Baker Machado is an American sports media personality, TV host, podcaster, and producer at Front Office Sports, covering the business of sports, media, and culture. A leading voice at the intersection of sports, business, and entertainment, he has earned a reputation for sharp, authoritative analysis that makes the business of sports accessible to every fan.
Machado currently serves as a commentator for NBC News Now and previously anchored Wake Up with Cheddar on Cheddar News (2017-2023) and hosted Sports Talk on Amazon Prime Video (2023). He also hosts The Baker Show podcast. His broadcasting career spans more than a decade, beginning at E! News in 2011.
A Colorado native raised in Fort Collins and a lifelong Denver sports fan, Machado holds a Master's degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He lives in New York City with his husband, Jared Shulman, and their rescue dog, Martin.
The Baker Show(2024)
Morning News NOW(2020)as Host, 'Front Office Sports Today'
Front Office Sports Today(2025)
NBC News Daily(2022)as Host, 'Front Office Sports Today'
NBC News Now Top Story w/Tom Llamas(2021)as Host, 'Front Office Sports Today'
The Big Gay Sports Show(2024)
Morning in America(2021)as Self
BS High(2023)as Self
