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SHOWTIME SPORTS ANNOUNCES HEADLINERS WITH RACHEL NICHOLS
SHOWTIMESPORTS®ANNOUNCES
HEADLINERS WITH RACHEL NICHOLS,
PREMIERING ON SHOWTIME®STREAMING
AND ON DEMAND PLATFORMS
Award-Winning Sportscaster Steps Into Expanded Role as Host of WHAT’S BURNIN’
Courtesy of SHOWTIME
LOS ANGELES – January 31, 2023 – SHOWTIME SPORTSannounces an expanded role for veteran journalist, host and NBA reporterRachel Nichols, who joined SHOWTIME Basketball in September 2022. She will host and co-executive produceHEADLINERS WITH RACHEL NICHOLS, a new interview series premiering on SHOWTIME streaming and on demand platforms, as well as host the existing weekly video podcastWHAT’S BURNIN’.
HEADLINERS WITH RACHEL NICHOLSwill feature sit-down interviews with the most compelling figures in basketball and culture, seeking the biggest stories in the game.HEADLINERS WITH RACHEL NICHOLSwill focus on marquee matchups across the NBA and establish an on-site presence covering the gameday experience like never before. Utilizing her relationships with players, coaches and front office personnel,HEADLINERS WITH RACHEL NICHOLSwill bring fans an inside look into their favorite stars while delivering fresh perspectives. In a media landscape overflowing with loud debates and scoop-chasing,HEADLINERS WITH RACHEL NICHOLSwill deliver exclusive interviews as she has done with award-winning success throughout her career. Full episodes will premiere across SHOWTIME streaming and on demand for all SHOWTIME subscribers.
Nichols’ expanded role includes co-hostingWHAT’S BURNIN’alongside current contributorsMatt Barnesand Stephen Jackson(from the popular podcast ALL THE SMOKE®) along with regular contributions fromPaul Pierce.WHAT’S BURNIN’is SHOWTIME Basketball’s weekly digital sports talk show that covers the most pressing topics in the NBA from both on and off the court. Episodes are available on theSHOWTIME Basketball YouTube Channel.
“We are excited to announce the next phase of Rachel’s role on the SHOWTIME Basketball platform,” said Brian Dailey, SVP, Sports Programming & Content, Showtime Networks Inc. “This move represents a landmark moment for this burgeoning content vertical.HEADLINERS WITH RACHEL NICHOLSwill make its premiere across SHOWTIME streaming platforms, adding to the growing collection of SHOWTIME Basketball content; and WHATS BURNIN’gets a boost of Rachel’s energy, adding to a deep bench of experienced voices alongsideALL THE SMOKE.”
SHOWTIME Basketball is home to premium basketball content including the acclaimed video podcastALL THE SMOKEWITH MATT BARNES AND STEPHEN JACKSON, as well asKG CERTIFIED WITH KEVIN GARNETT. SHOWTIME Basketball is anchored by feature-length, award-winning documentary films on SHOWTIME includingKOBE BRYANT’S MUSE,QUIET STORM: THE RON ARTEST STORY,PASSION PLAY: RUSSELL WESTBROOK,KEVIN GARNETT: ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE, STAND, and Kevin Durant’sNYC POINT GODS.
Follow @ShowtimeBasketball on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.Check out theSHOWTIME Basketball YouTube channel for the game broadcast and other basketball content.
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