"From Watching WWE as a Kid to Interviewing for It | The Reality of Adulting & Big Opportunities"

What does it feel like to "grow up" and suddenly find yourself interviewing for a job at a company you watched as a kid? In this episode of Between Takes, Adrianna sits down with Joe to talk about his surreal, full-circle interview experience with WWE—and how moments like this define what adulting really looks like. From childhood memories of watching wrestling to stepping into a real-world opportunity as a Road Production Assistant, Joe shares what it's like to chase a career in sports media and broadcasting while still feeling like the same kid who grew up watching superstars like CM Punk and Rhea Ripley. This episode highlights the emotional and professional reality of leveling up—taking big interviews, navigating career uncertainty, and realizing you're stepping into industries that once felt larger than life. Adrianna and Joe break down the WWE interview process, the fast-paced world of live event production, and what it takes to work behind the scenes in sports entertainment. They also reflect on the transition from college life to professional careers, the pressure of major opportunities, and the humor in still feeling like a kid while making serious life moves. 🎙️ Topics include: Adulting in your 20s, first big interviews, WWE careers, sports broadcasting, live event production, media internships, behind-the-scenes WWE, sports entertainment industry, travel-based jobs, career growth, and turning childhood dreams into reality. Whether you're a WWE fan, a media student, or someone navigating your own "figuring it out" phase, this episode is a relatable and inspiring look at what happens when your childhood passions collide with your future career.   Between Takes | Navigating Young Adulthood, Burnout & Identity in Real Time is a Gen Z storytelling podcast hosted by Adrianna Alvarez, where life happens off-air and in between the moments people usually see. Inspired by her background in radio and broadcasting, this podcast features real stories, honest confessions, and unfiltered opinions about navigating adulthood in today's world. Covering mental health, self-discovery, relationships, identity, burnout, culture, and personal growth, Between Takes speaks to the experience of feeling lost while figuring it out in real time. If you're looking for a Gen Z podcast, a mental health podcast, or a show about modern life and young adulthood, this space is for you. Life isn't scripted and neither is Between Takes.