Bio

Decorated television producer Kevin Wildes co-hosts FIRST THINGS FIRST on FS1.

Prior to joining FIRST THINGS FIRST, Wildes served as a producer and development executive for several notable projects across the sports media industry. He is also well-known for his contributions to the “Half-Baked Ideas” segment on the award-winning “Bill Simmons Podcast.”

Wildes spent over a decade spent at ESPN, rising to Vice President of Original Content, NBA Studio Production. In this role, Wildes oversaw production of “NBA Countdown,” while also launching and developing “The Jump” as well as “Detail by Kobe Bryant” for ESPN+.

Previously, Wildes served as an executive producer at “GMA Day” and Relevant Sports Group. He also served as Senior Coordinating Producer and creative lead for ESPN’s Original Programming and Production unit. In this role, he launched and produced “Olbermann,” “Grantland Basketball Hour,” “SportsNation,” “Numbers Never Lie” and “It’s the Shoes.”

A native of Groton, CT, Wildes graduated with honors from La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA. He resides in New York with his wife Libby and their two children.