You know the vibe. It’s midnight. You just finished watching a West Coast game that went way too long. You flip to ESPN, and there they are. Stan Verrett and Neil Everett. One’s leaning back with a smirk that says he knows something you don’t, and the other is dropping a reference to a 1970s funk band while narrating a layup.
For fourteen years, they were the "L.A. guys." They weren't just anchors; they were the late-night comfort food of sports media.
But then, the lights went out in Los Angeles.
Honestly, the way it ended feels like the end of an era because it literally was. ESPN didn't just lose two veteran broadcasters; they dismantled the last "partnership" that actually mattered on SportsCenter. Today, the show is mostly revolving doors and "personality-driven" solo acts. But Stan and Neil? They were a team.
The Breakup Nobody Wanted
Let’s get the facts straight because there’s a lot of "he said, she said" floating around. Neil Everett left first. In June 2023, his contract ended, and Disney—ESPN’s parent company—basically told him the money wasn't there anymore. They offered him a deal with a massive pay cut. Neil, being Neil, saw the writing on the wall and decided to walk.
"ESPN changed my life," he said at the time. "But now it's time for me to change my life."
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Stan Verrett stayed behind for a bit, anchoring with Linda Cohn, but the clock was ticking. In early 2025, ESPN made a "business decision" to shut down its Los Angeles studio entirely. They wanted everything back in Bristol, Connecticut. Stan, who has lived in L.A. for nearly two decades, wasn't about to pack up and move to the snow. By the summer of 2025, after 25 years at the network, Stan was officially out.
It was weird. It was abrupt. And for fans who grew up on their chemistry, it felt like a betrayal of the old-school highlight show.
Where Are Stan Verrett and Neil Everett Now?
If you thought they were going to disappear into retirement, you don't know these two. Stan is actually busier than ever. As of late 2025 and heading into 2026, he’s wearing about four different hats.
First, he went home. Stan is a New Orleans native, and the Saints scooped him up to host their digital pregame coverage at the Caesars Superdome. If you’re a Saints fan, you’ve probably seen him on their official platforms alongside Scott Shanle.
But wait, there's more. In September 2025, Stan joined FanDuel Sports Network (the RSNs formerly known as Bally). He’s now the face of the Los Angeles Clippers' pregame and postgame shows. It’s a full-circle moment because he gets to stay in L.A. and work with his old boss, Norby Williamson.
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Neil, meanwhile, spent some time in the "hammock," as he likes to call it. He’s been working with the Portland Trail Blazers on their television broadcasts—the team he grew up rooting for. But the biggest news for fans of the duo? They’re back together.
The Stan and Neil Show: The Twitch Pivot
This is the part that confuses people. Why Twitch?
In September 2025, the pair launched The Stan and Neil Show. It’s a twice-a-week broadcast (Tuesdays and Fridays) that airs live on Twitch before hitting YouTube and podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple.
- The Format: It’s looser. Way looser.
- The Content: They aren't restricted by highlight rights anymore.
- The Vibe: It’s basically the conversation they used to have in the newsroom while watching games, just with the cameras on.
They’ve admitted they are "old school" guys trying to learn a "new school" platform. Neil doesn't even have social media. Stan is the one driving the tech side. But the chemistry? That hasn't changed. They’re still bickering about the Pac-12 (RIP) and making obscure cultural references that make you feel like you’re in on the joke.
Why Their Chemistry Actually Worked
Most TV duos are forced. Producers look at a spreadsheet, pick two people with "good Q-scores," and tell them to be friends. It usually looks like a hostage situation.
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Stan and Neil were different because they actually liked each other. They sat next to each other in the newsroom every single night for 14 years. Neil once said that there was "not a whole lot of practice involved." They didn't read each other's scripts. They just reacted.
Stan called Neil a "pro’s pro" and a "brother for life." That’s not corporate speak. You can’t fake that kind of rhythm on live television for over a decade. They represented a time when SportsCenter was about the highlights and the hang, not just shouting about LeBron for two hours.
Practical Ways to Keep Following the Duo
If you’re missing the 1 a.m. ET (10 p.m. PT) vibes, you don't have to rely on YouTube archives anymore. Here is how you can actually keep up with them in 2026:
- Follow "StanAndNeilShow" on Twitch: This is where the live magic happens. You can actually chat with them in real-time, which is a wild departure from the one-way street of cable TV.
- Check FanDuel Sports Network SoCal: If you’re in the L.A. market, Stan is the primary host for Clippers coverage. He’s also hosting a weekday show on the network that features other former ESPNers like Mike Golic.
- New Orleans Saints Digital: Look for Stan on the Saints' official app and social media during the NFL season.
- Portland Trail Blazers Local Broadcasts: Neil still pops up for Blazers games, bringing that signature "Howzit" energy to the Pacific Northwest.
The media landscape has shifted under their feet, but Stan Verrett and Neil Everett proved that "legacy" talent can survive without a legacy network. They aren't chasing the massive Disney paycheck anymore; they're chasing the fun. And honestly? They look like they’re having a lot more of it now than they were during those final years in Bristol's shadow.
To stay updated on their latest episodes, you can subscribe to their feed on iHeartRadio or Spotify. Most episodes drop right after the live Twitch stream, keeping the analysis fresh for your morning commute.