EPISODE · Jun 13, 2026 · 3 MIN
Biography Flash Clay Travis Exits OutKick Launches New Venture and Takes on the NFL
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Clay Travis Biography Flash a weekly Biography. I am Clay Travis, and the last few days have been some of the most consequential of my professional life, the kind of week that ends up as a whole chapter in a future biography. According to Barrett Sports Media and Fox News coverage, it is now official: after roughly fifteen years building OutKick from a blog into a national brand and selling it to Fox back in 2021, I am exiting day‑to‑day duties at OutKick as it becomes more fully integrated into Fox’s broader media operation. In my final “OutKick the Show” sign‑off, carried by Fox News and OutKick’s own channels, I described the site as “fully grown” and compared it to my oldest son heading off to college; the message was clear that this was my decision and that I am leaving with the platform at its peak. Publicly, I have confirmed a new, expanded deal as a Fox News contributor, with The Hollywood Reporter and multiple industry outlets noting that I will remain a regular presence on Fox television while stepping away from OutKick’s daily grind to “build something new.” Those same reports emphasize that OutKick is now firmly a Fox property, while my next venture will be separate, though I have not yet disclosed details. Any talk online right now about the exact nature of that new company is speculation; I have only teased that I am excited to launch another project and will share specifics later. At the same time, my political and sports profile has been front and center. Fox News and Fox Business report that I recently testified before the House Judiciary Committee, torching the NFL and the current streaming model under the Sports Broadcasting Act and arguing that fans are being gouged by expensive, fragmented packages. Clips of that testimony have been shared widely on social media, including Instagram and YouTube, where my criticism of the league’s business practices has been framed as part of a larger fight over consumer rights in sports. On the culture front, Fox Business and sports media podcasts have highlighted my commentary on Donald Trump’s recent appearance at the NBA Finals, where I weighed in on whether boos and cheers were about politics or just the game. Progressive outlets like The Tennessee Holler have attacked those comments as race‑tinged and thin‑skinned, underscoring how polarizing my brand remains. Meanwhile, The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show continues daily, with recent episodes focusing on border policy data, the 2026 campaign environment, and media bias, reinforcing that my nationally syndicated radio perch is still intact and central to my trajectory. Put together, the last few days mark a pivot: from OutKick founder and operator to Fox News fixture, radio host, congressional witness, and soon‑to‑be founder of a still‑mysterious new company that could define the next phase of my career. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update on Clay Travis, and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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Clay Travis Biography Flash a weekly Biography. I am Clay Travis, and the last few days have been some of the most consequential of my professional life, the kind of week that ends up as a whole chapter in a future biography. According to Barrett Sports Media and Fox News coverage, it is now official: after roughly fifteen years building OutKick from a blog into a national brand and selling it to Fox back in 2021, I am exiting day‑to‑day duties at OutKick as it becomes more fully integrated into Fox’s broader media operation. In my final “OutKick the Show” sign‑off, carried by Fox News and OutKick’s own channels, I described the site as “fully grown” and compared it to my oldest son heading off to college; the message was clear that this was my decision and that I am leaving with the platform at its peak. Publicly, I have confirmed a new, expanded deal as a Fox News contributor, with The Hollywood Reporter and multiple industry outlets noting that I will remain a regular presence on Fox television while stepping away from OutKick’s daily grind to “build something new.” Those same reports emphasize that OutKick is now firmly a Fox property, while my next venture will be separate, though I have not yet disclosed details. Any talk online right now about the exact nature of that new company is speculation; I have only teased that I am excited to launch another project and will share specifics later. At the same time, my political and sports profile has been front and center. Fox News and Fox Business report that I recently testified before the House Judiciary Committee, torching the NFL and the current streaming model under the Sports Broadcasting Act and arguing that fans are being gouged by expensive, fragmented packages. Clips of that testimony have been shared widely on social media, including Instagram and YouTube, where my criticism of the league’s business practices has been framed as part of a larger fight over consumer rights in sports. On the culture front, Fox Business and sports media podcasts have highlighted my commentary on Donald Trump’s recent appearance at the NBA Finals, where I weighed in on whether boos and cheers were about politics or just the game. Progressive outlets like The Tennessee Holler have attacked those comments as race‑tinged and thin‑skinned, underscoring how polarizing my brand remains. Meanwhile, The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show continues daily, with recent episodes focusing on border policy data, the 2026 campaign environment, and media bias, reinforcing that my nationally syndicated radio perch is still intact and central to my trajectory. Put together, the last few days mark a pivot: from OutKick founder and operator to Fox News fixture, radio host, congressional witness, and soon‑to‑be founder of a still‑mysterious new company that could define the next phase of my career. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update on Clay Travis, and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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