Series synopsis
Back on the Record with Bob Costas is an American talk television series that premiered on HBO on July 30, 2021. It ended on November 11, 2022. It stars Bob Costas.
In-depth interviews with the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and popular culture, and discussions led by Bob Costas that addresses the most topical issues in sports.
Premise
In-depth interviews with the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and popular culture, and discussions led by Bob Costas that addresses the most topical issues in sports.
Premise: A whole new conversation.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bob Costas as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Billie Jean King as Self
- John McEnroe as Self
- Peyton Manning as Self
- Jessica Luther as Self
- Jane McManus as Self
- Charles Barkley as Self
- Aly Raisman as Self
- David Cone as Self
- Renee Montgomery as Self
- Carmelo Anthony as Self
- Rasheda Ali Walsh as Self
- Ken Burns as Self
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | July 30, 2021 | November 12, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 4 | January 21, 2022 | November 11, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In this episode: a one-on-one, in-studio interview with NBA Hall of Famer and broadcaster, Charles Barkley; and Olympic gold medalist, Aly Raisman. Plus, Bomani Jones is joined for the in-studio roundtable discussions by former pitcher and commentator, David Cone and vice president and part owner of the Atlanta Dream legends, Renee Montgomery. |
July 30, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 An in-studio interview with tennis greats Billie Jean King and John McEnroe as well as a pre-recorded interview with two-time Super Bowl winner and recent NFL Hall of Fame inductee, Peyton Manning. Joining contributor Bomani Jones for the in-studio roundtable discussion are journalists Jane McManus and Jessica Luther. |
August 27, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 In this edition: interviews with Carmelo Anthony, Rasheda Ali, Ken Burns; Bomani Jones is joined by Michelle Roberts and DeMaurice Smith. |
September 24, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In this edition: interviews with decorated Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn and broadcasting legend, Al Michaels. Former NFL cornerback and television/radio personality Domonique Foxworth and author/columnist Howard Bryant join contributor Bomani Jones for the in-studio roundtable discussion. |
January 21, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 In this edition: interviews with eight-time MLB All-Star and MLBPA player representative Max Scherzer, and actor and comedian Billy Crystal. The in-studio roundtable includes J.J. Redick, David Samson, Candace Bucker, and Bomani Jones. |
April 1, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 In this edition: interviews with University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban and Houston Astros All-Star pitcher Justin Verlander; plus, the in-studio roundtable discussion will include: Renee Montgomery of the Atlanta Dream; Arizona Cardinals' legend Larry Fitzgerald; and Bomani Jones. |
September 9, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 30, 2021 |
| Last aired | November 11, 2022 |
| Runtime | 57 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 23:00:00 |