The Sport Profile

The Sport Profile 2.0 turns one today!! Absolutely wild that one year ago today my relaunch episode dropped and that I've posted 103 episodes since then! In this solo episode, I reflect on what the podcast has meant to me and what's next for this venture! More from The Sport Profile here Support The Sport Profile on Buy Me a Coffeee

Meet Cora Hall! She's someone who adores women's sports deeply and joked that she can't remember intentionally watching a men's sporting event outside of work. Regardless, Cora loves sports, and they were a massive part of her childhood. We discuss perspectives, identity, first jobs and much more! Read Cora's work for Knox News here Read Cora's story on Pat Summitt here Fol...

Meet Kirsten Krull; it isn't hockey season until she breaks out the sparkle boots. We talk style, self-care during a long hockey season, and how navigating freelance life has helped her grow as an individual. Also, lots of dog mentions in the episode too! Who doesn't love that?! One of Kirsten's mentors and dear colleagues, Jessi Pierce, passed away in a tragic house fire that killed h...

Meet Juliana Morgan, a self-described Type-A personality who loves sports, her friends, faith and most importantly, living in the present moment. We get into why being present is her biggest value, stepping into her first season as the Mystics' sideline reporter and how she landed in sports broadcasting! Follow Juliana Morgan on Social MediaX: @julianar_morgan Instagram: @juliana_morgan3 More...

Meet Jenn Hatfield! Balancing a full-time research job with the obligations of covering the WNBA's Washington Mystics for The IX Sports is no easy feat. Somehow, Jenn Hatfield finds a way. Read Jenn's work for The IX here Support The Sport Profile on Buy Me a Coffee More from The Sport Profile here Follow Jenn on Social Media: X: @jennhatfield1 Instagram: @jhatfield1

Meet Lia Assimakopoulos! Being a sports writer doesn't afford her much downtime but when she does take that much-needed break, she's leaning into lots of reality TV and what are now known as "grandma hobbies," which are more fun than people realize! Lia covers the Dallas Stars and SMU Athletics for the Dallas Morning News. Read Lia's work for the Dallas Morning News here Supp...

Meet Zach Selby! Someone who will never quit on himself. Don't tell him he can't do something because the man is admittedly stubborn and will work his tail off to achieve anything. Whether it's a Lego set, baking recipes for the 18 NFL games in the schedule (more on that in the episode) or riding his bike to four jobs, Zach is always going to find a way. Read Zach's work for the Co...

Meet Kelly Saco! Ever wonder how on-field reporters handle a viral Gatorade bath? Kelly has experienced a few of those in her time covering the Miami Marlins. We discuss her hobbies, her love of language and how being a student-athlete at Syracuse helped her in her broadcast career! Support The Sport Profile on Buy Me a Coffee More from The Sport Profile here Follow Kelly on Social Media X: @Kelly...

Meet Pat McCarthy, who is a radio host and play-by-play voice for the New York Mets. Something you'll learn in this episode is that he always aims to have fun. Does not matter the setting or who he's with; he's going to be authentically himself and have a good time. That wasn't always the case, though. We talk work/life balance, word usage in broadcasts, his friendship with Keith R...

Meet Myah Taylor! She covers the Dallas Wings and high school sports for the Dallas Morning News but no matter what she's covering, she prioritizes humanizing the athletes/coaches she writes about. Writing has always made her feel free and authentic. We dive into her passion for blogging, curly hair and much more in this episode! Support The Sport Profile on Buy Me a Coffee More from The Sport...

The US Women's Open runs June 4-7, but before you tune in, you should get to know the man commentating the match for USA Network—Grant Boone! Grant has been associated with golf for a long time. He enjoys the nostalgia of the sport and is also excited for what its future has in store. We talk about his love for golf, local ice cream and how he prioritizes gratitude throughout his day. Watch th...

Don't put yourself in a box! No, not the hustle culture term. Terrika Foster-Brasby genuinely likes to play in the dirt in her garden! It's what helps her stay true to herself amid the myriad of obligations she has during the WNBA season. Terrika and I discuss the impact the Connecticut Sun had on her career, how she's been able to stay motivated while she was part-time at ESPN for nea...

