Danny Weidler. Highly regarded and feared by his peers | CHIMING IN EP021

Danny Weidler has been a rugby league journalist and television reporter for almost 40 years.It’s been a crazy journey which has seen him experience plenty of highs and lows in the industry.Recruited by Channel 9 chief David Gyngell, Weidler changed the way rugby league news was reported on TV - earning himself a reputation as hard nosed reporter who constantly broke big news stories.In a very revealing and honest assessment of his career, Weidler explains what makes a good story, how he has made some enemies and what drives him to keep going.It’s a fascinating listen as Weidler opens up on his life and love for rugby league.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start01:07 - How Danny got into journalism06:52 - The art of cold calling12:05 - Fall outs with Gus Gould15:39 - Sonny Bill & Anthony Mundine20:08 - Making enemies23:39 - Big stories broken35:02 - Trailblazer into TV journalism43:57 - Being in the inner sanctum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.