Media Credentials

In 2018, Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida launched the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting. Billed as the only Bachelor's program in the country dedicated specifically to sportscasting, the Dan Patrick School has placed hundreds of students in the sports media industry, with graduates working in dozens of local markets plus places like CBS, ESPN, and FOX. Gus Ramsey has been the Program Director of the degree since day one. A graduate of Rollins College in Winter Park and former producer at Orlando's WESH-TV, Gus spent two decades as an Emmy-winning producer at ESPN, helming the iconic SportsCenter shows that were appointment television. He worked side by side with notables like Keith Olbermann, Rich Eisen, Craig Kilborn, Bob Ley, and Dan Patrick himself, shaping the feel and tone of ESPN's most prominent studio shows. Gus recently announced his retirement from Full Sail, but before he heads off to the mountains of North Carolina, he joins the podcast to share our common memories of 1990's Orlando and early 2000's Bristol, offer insight into the current state of the industry, and describe the challenges of starting a degree program from scratch.

Final round recap on Westwood One after the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink GC outside Philadelphia. Aaron Rai was flawless over his final ten holes, securing his first major championship with a three-shot victory. Veteran play-by-play man Brian Katrek joins me for this half-hour episode as we recap the week.

PGA Championship Tonight show on Westwood One. Seven players tied for the lead at 3 under. Guest Dennis Paulson talks about Martin Kaymer, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, and the eclectic leaderboard.

Wednesday preview of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink GC in Philadelphia. Guest analyst Brendon de Jonge joins to discuss the golf course and the contenders. Credit to Westwood One Sports.

I met Sean Salisbury almost three decades ago in Bristol, Connecticut when he was a football analyst at ESPN. Sean was a quarterback in the NFL and CFL for over ten years who transitioned to television, pioneering the X-and-O breakdown style of analysis that is omnipresent today. He's been very successful in radio, including 8 years in morning drive in Houston, and now has two podcast projects: "Unpaved," daily on YouTube, and "The Findable Podcast," which focuses on golf. He's an entrepreneur, a QB coach, a counselor, and someone whose many opinions are informed by homework. This episode covers everything from legacy media to new media to college recruiting to NIL to Sean's real passion: golf.

Jay Delsing is a PGA Tour veteran, award-winning broadcaster, and now a published author. His new book, "You Wouldn't Believe Me If I Told You," is a rollicking compilation of stories from his youth in St. Louis, his stellar college career at UCLA, and his time as a pro. Jay was the fourth of five children, the son of a major league baseball player. When his dad was "at work," as he puts it, Jay would hop the fence at the now-defunct North Shore Country Club to search for golf balls. A few short years later, he was playing for the Bruins under legendary golf coach Eddie Merrins, teeing it up at Bel-Air with Sean Connery, and preparing for a professional career that would place him toe-to-toe with greats like Johnny Miller, Hale Irwin, and Andy North. We talk about his playing career, his motivation to write a book, and his views on current events, like Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA Tour and the future of LIV Golf.

My wife Tracey and I first met at the old Orlando Arena, while both working for the Magic. It was her first day as a marketing intern, and I was a sideline reporter for the Magic Radio Network. We couldn't have imagined what would follow over the next 28 years. A move to Connecticut for my dream job at ESPN, followed by an unexpected return to Florida for yet another gig, then a long stretch at Golf Channel that kept me on the road for weeks at a time, and now a new chapter for us as empty nesters where she's got the 9 to 5 and I'm building a business as a freelancer. Tracey has been front and center for all of it and remembers much more than I do. We discuss Vince Carter, the Backstreet Boys, why Boise is one of the best-kept secrets in North America, how the Magic franchise is inextricably tied to our life together, how we created wanderlust in our two grown kids, and how this third act has become an opportunity for learning. A little inside baseball? Sure. But it's a really fun conversation.

With 18 stores around the country and more in the pipeline, PopStroke is a tech-heavy, elevated mini-golf experience that goes way beyond the days of windmills and dinosaurs. Each location features 36 holes of custom-designed miniature golf, plus a full kitchen, outdoor activities, event space, and more. As President of Greens for PopStroke, Shane Robichaud works with a design and build team to create unique layouts at each new venue. PopStroke just opened a second location in Orlando in the summer of 2025, with plans for a third location in 2026 and more Florida venues in the works. Shane tells me how he went from engineering student at Georgia Tech to working in golf course design with Tom Fazio, and eventually to PopStroke.

