For the past 4-5 months, Jake Marsh was grappling with the inevitable.
With Barstool Sports no longer pursuing live broadcasting rights, Marsh’s time at Dave Portnoy’s company didn’t seem for long. After spending five years at Barstool, which saw him as a fixture on Pardon My Take, as well as the play-by-play broadcaster for the Arizona Bowl and the Barstool’s College Basketball Invitational, Marsh announced Wednesday that he’s moving on to pursue other opportunities.
Marsh had served as the play-by-play voice for the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl for the past two years. But as the company no longer retained rights to the bowl game, with that now being branded by Snoop Dogg, it proved difficult for Marsh to continue his passion for doing play-by-play.
During Wednesday’s episode of PMT, he went in-depth on his decision to avoid any speculation.
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— Jake Marsh (@PMTsportsbiz) June 19, 2024
“One of the dominoes for this happening right now is the direction that Barstool’s going in,” Marsh said. “Live broadcasting rights are no longer a priority for this company. And that’s not a secret. (Big Cat’s) talked about it, Dave’s talked about it. And, obviously, that was my bread and butter here. That was where I thrived the most. I am so fortunate that I got to call multiple bowl games on national television, college basketball, hockey, and professional golf, which led to these PGA Tour events from the connections I made there.
“When you guys hired me as an intern five years ago to mock Darren Rovell, I never thought any of that was remotely possible. I was just here to say yes to whatever you guys wanted, to prove that I was a hard worker and had this great opportunity on this massive platform.”
In fighting emotions, Marsh watched his PMT summer internship interview a few days back and recalled one of the questions asking him where he saw himself in 5-10 years. And without hesitation, Marsh said that he wanted to be a national network play-by-play broadcaster.
“That brings us to now, and that is where I’m going all in on,” he said. “I’ve been all in on it for a while. There’s a reason why I don’t curse on the air. There’s a reason why I’m not gonna do the Ray Allen tweet(s) because I was making this inevitable jump; it’s so that I have no regrets, I have nothing to hide, and I am so proud of what I’ve done here in five years.
“I’ve accomplished a lot, thanks to you guys, and it’s been an incredible ride. But doing it right now and making this jump, we all agree it makes the most sense because it’s the beginning of the summer. It’s kind of like the offseason in sports and broadcasting. If I make myself publicly, fully available right now, best-case scenario, I’m in the booth calling college football this fall. Is that going to happen? Is that reality? I don’t know, but the odds are to increase by making this jump right now.”
“Me and Big Cat have always said that one day you’re going to go try to do live broadcasts, and we’re gonna wish you the best,” PFT Commenter added. “And we’re going to be firmly in your corner. That’s very, very true to this day. I wish you the best career possible. I hope one day you’re calling a Super Bowl that we’re watching and losing bets on.”
[Jake Marsh]
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Jake Marsh Leaving Barstool Sports to Pursue Play-by-Play Opportunities. After five years with Barstool Sports, Jake Marsh announced that today was his last episode on Pardon My Take. Marsh said that now is the right time to pursue his dream of being a national network play-by-play broadcaster.
What happened to Jake Marsh on Pardon My Take? ›
After spending five years at Barstool, which saw him as a fixture on Pardon My Take, as well as the play-by-play broadcaster for the Arizona Bowl and the Barstool's College Basketball Invitational, Marsh announced Wednesday that he's moving on to pursue other opportunities.
When did Jake leave Pardon My Take? ›
They include Jake "Mr. Positions" Marsh, Billy Football (the intern) and less notably Jilly Football. Billy Football is no longer on the show and did not move to Chicago with the rest of the crew. Jake also left the show in 2024 to pursue a career in sports broadcasting.
What is Jake Marsh doing now? ›
The Premier Lacrosse League, one of the biggest professional lacrosse leagues in the country, took to social media to reveal that Marsh will serve as a sideline reporter for five upcoming games. All of these games will be broadcast on ESPN+, and their All-Star Game on July 13th will be seen nationally on ESPN.
Where is Jake Marsh from? ›
Jake, son of Steve and Juilie Marsh, hails from Wayzata High School in Plymouth, MN.
What happened to Jake and Libby? ›
Despite trying to make things work, Liberty was constantly full of doubts about the sincerity of their relationship. Just a few days before the final, the pair decided to end things, with Liberty telling Jake she didn't think he loved her for her.
What happened to Jake Finn? ›
In Distant Lands, we learn that Finn and Jake both die eventually, and after finding each other again in the Land of the Dead, they're reincarnated (as what, no one knows), presumably fated to go on more adventures together.
When did Jake leave two and a half? ›
After joining the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 2012, Jones decided he wanted to take a step back from the CBS series and eventually quit the show in 2013. (Amber Tamblyn subsequently joined the series in season 11 as Jenny Harper, Sheen's long lost illegitimate daughter. Sheen had exited in 2011.)
What is the song in Pardon My Take outro? ›
Take On Me [Pardon My Take Remix]
Who owns Barstool Sports? ›
David Scott Portnoy (born March 22, 1977) is an American businessman and social media personality. He is the founder and owner of sports and popular culture company Barstool Sports.
PFT Commenter moved to Barstool Sports in March 2016 and started the podcast Pardon My Take along with co-host Dan Katz. The podcast, which is often satirical in nature, has grown to a top ranking on iTunes' "Sports and Recreation" list.
What does Jake do for PMT? ›
JAKE MARSH. Play-by-Play Broadcaster
For the past five years, I have also been a member of the country's No. 1 sports podcast, "Pardon My Take." Prior to that, I spent two seasons as the play-by-play broadcaster for the University of Vermont Men's Basketball team.
Who hosts Pardon My Take? ›
PFT Commenter, or alternatively spelled Pro Football Talk Commenter, his birth name is Eric Sollenberger. He is a pseudonymous and satirical sportswriter, covers the National Football League and US politics for online publication Barstool Sports. He is also the host of Pardon My Take Podcast.
What happened to Jake on Pardon My Take? ›
After five years with Barstool Sports, Jake Marsh announced that today was his last episode on Pardon My Take. Marsh said that now is the right time to pursue his dream of being a national network play-by-play broadcaster.
Where is the Marsh family from? ›
The Marsh Family are a British family musical group. The group consists of parents Ben and Danielle Marsh and their children Alfie, Thomas, Ella, and Tess Marsh. The family live in Faversham, a town in Kent in South East England.
What tribe is Jake from? ›
He is the sixth Toruk Makto and Olo'eyktan of the Omaticaya clan. After his twin brother, Tom, was killed on Earth, Jake agreed to replace him in the Avatar Program on Pandora, in which humans remotely control human/Na'vi hybrids to safely navigate the planet.
Who is the announcer for barstool? ›
Jake Marsh - Play-by-Play Broadcaster and Content Creator - Barstool Sports | LinkedIn.
