linebacker Ray Lewis and Fox MLB analyst Mark Grace. At the same time, the network noted that the use of rotating guest hosts is keeping the show fresh and allows viewers to take a glimpse at the current and ex-athletes who shine in front of the TV camera. In July 2008, Best Damn celebrated its seven-year anniversary. Up to that date, it had aired over 1600 original shows and had welcomed over 3000 guests. By then, it had spawned a specialty show on the Internet, as it broadcasts new 30-minute podcasts every week through iTunes and its FoxSports.com Best Damn home page. Finale On June 30, 2009, Best Damn'' aired its last show. While the series would continue to air new episodes throughout the summer, Fox Sports Net announced that a small number of top 50 specials would be taped to add to its current stable of shows. Chris Rose and Charissa Thompson hosted a retrospective introducing some of the best video clips from the past eight seasons. At the end, former co-host Tom Arnold bid the show farewell. Hosts Chris Rose: Host (2001–2009) Charissa Thompson: Reporter (2006–2009) John Salley: Host (2001–2009) Rob Dibble: MLB expert (2005–2008) Rodney Peete: NFL expert (2004–2008) Tom Arnold: Host (2001–2009) Michelle Bonner: Reporter Bryan Cox: NFL expert Ray Crockett: NFL expert D'Marco Farr: NFL expert Lisa Guerrero: Reporter (2001–2005) Michael Irvin: NFL expert Deacon Jones: NFL expert John Kruk: MLB expert Lauren Sánchez: Reporter Stephen A. Smith: NBA expert Reggie Theus: NBA expert Leeann Tweeden: Reporter (2001–2007) Announcer Announcer Tomm Looney was the announcer for the show's entire run and currently does sports updates and co-hosting on J. T. the Brick's show on Fox Sports Radio. References External links Official BDSSP iTunes Podcast Biba and Elie Best Damn Sport Show Video Fang's Bites: Did You Know It's the End of BDSSP? 2001 American television series debuts 2009 American television series endings 2000s American television talk shows Fox Sports Networks original programming American sports television series