The "Media Credentials" podcast is filled with stories and people from the Orlando Magic, my hometown NBA team and the first place I worked after college. Dante Marchitelli's path to the Magic was very similar to mine, in that he landed an internship in broadcasting that developed into a full-time role. The main difference between us? He never left. For over 25 years, Dante has been a fixture as a Magic producer and broadcaster on radio, television, and digital. He shares his arrival in Orlando from Massachusetts by way of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1998, when the NBA was under threat of a lockout. From that uncertainty to meeting his future wife and raising a family in Central Florida, Dante's got stories. Plus, we look ahead to the coming NBA season, when the Magic will face rising expectations.

David Steele was one of the very first employees of the Orlando Magic and now one of the longest tenured announcers in the NBA. He was the Magic's first radio announcer starting in 1989, eventually moving to television in 1998, where he currently works alongside former Magic player Jeff Turner. Before coming to Orlando, David served as the play-by-play voice of the Florida Gators and worked at local TV stations in the Southeast. His numerous accolades include induction into the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame in 2019, when he joined a roster that includes Shaquille O'Neal, Penny Hardaway, and Dwight Howard. He's an ambassador for the franchise and a role model to many -- myself included.

Jeff Phillips and I worked together at ESPN for a brief spell in the 1990s, and while his career took more of a hard news direction, we have stayed in touch via social media. Never shy about his opinions -- and with a wealth of experience in local and national news organizations -- I knew he would be a wheelhouse guest for the pod. We cover his St. Louis Cardinals fandom, his thoughts on how sports coverage is changing, and his pivot away from broadcast media. We also take hard left turns into "fake news," local TV and radio, and the importance of maintaining meaningful connections to stay afloat in this industry.

My guest on this episode has a history in media that includes a move to Orlando in the early days of Golf Channel and Universal Studios, but his current path is something else entirely. Brendan Sweeney is the Director of Golf Media Relations and Player Development at the French Lick Resort in Indiana, home of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship. His job is multifaceted, but you can call him a PR guy and builder of relationships. He owes his passion for golf to his early days in Chicago, where he caddied at famed Medinah Country Club, home to multiple majors and Ryder Cups. We talk Medinah, French Lick, the direction of golf, the influence of "influencers," and the power of storytelling.

My guest on the podcast is a man who wears many hats. David Moulton is a sports talk radio host, play-by-play guy, spotter for NCAA and NFL football games, and a veteran in the trenches of sports media. He co-hosts a syndicated show, "Miller and Moulton," which airs in multiple markets in the Southeast. I've been a guest on their show many times, usually during golf's major championships, and I was eager to return the favor. This conversation was not limited to golf. We talk about how to watch a football game, the future of the Tampa Bay Rays, the future of our industry, and how Hank Aaron jump-started David's career.

Ask Jeff Tracy what he does for a living, and prepare to be there a while. A veteran of radio, TV, and podcasting, Jeff is a man of many interests, including cooking barbeque and talking golf. He's created multiple syndicated radio programs and has appeared on countless television shows as a BBQ chef and golf expert. His podcast, "Grilling At The Green," combines those two passions, and I was lucky enough to be a guest. Was happy to return the favor as we discuss his diverse career, trends in media, and the state of our favorite game.

Nick Sherburne is the co-founder of Club Champion, the industry leader in golf club fitting centers with over 100 locations nationwide. While a teenager in Chicago, Nick took a job at famed Cog Hill and was there when the PGA Tour made its annual stop. He was fascinated by the manufacturers' tour fitting trailers and wondered if that level of technology and service could be made available to the recreational player. In this episode, we trace the history of his business and the philosophy that drives him, plus tackle some big picture topics in golf, including LIV, TGL, and the post-pandemic golf boom. Not precisely a "sports media" topic, but a fascinating discussion of the golf business and the power of staying true to a dream.

Mike Massaro's passion for auto racing took him from central Connecticut to tracks around the country as a reporter and host for ESPN, ABC Sports, and NBC. Moving from sports to local TV news in Hartford, Mike found himself at a career crossroads. After taking a hard look at his skills and interests and doing some networking, Mike took the leap in 2025 with a new role as Senior Director of Communications for RFK Racing, the powerhouse NASCAR team founded by the legendary Jack Roush. Mike and I worked together on ESPN2's "RPM 2Night" for several years, but had not been in touch until recently. Enjoy this trip down memory (victory?) lane.

