Best Lisa Liguori Podcasts (2024)

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Golf Broadcaster Lisa Cornwell: The Women's Game, The Men's Game, The Mental Game 38:02

2h ago38:02

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Longtime golf announcer Lisa Cornwell joins the podcast with thoughts on the current state of the professional game -- which, she says, is a very different answer between the women and the men. A former pupil of David Leadbetter, Lisa won the Arkansas Women's State Championship four times, and played college golf with an eye towards a pro career. W…

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Halftime 3:47

3d ago3:47

3:47

Send us a Text Message. Hi Friend, Sometimes I look in the mirror and focus on the deepening wrinkles across my face. Other times I notice that I move slower on the tennis court than I used to. I imagine the future and what it will feel like to ride the rest of this curve. If you’re like me, you may occasionally feel “blue” when you consider how li…

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Jack Graham: Sports Producer and Executive, ABC, NBC, Golf Channel 45:38

24d ago45:38

45:38

Will sports fans continue to search for their favorite teams on streaming services behind paywalls? What are the LIV Golf broadcasts doing to improve or change sports TV? Will Tiger and Rory's TGL work? Will Tiger play the PGA Tour Champions when he turns 50? Jack Graham is the man to ask. A former VP of Live Tournaments at Golf Channel and a longt…

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Grant Boone: CBS, NBC, Golf Channel Announcer 47:54

1M ago47:54

47:54

Grant Boone works as a golf announcer for NBC and Golf Channel, primarily on the LPGA Tour. His prior experience includes coverage of Amen Corner for the Masters on CBS, plus work in dozens of sports for ESPN, Turner and Fox. In this episode we discuss the 2024 US Women's Open, the state of the LPGA, what the LIV Golf rift has done to the men's gam…

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Dump you Bucket List 2:30

2M ago2:30

2:30

Send us a Text Message. When Michaelangelo was asked how he created his Statue of David, he answered, “I just saw an angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” And in From Strength to Strength, Arthur C. Brooks says you are thinking about it wrong if you view your life as an empty canvas on which you need to create. Instead, he says you …

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Steady Eddie: Mike Germond, Steadicam Operator 36:02

2M ago36:02

36:02

In 1975, a cinematographer from New Jersey named Garrett Brown invented the Steadicam -- a wearable rig with counterweights that enabled camera operators to create shots that were never before imaginable. Nearly 50 years later, Steadicam shots are everywhere in movies and TV. The Steadicam revolutionized sports television. My guest on this episode …

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It’s Never Too Late 2:08

3M ago2:08

2:08

Send us a Text Message. Hello Friend, I once visited my doctor, Lee Rice, who is as much a mentor as my physician. I told him I felt like pieces of my life were falling apart. I was going through a romantic break up, I had eaten more pounds of french fries than produce in the preceding six months, and I felt lost career wise. One of Dr. Rice’s best…

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NCAA Golf Championships, with Golf Channel's Steve Burkowski 45:15

3M ago45:15

45:15

The month of May brings the onset of college golf's postseason. The men's and women's fields for the 2024 NCAA Golf Championships were announced on Golf Channel at the end of April; with regional play beginning May 6, Steve Burkowski joined the podcast to handicap the fields. "Burko" has been with Golf Channel for over 20 years, and has carved out …

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Burn it down 3:02

3M ago3:02

3:02

Send us a Text Message. Hello Friend, In 2019 I visited Yellowstone National Park with my parents and sister. We hired a tour guide who had encyclopedic knowledge about its geysers, mudpots, bears, bison, and other marvels. At a scenic overlook where we hopped out of the car for a photo op, he nonchalantly said something surprising. Forest fires ar…

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Dave Mishkin: Voice of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Author of "Blind Squirrel" 53:53

3M ago53:53

53:53

Dave Mishkin has been the radio voice of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning for over 20 years, and recently published a fiction novel called "Blind Squirrel." As he tells it, the book is hockey-adjacent, and tells the story of Noah, a former pro hockey player who deals with mental health issues. As an aspiring writer myself, I was interested in hearing …

