Allie Clifton discusses career growth from hosting 'Road Trippin' podcast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Allie Clifton has credited her podcast, 'Road Trippin', with significantly advancing her sports media career. The podcast, launched in 2017 alongside former Cavaliers players Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye, provided her with new skills and confidence. Clifton, now a prominent figure covering the Los Angeles Lakers for Amazon Prime and Spectrum SportsNet, initially hesitated to join but recognized its impact on her professional path. She maintains strong relationships with her co-hosts, emphasizing their camaraderie and the insights gained from their discussions. Clifton describes the experience on the podcast as transformative, opening various opportunities within her media career.
- •Clifton highlights her podcast role as career-changing.
- •She joined 'Road Trippin' after initially declining an offer.
- •Clifton covers the Los Angeles Lakers in 2026.
- •The podcast has been significant for player representation.
- •Clifton maintains strong bonds with her co-hosts.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Allie Clifton credits ‘Road Trippin’ for meteoric rise in sports media: ‘It changed the trajectory of my career’
"After over 10 years in television, Allie Clifton has emerged as one of the rising stars in sports media for 2026, for her work across Amazon Prime and Spectrum SportsNet, where she covers the Los Angeles Lakers, and she’s crediting her role on Road Trippin’, a podcast she started in 2017 alongside then-Cavaliers players Richard…
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