Joseph Dycus always shows up. He knows how important it is to do as a sports journalist covering the Golden State Warriors and Golden State Valkyries as well as in his personal life. He gets to show up for himself by taking photos during his road trips and long walks. We touch on a variety of topics from sports media, meal prepping, traveling and much more! Support The Sport Profile: https://buyme...

Meet Marisa Ingemi! She's someone who cares deeply about women's sports and controlling her own destiny. She recently launched Valkyries Beat, her newsletter covering the WNBA's Golden State Valkyries, because she wanted to chart her own path! When she's not reporting, she's doing everything under the sun—including sword fighting! No, really. More about that in the episode! Sup...

Doug Feinberg has been around women's basketball for the majority of his career. He's seen everything there is—at least that's what he thought. After staking out multiple days till 3 am covering the WNBA CBA negotiations, now he can really say he's seen everything. We talk about his passion for journalism, his time coaching HS girls' basketball and how he stays present during a...

Kate Rooney has so many passions in addition to sports journalism. She still considers herself a "Musical Theater Nerd" and believes it goes so well with her broadcast TV career! We talk Knicks, storytelling and how she's staying authentic and true to herself away from the camera! Support The Sport Profile on Buy Me a Coffee More from The Sport Profile here Follow Kate on Social Medi...

Andrew Golden loves his hometown of Washington, D.C., and it shaped him as a person. After going to Northwestern for college, he returned home to cover the Washington Nationals for the now-defunct Washington Post sports section. Andrew and I discuss how his love for baseball gets to shine again in his new role with The Baltimore Banner, how his life experience shapes his storytelling and how his g...

Danielle Lerner LOVES Tacos. She is an aficionado when it comes to food. Her main love of storytelling has allowed her to tell amazing stories about athletes and teams we see every day. Sports Enterprise allows her to tell unique stories that go beyond X's and O's In this episode, Danielle and I talk about her love for Tacos, why she loves fostering dogs and of course, sports media. Read D...

Benjamin Royer has built up a love for storytelling his whole life. When he was an actor on Disney Channel and other networks, he loved making the stories of the producers come to life. Now, he's making the stories of teams and professional athletes come to life through his work for the OC Register, where he covers the Los Angeles Lakers. Follow Benjamin on Social Media X: @thebenroyer Instagr...

Carlo Jimenez is living out the dream he had as a 14-year-old kid. As one of the youngest broadcasters in the NBA, Carlo views his role as a portal to what life is like as an NBA broadcaster. We talk about his passion for storytelling, social media and how he juggles taking care of himself with a loaded 82-game schedule. Follow Carlo on Social Media Instagram: @carlo.jimenezz TikTok: ⁨@carlothebro...

Sam Mewis transitioned right from her professional soccer career to sports media. She has a new appreciation for storytelling, interviewing and the relationships athletes have with media. We discuss how her soccer career informed her storytelling approach, her favorite dinner recipes, and how she's taking care of herself after a storied career in the NWSL and with the USWNT! SUPPORT THE SPORT...

Kenny Albert has called the most national broadcasts of all time. You've heard him in the Olympics for NBC, the Knicks for MSG, the NFL and MLB for Fox and the NHL for TNT! Kenny has touched all areas of sports broadcasting. It's all he's known growing up in a broadcasting household. We discuss that family dynamic, his favorite travel stories and how he's feeling after announcing a...

You'd be hard-pressed to find someone more passionate about soccer in the south than Jason Longshore. He credits soccer legend Diego Maradona for cultivating his inclusive love of the sport from age 9. Jason and I chat about how finding his "why" helped him become who he is today, why he says his passion will never waver and why inspiring people's perception is important. Jason&#...

When you think of long-form sports feature writing, you think of Mirin Fader. She's an NYT Best Selling Author, the editor of the 2026 Best American Sports Writing and one of the kindest people in the industry. She'll go through deep lengths to write a book and tell a story. She'll also drive absurd distances simply for a coffee shop! Read her work on The Athletic here Buy Mirin's...

Meet Bri Kim! A rugby enthusiast who transitioned to sports broadcasting because she believes it's her responsibility to grow the game. Bri's story is incredibly unique. We get into topics like food, her family and what's in store for this Major League Rugby season—spoiler, it's A LOT!—including the recent debut of Sunday Night Rugby! Follow Bri on Social Media X: @briannakim6 Inst...