Pablo Torre Finds Out "Who Is Going to Pull a Pablo Torre on Pablo Torre?"
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Mar 20, 2026 
Chris Cote, longtime producer and collaborator who helped spark an independent media venture. Dan Le Batard, columnist-turned-broadcaster who built Meadowlark/Metalark and staged memorable media stunts. They trace a firing at ESPN to the birth of their venture. They swap stories about provocation, billboards aimed at LeBron, mascot stunts, and the tricky line between hijinks and journalism.
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How Meadow Lark Was Born From An ESPN Firing
- Dan Le Batard tells the origin story of Meadow Lark Media emerging after ESPN tensions and Chris Cote's firing sparked a new venture.
- Chris's firing and Dan rehiring him at a dollar more became the literal catalyst for building a protective media space.
The Battery Mascot Stunt That Poked First Take
- Dan recounts staging a mascot battery stunt to heckle a rival show and provoke reaction on air.
- Chris Cote wore the battery costume terrified but kept performing, illustrating the show's willingness to risk embarrassment for effect.
Six Billboards Outside Akron Caused A Suspension
- Dan describes buying six billboards in Akron reading "You're Welcome LeBron Love Miami" after newspapers refused his ad money.
- ESPN suspended him for two days, which he took as proof he could be anti-establishment inside a large network.