You may not know StreamLayer yet, but you're likely to see their work if you stream live sports. This Chicago-based company provides sports leagues and teams with AI-powered advertising and interactive features that bolster the viewer's streaming experience and increase engagement. StreamLayer COO Andrew Fleming is a former VP and senior counsel at Golf Channel and NBC Sports, an industry veteran with a wide range of experience. In this episode we discuss his business and the business of sports, including his view from the sidelines as the PGA Tour and LIV Golf navigate the future of the professional game.

Ward Clayton is an accomplished communications professional, author and editor with decades of experience. A former sports editor for the Augusta Chronicle, he authored a book in 2004 that gave a first-ever glimpse at the life and impact of the famed caddies at Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters. In 2024, realizing that many of these men had moved away or passed on, he updated the book with new reporting -- the result is "The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National: Inside Stories from Golf's Greatest Stage." In this episode, we discuss the process of researching and writing the books, plus touch on the club's relationship with the city of Augusta and how the current corps of caddies are still making an impact.

Andrew Kehrer and I have been stalking each other professionally for almost two decades. He was a co-worker at both Golf Channel and the old FOX sports regional networks in Florida; now, he's down south as the Senior Art Director for TGL and parent company TMRW Sports. His group creates the stunning graphics, video elements, and animations that jump off the screen in person at the SoFi Center and on TV on ESPN. Andy describes his entry into the business as a student in New Orleans, and how Katrina affected his career arc. We discuss the move to Florida for jobs at the old Sun Sports and later Golf Channel, and how some of those relationships influenced his decision to jump in with TGL.

Welcome to the first episode of 2025! My guest is Andrew Bradley, a longtime field producer for Golf Channel, who travels the world shepherding announcers and camera operators at golf's most iconic venues. We talk about his background in sports media, how he balances his work schedule with a growing young family, and his lifelong passion for Philadelphia sports. Also, a shameless plug for my radio show, "Making The Cut," airing Saturdays at 9am on 96.9 The Game in Orlando and AM 930 FOX Sports Radio Jacksonville, available anytime on the free iHeartRadio app.

Golf broadcaster and PGA Tour veteran Gary Christian returns to the podcast to discuss his latest venture, "Beat The Course, Not Yourself! One Golfer's Path To A Winning Mental Game." The book is a joint venture with sports psychologist Dr. Curt Ickes. Together, Christian and Ickes use a narrative format to explore the mental side of the game, introducing 15-year-old Jack, a promising junior player, and seasoned pro Charlie, who becomes Jack's mental guru. In the podcast, we discuss the genesis of the book, the creative decision to use a narrative format, and the psychology that fuels the text. Geared towards junior players but valuable to all, Gary's book is a welcome addition to the golf instruction canon.

In her role as the Manager of Digital Content for the LPGA, Sarah Kellam is responsible for much of the content you find at the tour's website. She frequently travels with the players and seeks to tell their stories in unique ways. Sarah is a former Division I player herself, competing in her home state at Northern Kentucky University. What she called her "dream job" in production at Golf Channel didn't last as long as she'd hoped, but it propelled her towards an exciting career in sports media that still has a lot of runway left. We discuss her influences, including writers like Jaime Diaz and the late Tim Rosaforte, plus get deep into the rise of women's sports, including the Caitlin Clark phenomenon.

Jay Coffin is a veteran journalist who runs his own shop, Coffin Corner Media. In that role, he advises clients on social media presence, communications strategy, and public relations, while staying close to his roots as a writer and editor. Jay worked for the Orlando Sentinel while still a student at UCF, and has remained in Orlando ever since, moving to Golfweek and then Golf Channel, where he was the Editorial Director for the website and a frequent expert guest on camera. We talked about his career path as well as some hot-button current topics, like LIV Golf and the changing landscape of college athletics. Plus, some fond memories of the Orlando Magic's glory days.

Trey Wingo spent over 20 years at ESPN as a TV and radio host, including 15 years as the host of NFL Live. He's covered Super Bowls, World Series, NBA Finals, and many of golf's major championships, and recently began a new chapter in his broadcast career working for DraftKings Network. Trey and I shared many hours on the desk when ESPNEWS was just getting started in the late 90's (the inside jokes will be explained). He talks about his father's influence on his education and his career, the important decisions that changed the course of his life, his departure from ESPN, and his perspective on the industry.

