I love my day job! I'm also the co-founder of Quintalist.com as well as the creator of The New Year Calendar.

Joined September 2010
63 Photos and videos
Pinned Tweet
My time @espn will be coming to an end later this year. After almost 24 years, I can boil my experience here down to one word - gratitude. Where else could I pitch the idea for Jimmy V Week, and have it turn into an annual initiative that's raised over $100M for cancer research? Where else would I get the chance to lead multi-billion dollar rights negotiations for myriad college conferences, NCAA Championships, the College Football Playoff, the NHL, and the chance to run the SEC Network and ACC Network, along with so much more? Where else would I be entrusted with the keys to program all of our networks, including ABC, getting to touch every property and program we air? Where else would I get the chance to work with the most talented, passionate, and committed colleagues, across both ESPN and The Walt Disney Company? If you had told me in 2002 that I'd get to do all that, I'd sign up over and over again. A huge thank you to everyone I've ever worked with, whether inside the company or across the industry. Looking ahead, I'm excited to be part of a team that can use an executive with strong business fundamentals, a sports fan's passion and instincts, and who embraces innovation, rewards creativity and spirited discussions, and treasures teamwork. Please feel free to reach out - I can't wait for what's next.
27
15
186
53,167
My time @espn will be coming to an end later this year. After almost 24 years, I can boil my experience here down to one word - gratitude. Where else could I pitch the idea for Jimmy V Week, and have it turn into an annual initiative that's raised over $100M for cancer research? Where else would I get the chance to lead multi-billion dollar rights negotiations for myriad college conferences, NCAA Championships, the College Football Playoff, the NHL, and the chance to run the SEC Network and ACC Network, along with so much more? Where else would I be entrusted with the keys to program all of our networks, including ABC, getting to touch every property and program we air? Where else would I get the chance to work with the most talented, passionate, and committed colleagues, across both ESPN and The Walt Disney Company? If you had told me in 2002 that I'd get to do all that, I'd sign up over and over again. A huge thank you to everyone I've ever worked with, whether inside the company or across the industry. Looking ahead, I'm excited to be part of a team that can use an executive with strong business fundamentals, a sports fan's passion and instincts, and who embraces innovation, rewards creativity and spirited discussions, and treasures teamwork. Please feel free to reach out - I can't wait for what's next.
27
15
186
53,167
Truly overwhelmed (in the best way!) by the response. So grateful for all of you and looking forward to staying connected.
137
If @Ourand_Puck reported it, you can be sure it's true.
The Varsity * Ilan Ben-Hanan (@IBH) —an SVP of programming & content strategy, is the most senior ESPN executive to be laid off this week. * Will regulators get behind YouTube's pending deal with the NFL? * Casey Wasserman is on Capitol Hill trying to salvage the funding he’s spent years putting together for LA28, per @LACaldwellDC. * @DylanByers on Russini-gate: "This is going to accelerate the process of integrating The Athletic more" into NYT standards. * Monumental Sports hires @doriancraft to call Mystics games. Plus, how much longer is Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund willing to continue pumping billions into its quixotic bet on LIV Golf, as the Iran war dislocates sporting events like Formula One and Fanatics flag football? puck.news/newsletter_content…
1
10
18,686
One of my very favorite Quintalist puzzles today. Give it a try! quintalist.com

1,036
I see your calendar and raise you mine. youtu.be/nhuC8TAbcuY
Why do we live by a calendar that barely makes sense? 30 days. 31 days. 28 days… sometimes 29. What if every month had 28 days and the year had 13 perfectly balanced months? Same dates. Same weekdays. Every year. Welcome to the future of time. 13cal.net
1
2,339
Daylight Saving Time is a reminder that our clocks and calendars are human constructs, and can be improved. Behold, the New Year Calendar. youtu.be/nhuC8TAbcuY
4
1,069
Jan 1 followed by a Friday is ideal, creating a natural four-day weekend, just like Thanksgiving. There is a way to make this PERMANENT...and it's not that hard. Please help spread the word about the New Year Calendar. #America250 youtube.com/watch?v=nhuC8TAb…
1
642
24 Dec 2025
Next year, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day fall on a Thursday/Friday, just like Thanksgiving weekend. We can make that permanent, without changing the dates where they fall! Introducing The New Year Calendar youtube.com/watch?v=nhuC8TAb…
506
31 Oct 2025
Halloween falling on a weekend night is so much better. What if I told you it could happen every year? Introducing the New Year Calendar. m.youtube.com/watch?v=nhuC8T…
1
400
30 Sep 2025
Skubal was absolutely filthy today. Live look:
251
4 Jul 2025
Isn't it great that the 4th of July falls on a Friday this year? What if I told you there was a way to make it a 3-day weekend every year? It can be done, and it's actually not that hard! Introducing: The New Year Calendar. youtube.com/watch?v=nhuC8TAb…
554
1 Jul 2025
Today was Day 1 of our Quindle tourney, which combines #Quintalist & #Wordle. The twist - your first Wordle guess must relate to that day's Quintalist topic! A fun way to introduce some variety into your daily Wordleplay. Give it a try! Quintalist.com @QuintalistGame

2
210
6 Jun 2025
Can I be the first to call him Tyrese Hoosierburton?
1
198
6 May 2025
Enjoyed talking with @awfulannouncing about this underrated time of year on the sports calendar.
ESPN SVP Ilan Ben-Hanan talks ‘insane stretch’ of balancing NHL and NBA playoffs ow.ly/ZHu61067Yuq
1
465
10 Dec 2024
I am the "Qommish" of the inaugural "12 Days Of #Quintalist" tournament, which starts Friday. Teams post their scores daily, and lowest team score across the 12 days wins! Solve in 1 - 0 pts; 2 - 2 pts; 3 - 3 pts; 4 - 4 pts; 5 - 5 pts X - 7 pts. quintalist.com

1
3
391
3 Dec 2024
When I conceptualized V Week 18 years ago, even in my wildest dreams I couldn't imagine it would grow into what it has become. bit.ly/4ihNPeg If you're looking for a charity to support on #GivingTuesday, please consider donating at v.org/donate.
2
285
23 Nov 2024
100 days ago, two friends and I launched a new Daily Ranking Game called Quintalist.  The goal is to correctly identify the Top 5 answers to a question in 5 tries or fewer. Celebrating our 100th puzzle today! Check it out at quintalist.com. @QuintalistGame #quintalist
1
2
513
11 Sep 2024
I've worked at ESPN for over 20 years...this is the piece I'm most proud of.
11 Sep 2024
Welles Crowther was a former Boston College lacrosse player whose trademark was a red bandana. On September 11, 2001, he led people to safety after terrorists struck the World Trade Center. This is his story.
17
28
513
44,796
21 May 2023
424
18 Apr 2023
Best way to watch the #StanleyCupPlayoffs on @ESPN.
5
662