Sinclair Expands Podcast Content Division, Launches Sports Talent Programming with “The Triple Option” with Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II, and Rob Stone and “Throwbacks” with Matt Leinart and Jerry Ferrara
“As Sinclair continues to evolve into a cross-media platform company, we are thrilled to announce the official launch of our new sports podcast division,” said
“We have secured inaugural sponsorships with many great brands including Wendy's, BetMGM, NHTSA (
“The Triple Option”
A weekly show hosted by
“The Triple Option” brings the experience and perspective to give fans a front row seat to the action on and off the field.
“The Triple Option”
will launch on
Follow “The Triple Option” on Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook and Reddit at @3XOptionShow
“Throwbacks” with
“Throwbacks” will launch on
“We could not be more excited to partner with this incredible lineup of talent as we continue to build our podcasting and social division, strengthening our commitment to providing engaging content to audiences across all platforms. Our approach for these shows will allow creators to develop deep, authentic connections that drive impact. They’ll be able to provide unique access and insight, while having fun and letting their entertaining personalities shine. This is an exciting first step for us, with more big announcements on the horizon,” said
To listen to the best in sports talk podcasts, subscribe to “The Triple Option” and “Throwbacks” on all podcast audio platforms, with video content available on YouTube. Short-form content will be available across talent, show, and Sinclair’s social channels.
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HOST BIOS:
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URBAN MEYER has the 3rd highest winning percentage as a head coach in college football history, with an overall record of 187-32. Meyer coached 17 seasons of Division I football and is a 3-time national champion, winning in 2006 and 2008 withFlorida , and winning a title in 2014 withOhio State .
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MARK INGRAM II - a 3-time Pro Bowler, played at TheUniversity of Alabama for three seasons (2008-2010), winning both a national title and theHeisman Trophy (2009.) Ingram went on to play 12 seasons in the NFL with theNew Orleans Saints , where he is the all-time leader in rushing yards, as well as theBaltimore Ravens , and theHouston Texans .
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ROB STONE has 27 years of sports media experience, covering a wide array of leagues and sports across top networks. Stone currently hosts FOX Sports’ marquee studio coverage of soccer, college basketball and college football, including the network’s Saturday pregame show BIG NOON KICKOFF. A former WWE 24/7 Champion, Stone began covering college football in 1999 and covered several conferences, including theSEC , Big Ten, ACC, BIG EAST, Pac-12 and MAC. Prior to joiningFOX , Stone worked forESPN as a soccer commentator and served as a sideline reporter for select MLS andU.S. Soccer telecasts onESPN , ESPN2 andABC where he covered four FIFA World Cups and 12 MLS Cups. Stone’s television career began atESPN as a production assistant in 1992 where he worked on SportsCenter, Outside the Lines and College GameDay.
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MATT LEINART is one of the most decorated college football players in history. As the starting quarterback atUSC from 2003-2005, Matt won theHeisman Trophy , 2 National Championships, and was voted All-American 3 different times. He finished his college football career as one ofUSC's all-time leaders in career touchdowns and completion percentage, totaling 807 completions, 99 touchdowns, and a remarkable 37-2 winning record. After college, Matt was drafted by theArizona Cardinals as the 10th overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft and went on to play for theHouston Texans andOakland Raiders .
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JERRY FERRARA - The three-timeScreen Actors Guild Award-nominee has gone from co-starring as Turtle, the lovable best friend ofVincent Chase over eight seasons of HBO’s highly acclaimed comedy series “Entourage,” to landing marquee film roles including “Last Vegas” alongsideMichael Douglas ,Kevin Kline ,Robert De Niro andMorgan Freeman ; “Lone Survivor” oppositeMark Wahlberg ,Emile Hirsch andTaylor Kitsch ; and the “Think Like a Man” series. Ferrara recently starred on the hit Starz television series “Power,” oppositeOmari Hardwick , and was also featured in the Clint Eastwood film “Sully,” based on airline pilotChesley Sullenberger's heroic landing in theHudson River . A diehard sports fanatic—Ferrara can be found cheering on theNY Giants , the Yankees, and the Knicks.
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