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Jalen & Jacoby was a sports talk radio and television program that aired on ESPN, featuring ex-NBA player Jalen Rose and sportscaster David Jacoby. The show began as a radio podcast [1] hosted by the two in 2011. [2] The final episode of the series was on November 24, 2022, after the departure of Jacoby from the network. [3] During its run, the television series was also known for interviewing hip-hop musicians live on air. [4] The podcast on which the show is based was awarded an honorary Webby award in 2021. [5]

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References

  1. Matt Yoder (May 19, 2015). "Jalen and Jacoby pour one out for Bill Simmons on Grantland podcast". Awful Announcing.
  2. JACOB FELDMAN (December 28, 2018). "The Story Behind the Rise of Jalen Rose and David Jacoby at ESPN". Sports Illustrated.
  3. WILTON JACKSON (December 16, 2022). "David Jacoby Leaves ESPN After 23 Years". Sports Illustrated.
  4. ROCKO RATHON (June 7, 2016). "JALEN ROSE TALKS HIP HOP'S CONNECTION WITH SPORTS, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, NBA FINALS & MORE". The Source.
  5. "Jalen & Jacoby". Webby Award.