Derek Lavelle

Derek Lavelle, a graduate of Syracuse and producer for News 12 Bronx & Brooklyn, is featured as a podcaster and writer. Originally recorded January 31, 2024. Writing at thePeachBasket: https://thepeachbasket.net/author/dereklavelle/ | Open Run Podcast: https://youtube.com/@openrunpodcast | Cover 2 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2tRUPGcLQtGuR38ua1VWb2 | Email: [email protected] Outside Your Lane is a daily podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify. 3:52 Derek shares a story about an AAU showcase in the Bronx that confimed he would be better served to cover and not play sports due to the likes of his agemates in Nate Robinson, CJ Miles and Kemba Walker being at a whole other echelon. 8:41 Derek tells of his transition into studying at Syracuse in their media program, appreciation for Chris "Mad Dog" Russo and winning against his dad's buddies in sports debates. 21:20 Derek gives a first-hand look at when he turned down a sports reporter job for the local ABC affiliate after school and instead chose an associate producer role at iHeart Radio to ensure the long-form journalism path in radio. 23:17 Derek provides a conversation with media personality Seth Everett that changed his mentality for a radio/podcast host career and the leadership required. 33:53 Derek reflects on how conversations with media legends with Michael Wilbon and Bob Costas have confirmed for him the patience and long-term attitude needed to succeed. Music: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees (https://chillhop.lnk.to/winter2017ba). Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter and a living in hospitality. Send a personalized invitation or message at https://www.linkedin.com/in/osicka.