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Weathering Cravings with Self-Compassion 48:17

3M ago48:17

48:17

Send us a Text Message. Feeling your habits have the best of you? In this episode learn how to use self-compassion and mindfulness as the antidote. Lisa Liguori, and Brad Tunis explore addictive behaviors and talk about why self-discovery helps. They touch on practical advice such as calming breathing exercise to use when dealing with a craving. En…

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You don't have to be flashy 4:26

4M ago4:26

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Send us a Text Message. Hello Friend! This is a bi-weekly episode of the newsletter! Do you sometimes sit with a group of friends as they trade tales of their big adventures? And do you ever think to yourself, “My life is not that splashy?” I’ve always loved listening to great speakers. When I was a kid, my dad would take me for a long drive every …

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Ann Liguori: Sports Journalist, Entrepreneur, Author of "Life On The Green" 35:21

4M ago35:21

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Ann Liguori wears many hats: sports journalist, entrepreneur, public speaker, and author. She was the first woman to host a call-in show on New York's WFAN, the original sports talk radio station in the US. She's covered multiple majors in golf and tennis, has reported from the Olympics, Ryder Cups, and Solheim Cups, and is perhaps best known for t…

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How to REALLY Listen 5:24

4M ago5:24

5:24

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Audio version of the newsletter 'Listening is Honoring'! Have you read The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe? In one scene of that wonderful book, four children are living with a professor they’ve only just met. The siblings were sent to his home in the English countryside during Operation Pied Piper which reloc…

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Puttin' On The (Ethan) Ritz: Sports TV Graphics Producer, Production Manager 46:04

4M ago46:04

46:04

Ethan Ritz is one of the smartest people I know. Grew up in Virginia, played college lacrosse at Tennessee, worked for Golf Channel for many years as a graphics producer and now holds a similar role at LIV Golf and farms himself out as a production manager. He's been there and done that, including the Olympics, the Ryder Cup, and all of golf's majo…

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Sports Photography, with Cy Cyr 32:57

4M ago32:57

32:57

Cy Cyr (pronounced 'sigh sear') is an acclaimed photographer based in Orlando. His sports credits include Golf Channel, NBC, Sports Illustrated, Golf Digest, and ESPN, and he's a go-to photog for the PGA Tour. Beyond sports, Cy is highly regarded in editorial, commercial, and portrait work, with clients like Mitsubishi, Yamaha, and Discovery Channe…

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The Frog 2:56

4M ago2:56

2:56

Send us a Text Message. There was a frog who dreamed of becoming a prince. He’d imagine THE kiss, the transformation, the people he’d rein over when he had legs, and the glory he’d enjoy. One day a princess finally laid one on him, and BINGO!, he got his wish. In a swirl of sparkling dust he transformed into a regal human housed in a royal palace. …

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Dave Revsine, Big Ten Network and ESPN 48:52

5M ago48:52

48:52

Dave Revsine is the lead studio host and a play-by-play announcer for the Big Ten Network. He's one of my oldest friends in the business, going back to the days of ESPN and the original launch of ESPNEWS. In this episode, we talk about his path from Chicago to an investment banking job he hated, his return to broadcasting, and how ESPN and the Big …

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The Three Builders 3:46

5M ago3:46

3:46

Send us a Text Message. Hello Friend! This is a bi-weekly episode of the newsletter! The purpose of Advice Column is to share uplifting reminders to connect with the best in yourself, others, and the world. Let's Stay connected: Subscribe to our written newsletter to receive bi-monthly inspiration directly in your inbox: AdviceColumn.com/Subscribe …

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LeslieAnne Wade: Former CBS SVP, Communications, Consumer Media Expert 48:07

5M ago48:07

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LeslieAnne Wade has enjoyed a remarkable career in public relations and communications, much of it in the sports space. After working in sports information at the college level, she moved to USA Network, where she handled PR for a variety of events, including the first Ryder Cup to be televised live from Europe. She is perhaps best known for her te…

