Starting this week, Chiney Ogwumike will bring her natural energy and charm to her very own ESPN podcast, Chiney. Launching on June 8th, Chiney will dive into important topics in the world of sports featuring personal commentary and often the musings of a guest or two.
What’s Happening:
- ESPN has announced that Chiney Ogwumike will launch her own podcast, Chiney, starting Tuesday, June 8th.
- The twice weekly Chiney will discuss current events in the sports world, primarily through the lens of an active professional athlete.
- Each podcast episode will open with a short monologue to introduce the main topic or theme, and most will feature a guest.
- Full video of all episodes will be available on the ESPN YouTube Channel.
- Elle Duncan, co-anchor of the 6 pm ET SportsCenter, will replace Ogwumike on the weekly First Take, Her Take podcast, working with hosts Arnolt and Martin.
Did You Know?:
- Ogwumike, 29, is a starter for the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA and was the 2014 league rookie of the year.
- She first worked for ESPN in 2017 and in August 2020 began hosting Chiney and Golic Jr. on ESPN Radio, becoming the first Black woman to host a national, daily sports-talk radio show.
What They’re Saying:
- Chiney Ogwumike: “First Take, Her Take has been an amazing experience where my co-hosts Kimberly Martin and Charly Arnolt instantly became my sisters. I’ll miss it dearly, but now it is time for me to pass the rock to my teammate Elle Duncan who is going to be a slam dunk. As a current professional athlete and broadcaster, I love bringing people real insight from inside the world of sports. I am hyped to now have a platform to amplify the voices of my peers and help bridge the gap between athletes and fans.”
- Elle Duncan: “I do not take for granted the opportunity to work with these ladies on this particular project. The perspective is unique, the conversations engaging and honestly the sisterhood is so strong with this crew! No one can replace Chiney but I plan on shouting out Nigeria AT LEAST once an episode in her honor!”