Whit Watson

Media Credentials

Sports EN ↓ 73 episodes

With experience at ESPN, Golf Channel, PGA TOUR LIVE, Westwood One, the Orlando Magic, and Bally Sports, among others, Whit Watson has intimate knowledge of what happens beyond the range of the camera. With Media Credentials, you'll get the inside story of what you see and hear on a sports broadcast, and get insight from the professionals who make it happen. Want to know how the sausage is made? Your Credentials have been approved.

Author

Whit Watson

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Sports

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Latest episode

Jun 23, 2026

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Episodes

Gus Ramsey: ESPN and Full Sail University 23.06.2026

In 2018, Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida launched the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting. Billed as the only Bachelor's program in the country dedicated specifically to sportscasting, the Dan Patrick School has placed hundreds of students in the sports media industry, with graduates working in dozens of local markets plus places like CBS, ESPN, and FOX. Gus Ramsey has been the Progra...

The PGA Championship Tonight: Final Round 18.05.2026

Final round recap on Westwood One after the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink GC outside Philadelphia. Aaron Rai was flawless over his final ten holes, securing his first major championship with a three-shot victory. Veteran play-by-play man Brian Katrek joins me for this half-hour episode as we recap the week.

PGA Championship Tonight on Westwood One: RD1 15.05.2026

PGA Championship Tonight show on Westwood One. Seven players tied for the lead at 3 under. Guest Dennis Paulson talks about Martin Kaymer, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, and the eclectic leaderboard.

2026 "PGA Championship Tonight" Preview on Westwood One 15.05.2026

Wednesday preview of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink GC in Philadelphia. Guest analyst Brendon de Jonge joins to discuss the golf course and the contenders. Credit to Westwood One Sports.

Sean Salisbury: QB, Broadcaster, Coach 09.03.2026

I met Sean Salisbury almost three decades ago in Bristol, Connecticut when he was a football analyst at ESPN. Sean was a quarterback in the NFL and CFL for over ten years who transitioned to television, pioneering the X-and-O breakdown style of analysis that is omnipresent today. He's been very successful in radio, including 8 years in morning drive in Houston, and now has two podcast projects: "U...

You Wouldn't Believe Me If I Told You: Tour Veteran Jay Delsing 16.01.2026

Jay Delsing is a PGA Tour veteran, award-winning broadcaster, and now a published author. His new book, "You Wouldn't Believe Me If I Told You," is a rollicking compilation of stories from his youth in St. Louis, his stellar college career at UCLA, and his time as a pro. Jay was the fourth of five children, the son of a major league baseball player. When his dad was "at work," as he puts it, Jay w...

Family Ties: Tracey Watson 11.11.2025

My wife Tracey and I first met at the old Orlando Arena, while both working for the Magic. It was her first day as a marketing intern, and I was a sideline reporter for the Magic Radio Network. We couldn't have imagined what would follow over the next 28 years. A move to Connecticut for my dream job at ESPN, followed by an unexpected return to Florida for yet another gig, then a long stretch at Go...

Shane Robichaud, President, PopStroke Greens 08.09.2025

With 18 stores around the country and more in the pipeline, PopStroke is a tech-heavy, elevated mini-golf experience that goes way beyond the days of windmills and dinosaurs. Each location features 36 holes of custom-designed miniature golf, plus a full kitchen, outdoor activities, event space, and more. As President of Greens for PopStroke, Shane Robichaud works with a design and build team to cr...

Behind The Magic, with Dante Marchitelli 25.08.2025

The "Media Credentials" podcast is filled with stories and people from the Orlando Magic, my hometown NBA team and the first place I worked after college. Dante Marchitelli's path to the Magic was very similar to mine, in that he landed an internship in broadcasting that developed into a full-time role. The main difference between us? He never left. For over 25 years, Dante has been a fixture as a...

David Steele, Voice of the Orlando Magic 12.08.2025

David Steele was one of the very first employees of the Orlando Magic and now one of the longest tenured announcers in the NBA. He was the Magic's first radio announcer starting in 1989, eventually moving to television in 1998, where he currently works alongside former Magic player Jeff Turner. Before coming to Orlando, David served as the play-by-play voice of the Florida Gators and worked at loc...

He's Been Everywhere, Man: Jeff Phillips, News/Sports Production Vet 16.07.2025

Jeff Phillips and I worked together at ESPN for a brief spell in the 1990s, and while his career took more of a hard news direction, we have stayed in touch via social media. Never shy about his opinions -- and with a wealth of experience in local and national news organizations -- I knew he would be a wheelhouse guest for the pod. We cover his St. Louis Cardinals fandom, his thoughts on how sport...

Brendan Sweeney, Director of Golf Media Relations & Player Development, French Lick Resort 10.06.2025

My guest on this episode has a history in media that includes a move to Orlando in the early days of Golf Channel and Universal Studios, but his current path is something else entirely. Brendan Sweeney is the Director of Golf Media Relations and Player Development at the French Lick Resort in Indiana, home of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship. His job is multifaceted, but you can call him a PR guy...

A Pro's Pro: David Moulton 02.06.2025

My guest on the podcast is a man who wears many hats. David Moulton is a sports talk radio host, play-by-play guy, spotter for NCAA and NFL football games, and a veteran in the trenches of sports media. He co-hosts a syndicated show, "Miller and Moulton," which airs in multiple markets in the Southeast. I've been a guest on their show many times, usually during golf's major championships, and I wa...

