First Time, Long Time: Recent Episodes
First Time, Long Time
A conversation with media members, highlighting the ups and downs of the business. Hosted by Justin Emery and Allen Vickers.
Danny Burke is an on air host for VSiN and former broadcaster for University of Nebraska athletics while a student there. Danny describes how his love of sports drove him to pursue a career in sports media, experiencing the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series parade, meeting Michael Jordan at a high school basketball game, and what advice he has for young broadcasters coming up in the industry.
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Danielle Alvari is a seasoned sports reporter and currently the host of BetRivers' Los Angeles CityCast and VSiN. In addition to her on air duties she is also the in arena emcee for UCLA men's and women's basketball games. Danielle describes her journey, how she got started, and how she turned her love for sports into a successful career.
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This week Allen and Justin are joined by Kody Leibowitz and Allison Norlian of BirdMine, a production company focused on elevating the voices of the powerless, disenfranchised and underrepresented.
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Justin speaks very candidly about the sports media industry in a way that you have never heard before. Listen as he tells his story about how he got here.
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Mark Lodato is the dean of the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. We discuss his transition from working in the industry to working in academics, what makes Syracuse University a great choice for pursuing a career in communications, and his experience flying with the Thunderbirds.
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Charles Whitaker is the dean of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. We discuss his unlikely path into academia, what it means for Medill to be ranked as the #1 journalism school in 2021, and his opinion on the current state of the media.
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Marie Hardin (@MarieHardinPSU) is the dean of the Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State University. She discussed her career path, how the Covid-19 pandemic changed the way you teach journalism, and provides some great insights on the media industry and the benefits of a communications degree
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Tom Giles (@TomGilesNBCS) anchor for NBC Sports Boston stops by to discuss his career path, attending Bill Belichick's press conferences, working in markets with no professional sports teams, and running out of gas with no cell phone reception.
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You know Allen as the host of the show but hear his personal story about how he got here.
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Jake Asman (@JakeAsman) host of The Jake Asman Show on Sportsmap Radio stops by to discuss his career path, interviewing Joe Montana, the importance of the radio dump button and having Bob Costas call into his college radio show.
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Allen and Justin return from an extended hiatus to bring you updates on the next steps for First Time Long Time.
Danny Pommells (@DPommellsNBCS) anchor for NBC Sports Philly and NBC10 stops by to discuss his career path, covering sports during the pandemic, the new look 76ers team and not recognizing Steve Jobs on the red carpet.
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Veteran investigative reporter Dave Bohman (@DaveBohmanWPTV) from Contact 5 in sunny West Palm Beach, FL joins First Time Long Time to discuss his career path working all over the country, covering elections, and playing golf with nuns.
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Brandon Pope (@BpopeTV) kicks off Season 2 of First Time Long Time. The Award winning reporter and anchor for The Jam TV Show and CW 26 in Chicago, IL. He explains how he landed in the Windy City and the importance of NABJ. We also get a behind the scenes look at his coverage of a 72-hour Marvel Movie Marathon.
Does Brandon have an opinion on the GOAT debate? Tune in to find out.
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Justin and Allen return to preview season 2 of First Time Long Time.
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Our guest this week is Kyle Andrews (@KyleJAndrews_) sports reporter for the Baltimore Sun in Baltimore, MD. We discuss his career path, covering sports in charm city, and more.
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Our guest this week is John Hickey (@JohnWNEP) meteorologist at WNEP16 in Scranton, PA. We discuss his career path, how meteorologists predict the weather, and why he disagrees with the Farmer's Almanac.
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Our guest this week is Evan Hearn (@HollywoodHearn) podcast host of 4th and Jawn. We discuss his career path, having success at a young age, and the Philadelphia Eagles
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Our guest this week is Eric DeBerardinis (@E_DeBerardinis) podcast producer for CBS sports. We discuss his career path, the rise of digital media, and the breaking news of Andrew Luck's retirement.
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Our guest this week is Ali Ingersoll (@Ali_IngNews) a data journalist from the Investigative Post in Buffalo, New York and fellow PSU alumni. We discuss her career path, the importance of local investigative reporting, and reminisce about Comm360.
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of First Time Long Time. On this episode we feature a round table discussion putting a spotlight on the unique challenges that women face in the media industry.
A special thank you to Jobina Fortson (@JobinaFortson), Justina Coronel (@JustinaCoronel), Karisa Maxwell (@KarisaMaxell), and Asia Johnson (@Relle_MonRoe) for participating in this event.
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This week our guest is Jobina Fortson (@JobinaFortson) anchor for ABC7 in San Francisco. On this episode we discuss her career path, Shaun Livingston, and more guacamole love.
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This week our guest is Brian Mazique (@UniqueMazique) sports and gaming reporter for Forbes. On this episode we discuss his career path, what motivates him, and the story behind the infamous #FixFranchiseMode hashtag.
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This week our guest is Ari The Producer (@AriProduces) a sports producer for Cofield & Company at ESPN 100.9 in Las Vegas, NV. On this episode we discuss his career path, meeting Twista, and what it is like covering sports in Las Vegas.
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This week our guest is Steve Benko (@SteveBenko) a sports producer for KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, PA. On this episode we discuss his career path, the proper spelling of Pittsburgh, and the 6-0 NBA bubble Phoenix Suns!
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This week our guest is Matt Trabold (@TrabsMatt) Mr. do-it-all in the sports department at 13WHAM-TV in Rochester, NY. We discuss his career path, what it is like wearing many different hats in the sports department, and being known as the guy who wears shorts in the snow.
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Our guest this week is Travon Miles (@Tray47ABC) the sports director at 47ABC in Salisbury, MD. We discuss his career path, the differences between covering high school and college sports vs. the pros, and running into Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in an elevator.
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Our guest this week is Jamie Lynch (@jelynchjr). Jamie is the producer of the morning show and on air host with 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia, PA. We discuss his career path, the 2020 Phillies schedule, and getting an email back from Michael Jack Schmidt.
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Our guest this week is Justina Coronel (@JustinaCoronel). Justina is a reporter for KSDK News in St. Louis, MO. Justina discusses her career path, getting noticed while running errands, and finally meeting one of her childhood idols in Dwyane Wade.
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Our guest this week is Steph Mackenzie (@StephMackenzie7). Steph is the part of the "Foxx and Mackenzie" morning show on 97.1FM The Point in Las Vegas. Steph is a 2x Silver State award winner for the top female radio personality in Nevada. We discuss her career path, growing up in Las Vegas, and the time she got to interview Uncle Snoop.
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Our guest this week is Spenser Tilus (@Spenser_Tilus). Spenser is the sports director for WSET-TV in Lynchburg, VA. Spenser discusses his career path, covering sports during a global pandemic, and learning that Peyton Manning plays by his own rules.
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Our guest this week is Clay Baker (@claytheproducer). Clay is the producer/host of the Pressbox Morning Show on ESPN 100.9FM in Las Vegas, NV. This week Clay Baker joins us to discuss his career path, the uniqueness of doing a morning show, and getting dissed by Barry Bonds.
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Our guest this week is Julian Sadur (@JulianSadur). Julian is an anchor for 47 ABC in Salisbury, MD. We discuss winning a Murrow Award, how technology has changed the way news is covered, and how guacamole is awful.
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Welcome to the first episode of First Time, Long Time! Meet your hosts Justin Emery and Allen Vickers. Follow on all social media platforms: @1TimeLongTime.