Bomani Jones
Jones
HBO / HBO MAX
- 2004
Begins writing career as a music and pop culture critic
Begins writing career as a music and pop culture critic
January 1, 2004 - 2004
Becomes a columnist for ESPN.com
Becomes a columnist for ESPN.com
January 2, 2004 - 2008
Begins radio career hosting two radio shows in Raleigh NC: The Three Hour Lunch Break on 620 the Bull, and Sports Saturday with Bomani Jones on 850 the Buzz
Begins radio career hosting two radio shows in Raleigh NC: The Three Hour Lunch Break on 620 the Bull, and Sports Saturday with Bomani Jones on 850 the Buzz
January 1, 2008 - 2011
Launches The Evening Jones with Bomani Jones Podcast
Launches The Evening Jones with Bomani Jones Podcast
December 1, 2011 - 2012
Hosts weekly internet show, Bomani & Jones with SB Nation
Hosts weekly internet show, Bomani & Jones with SB Nation
December 1, 2012 - 2013
Jones co-hosts ESPN’s Highly Questionable
Jones co-hosts ESPN’s Highly Questionable
May 1, 2013 - 2015
Receives first Sports Emmy® Award for Outstanding Sports Documentary Series
Receives first Sports Emmy® Award for Outstanding Sports Documentary Series
January 1, 2015 - 2015
ESPN Radio launches The Right Time with Bomani Jones
ESPN Radio launches The Right Time with Bomani Jones
March 1, 2015 - 2018
The Right Time with Bomani Jones radio show moves to a on-demand platform
The Right Time with Bomani Jones radio show moves to a on-demand platform
April 1, 2018The Right Time with Bomani Jones radio show moves to a on-demand platform. - 2018
Jones hosts the daily ESPN television studio show High Noon, alongside co-host Pablo Torre
Jones hosts the daily ESPN television studio show High Noon, alongside co-host Pablo Torre
May 1, 2018 - 2022
HBO’s Game Theory with Bomani Jones debuts March 13
HBO’s Game Theory with Bomani Jones debuts March 13
February 1, 2022HBO sports series Game Theory with Bomani Jones debuts in 2022.
Entrepreneur, Host, Journalist and Emmy® Award Winning Executive Producer. Bomani Jones is one of the sharpest and most influential voices in sports media, with a diverse collection of work across all popular media. A versatile sportscaster for over 17 years, Jones has introduced a fresh perspective to sports with his sharp-witted style. He has written on sports, music, culture and politics for a variety of online and print publications. And continues to entertain sports lovers with exceptional television, podcast and radio programming on the Worldwide Leader in Sports, ESPN.
On Oct. 7th, HBO announced the launch of a new late-night series, Game Theory with Bomani Jones. Executive produced and hosted by Bomani Jones, the weekly sports show deep dives on the most talked about issues in sports and culture. Game theory will be produced in New York starting in 2022. Jones currently contributes to HBO sports series, Back on the Record with Bob Costas providing in-studio roundtable discussions and commentary.
An early pioneer of blogging and podcasting, Bomani continues to host his own podcast, The Evening Jones since 2011. The Atlanta native, who grew up in Houston, gives listeners the chance to ask questions and explore his life in the media. Today TEJ provides an organic, behind the grind conversation with his longest supporters.
Jones co-anchored midday ESPN talk show, High Noon with Pablo Torre in 2018. The duo debate program covering the big sports topics of the day, rated high amongst its daytime competitors. He regularly commentates across ESPN’s studio programming, including as a panelist on Around the Horn and has appeared on other programs at the network, including Highly Questionable, SportsCenter, First Take and Outside the Lines. Jones is best known for his appearances on ESPN Radio’s The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz.
His influence and contributions to media continue to inspire young gifted professionals in the community. Bomani was honored #17 of The Root 100 Most Influential African Americans list in 2016. Beyond TV hosting, Jones has evolved his career as an entrepreneur, media personality, writer and producer.
In 2015, Jones was honored with his first Sports Emmy® Award for Outstanding Sports Documentary Series, Rand University, a film about former NFL wide receiver Randy Moss. A series on behalf of the critically acclaimed show 30 for 30 .
Jones is also featured in 30 for 30 series Vick. He appeared in two sports documentaries on HBO: The Battle for Tobacco Road: Duke vs. Carolina, and Runnin’ Rebels, about basketball at UNLV. He also was in the A&E Biography of Michael Jackson. His venture into production extends numerous TV appearances, documentary interviews and cameos.
