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June 7, 2021 50 mins

If you are old enough to remember the incredible TV Show Sportsnight, or you have streamed it recently, you probably have a keen interest in what life was really like in the early days at ESPN. Or, as the old adage goes, the best predictor of the future is the past, so here is an inside look at ESPN from a senior worker bee.

Scott Turken worked in Bristol for over 20 years on College GameDay, Sportscenter, the NHL on ESPN, and much, much more. From his early days calling college hockey at the University of Michigan to his daughter ghost texting Stewart Scott, Scott shares his experiences at ESPN lending both foundation to his current gigs and his insight into the future of sports media (including gambling).

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