“Pardon the Interruption” fans will rejoice.
ESPN's iconic show isn't going anywhere right now.
This afternoon show, hosted by sports media legends Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser, has been on the air since 2001. Puck's John Woolland reports. This week, that “PTI” will stick around a little longer.
“It's easy to hear this news and speculate about the future of 'PTI,' especially now that Mike and Tony are rarely in the same studio and both are moving deeper into the golf phase of their careers. ” Ourand wrote in the Varsity newsletter. “However, sources in Bristol insist 'PTI' will continue to anchor ESPN's afternoon slot for the foreseeable future.”
The news about the future of “PTI” comes just days after the Post first reported that ESPN would discontinue “Around the Horn” in the summer of 2025 after airing it for more than 20 years.
“Around the Horn” is set with “PTI” on ESPN's “Happy Hour” weekdays from 5pm to 6pm ET, leading us to speculate that the end of the latter may be near. There are some people.
It is not yet clear what will replace “Around the Horn” alongside weekday afternoon “PTI,” but the company and its producers, “PTI,” which has directed “Around the Horn” since 2004. Eric Rydholm, director and executive producer, will discuss the show's new concept. Time zone.
“PTI” will apparently survive a period of massive change at ESPN, which has laid off a number of broadcast talent in recent years as the network has adapted to new media realities.