NYC-based Chris Yon is a versatile, experienced camera operator with a long list of clients -- NBC, CBS, FOX, the MLB Network, plus local broadcasts of the Yankees and Mets. His interest in media started on the playground, where he and a buddy would deliver mock newscasts with the latest elementary school gossip and occasionally deliver play-by-play for kickball games. We worked together for six years in the Orlando studio at Golf Channel, where his positive attitude (and savage skill at impersonating our colleagues) made long studio days much more palatable. In this episode, Chris outlines his path from Pittsfield, Massachusetts to the big leagues, and how his willingness to learn new skills opened all kinds of doors. Chris Yon is the epitome of "always say yes."

The word "producer" has many different meanings in sports media. ESPN and Golf Channel veteran Chris Datres has worn many hats as a highlight producer, graphics producer, and field producer — the last of which means he's the eyes and ears for news on the road. He's also worn many chest protectors and whistles as a longtime high school baseball umpire and basketball referee. We cover his beginnings in Harrisburg, PA, his start in the industry, and our shared paths at both ESPN and Golf Channel, including a bizarre night during the last PGA Tour event at Walt Disney World in 2012. In addition to being a reliable and willing golf partner, Chris is a frequent co-host on "Making The Cut, with Whit Watson" on Orlando's 96.9 The Game.

Longtime golf announcer Lisa Cornwell joins the podcast with thoughts on the current state of the professional game -- which, she says, is a very different answer between the women and the men. A former pupil of David Leadbetter, Lisa won the Arkansas Women's State Championship four times, and played college golf with an eye towards a pro career. We trace her pivot from playing golf to broadcasting the game, and how mental health played a role in that move. Some important topics here that I haven't discussed much in previous episodes.

Will sports fans continue to search for their favorite teams on streaming services behind paywalls? What are the LIV Golf broadcasts doing to improve or change sports TV? Will Tiger and Rory's TGL work? Will Tiger play the PGA Tour Champions when he turns 50? Jack Graham is the man to ask. A former VP of Live Tournaments at Golf Channel and a longtime veteran of ABC and NBC, Jack has produced numerous sports around the world and managed talent, budgets, and schedules as a department head. We cover all of the topics above plus our industry's move to remote production and his beloved USC Trojans' move to the Big Ten.

Grant Boone works as a golf announcer for NBC and Golf Channel, primarily on the LPGA Tour. His prior experience includes coverage of Amen Corner for the Masters on CBS, plus work in dozens of sports for ESPN, Turner and Fox. In this episode we discuss the 2024 US Women's Open, the state of the LPGA, what the LIV Golf rift has done to the men's game, and get some detail on Grant's uncle Pat.  

In 1975, a cinematographer from New Jersey named Garrett Brown invented the Steadicam -- a wearable rig with counterweights that enabled camera operators to create shots that were never before imaginable. Nearly 50 years later, Steadicam shots are everywhere in movies and TV. The Steadicam revolutionized sports television. My guest on this episode is one of the best in the business. Mike Germond mans a Steadicam for the NFL on NBC, the Olympics, and a variety of other events, including corporate, concerts, commercials, and film. We talk about his path into production, the nuances of wearing the rig, and his upcoming role as the personal shooter for Mike Tirico at the Paris Olympics.

The month of May brings the onset of college golf's postseason. The men's and women's fields for the 2024 NCAA Golf Championships were announced on Golf Channel at the end of April; with regional play beginning May 6, Steve Burkowski joined the podcast to handicap the fields. "Burko" has been with Golf Channel for over 20 years, and has carved out a niche as the go-to resource for college and amateur golf. His address book of college coaches is unmatched. We talk about his path from New Jersey to the University of Florida and then go deep on what schools can win it all at the NCAA Championships at La Costa at the end of the month.

Dave Mishkin has been the radio voice of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning for over 20 years, and recently published a fiction novel called "Blind Squirrel." As he tells it, the book is hockey-adjacent, and tells the story of Noah, a former pro hockey player who deals with mental health issues. As an aspiring writer myself, I was interested in hearing about Dave's process in writing. In this episode, we talk about his background as a student announcer at Yale, his journey through the minors, and the Lightning's three Stanley Cup wins and our mutual friend Paul Kennedy. This was one of my favorite conversations since the start of the podcast. 

