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Mike Smeltz
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Podcast Host and Producer, The Athletic
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By Mark Puleo Verified, Mike Smeltz Verified| The Athletic Verified Howie Schwab, a longtime ESPN producer and host of "Stump the Schwab," died Saturday, the network announced. He was 63. Schwab worked for the company for 26 years before spending time at Fox Sports. In the early years of ESPN's now-famous show "First Take," Schwab often appeared as a guest. Schwab rose to prominence with the trivia show "Stump the Schwab," which ran from 2004 to 2006. During the show, Schwab would face off against sports fans in a trivia contest.
By Mike Smeltz Verified| The Athletic Verified What a complete waste of time and space on The Athletic. What does Swift have to do with sports? Clickbait. This is literally the worst thing I have ever read from The Athletic. These are just a handful of comments from a story I wrote in the spring of 2023. I had the temerity to compare different college football coaches to Taylor Swift songs.
By Mark Puleo Verified, Mike Smeltz Verified| The Athletic Verified Howie Schwab, a longtime ESPN producer and host of "Stump the Schwab," died Saturday, the network announced. He was 63. Schwab worked for the company for 26 years before spending time at Fox Sports. In the early years of ESPN's now-famous show "First Take," Schwab often appeared as a guest. Schwab rose to prominence with the trivia show "Stump the Schwab," which ran from 2004 to 2006. During the show, Schwab would face off against sports fans in a trivia contest.
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The Athletic
The Athletic Community, founded in 2013 and based in Portland, Oregon, is a sportswear company dedicated to building meaningful relationships through durable, active-lifestyle products. The company emphasizes community and celebrates movement, whether by bike, foot, or other physical activities. The Athletic Community specializes in athletic apparel and accessories, offering technical tees, casual clothing, and performance-oriented wear. Their product range includes workout gloves, foot bands, arm sleeves, body mats, and high-quality sport socks. Many items are available as limited editions, with styles rotating frequently to keep the offerings fresh. The brand appeals to individuals seeking both casual and technical clothing for sports, outdoor activities, and everyday wear, reflecting Portland’s active lifestyle culture. Currently, The Athletic Community is promoting a 30% off "Moving Sale" to celebrate its relocation to N. Williams Ave. in Portland. The company is backed by investors like O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures and competes with other brands in the athletic apparel market.
San Francisco, California, United States
+1 650-464-1363
Founded: 2016