Network News on Location

Send a text In this episode, we sit down with David Dellaria to discuss the origins of reality television and his role in launching "Cops." David is a longtime friend and works on all the network news magazine shows, including 60 Minutes and Dateline. Buckle up for some wild stories, for he couldn't while shooting those ridealongs in cop cars decades ago. IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/...

Send a text In this podcast, we discuss Mireya Villarreal’s experiences in network journalism, focusing on the challenges women face in the industry, the emotional toll of covering tragedies, and the importance of local journalism. She shares personal anecdotes from her career and the complexities of reporting on sensitive issues like the Uvalde shooting and Kerrville flooding. The discussion high...

Send a text This conversation traces Jim Long’s journey in the broadcasting industry, highlighting his early experiences, challenges, and growth. Jim Long shares insights as a news technician, discussing the difficulties of covering major events like navigating White House assignments. He reflects on his career, the often unseen role of news technicians, and the need to be prepared for unexpected...

Send a text Jake Barlow attends NAB every year, and NNOL thought we'd like to hear his thoughts on it.  This is a quick episode, more to come! LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-barlow-b3b4875/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicagojake/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrJakebarlow This podcast focuses on network news crews working in the field. It is co-produced by Larry...

Send a text This episode is short (by our standards) but sweet, featuring a conversation with CBS News Coordinating Producer Elizabeth Campbell. Both Bryan Baeta and Larry Warner have worked with Ms. Campbell, and we admire her professionalism and sharp wit in the field. Campbell is quickly becoming a fixture in every major zip code in the country, and we caught up with her just as she dropped anc...

Send a text In this episode, T. Sean Herbert shares his journey into journalism, detailing his early influences, the importance of internships, and the competitive nature of election coverage. He emphasizes the value of practical experience over formal education, the role of mentorship in his career, and the lessons learned about accuracy in reporting. Herbert discusses his transition from print t...

Send a text Our guest is Glenn Aust - a network news cameraman from the Seattle Area…  He is one of the official old tall dogs in the business, a long-time friend, and a hellova nice guy Linked In:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-aust-2800477/ 00:01:53:09   NASA 00:01:54:23 Welcome 00:01:56:23 Ghost Fire in Oakland 00:04:07:19 Bryan saw Glenn last during covid 00:06:06:18 Covering Columbine 00:...

Send a text Our guest is Luke Seerveld, a San Francisco Bay Area Gaffer famous in the production world for his video blog on YouTube - “Meet the Gaffer.” http://www.seerveld.com/SL/SL_Home.html   Luke’s website https://www.youtube.com/@meetthegaffer   Luke’s vlog https://www.goalline.com/   Virtual studio mentioned in podcast https://jcxex.com/   Our favorite local grip and lighting shop https://h...

Send a text Today's guest is an international correspondent specializing in conflict reporting in hostile environments. He is currently reporting on the war between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip, but when we recorded this session, he was getting ready for his 7th tour of duty covering the war in Ukraine.  Jason Bellini works for Scripps News and is an alum of other news organizations suc...

Send a text David Begnaud (Emmy and George Polk award recipient) has a spirited conversation with hosts Bryan Baeta and Larry Warner about winning hearts and minds while breaking the traditional rules about news gathering.  David starts the conversation with his creative and groundbreaking coverage of hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. Wikipedia:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Begnaud Instagram...

Send a text Sr Broadcast Producer for CBS Saturday Morning Tony DiPolvere has had a few lives in and out of broadcasting over the last two decades.  An accomplished line producer and time-to-time field producer, he has done every technician job on his way up to his current position.  Give our friend a listen. LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonydipolvere/ NNOL is a production of LWP...

Send a text Kerry Sanders bounced around a few local affiliates in Florida before landing as a network news correspondent with NBC News; HE IS BEST KNOWN FOR HIS HURRICANE COVERAGE and has plenty of experience with armed conflicts; he has traveled to every continent and the 50 states except - ALASKA. He has a lot of tips on what to do while covering a hurricane and is a great storyteller.  Wikiped...

Send a text Ray Farmer is a Kentucky native, former NFL kicker, and a go-to NBC News camera operator.  Ray is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet in this business. Topics covered: Kicking in College - to the NFL Transition to TV News From Channel 11 to the Network Football background as it translates to work ethic as a shooter Shooting with DSLRs, Non-Compliance, and Gimbals Drone OPS Bob Do...

Send a text Our conversation with Jake Barlow, a CBS News cameraman based in Chicago, was weird, wild, and wonderful. Some topics covered were death tours, "The Sticker," on the road with Barack Obama, room tone directed by Martin Scorsese, expendable rental cars, and much more. So sit down, strap in, and enjoy the show. Just don't go to a hurricane with him. Jake Barlow's Inst...

Send a text What can we say about this episode's guest?  When we recorded the interview, we learned that his career path was that of an accidental tourist, and sometimes your calling finds you.  We’re going to let him explain it.  Restaurateur AND a producer for CBS Mornings, Chris Spinder. +++++++++ Chris and his partner’s restaurant:  https://www.littlellamatacos.com/ Chris Spinder LinkedIn...

Send a text Bita Ryan, a “coverage producer” with NBC News, is our guest on this edition of Network News on Location. She supervises a wide variety of breaking news and feature stories, reporting, writing, and producing throughout the Western Region for NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, The Today Show, MSNBC, NBC News Now, and CNBC. Bita Ryan LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bita-ryan-22523...

Send a text On this episode of Network News on Location, Correspondent John Blackstone reminisces about his 50 years of broadcasting.  Blackstone Retrospective:  https://www.cbsnews.com/video/john-blackstone-pushed-limits-with-his-passion-for-storytelling/ Network News on Location is co-produced by Bryan Baeta and Larry Warner and is a production of Larry Warner Productions, Inc.   HTTPS://www.lwp...

Send a text In this episode, we explore best practices for media acquisition in the field for delivery to the network news editor.  Host Larry Warner and co-producer Bryan Baeta kick the discussion off with how they try to handle the media, and CBS News editor George Whipple shares what happens on his end when he receives the material. LinkedIn for George Whipple:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/geor...

Send a text In this episode, we sit down with two of the most knowledgable and talented network news freelance camera operators in the USA, Dennis Dillon and Sam Painter, for a candid conversation about their journey in the biz, how to get into the business now, their relationship with 60 Minutes, camera tech, and some of the notable stories they have worked on. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0656895...

Send a text Covering wildfires for news is a dangerous proposition, and it has become a lot more dangerous every year.  And if it’s dangerous for the news crew, it’s also dangerous for the first responders.  Wildfires in the west have increased in intensity for the past two decades.   Our guests on this podcast are Mark Neveau and Tim Walton.  Mark has over 40 years of public safety experience as...

Send a text This episode will explore the crew position of the ENG (Electronic News Gathering) production sound mixer on the network news level.  Producers Larry Warner and Bryan Baeta take a look at a brief history of how the ENG sound mixer came to be, and then we dive deep into the day-to-day life of the sound mixer with our guests Lupe Mejia, Don Hale, and Steve Miller. http://www. HighDefSoun...