Ann Liguori wears many hats: sports journalist, entrepreneur, public speaker, and author. She was the first woman to host a call-in show on New York's WFAN, the original sports talk radio station in the US. She's covered multiple majors in golf and tennis, has reported from the Olympics, Ryder Cups, and Solheim Cups, and is perhaps best known for the long-running cable series "Sports Innerview with Ann Liguori." She was also a Golf Channel original, hosting a golf-centric interview show under the guidance of fellow podcast guest Mike Whelan. Ann has just published her latest book, "Life On The Green: Lessons and Wisdom from Legends of Golf." That's where our conversation starts.

Ethan Ritz is one of the smartest people I know. Grew up in Virginia, played college lacrosse at Tennessee, worked for Golf Channel for many years as a graphics producer and now holds a similar role at LIV Golf and farms himself out as a production manager. He's been there and done that, including the Olympics, the Ryder Cup, and all of golf's majors. We are a killer team at bar trivia nights. Nobody understands the dynamics of sports media freelancing better than Ethan.

Cy Cyr (pronounced 'sigh sear') is an acclaimed photographer based in Orlando. His sports credits include Golf Channel, NBC, Sports Illustrated, Golf Digest, and ESPN, and he's a go-to photog for the PGA Tour. Beyond sports, Cy is highly regarded in editorial, commercial, and portrait work, with clients like Mitsubishi, Yamaha, and Discovery Channel. He's been at this for over 25 years, a passion project that started when he was a high schooler in Maine. In this episode, we talk about his love for golf, his arsenal of equipment, and the essence of being a photographer. Plus: horses.

Dave Revsine is the lead studio host and a play-by-play announcer for the Big Ten Network. He's one of my oldest friends in the business, going back to the days of ESPN and the original launch of ESPNEWS. In this episode, we talk about his path from Chicago to an investment banking job he hated, his return to broadcasting, and how ESPN and the Big Ten Network changed his life. He describes his family's connection to Northwestern University and how his fandom began on the South Side. Plus, thoughts on the Caitlin Clark phenomenon, the cable TV model, and how sports will be delivered in the future.

LeslieAnne Wade has enjoyed a remarkable career in public relations and communications, much of it in the sports space. After working in sports information at the college level, she moved to USA Network, where she handled PR for a variety of events, including the first Ryder Cup to be televised live from Europe. She is perhaps best known for her tenure at CBS Sports, where she rose to the level of Senior Vice President -- the first woman to do so in that division. In a wide-ranging and thoughtful conversation, we discuss her career, the current state of the industry, and the many definitions of "public relations."

Todd Wright is one of my oldest friends in the business. He's known for "All Night with Todd Wright," a national show on ESPN Radio that he started in 1996. He was also on nationwide on Sporting News Radio, and made frequent appearances on local radio in Tampa, where he still lives. We worked together for several years at the old Sun Sports, where Todd was a panelist on our talk shows. Now in semi-retirement from radio, Todd runs the Todd Wright Tour, a wildly successful amateur golf series in the Tampa Bay area, and hosts a couple of podcasts, including one dedicated to fantasy football. As someone with very little background in the NFL, I rely on Todd for all of my pro football questions. Hence, our Super Bowl preview — a mix of serious football talk and speculation on stupid prop bets. And for all those search engines out there: Taylor Swift.

For an Englishman, Gary Christian has an All-American story. Coming from a working class background in Britain, he learned to play golf with a set of cut-down, hickory-shafted clubs. A successful amateur career led to a scholarship at a junior college in Alabama, where he played well enough to transfer to Auburn. Turning pro at the age of 28, he played minitours all over the US, eventually graduating to what is now the Korn Ferry Tour. There, he won twice before earning his PGA Tour card for the first time at the age of 40. When his playing career was cut short due to injury, he began a second act as a golf commentator. He's now in a transitional phase of his career, something that is imminently relatable. Our topics included career pivots, 'Welcome to Wrexham,' and what it's like to be paired with Tiger Woods.

In 1988, a new regional sports network was launched in Tallahassee, Florida. Called 'Sunshine Network,' its first property was Florida State University, and the first announcer for FSU sports was Paul Kennedy. 36 years later, Paul is still broadcasting Florida sports. He was on the mic when the Orlando Magic played their first game; same for the Tampa Bay Lightning. He's done play-by-play for the Miami Marlins and hosted talk shows for the Miami Dolphins. There are few, if any, pro teams or major colleges in Florida that haven't welcomed Paul into the broadcast booth. In this episode, we dive into his packed resume' and follow his road to broadcasting, plus share some unique experiences outside the Sunshine State. We also hear about his varied interests outside of sports media.

