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Jake Storiale is an American baseball commentator, podcast host, and internet personality. He co-created the New York Yankees podcast Talkin' Yanks in 2017 with his childhood friend and co-founder Jomboy (sports media),[1] which was the first media property offered by Jomboy Media.

Early Life & Career

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Storiale attended high school at Pomperaug High School in Southbury, Connecticut and graduated from Central Connecticut State University.[2]

In the early days of Jomboy Media, Storiale lived in Denver, Colorado before moving to New York City.[3]

Jomboy Media

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In 2017, Storiale co-created a podcast called Talkin' Yanks with his childhood friend Jomboy (sports media).[4]

Following the success of Talkin' Yanks, Storiale and O'Brien worked together to build additional podcasts and YouTube channels. Today, Jomboy Media hosts 44 podcasts and 20 YouTube channels, including media properties hosted by Trevor Plouffe and Chris Rose. Jomboy Media now employs 54 people.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Ryan, Kevin (June 24, 2021). "How 2 Baseball Fans Are Turning a Podcast Side Hustle Into a Media Empire". Inc. Magazine.
  2. ^ Grotheer, George (July 25, 2021). "Former Central Connecticut State University students make their passion for sports into media company". WTNH. Hartford, Connecticut.
  3. ^ McCarthy, Michael (August 5, 2020). "After Viral Astros and Yankees Videos, 'Jomboy' Looks To Build Media Brand". Front Office Sports.
  4. ^ Schonbrun, Zach (September 14, 2022). "A Sports Media Empire Runs on 'Good Vibes Only'". New York Times.
  5. ^ Gordon, Devin (October 18, 2024). "Inside the growing sports media empire where the business is all fun and games". Fast Company.