As the sports media landscape continues to evolve, personalities like Shannon Sharpe and Cam'Ron are blazing a trail for the future by building their own platforms and launching personal media brands.

Explore the surge in sports debate shows where the spotlight is on personalities who push the boundaries, with opinions and fiery takes that put athletes under the microscope.

Journey into the world of sports discourse with Stephen A Smith, the charismatic frontman of ESPN's First Take, as he takes center stage in dissecting the current landscape of sports media. We dive into the historical roots of sports debate, tracing its origins from print journalism to on-camera personalities like Howard Cosell, and eventually evolving into the debate format that's present today.