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Taking it on Faith 3:45

5M ago3:45

3:45

Send us a Text Message. Hello Friend! This is a bi-weekly episode of the newsletter! The purpose of Advice Column is to share uplifting reminders to connect with the best in yourself, others, and the world. Let's Stay connected: Subscribe to our written newsletter to receive bi-monthly inspiration directly in your inbox: AdviceColumn.com/Subscribe …

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Create your Life Vision 57:47

6M ago57:47

57:47

Send us a Text Message. Do you feel overwhelmed when you try to create life goals? Jennifer Hudye will help you create a vision + message that inspires people to take action. She does this through a combination of direct response marketing, discovering what the company's unique message and vision is they are here to share, and the belief that marke…

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Super Bowl Preview and Silly Prop Bets, with Todd Wright 47:50

6M ago47:50

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Todd Wright is one of my oldest friends in the business. He’s known for “All Night with Todd Wright,” a national show on ESPN Radio that he started in 1996. He was also on nationwide on Sporting News Radio, and made frequent appearances on local radio in Tampa, where he still lives. We worked together for several years at the old Sun Sports, where …

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How slowing down can accelerate your progress 8:37

6M ago8:37

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Send us a Text Message. Hello Friend! This is a bi-weekly episode of the newsletter! The purpose of Advice Column is to share uplifting reminders to connect with the best in yourself, others, and the world. Let's Stay connected: Subscribe to our written newsletter to receive bi-monthly inspiration directly in your inbox: AdviceColumn.com/Subscribe …

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Gary Christian: A Life In Golf 50:24

6M ago50:24

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For an Englishman, Gary Christian has an All-American story. Coming from a working class background in Britain, he learned to play golf with a set of cut-down, hickory-shafted clubs. A successful amateur career led to a scholarship at a junior college in Alabama, where he played well enough to transfer to Auburn. Turning pro at the age of 28, he pl…

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Florida Man: Television's Paul Kennedy 58:13

6M ago58:13

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In 1988, a new regional sports network was launched in Tallahassee, Florida. Called 'Sunshine Network,' its first property was Florida State University, and the first announcer for FSU sports was Paul Kennedy. 36 years later, Paul is still broadcasting Florida sports. He was on the mic when the Orlando Magic played their first game; same for the Ta…

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In Your Darkest Hour 3:34

6M ago3:34

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Send us a Text Message. Hello, friend! Help is often nearer than you think! In this audio edition of the my bi-monthly newsletter I share a story of how I was reminded to ask for help. I hope it's a good reminder for you, too! The purpose of Advice Column is to share uplifting reminders to connect with the best in yourself, others, and the world. L…

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Golf Commentator Jerry Foltz, Golf Channel and LIV 57:59

6M ago57:59

57:59

Jerry Foltz is a golf lifer. He picked up the game as a kid in Las Vegas, was an All-American in college at the University of Arizona, and then (in his words) "backed into" a career in golf broadcasting that started at Golf Channel and now continues with LIV Golf. In all, he's had well over 20 years on a microphone. In this episode, we trace his pa…

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The Apple 7:33

7M ago7:33

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Send us a Text Message. Hello, friend! What you do matters! In this audio edition of the my bi-monthly newsletter I share a story of how small acts of kindness are not small. It's just a quick reminder that you hold tremendous power to change people's lives by the choices you make moment to moment.. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! The Purpose of Advice Colu…

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Mike Soltys, Former PR Executive at ESPN 40:21

7M ago40:21

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Mike Soltys spent 43 years at ESPN -- as he puts it, 98 percent of the company's history. Originally hired as an unpaid intern by ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen, Mike rose to the very top of the Worldwide Leader's public relations department, documenting the biggest sporting events in the world and managing the explosive growth of the ESPN brand. He d…

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The Way You Use Your Spoon 2:44