Grills and Greens: Jeff Tracy, Golf Media Veteran and Cowboy Cook 09.05.2025

Ask Jeff Tracy what he does for a living, and prepare to be there a while. A veteran of radio, TV, and podcasting, Jeff is a man of many interests, including cooking barbeque and talking golf. He's created multiple syndicated radio programs and has appeared on countless television shows as a BBQ chef and golf expert. His podcast, "Grilling At The Green," combines those two passions, and I was luck...

Nick Sherburne, Co-Founder, Club Champion 03.05.2025

Nick Sherburne is the co-founder of Club Champion, the industry leader in golf club fitting centers with over 100 locations nationwide. While a teenager in Chicago, Nick took a job at famed Cog Hill and was there when the PGA Tour made its annual stop. He was fascinated by the manufacturers' tour fitting trailers and wondered if that level of technology and service could be made available to the r...

Back On Track: Mike Massaro, ESPN/NBC and RFK Racing 24.03.2025

Mike Massaro's passion for auto racing took him from central Connecticut to tracks around the country as a reporter and host for ESPN, ABC Sports, and NBC. Moving from sports to local TV news in Hartford, Mike found himself at a career crossroads. After taking a hard look at his skills and interests and doing some networking, Mike took the leap in 2025 with a new role as Senior Director of Communi...

Changing The Game: Andrew Fleming, COO of StreamLayer 28.02.2025

You may not know StreamLayer yet, but you're likely to see their work if you stream live sports. This Chicago-based company provides sports leagues and teams with AI-powered advertising and interactive features that bolster the viewer's streaming experience and increase engagement. StreamLayer COO Andrew Fleming is a former VP and senior counsel at Golf Channel and NBC Sports, an industry veteran...

The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National: Author Ward Clayton 21.02.2025

Ward Clayton is an accomplished communications professional, author and editor with decades of experience. A former sports editor for the Augusta Chronicle, he authored a book in 2004 that gave a first-ever glimpse at the life and impact of the famed caddies at Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters. In 2024, realizing that many of these men had moved away or passed on, he updated the boo...

Andrew Kehrer, Senior Art Director, TGL / TMRW Sports 13.02.2025

Andrew Kehrer and I have been stalking each other professionally for almost two decades. He was a co-worker at both Golf Channel and the old FOX sports regional networks in Florida; now, he's down south as the Senior Art Director for TGL and parent company TMRW Sports. His group creates the stunning graphics, video elements, and animations that jump off the screen in person at the SoFi Center and...

Phamily Man: Golf Channel Producer & Philly Guy Andrew Bradley 16.01.2025

Welcome to the first episode of 2025! My guest is Andrew Bradley, a longtime field producer for Golf Channel, who travels the world shepherding announcers and camera operators at golf's most iconic venues. We talk about his background in sports media, how he balances his work schedule with a growing young family, and his lifelong passion for Philadelphia sports. Also, a shameless plug for my radio...

Gary Christian's New Book, "Beat The Course, Not Yourself! One Golfer's Path To A Winning Mental Game" 07.12.2024

Golf broadcaster and PGA Tour veteran Gary Christian returns to the podcast to discuss his latest venture, "Beat The Course, Not Yourself! One Golfer's Path To A Winning Mental Game." The book is a joint venture with sports psychologist Dr. Curt Ickes. Together, Christian and Ickes use a narrative format to explore the mental side of the game, introducing 15-year-old Jack, a promising junior playe...

Sarah Kellam, LPGA Manager of Digital Content 29.11.2024

In her role as the Manager of Digital Content for the LPGA, Sarah Kellam is responsible for much of the content you find at the tour's website. She frequently travels with the players and seeks to tell their stories in unique ways. Sarah is a former Division I player herself, competing in her home state at Northern Kentucky University. What she called her "dream job" in production at Golf Channel...

Media Consultant Jay Coffin: Orlando Sentinel, Golfweek, Golf Channel, and Beyond 04.11.2024

Jay Coffin is a veteran journalist who runs his own shop, Coffin Corner Media. In that role, he advises clients on social media presence, communications strategy, and public relations, while staying close to his roots as a writer and editor. Jay worked for the Orlando Sentinel while still a student at UCF, and has remained in Orlando ever since, moving to Golfweek and then Golf Channel, where he w...

A Duck's Quack Has No Echo: Inside Jokes with Trey Wingo 16.09.2024

Trey Wingo spent over 20 years at ESPN as a TV and radio host, including 15 years as the host of NFL Live. He's covered Super Bowls, World Series, NBA Finals, and many of golf's major championships, and recently began a new chapter in his broadcast career working for DraftKings Network. Trey and I shared many hours on the desk when ESPNEWS was just getting started in the late 90's (the inside joke...

Hither And Yon: Chris Yon, Camera Operator, Renaissance Man 05.09.2024

NYC-based Chris Yon is a versatile, experienced camera operator with a long list of clients -- NBC, CBS, FOX, the MLB Network, plus local broadcasts of the Yankees and Mets. His interest in media started on the playground, where he and a buddy would deliver mock newscasts with the latest elementary school gossip and occasionally deliver play-by-play for kickball games. We worked together for six y...

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