TEGNA’s Locked On Podcast Network Expands YouTube Presence, Launches NBA Draft Special and First Daily HBCU Podcast
TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 27, 2021--
Since the launch of the network’s first YouTube channel in
“Locked On’s growth on YouTube reflects the appetite of our very engaged and diverse audience,” said
Locked On’s impressive audience growth is expected to be buoyed in the coming month by two exciting programming initiatives: A Locked On NBA Draft 2021 special, co-produced in partnership with WFAA, on
“We launched Locked On with the simple premise of giving sports fans hyper-focused news and perspectives they crave,” said
“In addition, we’re thrilled to welcome Locked On HBCU to our slate of more than 180 podcasts,” Locke continued. “This is the first daily podcast solely dedicated to covering HBCU sports and athletes and is led by diverse voices and talent across our company.”
More than 30 Analysts and Local Experts to be Featured in Live Locked On NBA Draft Special
The live Locked On NBA Draft 2021 special, a co-production with WFAA, TEGNA’s Dallas ABC affiliate, will be hosted by
Locked On’s coverage, which is the only NBA Draft 2021 program featuring more than 30 analysts and local experts, will commence one hour before the start of the NBA Draft and include both rounds. In addition to the show’s availability on Locked On NBA’s YouTube channel, Facebook page and Twitter feed, it will be available to stream on
Locked On Launches First Daily HBCU Podcast Initiative
Launching on
“We believe elevating Black collegiate sports and the voices that cover them is long overdue,” said
While Flood will headline Locked On HBCU, the podcast will feature on-air talent with an HBCU background and/or who are passionate about HBCU sports, including:
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Mo Carter ,sports director for WDZK (TEGNA’s Fox station inHuntsville, Ala. ) -
Lesli Foster , news anchor at WUSA (TEGNA’sCBS station inWashington, D.C. ) -
Ashley Holder , sports reporter at WGRZ (TEGNA’sNBC station inBuffalo, N.Y. ) -
Jeff Jones , sports director at KVUE (TEGNA’sABC station inAustin, Texas ) -
Cory Mose , sports reporter at KWES (TEGNA’sNBC station inMidland -Odessa, Texas ) -
Arnold Payne , senior sports photojournalist at WFAA (TEGNA’sABC station inDallas, Texas ) -
David Schiele , sports reporter at WBIR (TEGNA’sNBC station inKnoxville, Tenn. ) -
Allison Seymour , news anchor at WUSA (TEGNA’sCBS station inWashington, D.C. ) -
Reese Waters , on-air talent at “WUSA9 at 7 p.m.” (TEGNA’sCBS station inWashington, D.C. )
Locked On HBCU will be available across
To view Locked On’s current YouTube channels, please visit: Locked On NFL; Locked On NBA; Locked On Big 10; Locked On Fantasy Basketball; Locked On Bears (
About Locked On
Founded in 2016, Locked On produces 180 podcasts, providing in-depth coverage of every NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL team plus major college sports teams. The leading sports podcast network publishes more than 650 podcast episodes each week, generating eight million listens a month. Its podcasts were downloaded more than 80 million times in 2020. Locked On also produces industry-leading, league-wide daily podcasts for fantasy sports, sports betting, the NFL Draft and national shows featuring industry-renowned writers, reporters and insiders. Power 5 college conference experts deliver daily podcasts for college basketball and football fans for each major conference. More information at lockedonpodcasts.com.
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