TEGNA Announces Host Lineup, Fall Premiere Date for “Daily Blast LIVE”
Hosts bring a diversity of backgrounds in television, media, fitness, sports and comedy
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Daily Blast LIVE Team from left:
DBL’s host team will share their expertise, unpredictable opinions and distinctive points of view on the day’s news, daily trending topics and viral, shareable content generating buzz at that very moment. The hosts include:
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Erica Cobb : a seasoned correspondent and football fanatic who has been heard on radio stations spanning theChicago ,Denver andSacramento areas, Cobb has also appeared as a football pre-game correspondent for several television stations, including Denver’sTEGNA -ownedNBC affiliate, 9NEWS (KUSA). Follow on Twitter @EricaCobbMedia -
Tracey Gold : the actress who started her on-screen career at the early age of 4 and later landed the role ofCarol Seaver in the popular 1980’s sitcom “Growing Pains.” Follow on Twitter @TheTraceyGold -
Al Jackson : the stand-up comedian, writer and TV/radio personality is widely known for his “Comedy Central Presents: Al Jackson” special and hosting role on BBC’s “Officially Amazing” series. Follow on Twitter @aljackson -
Sam Schacher : a broadcast journalist who previously appeared onCNN , was a co-host on HLN’s “Dr. Drew” and contributed to theHuffington Post . She has also hosted and produced the popular internet show, Pop Trigger, since 2012. Follow on Twitter @SamSchacher -
Jeff Schroeder : the reality TV veteran who has appeared on “Big Brother,” “Amazing Race” and “Marriage Boot Camp.” He conducts the post-interviews online for “Big Brother,” the show where he met his wife. Follow on Twitter @jeffschroeder23 -
Ebony Steele : a comedienne, serial entrepreneur and former co-host of “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” who is highly recognized from FOX’s “Dish Nation.” She has been named one of Radio Facts’ Top 30 Women in Media. Follow on Twitter @EbonySteele -
Tory Shulman : a stand-up comic and UCB Improviser who is the Pop Culture Correspondent at FOX LA and the co-host on "Sam in the Morning," airing on LA Talk Radio. She’s also been an on-air host for ReelzChannel. Follow on Twitter @iamtoryshulman -
Jen Widerstrom : a fitness expert, life coach, best-selling author and cover model who was the undefeated trainer on “The Biggest Loser” and currently serves on the advisory board forSHAPE Magazine . Follow on Twitter @JenWiderstrom
“We’re incredibly excited and fortunate to have such a variety of
talented hosts comprise our robust on-air team for DBL,” said
DBL’s 360-degree, multi-platform brand will bring the latest trending
stories to viewers 24/7 with broadcast and digital teams delivering a
fun, entertaining and exciting half hour to viewers. Seven LIVE,
half-hour feeds will be produced per day (Monday through Friday) and be
LIVE in nearly every market and time zone in which it airs. DBL will
also be streamed LIVE Monday through Friday on the DBL
DBL’s first-of-its-kind, innovative format will enable viewers across the country to participate in the show’s conversation, LIVE, in real-time, by sharing their reactions and opinions on stories, voting on content and submitting videos and other content that may appear on the show.
“Daily Blast LIVE” will be produced out of KUSA in
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TEGNA Inc.
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Corporate Communications
703-873-6434
skidera@TEGNA.com
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Jeffrey Heinz
Vice President,
Investor Relations
703-873-6917
jheinz@TEGNA.com