The Grad Perspective

This week we’re joined by the multi-talented Paul Sebastiani. What doesn’t Paul do? From SEN Track to SEN and RSN as a producer and presenter, to writing, TV hosting, podcasting and more – Paul has built a career that spans across almost every corner of sports media. We dive into his passion for radio, where it all began, and what it’s like navigating an industry where “everyone knows everyone.” I...

Ever wondered what it’s like to be inside the four walls when one of the biggest signings happens? Jarryd Thomas, Social Media Coordinator at St Kilda Football Club joins us to chat about the day Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera re-signed, the chaos of game day content, and his semester abroad living in Vegas and studying at UNLV.

Ethan Hibbert, Content Producer at Collingwood Football Club explains how saying “yes” to every opportunity has opened doors in his career. He gives an inside look at what it’s like creating content for Australia’s biggest football club, and why being a good human matters more than having all the skills.

In this episode Will Boddington, Media and Communications Coordinator at North Melbourne Football Club shares why saying yes to every opportunity has been key to his growth in sports media. He also talks about the importance of staying passionate and always learning, and how his time in country radio prepared him for a successful career.

In this episode, we sit down with Liam McCullagh to explore how country radio has shaped his journey in sports media. Liam reflects on the importance of his hometown community in Colac, the vital role sport plays in country towns, and the unforgettable on-air stuff ups that still make him laugh. Plus, he opens up about how working in the industry has changed his relationship with his own sporting...

In our debut episode, we sit down with Ethan Daffey, Digital Content Producer at Nine Radio to talk about breaking into the sports media industry straight out of university. Ethan shares how he turned internships into opportunities, what it’s like creating content for one of Australia’s biggest media networks, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. From navigating the fast pace of radio to bu...