Sinclair's AMP Sports Expands College Football Podcast Slate with THE RIVERSIDE: A Podcast on the Tennessee Volunteers

Produced in Partnership with Fox 17 Nashville, The Riverside to Launch on August 25 with hosts Phillip Fulmer, Erik Ainge, and Fred White

BALTIMORE - August 17, 2026 - Sinclair's AMP Sports today announced the launch of THE RIVERSIDE: A Podcast on the University of Tennessee Volunteers, continuing the expansion of its growing portfolio of local college football podcasts.

Hosted by legendary Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer, former Volunteers quarterback Erik Ainge, and national champion defensive back Fred White, THE RIVERSIDE, launching on August 25, will deliver insider analysis, behind-the-scenes stories, exclusive interviews, and candid conversations surrounding one of college football's most passionate fan bases.

Produced in partnership with Fox 17 Nashville, the video podcast will provide year-round coverage of UT sports, with a focus on football, connecting fans with three of the program's most respected voices.

Commenting on the launch, Pete Gianesini, Director of Network Programming, Podcasts, said: "Tennessee football has one of the richest traditions and most loyal fan bases in college sports. Bringing together Coach Fulmer, Erik Ainge and Fred White gives Vols fans an unmatched combination of championship experience, football knowledge, and authentic storytelling. THE RIVERSIDE is exactly what we've set out to build at AMP Sports, shows hosted by the people who lived the moments fans still talk about today."

Long-form episodes will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms, with new episodes released weekly. Follow The Riverside on social platforms at @theriversideut.

The Riverside joins AMP Sport's slate of college sports podcasts including The Script (The Ohio State Buckeyes) withformer OSU players Cardale Jones and Chris "Beanie" Wells alongside Columbus ABC6/Fox28 Sports Director Dave Holmes, The Dynasty (Alabama Crimson Tide) with former players AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson alongside radio voice Chris Stewart, The Stampede (Texas Longhorns): with former coaches Mack Brown, Vince Young, and local anchor Bob Ballou, The Echoes (Notre Dame Fighting Irish) withMike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana and The Blue Print (Michigan Wolverines) with former Michigan football stars Jake Butt and Devin Gardner.

HOST BIOS

Phillip Fulmer is one of the most successful coaches in the history of college football and a legendary figure at the University of Tennessee. A Tennessee alumnus and former offensive lineman, elected Team Captain in 1971, Fulmer served as head coach of the Volunteers from 1992 to 2008, compiling a 152-52 record, winning two Southeastern Conference championships, and leading Tennessee to the 1998 national championship. Known for his strong recruiting, player development, and commitment to the university, Fulmer helped establish Tennessee as a perennial national contender during the 1990s and early 2000s. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2012, is a first ballot inductee into the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame, and later returned to Tennessee as athletic director, further cementing his legacy as one of the most influential figures in the program's history.

Erik Ainge is a former University of Tennessee quarterback who played for the Volunteers from 2004 to 2007 and ranks among the most productive passers in program history. A highly touted recruit from Oregon, Ainge developed into one of the Southeastern Conference's top quarterbacks, finishing his collegiate career with more than 8,700 passing yards and 72 touchdown passes. As a senior, he led Tennessee to the 2007 SEC Eastern Division championship and earned second-team All-SEC honors. Following his college career, Ainge spent time in the NFL with the New York Jets before transitioning into broadcasting and sports media. Today, he is widely recognized by Tennessee fans for both his accomplishments on the field and his continued involvement in covering and discussing Volunteers athletics. Erik currently resides in East Tennessee and is married to Susan Ainge with four children.

Fred White is a former University of Tennessee defensive back and three-year starter who played a key role on the Volunteers' 1997 and 1998 SEC Championship teams and the 1998 National Championship team. A hard-hitting strong safety known for his physical play and leadership, White was a two-time runner-up for the Mosi Tatupu Special Teams Award before pursuing a professional football career. Following his playing career, White became the second former Tennessee football player to host his own sports radio show, launching The Fred White Show, spending more than 15 years covering Tennessee athletics through radio and television. White is also the founder of the Vol for Life initiative, helping establish what has become one of the University of Tennessee's signature programs for connecting former student-athletes with the university and one another. Today, he remains an active voice in the Tennessee community while owning and operating the Fred White Allstate Agency in Georgia. His unique perspective as a national champion, broadcaster, and longtime ambassador for Tennessee football brings insight and authenticity to every conversation.

About Sinclair:
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair's content portfolio includes AMP Media, which produces a growing slate of original programming across multiple platforms. For more information, please visit www.sbgi.net.

About AMP Sports:

AMP Sports, a division of Sinclair's AMP Media, connects brands to passionate sports fans with national scale, regional impact and local relevance. AMP Sports distributes highly engaging programming across linear and digital platforms, powered by a growing slate of original video podcasts, including The Triple Option, Unfiltered Soccer, Post Moves, Throwbacks, Cousins and Style of Play. AMP Sports also produces and distributes a robust network of college and professional football shows. With trusted sports personalities and high-profile athlete hosts, AMP Sports delivers deep audience engagement and impactful brand integration.

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