For some professional football players, just playing the game isn’t enough to keep them busy. Marshawn Lynch joined the cast of Westworld for its third season, and turned in a solid supporting performance in the process. JJ Watt showcased his comic chops while guest hosting Saturday Night Live earlier this year. And they’re not alone: Seattle’s Greg Olsen looks to be the next NFL player making a foray into media.
At The Washington Post, Ben Strauss reports that Olsen has begun hosting a new podcast — one with a focus on football and its histories and personalities:
While the podcast itself is new, Olsen isn’t a stranger to broadcasting. He’s offered up game day analysis before, and has spoken about his interest in pursuing a career in broadcasting after his gridiron career has come to and end.
According to Blue Wire CEO Kevin Jones, TE1 will debut later this summer.
Incredibly pumped to announce @gregolsen88 is the newest Blue Wire podcaster. The last month, Greg interviewed some of the best NFL tight ends of all-time for some raw, honest conversations. Our team is so excited to share TE1. Coming this Summer 👀https://t.co/ppYVvIGDDT
— Kevin Jones (@Mr_KevinJones) June 26, 2020
Conducting a long-form interview is no easy task, and Olsen’s work in this space should be both entertaining and a good calling card for when he makes his move into media full-time. And for those who like their sports media hyper-focused, a look inside the specific skills it takes to make it as a tight end certainly fits that bill.
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