On The Record

In this episode, Devin is joined by fellow news producer Marquee McLain, who works for CBS New York. Marquee has been at CBS New York since 2025, where she helped Paramount implement a new O&O news station called CBS News Atlanta. Marquee McLain is from Salt Lake City, Utah, and graduated from the University of Utah. Her journalism career has taken her to Nexstar media group where she worked f...

In this episode, Devin is joined by KBTX News 3 Sports Reporter/MMJ Morgan Weaver. The two discuss what it's like to cover sports in a small market, the best pieces of advice that helped them as journalists, how to navigate comfortability while being live on air and so much more. Morgan Weaver covers sports for KBTX News 3 (Bryan/College Station, TX). In her job, Morgan is known for covering high...

In this episode, Devin is joined by KRON 4 News reporter Jack Molmud. Jack is a graduate of San Diego State University, and a former editor for The Daily Aztec, SDSU's student newspaper. The two discuss his experience going outside your comfort zone as a reporter, what it's like to return to your hometown market as a journalist, how to cover tragedies such as the 2023 Lewiston mass shootin...

In this episode, Devin is joined by NBC Bay Area reporter Jocelyn Moran. Jocelyn is a graduate of San Diego State University, and a former editor for The Daily Aztec, SDSU's student newspaper. The two discuss what it's like to be a journalist working inside your hometown, what it was like to navigate starting a career during a pandemic, and how to grow confidence in your own style of repor...

In this episode, Devin is joined by former Daily Aztec/SDSU Alum and KYMA 11 Sports/Weather Anchor Luis Lopez. The two go in depth on what its like to cover a Super Bowl in Las Vegas, how you go about finding stories that connect with viewers in small market news stations and so much more. Luis Lopez is a Sports/Weather Anchor for KYMA 11/CBS 13 in Yuma, Arizona. He has covered Super Bowls in Las...

In this episode, Devin recaps his favorite moments from 2023 in his personal life and also his journalism career so far. He also shares some thoughts and words of advice he's carrying with him into the new year. Feel free to follow Devin on Twitter @devinwhatley, and also follow the podcast on Instagram @ontherecordpod.

In this episode, Devin is joined by Anna Witte, broadcast analyst for the NWSL, Big Ten Network and Charleston Southern University. The two begin the first half of the episode by talking about how Anna got into sports broadcasting, what her experience is like covering sporting events in the booth and so much more! Devin and Anna also take a deep dive into the National Women's Soccer League. Wi...

In this episode, Devin is joined by NBC 7 Reporter/Meteorologist Brooke Martell. The two discuss her experience working everyday as a news reporter, take an inside look into the world of weather forecasting, discuss the highlights of her reporting career so far, her experience taking part in a TEDxTalk event and so much more! Brooke Martell is a Journalist, Reporter and Meteorologist for NBC 7 San...

In this episode, Devin is joined by NBC 7 Emmy-Winning Reporter/MMJ Dana Williams. The two discuss her experience working everyday as a news reporter/mmj, the highlights of her reporting career so far, her recent detour into working as a college professor and so much more! Dana Williams is an Emmy-Winning Journalist, Reporter and MMJ for NBC 7 San Diego News. A graduate of Point Loma Nazarene Univ...

In this episode, KTIV Sports Anchor/MMJ Amber Salas joins the show to reflect on her one year mark entering as a reporter in TV News, discuss her experience at "Volleyball Day" in Nebraska, her experience working in a smaller market and so much more. Amber Salas is a Sports Anchor/MMJ for KTIV, the NBC affiliate in Sioux City, Iowa. Her job covers a variety of sports, from Wayne State vo...

In this episode, I share a few thoughts where I'm at in my career right now, what's inspiring me at the moment, some reflections about producing in tv news, plus give a little shoutout to my city, San Diego. Follow the podcast on Instagram @ontherecordpod and host Devin Whatley on Twitter/X @devinwhatley.

In this episode, Devin is joined by fellow SDSU and Daily Aztec alum Josh Suchon, play-by-play announcer for the Albuquerque Isotopes. The two discuss his journey from calling games at Peterson Gym to the baseball diamond in Albuquerque. Suchon also breaks down the importance SDSU had in the growth of his career, plus the two discuss his experiences writing books on Barry Bonds and a hometown murd...

