Mike Halford and Jason Brough are officially joining The Nation Network, bringing their morning sports show to a new home and a wider digital reach.
The pair will stream live Monday through Friday from 7-9 AM PT on the Daily Faceoff Vancouver YouTube channel and across The Nation Network’s social channels. The show will also be available as a podcast on all major platforms, with a trailer already live in the feed.
Halford said the move gives the duo a chance to keep doing what they do best. “I’ve been pretty lucky in my career, and that run of good fortune now continues thanks to The Nation Network,” said Halford.
“Brough and I knew we wanted to come back and keep doing what we love - talking about sports, having a laugh and connecting with the Halbro faithful first thing in the morning. We’re incredibly excited to reunite with all the listeners and, hopefully, gain a whole bunch of new ones along the way.”
Brough leaned into the familiar humor that has long defined the pairing. “My many years of talking sports with Halford have left me bereft of any real skills that would allow me to successfully change careers at this later stage of my working life. As such, I am thrilled to help bring the HalBro experience to the Nation Network.”
The Nation Network says the duo will remain a key part of the Vancouver sports conversation, with the company highlighting their mix of multi-sport coverage and trademark humour. Jay Downton, President of The Nation Network, said the fit is an important one for the brand’s bigger goals.
“We’re very honoured that Mike and Jason have decided to join The Nation Network,” said Jay Downton, President, The Nation Network. “It’s a super important show to Vancouver sports fans and aligns with our mission to become the #1 digital sports media brand in Canada.”
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