Episode 20 - Embrace the Grind

On this episode I sat down the Rod Gilmore of ESPN. We chatted about how he got into the competitive world of sports broadcasting and how he is living his life with cancer (Multiple Myeloma).

Outline of Interview:

Intro – Welcome to the Podcast

• A brief about how we know each other

Main Interview

• A bit about Rod’s personal & Professional Background
  • How you got into Broadcasting
    • The Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fZCCAqoSwY
    • History of UC Berkeley & Stanford Rivalry
    • Why Jason Witten Is Leaving the ‘Monday Night Football’ Booth and Returning to Dallas
  • Tips for others interesting in broadcasting
    • Embrace the Grind – know that it is not easy
    • Look at colleges with strong journalism programs
      • Opportunity to get that experience through school
    • Search for internships
    • Make yourself available when broadcasting is going on in your area
      • Whatever the job is - do it great – people notice!!
    • If possible get some practice and if you can get your own reel
    • Be persistent – don’t get discouraged easily
• A bit about how Rod’s living with Cancer
  • How can others help other struggling
    • Fight Like Hell – Not Today Cancer!!!
      • Creating a game plan to manage a tough blood cancer
    • Immunotherapy to Treat Cancer
    • YOUR ANNUAL PHYSICAL AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT
    • No man's land: men, illness, and the NHS  

Closing

• Any upcoming broadcasts/games you’ll be covering or social media folks can follow

• Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
• Rod Gilmore on Twitter