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Blake Griffin to Host The Stepback, a Weekly Late-Night–Style Sports Show

Using his player perspective as comic fuel, Griffin will probe topical sports issues when the series debuts Oct. 20, 2026.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported on Aug. 26, 2026 that Griffin has launched The Stepback and that all live-studio episodes have been recorded and are now in post-production ahead of an Oct. 20 premiere.
  • The Stepback is a desk-based, late-night–style show built around Griffin's solo commentary rather than regular guest interviews.
  • Amazon's Wondery is co-producing the series with Griffin's Mortal Media and the episodes will stream on Prime Video and on YouTube with new episodes released every Tuesday.
  • Planned episode topics include sports betting, NIL, taxpayer-funded stadiums, cannabis use, analytics, and the state of sports journalism, mixing policy angles with comedic takes.
  • The show extends Griffin's move from NBA star to media figure and signals Wondery's broader push into sports entertainment while aiming to fill a gap for in-depth, comic sports commentary on streaming platforms.