Mina Kimes To Host 'ESPN Daily' Podcast

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ESPN's foray into the world of daily sports news update podcasts, "ESPN DAILY," will be hosted by Senior Writer MINA KIMES. The appointment, announced in a press release late this moring, was initially reported by the WASHINGTON POST.

“ESPN DAILY’s narrative-driven approach will go beyond headlines and scores, allowing fans to gain a deeper understanding of the biggest sports story of the moment,” said EVP, Content CONNOR SCHELL. “MINA KIMES’ ability to connect with audiences along with her insight, curiosity and wit make her the perfect voice to take listeners on this journey each and every day.”

KIMES, who will also contribute to the network's "ESPN COVER STORY" multimedia platform debuting OCTOBER 16th, added, “After working across various platforms at ESPN over the last few years, I’m thrilled to be part of a show that brings together talent from around the network to make something smart and fun. My colleagues put out so many interesting stories, and we’re looking forward to surprising and delighting listeners with them every day.”

KIMES hosts "THE MINA KINES SHOW WITH LENNY" weekly football podcast for ESPN AUDIO's LE BATARD AND FRIENDS podcast network and is a frequent guest, panelist, and co-host on "THE DAN LE BATARD SHOW WITH STUGOTZ," "AROUND THE HORN," and "HIGHLY QUESTIONABLE"; she also served as analyst on LOS ANGELES RAMS pre-season telecasts on CBS O&O KCBS-TV/LOS ANGELES this season.

KIMES told the POST that her eponymous podcast will continue and that she will "eventually" return to her TV appearances. "ESPN DAILY" will launch on OCTOBER 21st and will be based in LOS ANGELES.

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