#10 Jason Romano - Going from ESPN to Sports Spectrum, interviewing the biggest names in sports, and the intersection of faith and sports

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Jason Romano is the Executive Producer of Sports Spectrum.

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In this conversation, Jason Romano, an Emmy-Award winning Producer, shares his journey from ESPN to Sports Spectrum, a media outlet that highlights the intersection of sports and faith. He talks about what it it s like to interview the biggest names in sports, and gives a behind the scenes look at working in sports media.

  • 00:00 Introduction and Technical Setup

  • 02:12 The Birth of Sports Spectrum

  • 05:51 Role and Responsibilities at Sports Spectrum

  • 08:28 Transitioning from ESPN to Sports Spectrum

  • 11:22 Building Relationships with Athletes

  • 14:35 Memorable Interviews: Big Names and Hidden Gems

  • 19:27 Podcast Growth and Audience Engagement

  • 23:19 Interview Preparation: Crafting the Conversation

  • 26:19 Crafting Unique Interview Questions

  • 29:30 Challenges in Sports Media

  • 33:44 The Role of Faith in Sports

  • 37:59 Growing Sports Spectrum in a Competitive Landscape

  • 41:49 The Journey of Forgiveness

  • 48:32 What Super Bowl Media Row is Like