The recording, which was shared by James O’Keefe of O’Keefe Media Group, is reportedly the voice of ESPN producer and assignment editor Ryan Bertrand. It’s unclear who Bertrand is talking to or where the alleged conversation took place, but he is explaining who Smith is to someone. Here’s what he says:

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