024: Talking Touchdowns, Two-Pointers, and Triple Plays with Adam Clanton

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It all started with a box for a Houston Rockets sweepstakes for kids at an Olive Garden. Be sure to listen to this episode to hear about Adam Clanton’s love for all things Houston Sports and how he got into sports talk radio. You’ll also learn plenty about how the internet and social media have changed sports media in big ways over the years.

Episode Highlights:

• After first getting his start in the world of sports at a young age, winning the chance to be a ball boy for the Houston Rockets, Adam Clanton persevered through his challenging college education at Sam Houston State University and has been working in sports talk radio since 2004. His father is a very influential mentor to him and also works in (not-sports) talk radio. He’s encouraged him many times over the years and has encouraged some encounters that became long-lasting business relationships and friendships.
• To Adam, a mentor is not someone necessarily working the job you want in the industry in which you’re working. A mentor is someone who makes sure you’re going down the right path based on your skills and strengths. They help minimize or overcome your weaknesses in the most selfless way imaginable. Mark Vandemeer is one of those mentors for Adam. He met Mark after Mark had met his father and worked at the same radio station. Mark eventually developed a friendship with Adam and helped coach him on many things in business and life. Early in his career, Mark offered Adam a co-host spot on his radio show. And the rest, as they say, is history.
• The internet has been increasingly present in sports media the whole time Adam has worked in the industry. His favorite platform of choice is Twitter, though he notes it can be a perilous place. His love for the “Mute” button cannot be overstated, and it has helped him focus on listening to the people whose opinions truly matter, his family and friends. Social media has also given him a platform to partake in one of his favorite parts of his job - giving away free tickets. He loves giving away free Rockets tickets to people on social media who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to see and enjoy a game.
  

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• Adam Clanton
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  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
• Sam Houston State University - Broadcast Journalism
• Sports
  • Houston Rockets Basketball

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Chapters

1. 024: Talking Touchdowns, Two-Pointers, and Triple Plays with Adam Clanton (00:00:00)

2. Mentorship and Marketing in Sports Journalism (00:00:05)

3. Mentorship and Career Pathways (00:07:23)

4. Mentorship and Networking in Broadcasting (00:12:45)

5. Social Media Pros and Cons (00:24:28)

6. Sports Journalism and Fan Appreciation (00:29:16)

7. Houston Sports Perspectives and Future Hopes (00:42:11)