E25: Lisa Salters

Send us Fan Mail(1:58) Lisa Salters biographical information & introduction (3:44) decision to move from ABC News to ESPN in 2000 (6:36) transition from network news to sports reporting (7:48) weekly prep for ESPN’s Monday Night Football (9:42) effects of Covid-19 on NFL coach/player access & communication (11:19) pros & cons of in-person versus Zoom NFL weekly meetings (13:49) effects of Covid-19 on game day NFL sideline or NBA court-side access (16:19) what makes a great sideline/court-side report (17:47) on producing her own content & establishing a Producer’s trust (19:02) hardcore network ABC News versus ESPN sports journalism (21:25) role with ESPN’s E:60 & SportsCenter (23:23) awkward moments on live TV & how to handle it (25:54) career highlights & memorable assignments (27:42) keys to success for aspiring news/sports reporters (30:48) importance of listening while conducting an interview (31:57) the boys discuss their takeaways from today’s conversation (36:20) Inside The Truck social media promotion (36:43) shout-out to listeners in Bangkok ThailandFind us on social media at:X - @insidethetruckIG - @insidethetruckpodcastTikTok - @insidethetruckYouTube - @insidethetrucktv