Dave Nagle
Dave Nagle
It’ll be 29 years at ESPN for me come the fall of 2015 (the only job I’ve ever had) after joining merely to help with the America’s Cup for three months. I like to say I simply kept showing up. I’ve worked on almost every sport, plus answered viewer calls and letters (people used to write!), given tours, written the company newsletter and once drove NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon to the local airport. My travels have been varied…I’ve been to Martinsville and Super Bowls; the America’s Cup (all 3) in San Diego and College GameDay in the sport’s meccas such as Eugene, Auburn, Lubbock, Stillwater and more; the NBA Finals and Indy 500; Wimbledon (11 times and counting) and the “other Bristol,” the one with a race track in Tennessee. These days, in addition to overseeing the Listings Area and www.ESPNMediaZone.com, my main areas are tennis, ratings, and corporate communications documents, including ESPN’s history and growth.
3 Things To Know About How ESPN Produces The Australian Open From Bristol
Tennis
2 weeks ago
3 Things To Know About How ESPN Produces The Australian Open From Bristol
Communication, collaboration and living the "vampire life" are essential to bringing thousands of hours of tennis an ocean away
‘ESPN Daily’ makes ‘the listener smarter and understand something in a new way’
ESPN Audio
October 21, 2020
‘ESPN Daily’ makes ‘the listener smarter and understand something in a new way’
Today marks the one-year anniversary of ESPN Daily, the podcast which has been downloaded more than 25M times.
Moving Ahead In The Action With . . . Larry Wilson
Behind The Scenes
August 31, 2020
Moving Ahead In The Action With . . . Larry Wilson
As more live sports return to ESPN platforms, meet some of the people working to deliver these events to fans.
Pablo Torre Is Your New ESPN Daily Voice
COVID-19
August 3, 2020
Pablo Torre Is Your New ESPN Daily Voice
Torre takes mantle as host from Mina Kimes, who now appears on NFL Live; he sees ESPN Daily as "good…
#TBT: “It felt like we were serving up a delicious slice of Americana to those who had never heard of this particular flavor”
ESPN History
July 23, 2020
#TBT: “It felt like we were serving up a delicious slice of Americana to those who had never heard of this particular flavor”
Steve Levyrecalls 2005's SportsCenter's "50 States In 50 Days" tour across America.
ESPN Mourns The Passing Of Jerry McKinnis, Host Of The Fishin’ Hole
ESPN
November 4, 2019
ESPN Mourns The Passing Of Jerry McKinnis, Host Of The Fishin’ Hole
The ESPN community is saddened to learn of the passing of Jerry McKinnis, the longtime host of ESPN’s first outdoors…
#TBT: As ESPN Celebrates 40 Years, Cliff Drysdale’s 40th Anniversary Approaches
ESPN History
September 5, 2019
#TBT: As ESPN Celebrates 40 Years, Cliff Drysdale’s 40th Anniversary Approaches
ESPN's longest-serving commentator, covering US Open this week, reflects on joining the Bristol, Conn., startup decades ago.
Building A City Within The City: Here’s A Portion Of What It Takes To Produce ESPN’s US Open Coverage
Tennis
August 29, 2019
Building A City Within The City: Here’s A Portion Of What It Takes To Produce ESPN’s US Open Coverage
ESPN serves aces, in part, thanks to the ESPN ACES system and other innovative technology described in this pictorial.
They’re Comin’ To Your City: ESPN Podcast Stars Hit The Road For Live Remotes
ESPN Audio
July 29, 2019
They’re Comin’ To Your City: ESPN Podcast Stars Hit The Road For Live Remotes
As Matthew Berry puts it: "We love our fans and are blessed to have an amazing connection with them. And…
From Wimbledon, Tom Rinaldi Discusses How He Gets Winners To Explain What They’re Feeling
Tennis
July 11, 2019
From Wimbledon, Tom Rinaldi Discusses How He Gets Winners To Explain What They’re Feeling
"Keep the questions open, simple and direct. And listen to the answer."
What’s it like to be a “rookie” helping produce ESPN’s extensive coverage of The Championships, Wimbledon?
Tennis
July 8, 2019
What’s it like to be a “rookie” helping produce ESPN’s extensive coverage of The Championships, Wimbledon?
"I’d compare the early rounds to March Madness if all the games were played at the same venue.”
ESPN pioneers Vitale, Fitts inducted into 2018 Sports Broadcasting HOF
Announcements
December 12, 2018
ESPN pioneers Vitale, Fitts inducted into 2018 Sports Broadcasting HOF
ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale and former ESPN production guru Bill Fitts were inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall…
P-Mac’s Glad Tennis Is Quicker With Shot Clock
Tennis
September 8, 2018
P-Mac’s Glad Tennis Is Quicker With Shot Clock
“Imagine getting ready to start an NFL game, a tee time at the Masters, or a World Cup soccer game,…
ESPN+ Makes ESPN’s Biggest Production Bigger
ESPN+
September 4, 2018
ESPN+ Makes ESPN’s Biggest Production Bigger
NEW YORK — ESPN has a long history of setting high goals and achieving them, with a laundry list of…
“Cable Is Fine, But It’s Never Really Going To Amount To A Hill Of Beans”
ESPN History
August 28, 2018
“Cable Is Fine, But It’s Never Really Going To Amount To A Hill Of Beans”
Once again covering the US Open for ESPN, Cliff Drysdale recalls dealing with a skeptic about cable sports TV's future…