Michael Wilbon on PTI, ESPN, Tony Kornheiser, Stephen A. Smith, Michael Jordan and more

Awful Announcing Podcast · Aug 6, 2026 · 1h 9m

Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN’s Michael Wilbon. They discuss a wide range of topics including The Washington Post, "PTI’s" relationship with ESPN, insiders, Stephen A. Smith, the face of ESPN, Pat McAfee, Michael Jordan, and more.

-02:13: Will Wilbon ever host a podcast?

-10:00: The newsroom at The Washington Post

-16:37: Starting "PTI" with Tony Kornheiser

-22:37: Kobe Bryant’s "PTI" advice

-25:54: "PTI" would not have lasted in Bristol 3

-32:29: Will Wilbon continue "PTI" if Kornheiser retires?

-37:28: Are insiders journalists?

-40:25: Is Stephen A. Smith still a journalist?

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