8M ago2:44

2:44

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the audio version of Lisa Liguori's Advice Column Newsletter. If you're like us, it's sometimes easier to listen to something than to read it. In this recording Lisa reads the following newsletter. There is a group of well-dressed people at a grand banquet hall. The decor is gorgeous and there are bountiful plates…

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Ron Sirak, Journalist 52:31

8M ago52:31

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If it happened in golf in the last 40 years, Ron Sirak probably saw it, and wrote about it. He's a former senior writer and executive editor for Golf Digest and Golf World magazines and a longtime contributor to Golf Channel. A champion of the women's game, he might be the only media member to cover all of the men's and women's major championships …

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Poker Star: Joe Stapleton, Commentator and Comic 51:20

8M ago51:20

51:20

Joe "Stapes" Stapleton is a star in the poker world -- as he once put it, he's "poker-famous." He's a longtime poker commentator with credits that include PokerStars, The World Series of Poker, The Big Game, and Poker Night in America. In a wide-ranging and thoughtful conversation, he outlines his path from upstate New York to Hollywood, where he's…

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How Hypnotherapy Works 1:07:39

8M ago1:07:39

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Send us a Text Message. You may have seen hypnotherapy on a stage or heard about its use for smoking cessation. But how does hypnotherapy really work? Could it help you? Is it safe? Why are some religious traditions opposed to it? We dive into all of these topics with one of our very own panel in this episode. Delve into Brad Tunis' unique professi…

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I could be in prison 5:34

8M ago5:34

5:34

Send us a Text Message. Standing outside the East Gate of San Quentin Prison at 9:22 a.m. on November 16, I was shivering and impatient for my tour to start. I was dressed in all black because I wasn’t allowed to wear denim, gray, blue, lime green, or orange. I couldn’t bring any electronics or wear jewelry, either. Along with several other busines…

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Better Sports Betting: Steve Rubenfaer, CEO, BettorTakes 30:14

8M ago30:14

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In 2018, the US Supreme Court struck down a law that prohibited sports gambling outside of Nevada. In the years since, more and more states have legalized sports betting, and sports media has fully embraced 'the line' as content. Steve Rubenfaer, CEO of BettorTakes, walks us through the trends in the industry and outlines his BettorTakes app -- a p…

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How Would You Change the World? 9:41

8M ago9:41

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Send us a Text Message. How would you change the world? In this episode we asked people how they'd answer and we hope it provides an opportunity for you to reflect, too! Connect with the Panelists: 00:00:25 Lisa Liguori (host) 00:00:39. Juan Alvarado Jr 00:02:25 Travis I Sivart. 00:03:13 Julia McCoy 00:04:01 Lois Letchford 00:04:52 Andy Lingfield 0…

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Ray Almeda, Global PR Lead, EA Sports 44:09

9M ago44:09

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The video game industry did $235 billion in revenue in 2022, and that number is expected to jump to $321 billion by 2026. Six of the 20 best-selling games in '22 were sports titles, and two of the top 7 in sales are produced by Electronic Arts, or EA. Ray Almeda, a former gaming journalist, is now the Global PR Lead for EA's sports portfolio, overs…

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Alex Russell: Manager, Player, Talent, Tour Relations and Booking, NBC and Golf Channel 45:51

9M ago45:51

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You're watching a tournament on Golf Channel, and a celebrity drops by the booth for a visit. Maybe you're watching Live From early in the week at a major championship, and Dustin Johnson or Rory McIlroy joins the announcers on set. Ever wonder who sets that up? Alex Russell is part of a two-woman team at NBC / Golf Channel responsible for contacti…

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High Seas, NBA Hardwood, Hot Sauce: The Ballad of Dan Ballister 22:51

9M ago22:51

22:51

Dan Ballister is a Naval Academy grad and former Surface Warfare Officer who has diverse experience in business. He oversaw digital media for the NBA as part of 20 years in digital media and internet advertising. He tells the story of how a compliment at an Army-Navy tailgate turned into The General's Hot Sauce, a brand that creates employment oppo…

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Navigating Life's Hardest Lessons 10:12

