that’s definitely gotta be a myth. i’ve been making sure to check his general demeanor and posture and whatnot at the end of the shows. he never seems like he’s rushing or in any distress. they need to lose the podium so we can check his pants for stains.
I think he just lives the gimmick. Like when ESPN inevitably replaces him with Stephen A. or Mike Greenberg he’ll start going to conventions where, for $100, you can say witching hour with him