Griffin Della Penna

The GDP Podcast

Sports EN ↓ 5 episodes

Hello everyone! I'm your host, Griffin Della Penna. Ever since I can remember, I have always been fascinated by the sports media industry. That passion has propelled me into my career as a sports broadcaster. After experiencing unexpected setbacks in my own life, it sparked a level of curiosity in how other successful individuals endured difficult times. This podcast series dives into the journeys of athletes, coaches, broadcasters, and other industry professionals. Through sincere and transparent conversation, guests will have the opportunity to open up about adversity or difficult times in t...

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Episode 5: Emmanuel Berbari 23.10.2025 53:23

WFAN New York Yankees Postgame Host Emmanuel Berbari joins The GDP Podcast. The Fordham University grad gained valuable experience behind the scenes for years before being rewarded with on-air reps. After freelancing with multiple schools for play-by-play opportunities, Berbari secured positions with the Hudson Valley Renegades (Single-A Yankees) and Siena Saints Men's & Women's Basketball whi...

Epsiode 4: Josh Dobbs x Dr. Pepper's "Pepper Portal" 16.10.2025 18:14

New England Patriots QB & Tennessee Vols legend Josh Dobbs joins the show! In collaboration with Dr. Pepper, Dobbs shares more information about the "Pepper Portal," a first-of-its-kind interactive fan experience connecting rival college football towns ahead of Tennessee's clash with Alabama on Saturday, October 18th. The 9-year NFL veteran recalls some of his favorite moments of the rivalry,...

Episode 3: Rich Hollenberg 13.10.2025 55:38

Tampa Bay Rays Studio Host Rich Hollenberg joins the show for another episode of the GDP Podcast. Before describing his unique path in the sports broadcast industry, Rich announces his two-year contract with ESPN ahead of the college basketball season. Following graduation at Syracuse University, Rich grinded his way from part-time jobs near home all the way to Montana before getting hired at a lo...

Episode 2: Sean McDonough 29.09.2025 39:10

The first-ever guest on the GDP Podcast is one of the most versatile play-by-play broadcasters of all time, Sean McDonough. The lead voice for the NHL on ESPN and College Football on ABC has done it all in his illustrious career. I've been lucky enough to have him be a mentor of mine during my short time in the industry! Just a few years after graduating from Syracuse University, McDonough began b...

Episode 1: My Story 19.09.2025 46:12

From a near five-year hiatus, The GDP Podcast makes its return. Episode 1 explains what to expect in the series by telling my story in the sports broadcast industry thus far. I hope that through sharing my own highs and lows, it can provide the blueprint for what to expect in this podcast. Coming off the most difficult year of my life, I believe it's important to be transparent about those experie...