SMAC Productions Launches Podcast Network with AMP Media, Expanding Its Storytelling Across Sports, Media and Culture

The network will launch with two flagship shows later this year. Leading the initial slate is a powerhouse roster of personalities whose voices have shaped conversations across business, sports, entertainment, and culture for decades. Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens and acclaimed comedian, writer and producer Chris Spencer will pair their larger-than-life personalities, sharp wit and unfiltered perspectives to create a dynamic forum for candid conversations spanning sports, pop culture and trending headlines. Michael Strahan and Constance Schwartz-Morini - one of the most successful and enduring partnerships in sports and entertainment - will interview the world's most celebrated icons, executives, and the unsung heroes behind their success for candid cross-industry conversations about leadership, entrepreneurship, and reinvention.

AMP Media will add The Intersection shows to AMP's' lineup of podcasts including The Triple Option with Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram II and Rob Stone, Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Throwbacks with Matt Leinart and Jerry Ferrara, Post Moves with Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston, Cousins with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady and Style of Play with Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt.

"Building enduring brands and telling compelling stories has always been at the core of SMAC's mission," said April Guidone, COO of SMAC. "Launching a podcast network is a natural evolution of that mission, creating another platform for authentic voices to deepen audience connections, spark meaningful conversations and build communities that resonate across sports, entertainment, and culture. Together with AMP Media, we're excited to bring that vision to life."

The network builds on SMAC's success producing scripted and unscripted content across television, film, digital media, as well as supporting podcasts for their talent such as Calm Down with Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson and The Nikki & Brie Show. All programming will be produced in-house by SMAC, with AMP Media driving distribution, audience development and advertising sales.

"SMAC has built an exceptional reputation for developing talent and creating compelling content that resonates with audiences. We're excited to partner with Michael, Constance and the entire SMAC team to connect with fans in meaningful ways and create new opportunities for brands through the power of AMP's distribution and media platforms," said Rob Weisbord, COO and President of Local Media, Sinclair.

About SMAC Productions

SMAC Productions is the premium content division of SMAC Entertainment, founded by Constance Schwartz-Morini and Michael Strahan, producing scripted and non-scripted television, film, audio and branded content for a wide range of networks and distributors, including HBO, Prime Video, Showtime, BET, ABC, ESPN, E!, NBCUniversal, DIRECTV, NFL Network, Nickelodeon, Roku, Audible, VICE and Turner. Recent credits include two Sports Emmy-nominated docuseries for Prime Video, Evolution of the Black Quarterback and the third season of Deion Sanders' Coach Prime, the critically acclaimed documentary BS High (HBO Max), The Coach Vick Experience (BET), The Future Is Flag (Prime Video), It's In the Game: Madden NFL (Prime Video), Black Comedy in America (VICE), and the feature film The Underdoggs (MGM). Other credits include $100,000 Pyramid (ABC), More Than an Athlete (ESPN), The Cost of Winning (HBO), Snoop Dogg's Father Hood (E!), Play it Forward (Showtime), The Cupcake Guys (Roku), and Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker's Wild (TNT). Upcoming projects include a three-part docuseries on Deion Sanders (Netflix); the highly anticipated movie Madden (MGM), starring Nicolas Cage, Christian Bale, and Shane Gillis; and a content slate with Kevin Durant's Boardroom. For more information, visit www.smac-ent.com.

About AMP Media

Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts connecting brands to passionate fans with national scale, regional impact, and local relevance. AMP Media's AMP Sports distributes highly engaging sports programming across linear and digital platforms, powered by a growing slate of original video podcasts, including The Triple Option, Unfiltered Soccer, Post Moves, Throwbacks, Cousins and Style of Play. AMP Sports also produces and distributes a robust network of college and professional football shows. With trusted personalities and high-profile hosts, AMP Media delivers deep audience engagement and impactful brand integration.