Kevin Wildes is an American journalist and co-host, first things first for FOX Sports.
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Best Known For:The television program First Things First
Breakthrough:Transitioned from an off-camera network executive producer into a lead daily on-air host for FOX Sports in 2020
10 Quick Facts About Kevin Wildes
- Full Name: Kevin Wildes
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host
- Known For: The television program First Things First
- Current Employer: FOX Sports
- Place of Birth: Groton, Connecticut
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Libby Geist
- Media Level: National
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
Kevin Wildes Age
Kevin Wildes's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended La Salle University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications.
- La Salle University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Communications
Career & Work
Kevin Wildes' career includes business leadership roles with FOX Sports and ESPN.
Organization: FOX Sports
Role: TV Show Co-Host
Period: 2020–Present
Details: New York, NY · Features as a central personality on the daily national network talk program First Things First alongside Nick Wright.
Organization: ESPN
Role: Vice President, Original Content
Period: 2006–2019
Details: Bristol, CT · Served as an influential broadcast executive, conceptualizing hits like NBA Countdown, Detail, and Olbermann.
Rise to Fame
Kevin Wildes rose to prominence for his role on the television show First Things First.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes First Things First and The Half-Baked Podcast.
Television
- TV Show: First Things First (Co-Host, 2020-Present) — Daily morning sports analysis and debate program airing nationally on FS1
Podcasts
- Podcast: The Half-Baked Podcast (Host, 2015-2017) — Analytical and creative idea podcast developed during his tenure inside Grantland/ESPN syndicates
Kevin Wildes Family & Relationships
Kevin Wildes is married to Libby Geist.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kevin Wildes
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Groton, Connecticut
Measurements
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Libby Geist
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Libby Geist (Spouse • Wife)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/kevinwildes