Jerry Foltz is a golf lifer. He picked up the game as a kid in Las Vegas, was an All-American in college at the University of Arizona, and then (in his words) "backed into" a career in golf broadcasting that started at Golf Channel and now continues with LIV Golf. In all, he's had well over 20 years on a microphone. In this episode, we trace his path to television and get right to it about his decision to join LIV. Jerry is a good friend, and this was a great interview.

Mike Soltys spent 43 years at ESPN -- as he puts it, 98 percent of the company's history. Originally hired as an unpaid intern by ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen, Mike rose to the very top of the Worldwide Leader's public relations department, documenting the biggest sporting events in the world and managing the explosive growth of the ESPN brand. He departed ESPN in June of 2023, part of cost-cutting moves by parent company Disney. In this episode, we look back at ESPN's history and look ahead to trends in sports media. Plus, details on Mike's upbringing in Connecticut and what motivated him to enter the industry.

If it happened in golf in the last 40 years, Ron Sirak probably saw it, and wrote about it. He's a former senior writer and executive editor for Golf Digest and Golf World magazines and a longtime contributor to Golf Channel. A champion of the women's game, he might be the only media member to cover all of the men's and women's major championships in the same year -- a feat he's accomplished multiple times. We discuss his upbringing in Western Pennsylvania, his time with the Associated Press, his magazine career, his TV work, and the state of journalism today.

Joe "Stapes" Stapleton is a star in the poker world -- as he once put it, he's "poker-famous." He's a longtime poker commentator with credits that include PokerStars, The World Series of Poker, The Big Game, and Poker Night in America. In a wide-ranging and thoughtful conversation, he outlines his path from upstate New York to Hollywood, where he's also a stand-up comic and host of the popular "Poker In The Ears" podcast. Joe originally moved to LA with dreams of being a TV comedy writer; his irreverent sense of humor and willingness to try anything opened doors that he didn't even know existed.

In 2018, the US Supreme Court struck down a law that prohibited sports gambling outside of Nevada. In the years since, more and more states have legalized sports betting, and sports media has fully embraced 'the line' as content. Steve Rubenfaer, CEO of BettorTakes, walks us through the trends in the industry and outlines his BettorTakes app -- a product that analyzes your betting history to make you a better bettor.

The video game industry did $235 billion in revenue in 2022, and that number is expected to jump to $321 billion by 2026. Six of the 20 best-selling games in '22 were sports titles, and two of the top 7 in sales are produced by Electronic Arts, or EA. Ray Almeda, a former gaming journalist, is now the Global PR Lead for EA's sports portfolio, overseeing the NHL and PGA TOUR franchises, among several others. He joins the podcast to talk about his career path, the scope of his duties now, the mind-bending technology behind the games, and where he thinks the gaming industry is heading.

You're watching a tournament on Golf Channel, and a celebrity drops by the booth for a visit. Maybe you're watching Live From early in the week at a major championship, and Dustin Johnson or Rory McIlroy joins the announcers on set. Ever wonder who sets that up? Alex Russell is part of a two-woman team at NBC / Golf Channel responsible for contacting and booking those guests, as well as maintaining communication with golf's governing bodies. In this episode, Alex explains how it's all about personal relationships and trust. She also tells a few stories about her father, Mark Russell, who spent 40 years with the PGA Tour until his retirement in 2021.

Dan Ballister is a Naval Academy grad and former Surface Warfare Officer who has diverse experience in business. He oversaw digital media for the NBA as part of 20 years in digital media and internet advertising. He tells the story of how a compliment at an Army-Navy tailgate turned into The General's Hot Sauce, a brand that creates employment opportunities for Veterans and donates a meaningful percentage of its profits to help military and Veteran families.

As a kid growing up in Miami, Alex Gimenez dreamed of working in baseball. That dream carried him to Cornell University, where he faced a crossroad: pursuing a career in broadcasting, or choosing a path that would lead him into a front office. Now the Manager of Major League Operations and Professional Scouting for the Boston Red Sox, Alex recounts how his love for the game developed and how his entrepreneurial spirit left a legacy for aspiring broadcasters who followed him at Cornell.

My guest on this episode is a 7-time Emmy winner as a sports journalist. A three sport star in high school, he played college football and later had a brief stint in minor league baseball. Today, he teaches media and production at the college level while also hosting a nationally syndicated podcast and running youth sports camps, and is prominently featured in a recent Netflix documentary. By any measure, that's a full life. Now, what if I told you he was born without legs? Dave Stevens is my guest on Media Credentials.