Speak (talk show)

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Speak
Also known asSpeak
GenreTalk show
StarringJoy Taylor
Paul Pierce
Keyshawn Johnson
Emmanuel Acho
LeSean McCoy
James Jones
Marcellus Wiley
Colin Cowherd
Jason Whitlock
David Helman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Production locationsFox Network Center (Fox Studio Lot Building 101), 10201 W Pico Blvd, Century City, Los Angeles, California
Running time60 minutes (2016-2018)
90 minutes (2018-2020, 2022-present)
120 minutes (2020-2022)
Original release
NetworkFox Sports 1
ReleaseJune 13, 2016 (2016-06-13) –
present
Related
Talking Footy

Speak (formerly Speak for Yourself) is an American sports talk show hosted by Joy Taylor, and featuring panelists Keyshawn Johnson and Paul Pierce. Former panelists included Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy, and James Jones. The series premiered on June 13, 2016, on Fox Sports 1.[1][2] In September 2018, Marcellus Wiley replaced Colin Cowherd as Jason Whitlock's co-host.[3] Also in 2018, the show added two sidekicks, Uncle Jimmy (Dodds) and Darnell Smith. On June 1, 2020, the show's long-term host and show-creator Jason Whitlock left Fox Sports. On June 10, former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho was named Wiley's new co-host. Wiley announced his departure in July 2022. The show debuted under its new name, "Speak," on September 6, 2022.

The show frequently features guest stars. Former NFL stars LaVar Arrington, T. J. Houshmandzadeh, James Harrison, Eric Dickerson, Tony Gonzalez, and Michael Vick have been frequent contributors to the show, as well as former NBA veteran Jim Jackson and NBA reporter Ric Bucher.

On September 3, 2024, Acho, McCoy, and Jones departed the show to join with Chase Daniel to start a new show named The Facility. Taylor is now the lead host of Speak, joined by Johnson, Pierce, and occasionally Michael Irvin.

References

  1. ^ Maglio, Tony (May 4, 2016). "Jason Whitlock, Colin Cowherd Score Fox Sports 1 Show". Thewrap.com. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  2. ^ "Colin Cowherd wants you to like him — but really just wants you to listen to him". Chicago Tribune. June 13, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  3. ^ McCarthy, Michael. "Colin Cowherd could be on his way out at 'Speak for Yourself'". Sporting News. Retrieved September 5, 2018.