How an All-Pro Steeler is trying to create a media career

One of the goals of “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand” is to understand the sports media business. How does a current All-Pro defensive lineman start preparing for a post-playing career in sports media. We spoke with the Steelers’ Cam Heyward about it. He even gave a time-table of when he may retire. Here is what else Marchand and Heyward talked about: * What was it like growing up with Craig “Ironhead” Heyward as your father* Why he didn’t become a running back like his dad* Why he was an education major at Ohio State* What it is the media like for an Ohio State playerMarchand Sports Media is a listener-supported platform. To receive new pods and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber at AndrewMarchand.com. This entire 29-minute podcast is open to all, to listen our archives and future pods, upgrade to paid. Thanks!* How being open with the media as a player is better* What's it like to live up to the Steelers' "standard"* His relationship with Mike Tomlin* He was a big SportsNation guy, not hot takes* What he's trying to do with his podcast* How he looks at Pat McAfee’s, the Kelces’ and Ryan Clark’s media success* How broadcast boot camp made him excited about TV games* He didn't really enjoy doing analysis on a radio game* How is the Pittsburgh media* When will he retire* The goal is to have his own production company after he retires* Sponsor: WSC-Sports.com: Tell them, Marchand sent you* Subscribe: AndrewMarchand.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.andrewmarchand.com/subscribe