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Pablo Torre on ESPN, investigating LeBron, and becoming the New York Times' first 'creator'

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Aug 8, 2025
Pablo Torre, host of the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast and a prominent media figure, discusses his journey from ESPN to founding his own show with Meadowlark Media. He shares insights on breaking key stories involving sports icons like LeBron James and Bill Belichick, while emphasizing his goal to revolutionize sports journalism through investigative reporting. Pablo also touches on the shifting media landscape, the impact of partnerships with The New York Times, and the future of content creation in a world shaped by technology.
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INSIGHT

Reinventing Sports Journalism

  • Pablo Torre reinvents sports journalism by blending investigative reporting with a fun, personality-driven talk show format.
  • His approach brings magazine-style storytelling to the Internet, reaching audiences who don't necessarily care about sports.
ANECDOTE

NBA Gambling Scandal Uncovered

  • Pablo and his team uncovered an NBA gambling scandal involving players and bettors through deep social media and chat analysis.
  • They identified key figures and expanded the FBI's investigation scope, showing their internet-savvy investigative edge.
INSIGHT

Show Size and Reach

  • Pablo's show operates with four full-time staff producing audio and video content three times a week.
  • His YouTube channel has 140,000 subscribers and the podcast ranks in the Apple sports charts top five.
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