"The COVID-19 pandemic may have derailed the big picture a bit, but Simmons says The Ringer is in good position to succeed in the short term."
"According to Ourand, Tynes spent the last nine months recording the podcast which includes interviews with Newton’s father, coaches, teammates and journalists."
"The Wire: Way Down in the Hole will feature deep dives into the plots and subjects explored in each episode."
"Last year, Simmons asked for $100 million from Warner Media. Industry analysts say that is a fairer valuation for The Ringer."
"According to Peter Kafka of Vox Media's Recode, Simmons and all 90 employees of The Ringer will be retained in the deal. Spotify also intends to...
"BSM's Top 20 Original Sports Podcasts as voted on by sports radio industry professionals."
"The first episode of Season 2 includes news on 13 people, and 9 brands."
"If Spotify were to acquire The Ringer, it would likely become the exclusive home for The Ringer's podcasts, including the mega popular The Bill Simmons Podcast."
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"This is not an anti-ESPN move. It's a pro-Ringer one. I have wanted to pursue other things for a while, and Bill gave me this opportunity."