Podcast
The Sport Profile
Hosted by Dylan Manfre · EN
The goal of The Sport Profile is to share the stories of the sports journalists, broadcasters and other media professionals who cover your favorite teams each day. You see their bylines or faces on screens, but who actually are they as people? The Sport Profile allows listeners to get to know their favorite creators beyond the byline.
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Joseph Dycus: Golden State Warriors/Valkyries Beat Writer, The Mercury News
1w ago00:36:16Tap to summarizeJoseph 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://buymeacoffee.com/thesportprofileMore from The Sport Profile: https://linktr.ee/TheSportProfilePodFollow Joseph on Social Media:X: https://x.com/Joseph_DycusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/photos_from_joseph/Read Joseph's work for the Mercury News: https://www.mercurynews.com/author/joseph-dycus/
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Marisa Ingemi: Golden State Valkyries reporter, Astrology lover and cat mom
1w ago00:32:42Tap to summarizeMeet 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!Support The Sport Profile on Buy Me a CoffeeSubscribe to Valkyries Beat hereFollow Marisa on Social MediaBlueSky: @mingemi.bsky.socialInstagram: @marisaingemi
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Doug Feinberg: Associated Press National Women's Basketball Reporter
2w ago00:33:10Tap to summarizeDoug 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 hectic schedule.Support The Sport Profile on Buy Me a CoffeeMore from The Sport Profile hereFollow Doug on Social Media:X: @DougFeinbergInstagram: @doug.feinbergRead Doug's work for the AP here
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Kate Rooney: PIX 11 New York Sports Reporter
2w ago00:27:59Tap to summarizeKate 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 CoffeeMore from The Sport Profile hereFollow Kate on Social Media:X: @TheKateRooneyInstagram: @thekaterooneyNever miss a beat from Kate's work covering your favorite team!
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Andrew Golden: The Baltimore Banner's Newest DC Sports Writer
3w ago00:31:47Tap to summarizeAndrew 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 grandfather's connection to sports inspires Andrew each day.Miss Andrew's friend Spencer Nusbaum's episode? Check it out here Read Andrew's work for The Banner hereFollow Andrew on Social Media:X: @andrewcgoldenLinkedIn: Andrew GoldenBlueSky: @AndrewGoldenSupport The Sport Profile here
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Meet Danielle Lerner: A Sports Enterprise Writer for USA Today
3w ago00:31:48Tap to summarizeDanielle 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'sIn this episode, Danielle and I talk about her love for Tacos, why she loves fostering dogs and of course, sports media. Read Danielle's work for USA Today hereFollow Danielle on Social MediaX: @danielle_lernerInstagram: @danielle_lernerSupport The Sport Profile hereTimestamps:0:00 — Welcome: Danielle Lerner on the Lakers-Rockets series1:12 — From San Jose to Louisville to Houston: building a career on the move3:44 — Why she never considers herself an "expert" — and why that's actually the job5:03 — What Daniel Lerner would genuinely be an expert on6:30 — The taco spreadsheet that became a four-year Louisville Courier-Journal series9:57 — The perfect taco: corn vs. flour, protein, salsa philosophy13:34 — Reality TV, the Bachelor, and the sports writers' Fantasy Bachelor league at The Athletic17:18 — Fred VanVleet as a future broadcaster: a case for the underrated pick19:36 — The stories that define her career: human interest over X's and O's22:05 — What Danielle wishes people knew about her (that isn't tacos)26:43 — Hills she will die on: season your food, media literacy, and rescue dogs28:49 — Four dogs, two strays, and Houston's stray dog crisis30:25 — The last question: what Danielle admires most about herself
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Meet Benjamin Royer: The OC Register Writer Covering LeBron & the Lakers Playoff Run
4w ago00:41:00Tap to summarizeBenjamin 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 MediaX: @thebenroyerInstagram: @thebenroyerLinkedIn: Benjamin RoyerRead Benjamin's work for the OC Register hereSupport The Sport Profile here
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Carlo Jimenez: The LA Clippers Broadcaster Living His Childhood Dream at 25
May 500:39:19Tap to summarizeCarlo 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 MediaInstagram: @carlo.jimenezzTikTok: @carlothebroadcaster Support The Sport Profile Here00:00 – Introduction: Meet Carlo Jimenez, LA Clippers Radio Broadcaster01:49 – The Noah Eagle Tip: Tracking Every Broadcast Partner03:29 – The Wildest Rule in Sports: Water Polo Fingernail Checks06:04 – Getting to All 82 Games — Why That Moment Matters07:43 – The Five Minute Journal That Changed His Mornings09:58 – His Grandfather's Journey: From the Fields to Santa Clara University14:15 – "How's The Beard Doing?" — Grandpa Is Fully Locked In19:25 – Why He's Introducing Younger Audiences to Radio29:09 – Imposter Syndrome as the Youngest Broadcaster in the NBA37:12 – The Airplane Seat Debate: Aisle. Always. No Exceptions
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Sam Mewis: Leading The Women's Game After Pro Soccer
Apr 3000:34:49Tap to summarizeSam 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 PROFILE HEREFollow Sam on Social Media on all platforms at @sammymewyFollow The Women's Game hereMore from The Sport Profile here
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Kenny Albert: The Most National Broadcasts of All Time
Apr 2800:35:01Tap to summarizeKenny 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 double gold medal victory for the US men's and women's hockey teams in Milan!Buy Kenny's Book on Amazon hereFollow Kenny on Social Media:X: @KennyAlbertInstagram: @kennyalbert1More from The Sport Profile here
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