9M ago10:12

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Send us a Text Message. Do you ever wish life came with an instruction manual? Join me to learn how each person on our panel gained wisdom from their personal journeys. I am looking forward to your thoughts, ideas, and questions as we continue this learning journey together. Connect with the Panelists: 00:00:25 Lisa Liguori (Host) 00:00:52 Holly Po…

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Alex Gimenez: Manager, Major League Operations & Professional Scouting, Boston Red Sox 58:17

9M ago58:17

58:17

As a kid growing up in Miami, Alex Gimenez dreamed of working in baseball. That dream carried him to Cornell University, where he faced a crossroad: pursuing a career in broadcasting, or choosing a path that would lead him into a front office. Now the Manager of Major League Operations and Professional Scouting for the Boston Red Sox, Alex recounts…

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Dave Stevens: Sports Reporter, Motivational Speaker, Teacher, Disability Advocate 36:30

10M ago36:30

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My guest on this episode is a 7-time Emmy winner as a sports journalist. A three sport star in high school, he played college football and later had a brief stint in minor league baseball. Today, he teaches media and production at the college level while also hosting a nationally syndicated podcast and running youth sports camps, and is prominently…

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The Power of Your Gratitude 20:14

10M ago20:14

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Send us a Text Message. What role does gratitude play in your life? From the mentor who gave you that life-altering advice, the ex-fiancé who unexpectedly set you free, to the unwavering support of a spouse through a 25-year-long journey - we're about to embark on a beautiful exploration of gratitude. We'll uncover stories of pivotal relationships …

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The Spo Show: Directing Live Events, with Peter Esposito 43:53

10M ago43:53

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Previous episodes of "Media Credentials" have covered directing live studio shows (with Eric Rutledge) and producing live events (with Ray Jacobs). Now, a new combination -- directing live events. Peter Esposito started his broadcasting career at a small college in New England, moving to an entry-level position at ESPN, and then joining Golf Channe…

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What Makes YOU Feel Good? 6:17

10M ago6:17

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Send us a Text Message. What promotes your wellbeing? To give you food for thought, our host, Lisa Liguori, shares her pillars of health. Take a moment to explore the important aspects of your wellness as you hear ideas such as sleep, the joy of play, or the profoundness of purpose and contribution. Join us for a few minutes to take a step back and…

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Ray Jacobs: NHL Senior Coordinating Producer and Live Golf Producer 50:50

10M ago50:50

50:50

My guest on this episode is a hockey guy, but like most hockey guys I’ve met in my career, he’s also a golf guy. Ray Jacobs is the senior coordinating producer for the National Hockey League’s production arm, a staff job he took in 2023 after 20-plus years on the road as a freelance golf producer. We touch on that familiar theme -- freelancing vers…

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From Madden & the NFL to Valspar & the PGA Tour: Media Relations with Rick Odioso 48:39

11M ago48:39

48:39

With over 40 years of experience in the NFL and nearly 30 years with the PGA Tour, Rick Odioso has collected some stories. He's the Media Director for the Valspar Championship, while also freelancing as a statistician for the NFL on FOX, the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. As the former PR Director for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rick ma…

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Kristi Hujik: ESPN, Golf Channel, SiriusXM, Health Coach 54:46

11M ago54:46

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Kristi Hujik is a certified health coach and Senior Producer for PGA Tour Radio on SiriusXM. We shared newsrooms together for over two decades at both ESPN and Golf Channel, a bizarre overlap in our careers that neither one of us can truly explain. Kristi talks about her journey in sports media, starting at a local radio station in Pennsylvania and…

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Versatility and "Pivoting": Julie Hoddy, Production Specialist 33:12

11M ago33:12

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For many in sports media - particularly those who work behind the scenes - freelancing is a way of life. Staff jobs are often hard to come by, even more so in the post-Covid 'gig economy.' Julie Hoddy forged a long career as a freelancer in sports television before pivoting to a corporate role outside the realm of sports. We talk about her transiti…

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