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Jordon Hudson’s Cold Calls and ‘Bill’s Tree Paine’ Persona Spotlight Her Media Influence

Unsolicited outreach to podcasters illustrates her expanding grip on the coach’s image.

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Overview

  • Hudson surprised hosts Charlotte Wilder and Madeline Hill of “The Sports Gossip Show” by cold-calling them and introducing herself as “the president of your universe.”
  • On the podcast, the 24-year-old likened herself to Taylor Swift’s publicist by adopting the nickname “Bill’s Tree Paine” to emphasize her self-appointed PR role.
  • She abruptly canceled plans for an in-person interview in New York after taking issue with the show’s critical coverage and its partnership with The Athletic.
  • Wilder and Hill described Hudson’s communications as circular and emotional, citing her use of “word salad” and an oscillating tone between cordiality and confrontation.
  • Despite having no formal PR background, Hudson’s tactics have drawn criticism from media insiders who question her qualifications and unofficial control over Belichick’s narrative.