Media and entertainment group Global is launching a new sports-focused podcast The Sports Agents this spring, starring experienced presenters Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman.
It follows on from the success of its previous The News Agents podcast, which surpassed 70 million podcast downloaders, and has HSBC as its headline sponsor, having renewed the sponsorship last month.
The new The Sports Agents podcast will deliver new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.
It will provide insider perspectives on highly anticipated events including the men’s Euro 2024, the Six Nations, the Wimbledon Championships and the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
“Their chemistry is fantastic and it’s a pleasure to welcome them into the Global family.
The Global Media brand has previously had highly successful deals with sports brand The Athletic.
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Global chief branding and content officer James Rea said: “With an amazing year of sport ahead of us, this is the perfect time to launch The Sports Agents. Gabby and Mark are first-class broadcasters who will bring a wonderful mix of insight, expert knowledge and a healthy dose of humour.”
“Their chemistry is fantastic and it’s a pleasure to welcome them into the Global family.”
“Having spent decades in sports journalism I’m looking forward to telling the stories behind the sports. Joining up with Mark, and Global, to launch The Sports Agents on Global Player, is the perfect place to dive into the world of sport — and what’s really going on,” said Gabby Logan.
Mark Chapman added: “Often so many of the most interesting stories in sport happen off the pitch, court and track, and its brilliant that The Sports Agents will be the best place for us to share the stories behind the action with listeners.”
