EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 39 MIN
EP137: No Beats, Just Grit: The Unlikely Anthem Of A Freelance Sportswriter with Liam Hanley
from Into the Unknown · host Jeremy Swick
On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when passion refuses to clock out? In this episode of Into the Unknown, Jeremy Swick sits down with freelance sportswriter and podcaster Liam Hanley to explore what it really means to build a creative career without a safety net and without losing your voice along the way. From long nights editing podcasts to walking away from writing jobs that paid but drained him, Liam shares the grit behind choosing fulfillment over formulas.This conversation weaves together sports, storytelling, and identity from rugby pitches that forged lifelong brotherhood to press credentials earned through consistency, not shortcuts. Liam opens up about navigating the modern sports media landscape, the tension between SEO-driven content and meaningful writing, and why believing words still matter might be the boldest stance a freelancer can take today. You’ll walk away with a deeper appreciation for the unseen work behind creative careers and a renewed respect for those who keep showing up anyway.Do you live in Milwaukee? Want to play rugby? Join the Milwaukee Barbarians and become teammates with our host and Liam! https://milwaukeerugby.org/Follow Us:Instagram @Pod.IntotheUnknownFacebook - Into the UnknownFollow Liam Hanley:Instagram: https://instagram.com/lhanley_00Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liam.hanley.94 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-hanley-71ab31184/Are you looking to start a podcast? Check out my free "Jump Start to Podcasting Guide" or reach out! Here!
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On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when passion refuses to clock out? In this episode of Into the Unknown, Jeremy Swick sits down with freelance sportswriter and podcaster Liam Hanley to explore what it really means to build a creative career without a safety net and without losing your voice along the way. From long nights editing podcasts to walking away from writing jobs that paid but drained him, Liam shares the grit behind choosing fulfillment over formulas.This conversation weaves together sports, storytelling, and identity from rugby pitches that forged lifelong brotherhood to press credentials earned through consistency, not shortcuts. Liam opens up about navigating the modern sports media landscape, the tension between SEO-driven content and meaningful writing, and why believing words still matter might be the boldest stance a freelancer can take today. You’ll walk away with a deeper appreciation for the unseen work behind creative careers and a renewed respect for those who keep showing up anyway.Do you live in Milwaukee? Want to play rugby? Join the Milwaukee Barbarians and become teammates with our host and Liam! https://milwaukeerugby.org/Follow Us:Instagram @Pod.IntotheUnknownFacebook - Into the UnknownFollow Liam Hanley:Instagram: https://instagram.com/lhanley_00Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liam.hanley.94 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-hanley-71ab31184/Are you looking to start a podcast? Check out my free "Jump Start to Podcasting Guide" or reach out! Here!
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