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About
Sports media personality, producer, and podcaster known for his extensive tenure at ESPN, for co-hosting the ESPN show Jalen & Jacoby from 2011-2022, and for hosting the podcast The Mismatch.
Before Fame
He played multiple sports during his youth. He pursued a degree in management and marketing from the Stern School of Business at New York University, graduating with honors in 2000. He began his career at ESPN in 1999 when he was 21 years old. His show Jalen & Jacoby began as a podcast in 2011 and evolved into a national radio program and late-night television show before concluding in 2022.
Trivia
He is the co-host of The Mismatch podcast with Chris Vernon on The Ringer. He developed and produced several notable ESPN shows, including the sneaker-focused It's the Shoe and the hit studio show SportsNation. His work has earned him three Emmy nominations, a National Magazine Award nomination, multiple Webby nominations, and two EPPY Award victories. His first name is often mistaken for his last name.
Family Life
He has three children with Joie Jacoby.
Associated With
He has co-hosted a show with Craig Carton. He co-hosted Jalen & Jacoby with former NBA player Jalen Rose.
