ready, because the Manager of the New York Yankees is joining our show this week. Tim and Aaron Boone worked for years together at ESPN and their stories, well they are just hysterical. But nothing beats Boone’s impressions, just wait until you hear them. We give one last tribute to Willie Mays and compliment Major League Baseball for their ama…

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Aaron Judge, Doug Glanville and Rickwood Field 1:11:40

6M ago1:11:40

1:11:40

Tim has no idea a (small) special guest is joining us with a present for him, what a way to start a show! On Thursday, June 20th, Major League Baseball will play at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Ala. The importance of this game cannot be overstated so we interviewed Doug Glanville to explain its significance. He also takes a deeper look in…

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Baseball For The Dads... 1:09:17

6M ago1:09:17

1:09:17

It is our Father’s Day episode, thank you to all of the dads out there listening. Karl and Sam Ravech are joining us, the broadcasting duo can both be heard on ESPN. Tim breaks down the best father-son baseball duos and makes a team out of them. Also, it’s worth noting that this is Jeff’s first Father’s Day so we get quite a bit from that. What hap…

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Doing Our Best For ALS 52:34

6M ago52:34

52:34

We had the opportunity to record this episode in person at Citizens Bank Park on Lou Gehrig Day. Thank you to the Phillies for being so hospitable! We go through the takeaways from the week in Major League Baseball plus our Quirkjians seemed extra quirky this week. Submit yours at GreatGameOrWhat.com. Tim came up with his top team using only player…

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ALS Awareness with Matt Kurkjian, Sarah Langs and Boog Sciambi 44:55

6M ago44:55

44:55

This is an emotional episode for both Tim and Jeff. Tim's brother, Matt Kurkjian, passed away from ALS on Labor Day 2023. This is the first Lou Gehrig Day that the Kurkjian's will be at a ballpark without him since his diagnosis. Tim retells an amazing story about what Matt's alma mater did for him shortly after his diagnosis. Plus, we hear some am…

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Yogi & More Heroes 55:51

6M ago55:51

55:51

Today is an important show, our Memorial Day episode. Tim Kurkjian breaks down his all-military baseball team, every position and a full starting rotation. We talk to Lindsay Berra, the granddaughter of Yogi Berra. She describes her grandfather's service to this country as being MORE important than his Hall of Fame baseball career. We also convince…

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Japanese, Dominican and Rushin 1:07:46

7M ago1:07:46

1:07:46

Week 9 of the baseball season leads us to the 9th episode of "Is This A Great Game, Or What?" which features Steve Rushin, one of the greatest writers of our lifetime. We discuss with him his love of the Twins as a child, some of the best games he ever covered and how he met his wife, WNBA Legend Rebecca Lobo. What is the baseball significance of M…

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Buck, Skenes & Everything In Between 1:12:25

7M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

This is our eighth episode and right off the bat (no pun intended) we have to say thank you. This is only possible because of your love and support of what we are doing. This week we have a real treat for you. Paul Skenes is our "GameChanger of the Week," his Major League debut, his character and charitable actions all factored in. We talk with Buc…

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Celebrate Mothers, Padres and Twins 1:02:29

7M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

We dive into Tim's All-Fruit/Veggie Team which was inspired by Trey Cabbage's return to the Majors. Great mom stories including Dallas Braden's huge moment with his grandmother. Willie Mays is a legend but I would guess you didn't know which Major Leaguer he didn't recognize when they were face-to-face. And finally, a Kurkjian Quandary that only go…

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Seamhead’s Heaven, Mason Miller’s Heater, Wyatt Langford’s Homer 1:17:09

7M ago1:17:09

1:17:09

It’s the Seamhead edition complete with Quirkjians, another installment of In The Cards plus Jeff's new dog has a baseball name. Mike Schur talks Tony Gwynn, Leslie Knope, Jarrod Dyson, Andy Dwyer, Manny Ramirez and Chad Ogea. Up until this point, we have had former players and managers as guests but we switched it all up this week to share the lov…

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Tito Francona Laughs, Verlander Returns, John Sterling Retires 1:05:15

8M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

We've been waiting to bring you Tito Francona for some time now. Phillies, Red Sox and Guardians fans will bond together over their love of their former manager. Plus he adds on some stories about being Michael Jordan's minor league baseball manager. We catch you up on Verlander's return. Plus we have a new "GameChanger of the Week," this one will …

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Jackie Robinson Day, Andrew McCutchen's 300th and Jackson Holliday's First Hit 58:18

8M ago58:18

58:18

Jerry Hairston Jr. joins the show to dive deep on Jackie Robinson the player and the man. Hairston's grandfather played in the Negro Leagues before being the ninth Black player to join Major League Baseball. Plus he adds that Mookie Betts could play point guard for the Lakers today! We open another deck of cards from Topps for "It's In The Cards" i…

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Masters Week With John Smoltz, 50 Cent Lyrics and No-Hitter Facts 56:00

8M ago56:00

56:00

Tim Kurkjian is joined by his son, Jeff, every week to give a fresh take on baseball. This week is a lead up to The Masters Tournament so we had to call in John Smoltz, an incredible golfer and Hall of Fame pitcher. We begin by reading some of your really sweet messages about the show. Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to send us your own message, it might…

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First Week Quirkjians, Dogsledding and Chris Young Joins 56:20

