Clay Travis
Last June we announced Jason Whitlock would be joining Outkick.
Since that time he has provided a series of fantastic columns illuminating and analyzing many of the great divides this country faces. I’m extremely proud of the work he’s done at Outkick and of the fact that we published that work and advanced the marketplace of ideas in the worlds of sports, politics, race, and culture.
As a result of the growth of Outkick, Jason’s profile has also grown immensely and he now wishes to carve his own career path as opposed to being a partner at Outkick.
As someone who founded and owns his own company, I don’t want to ever stand in the way of any talented person having control of their own future.
So as much as I value Jason’s work, friendship, and the incredible asset that he’s been to Outkick, I’m excited to see what he’s capable of going forward. I’m sure it will be fantastic and I’ll be reading and listening to his work there just as I have read and listened to his work at the Kansas City Star, ESPN, Fox and Outkick.
As for Outkick, we’ll keep right on rolling. January is poised to be the largest month, by far, in the site’s history and we have several exciting hires to announce in the near future.
As always, thanks for your support of Outkick and best of luck to Jason at his future endeavors.
good luck jason 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Wow.. Didn’t see that coming. Good luck Jason.
Good luck Jason
That’s very much a bummer to me. I hope he does well wherever he lands. Always insightful
I thought something was going on yesterday when I I saw he wrote a guest column for Blaze. He also did the Glenn Beck program in November. Good luck Jason and thanks for the work on Outkick.
Sad. Any update where he ends up would be appreciated. Not going to be able to fill those shoes easily. Good luck clay
Obviously others with ego’s more fitting of their talents than you understand Jason’s value going forward and I am thrilled for Jason and whomever hires him for their mutually beneficial future together, a future that will leave your rinkydink “Outfit” in the rear view mirror. And btw, cancel my VIP membership and I’ll send you back your crappy book with my autograph.
Wow, you’re really mad that Jason made his own decision to carve his own path.
LOL at this tantrum. Grow up.
And bring the guy a chicken sandwich and some waffle fries from the silverball before the 4th quarter.
For free.
Don’t be that GUY
You ok, princess?
Batteries on your vibrator die again, Guy?
Good bye!
Folks. This is like an assistant coach leaving to become head coach. Jason will be taking over for Rush at EIB. CONGRATULATIONS JASON
Good luck Jason!
Good Luck to Jason! I hope this was an amicable split, as I think you complement each other well and that there will be collaboration in the future!
Good luck Jason! Looking forward to the changes coming at Outkick!
Clay, you and Jason have both done amazing work together these past few months. I came here to this website because of Whitlock but I am going to stay because you and the others here at OutKick do amazing work. I will also follow Whitlock wherever he goes. You will both be getting my support.
The best from all of us Jason. I’ve followed you for years and will continue to so in the future.
Show up soon Big Man. We need your voice in this country.
Well said
I’ve been a huge fan since Jason first wrote incredibly insightful but politically risky analyses of the Patriot Way way back at the Star. His marriage with this unwoke alternative to ESPN was a timely gift to millions of alienated sports fans. The combo was a juggernaut. I’ll follow both but it’s bittersweet – they were uncancellable together.
I like Clay, but I joined Outkick because of Whitlock. Huge bummer here. I’ll still follow Outkick, but I’ll also be subscribing to whichever platform Whitlock lands
That’s too bad: I have enjoyed Jason’s work for many years. Best of luck to you, Jason.
Damn, sad day for Outkick but best of luck to Jason, will follow you in your future endeavors big man!
I have left comments after many of Jason’s articles. They have always been the same: “Jason you’re anointed”. Thank you Clay for Outkick. I will continue to subscribe and read. Given the spirit of the age, Jason’s voice needs to break all barriers and have no boundaries. Thank you Clay for supporting his flight.
I read his latest piece on the Blaze…if that’s where he ends up or whatever he decides to do…I’ll continue to read his pieces.
Jason has always been one of my very favorite columnists and he will definitely be missed on this site, but I love Outkick and plan on being a VIP for many years to come………..unless they go the away of our Mainstream Media and turn Communists!!
So are Whitlock’s columns gone from Outkick too? Don’t see him or his work on the home page on my phone. Wouldn’t those pieces remain Outkick property? There’s much wisdom to be found in the work he did for this site. Where can we find it?
Just do a search for Whitlock, his articles are still available.
Love your articles JW. I enjoyed listening to you when you filled in for Beck that one day. Good luck as the journey continues. The Lord has great plans for you…
Good luck, Jason. I don’t think you will need luck.
Disappointed to hear, but not entirely surprising. Jason seems to like being a free agent and there was a noticeable lack of posts of late. Clay, you are fantastic. Jason has been fantastic. Bummer that he has his sights elsewhere, but c’est la vie.
Good luck to Whitlock. I hope he finds what he is seeking in this next phase of his life. I’m disappointed I’ll not be able to enjoy his writing any longer. Just can’t afford another media outlet fee. I had to turn off the Athletic after subscribing here. Can only do one sports site.
Classy article. I followed Whitlock to Outkick from his tv program and ‘discovered’ Clay Travis – so it is a win for me – I also will be checking out wherever Jason ends up – he is a class guy also.
He will be missed. Very unexpected.
That kinda sucks. Clay and Jason made a great team.
Good luck, Jason.
I’m not really surprised. I signed up mainly because of Jason, but he strikes me as someone who is antsy and doesn’t stay too long at any one place. I’m curious to see where he winds up.
Best wishes for the future, Jason!!!
Classy goodbye to Jason. Well written column, Clay.
I signed up early in the pandemic because I needed to hear the positive reinforcement of what I was thinking and saying myself.
I’m sure the optimistic outlook will continue at outkick. I’m also sure Jason will continue to really speak truth to power and show true bravery.
Love Jason. Too bad he couldn’t still be a part time contributor.
Certainly losing one of the most dynamic and truthful columnist’s out there is a blow to Outkick but I’m all in still with Clay and the team.
Sad news, but Outkick will still continue to grow.
On a personal note- LOVE JASON’s principled positions, and value his ability to convey the written/spoken word. That said, I’m concerned about his health. He didn’t look healthy on his recent FOX appearances. I would support Jason on any platform he chooses, but most importantly I hope he stays healthy and safe. Just imagine the crap he takes for being a former athlete/black from the herded masses. Please communicate to your OutKick audience ways we can support Jason. He’s a special faith-filled American!
Jason, you are a voice that is needed. May God continue to Bless your journey. I heard you this week and your words were powerful. We were grateful to have you at Outkick and we will continue to follow you wherever you go!!!