AA Podcast #27 - Darren Rovell, ESPN

We welcome Darren Rovell back to the AA Podcast for the first time in over a year. In that time, Rovell has become one of the most talked about figures in the sports media from his reporting to his Tweeting to his move back to ESPN from CNBC. We talk with Darren about why he returned to Bristol as well as what impact it'll have on his social media game and a few thoughts on the Olympics as well. In addition, we ask Darren about...

-What has changed at ESPN since his first and second stint and the public perception of the company.
-What were the deciding factors in making the switch from NBC to ESPN.
-What it's been like to be at the center of several media storms in the last year.
-Do he and Richard Deitsch get along in real life?
-ESPN's Twitter policy and if it'll change how or what he tweets.
-NBC's tape delaying of the Olympics in primetime and the possibility of future changes.
-Which athletes have helped and hurt their marketability in London.

In case you've missed any of our podcasts, check out all of our interviews by subscribing to the AA Podcast on iTunes or our AA Podcast RSS Page.  For more from Darren, follow him on Twitter @darrenrovell.

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martyballin 5pts

@darrenrovell I really like your work, but personally I'm bummed to see you join ESPN. Unwatchable hype machine, website a jumbled mess.

gundertkkzw6 5pts

@martyballin http://t.co/ZLARLsTJ

Royaswanson 5pts

@darrenrovell Will you still be able to be on the Dan Patrick Show?

jDerekBoliek 5pts

@darrenrovell no one actually cares. Except you. Your head is way too big.

RogSportsTalk 5pts

@darrenrovell @awfulannouncing watch preseason game tonight tgey should be real good.

WndlB 5pts

@darrenrovell @awfulannouncing From Comcast to Disney, eh--says a BRK employee

richarddeitsch 5pts

@awfulannouncing @darrenrovell You are placing the heroin in front of me, but I must stay focused and watch Mr. Bolt tonight.

Timote34 5pts

@richarddeitsch @awfulannouncing @darrenrovell Rovell was terrible. Such a giant douche. @espn

awfulannouncing 5pts

@richarddeitsch @darrenrovell the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak...

coach4771 5pts

@awfulannouncing Brandi Chastain: "referees don't like anything coming from behind."