The Sport Profile

A lot has happened in the last year for Maria Marino! She's gotten to announce so many women's college basketball games working with schools like Monmouth, St. John's, Princeton and more. Perhaps the biggest development, though, is that she and her husband welcomed a baby girl! Fun fact: Maria was the last guest I had on in the first iteration of The Sport Profile! Follow Maria on Soci...

Dave Shepard had an interesting position before getting into radio. Did you know he once worked in education before becoming an NBA host on SiriusXM NBA Radio? Find out why radio resonates with Dave so much, his NBA postseason predictions and what shaped his values! Follow Dave on Social Media: X: @SheponAir Instagram: @sheponair SIGN UP FOR THE SPORT PROFILE'S APRIL 20 EVENT AT BLAZERS SPORTS...

Ian Begley breathes basketball. He's always locked in to what's happening in Knicks world. When he's not breaking news of a trade or signing, he spends his time being a dad—one of his favorite roles. But did you also know he starred in a documentary? We took a trip down memory lane to learn about what made him the star reporter and the individual that New York sports fans go to every d...

As Ryan Morik said to me, it was sports writing or nothing. He did love his stint as a substitute teacher—listen to the episode to see who he had in his class—but he knew that wasn't forever. Sports are his passion. We talk about journalism and how he's handling some massive life events that he's extremely excited about in this episode of The Sport Profile! Read Ryan's work for Fox...

Spring is a chaotic time of year in the Dinich household. Heather Dinich is a mom of three boys and a Senior College Football Insider for ESPN. Spring means spring sports for her boys and spring football in the college world. She'll always say she's a mom. And that's exactly how she likes it. We talk about how Heather navigates her full plate, makes time for herself intentionally and h...

Renee Washington loves to load up her plate with different ventures. From speaking engagements, sports broadcasting opportunities and coaching sessions. She's done it all. Renee is a Jersey Girl at heart and it's why she's incredibly excited to be working with FIFA for the World Cup this Summer right in her backyard! Renee appeared on ESPN, FS1, Front Office Sports and numerous other outlets! Foll...

The 2026 ⁨New York Mets season is around the corner, and before the first pitch, take some time to get to know the man in the radio booth announcing all the games, Keith Raad! Keith says he's a 5-year-old in a 32-year-old man's body. His excitement and passion for baseball couldn't be more visible through the way he describes his feelings in the booth. It's where he feels most pres...

Will Hooley loves growing the game of Rugby. An ex-MLR pro, he's turned his passion for the game into a thriving broadcasting career. He's set to host MLR's new show, Sunday Night Rugby, which debuts on April 12! Will has a lot to look forward to, including being a new dad, creating rugby content and connecting with new fans! The 2026 MLR season begins March 28 on ESPN! Follow Will on...

Ask anyone and they'll say Spencer Nusbaum is one the kindest people in sports journalism. He's an identical twin, is obsessed with baseball, Spotify Wrapped, Survivor and finding unique stories. Spencer spent four years covering the Washington Nationals for the Washington Post until it gutted its sports section. Fortunately, he was picked up by The Athletic and is remaining on the Nats be...

Brendon Kleen and I do similar things. We both have passions for movies, interviewing and of course sports media! We enjoy the off-the-field happenings more than what occurs on the field—although he is a dedicated Arizona Cardinals fan. Brendon covers the business of sports media for Awful Announcing and I really hope you enjoy this conversation! Read Brendon's work here Follow Brendon on X: @...

Mitchell Northam is always authentically himself. He doesn't know how else to be. He said "I've always just been, Mitch." And that's exactly why people within sports media admire him. They look up to his grit, passion for women's sports and love of storytelling. I hope you enjoy this conversation where we dive into Mitch's career, his love for Maryland and how numerou...

Michelle Margaux doesn't have a favorite walk-up song. But she does have a playlist she's used since 2018 that she listens to before every game/show she works. Michelle is a studio host and reporter for SNY where she follows the New York Mets and more! We talk about her hobbies away from work, managing being a new mom with reporting duties and how she cultivates a lively environment during...