In this episode, Devin is joined by Kyle Betz, AM Live Center Reporter for KBAK-29 in Bakersfield, CA. The two discuss his experience working in a smaller market for journalism, the difference in experience of going to grad school at Arizona State, his journalism upbringing, the pariah behind this year's March Madness and so much more.       Kyle Betz is an AM Live Center Reporter for KBAK-29...

In this episode, Devin is joined by freelance journalist Roxy Becerril. The two discuss what it is like to work as a freelance journalist, how the system works, and whether it is going to change in the future. Devin and Roxy also talk about Roxy's experiences as a member of NAHJ, what that experience is like as a writer to visit new and emerging HiFi clubs and check out Nick Jonas' new Gaslamp Bar...

In this episode, Devin is joined by fellow co-worker and NBC 7 News Producer Kelsie Morgan. The two discuss their journalism journey, give an inside look into the world of producing TV News, and so much more!   Kelsie Morgan is a News Producer for NBC 7 News in San Diego. She produces the 6pm newscast, and has done other shows as well. Before her time at NBC 7, she spent four years at 4 News...

In this episode, host Devin Whatley shares his reflections on his career in the journalism industry just as he marks 2-years in the business. Devin also shares his advice and mindset towards people entering the journalism field.  Feel free to follow Devin on Twitter @devinwhatley, and also follow the podcast on Instagram @ontherecordpod.

In this episode, Devin is joined by Daniel Guerrero, writer for the Saint Louis Post-Dispatch. The two discuss what it has been like to cover baseball from the college-level to a major league program, his journalism journey, MLB Playoff predictions and so much more!   Daniel Guerrero writes for the Saint Louis Post-Dispatch. He covers the Cardinals' minor league system. Before heading to the...

In this episode, Devin is joined by KING 5 Producer-In-Residence Catlan Nguyen. The two discuss what it has been like to break out into a high-end journalism market early, how media consumption could change the way journalism in presented in the future, and her approaches to storytelling and producing. Catlan Nguyen is a Producer-In-Residence for KING 5 News in Seattle, Washington. Catlan's journa...

In this episode, Devin is joined by ABC 10 News Multimedia Journalist Madison Weil. The two discuss her journalism career and how patience rewarded her in the long run, what motivates her to tell good stories, what it was like to cover important stories (i.e. speaking with sexual assault victims and undocumented migrants) and so much more! Madison Weil is an Emmy Award-winning reporter with nearly...

In this episode, Devin is joined by NBC 7 Story Producer Angela Kurysh. The two take a deep dive into their journalism careers, and look at how they got to where they are now, advice for journalists breaking into the field, and where they see themselves in the future. Plus, we talk about the ongoing war in Ukraine, Angela's Op-Ed in The San Diego Union-Tribune , and how the war has taken on person...

In this episode, Devin is joined by NewsCenter Maine Multi-Skilled Journalist Jack Molmud. The two discuss what it's like to travel to various places as a young journalist, covering a historic event in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the beauty behind storytelling, and the importance of growing your career. Jack Molmud is a Multi-Skilled Journalist for NewsCenter Maine. His journalism career has...

We're debuting a new part of the On The Record podcast called Inside Takes. These will be much shorter episodes where Devin shares his thoughts/advices/takes on certain experiences that he's had in sports, news and journalism. In this episode, Devin shares his takeaways after attending San Diego Wave FC's inaugural home match against the Portland Thorns. From the environment, to the amount of tale...

It's March! Devin Whatley is joined by Vegas Sports Today Writer Breven Honda and ASU journalism student Kyle Betz to preview and discuss the conference tournaments going on in college basketball. We preview the Mountain West Conference Tournament, and the Pac-12 Tournament in Las Vegas. The group also talk about their recent developments in their journalism careers, and what they've learned about...

In this episode, Devin is joined by NBC 7 Sports Anchor/MMJ Todd Strain. The two discuss his recent trip up north, covering Super Bowl LVI in Inglewood, reflect on his journalism career and approach to storytelling, and also go in-depth on how he creates special projects like "Down to Earth" that take him across the world and into the jungle. Todd Strain is a Sports Anchor/MMJ for NBC 7 San D...

In this episode, Devin is joined by former Daily Aztec/SDSU Alum and KYMA 11 Anchor/MMJ Luis Lopez. The two discuss their experiences working in a full-time journalism job right out of college, and also share their favorite moments from their jobs. Luis also adds perspective on what it's like to MMJ in a smaller market, and goes behind the scenes into what his daily job looks like and his storytel...