8M ago56:20

56:20

Tim and Jeff celebrate March Madness with Chris Young, the Texas Rangers General Manager. He is a former Princeton basketball player, turned Major League Baseball player. We open more Topps baseball cards, Tim is asked about Lizzo and Beyoncé (oh no) and put on the spot for "The League In The Lid." Tim was inducted into the National Baseball Hall o…

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Opening Day: Tim Kurkjian's Best Stories, Eduardo Perez Joins 57:27

8M ago57:27

57:27

Tim was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a writer in 2022. He has 45 plus years of stories covering this game his entire professional life. Jeff is a country music morning show host in Philadelphia. Together they will weave through each week of the baseball season with stories of the history of the game coupled with hilarious hij…

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Tim Kurkjian's New Podcast Coming Opening Day 2024 2:41

9M ago2:41

2:41

Tim was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a writer in 2022. He has 45 plus years of stories covering this game his entire professional life. Jeff is a country music morning show host in Philadelphia. Together they will weave through each week of the baseball season with stories of the history of the game coupled with hilarious hij…

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Final Episode: Former Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi 1:18:56

12M ago1:18:56

1:18:56

In the series finale, former Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi joins us to discuss his long career in baseball and how it has intertwined with Gibby's and John Arezzi. Our final Gabbin' with Gibby is a compilation of our previous guests talking about their love for the city of Toronto. And Gibby himself returns for a final toast to all of our dedicated l…

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ESPN Baseball Analyst Tim Kurkjian 43:28

12M ago43:28

43:28

ESPN Baseball Analyst Tim Kurkjian joins John Arezzi to discuss the Blue Jays' offseason plans after failing to land Shohei Ohtani - who might the Jays be targeting via free agency as well as in the trade market? Best of Gabbin' with Gibby revisits great moments from previous episodes featuring past and present Blue Jays broadcasters. Toasting the …

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MLB.com Insider Keegan Matheson on the Ohtani Sweepstakes and more! 1:06:09

12M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

MLB.com Insider Keegan Matheson joins John Arezzi in the Lead Off to discuss the conclusion of the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes. How close were the Blue Jays to landing the coveted free agent? And what are their plans C, D, & E now that he and Juan Soto are off the board? This week's Best of Gabbin' with Gibby looks at memories from the wildly success…

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Golden Bachelor Contestant Joan Vassos 30:25

12M ago30:25

30:25

Rockville resident and Landon School administrator Joan Vassos became a household name when she became a contestant on the ABC show The Golden Bachelor. Vassos, 60, hit it off with the show’s namesake Gerry Turner, a 71 year-old widower from Indiana, but then suddenly departed the show when her daughter asked her to come home. Vassos shared her sto…

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Baseball Insider Steve Phillips at the MLB Winter Meetings 51:05

12M ago51:05

51:05

John Arezzi catches up with Steve Phillips at the MLB Winter Meetings to talk about Shohei Ohtani and the possibility that he could become a Blue Jay. What other teams are still in the running and what does the Toronto bid have going for it? Gabbin' with Gibby is a compilation of some of the best interview clips from our show's history focusing on …

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Former Blue Jay: Devon Travis 54:55

1y ago54:55

54:55

Gibby addresses his history with the New York Mets and a potential future position with that organization. Former Blue Jay Devon Travis is Gabbin' with Gibby to talk about how he found out he made the team, playing for Gibby, living life with gratitude and coming from an athletic family. Roast and Toast salutes our namesake and his bright future! L…

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MLB.com Insider Keegan Matheson 1:07:20

1y ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Gibby and John Arezzi check in on the ongoing Alek Manoah situation, fractured relationships and Gibby lays out what he thinks the Jays' priorities should be for this offseason. MLB.com Insider Keegan Matheson weighs in on if the Jays are actually in the mix for Ohtani's services, can the Manoah situation be repaired and what did Keegan make of the…

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Geddy Lee of RUSH 1:03:26

1y ago1:03:26

1:03:26

Gibby and John Arezzi bring on Rock and Roll Hall of Famer GEDDY LEE of the iconic band RUSH! Geddy discusses his new book "My Effin Life", his book tour, his passion for The Blue Jays, and upcoming auction of Baseball artifacts. Plus - Blue Jays Trade Rumors, MLB Managers Musical Chairs, and a new Roast and Toast! Learn more about your ad choices.…

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Former Blue Jay and current player development executive for the Arizona Diamondbacks Orlando Hudson 57:37

1y ago57:37

57:37

Gibby and John Arezzi discuss the 2023 World Series, Jays free agents, Whit Merrifield, and if Cody Bellinger might be a good fit for Toronto in 2024. Former Blue Jay 2nd Baseman Orlando Hudson joins for another Gabbing With Gibby. Gibby and John Roast the San Diego Padres and Toast as the new MLB champs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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Former Blue Jays Pitcher: Duane Ward 1:19:06

1y ago1:19:06

1:19:06

Gibby and Arezzi examine the first 2 games of the World Series, predict the final outcome and revisit the Daulton Varsho trade. Duane Ward is Gabbin' with Gibby to talk about the 30-year anniversary of the Jays' 1993 championship, his relationship with Tom Henke and swap too many stories to possibly list here... you'll have to listen! Then, we roas…

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SportsCenter Anchor Scott Van Pelt 34:35

1y ago34:35

34:35

Scott Van Pelt graduated from Sherwood High School and University of Maryland. After more than 20 years at ESPN, Scott Van Pelt has become one of the most successful and popular sportscasters in the business. The SportsCenter anchor has over two million followers on X, has hosted countless big sporting events and recently took over hosting duties f…

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