The NBA is back on NBC (and Peacock) and Ashley ShahAhmadi got the call to the national stage after hosting pre-and postgame shows for the Charlotte Hornets! Did you know Ashley lived out of a suitcase for six months during one stretch of her career? Or that she is a big patron of coffee shops? We talk about all the fun things NBC has done with the NBA media rights and so much more. Follow Ashley...

Andrew Marchand, like me, is fascinated with the sports media folks we read and watch every day. He's locked in on the off-the-field happenings more so than what transpires on it—although he does enjoy covering baseball and football! Andrew and I discuss why streaming has become so interesting, the possibility of a paywalled Super Bowl, and of course, his interests when he doesn't want to...

Steph VanWagoner will be the first to tell you she is a self-taught photographer. She's extremely proud of that because she never intended to become a freelance photographer shooting Detroit's professional teams. We dive into her journey of betting on herself, why photography makes her shine and feel alive and her journey how one iPhone video led to outrageous opportunities! Follow Steph o...

Kylen Mills is a qualified pizza aficionado. She really knows her stuff. She brings her intensity for pizza over to every sports broadcast she calls. She's announced games for the Big 10 Network, Fox Sports, ION, the WNBA and more! We talk about how she carved her own path, broadcasting misconceptions and dive into the backstory of how a former boss telling her no actually led to a meaningful...

WE GOT'EM GUYS! The one known as JohnWallStreet has a real name and it's Corey Leff. Corey calls himself the "Michael Jordan of networking" and for good reason. He knows that sports is a relationship business. We discuss how he built one of the most impactful sports business newsletters in the industry and why he believes so deeply in pursuing your passions. Sign up for JWS'...

If you've never met an ex-athlete turned broadcaster, well allow me to introduce you to Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle. Once a member of Syracuse University's football team, he went from being interviewed postgame to asking questions to professional athletes. He has a unique perspective that few others hold and we unpack that and more in this episode! Read Sam's latest work for th...

Mike Vaccaro is doing the job he set out to do as a child. He always wanted to write for the paper he grew up reading. Not only has he done that, he also follows in a lineage of legendary writers who have held the title of "New York Post Sports Columnist." Mike shared incredible stories of his childhood, his deep love of St. Bonaventure and that he is the Godfather to the son of a legend...

If you've followed any bit of college sports news or sports business within college sports, you've likely come across Ross Dellenger. A Louisiana native, he now hails from Washington, D.C., where he doesn't have the same food scene as down South, but still enjoys getting to walk and explore! Read Ross' work for Yahoo! Sports Follow Ross on X and Instagram More from The Sport Profil...

Sarah Spain is unf*ckwithable! It's a word that means a lot to her and you'll find out why in the episode. But nobody is doing more for women's sports than Sarah, who is the host of Good Game with Sarah Spain, a daily women's sports podcast that covers women's sports in all of it's forms. Sarah and I discuss how women's sports shaped her identity and career, which was a...

Jason Ross Jr. recently discovered the incredible invention that is the packing cube. As a sports broadcaster who travels a ton, it's a lifeline to the frequent flyers. Jason has appeared on ESPN, FOX, Big Ten Network, Westwood One and called games for the WNBA's Chicago Sky. Follow Jason on Instagram and X More from The Sport Profile The Sport Profile is now on Substack

Isis "Ice" Young has the unique perspective of being an ex-hooper turned broadcaster. But, her foray into broadcasting came even while she was still playing ball! Ice was interviewing her teammates for stories while reporters were interviewing Ice for their assignments. Her love for public speaking led her down an exciting path, which now includes working for NBC Sports Philadelphia, Unr...

Edona Thaqi has been around basketball her entire life. It's a huge part of who she is as an individual. Did you know she once had to face the fact of never playing again after three ACL tears? It wasn't an easy road. Now, Edona is a talented broadcaster and the color commentator for the WNBA's Connecticut Sun! Follow Edona on Instagram , X and TikTok More from The Sport Profile SUBSCR...

Join The Sport Profile and Coffee Communications as we go beyond the byline and learn how sports journalists and PR folks interact and what they’ll be prioritizing in the new year! Featuring a panel recording of The Sport Profile with: Dylan Manfre | Host, The Sport Profile Podcast Eden Laase | Women’s Basketball Reporter & Inbox-and-one newsletter Jackie Powell | Freelance Women’s Sports Jour...