Episode 9: Dean Wilson

Episode 9: Dean Wilson

Ste spoke to Dean Wilson, the Daily Mirror's Cricket Correspondent, about how he first broke into journalism and what it's like touring for months on end. Dean also speaks about covering some of the sport's most controversial incidents and the competitiveness of the cricket press box before giving some advice to any budding journalists. If you're a fan of cricket or if you just want to know what it's like covering a sport that takes you all around the globe for weeks on end, then you're going to love this episode! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 8: Neil Reynolds

Ste spoke to Neil Reynolds, Sky Sports' main NFL presenter, to find out how he first got into media, how covering the NFL from the UK has changed over the years, what it's like to be on TV for eight straight hours and much, much more! If you're a fan of the NFL/American football, or if you just want to know what it's like covering a sport that takes place on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, then you're going to love this episode! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 7: Jim Proudfoot

Ste spoke (via a sometimes temperamental Zoom call) to Jim Proudfoot about his role as a commentator on TalkSport, and how he first got into the business. The pair discussed what it's like for Jim to commentate on England at major tournaments, his influences growing up and much, much more! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 6: Derek Rae

Ste spoke to commentator Derek Rae to discuss how a teenage who broke into the world of sports media in Aberdeen ended up working in the USA. The pair discussed Derek's love affair with Germany and just what it is like to commentate at the World Cup, before Derek explained what it is like to work as a commentator on EA Sports' FIFA franchise and gave some top tips to those hoping to follow in his footsteps. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 5: Rory Hamilton

Ste spoke to Rory Hamilton to discuss how Rory, although now best know for being a commentator, first broke into the world of sports media by being a producer and basically by saying "yes" to every opportunity that presented itself! The pair also discussed what it's like for Rory to be a reporter for Sky Sports News on Transfer Deadline Day, before Rory outlined the processes he uses to prepare for the rugby and football games that he's assigned to commentate on. Finally, Rory passes on some great advice that he learned from Martin Tyler for those who are looking to make their way in the world of sports media. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.