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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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Renee Washington: Sports Broadcaster, Speaker, Creator and Hall of Famer
Mar 2600:42:00Tap to summarizeRenee 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!Follow Renee on Social MediaYouTube: @ReneepWashington X: @ReneePwashInstagram: @reneepwashingtonLinkedIn: @reneewashington More from The Sport Profile hereSubscribe to The Sport Profile on Substack here
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Keith Raad: New York Mets Radio Play-by-Play Announcer
Mar 2400:35:44Tap to summarizeThe 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 present and most authentic himself.Follow Keith on Social MediaX: @KeithRaadInstagram: @keithrraadMore from The Sport Profile hereSubscribe to The Sport Profile on Substack here
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Will Hooley: Major League Rugby Broadcaster
Mar 1900:32:00Tap to summarizeWill 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 Social MediaYouTube: @WillHooleyChannel X: @will_hooleyInstagram: @whooleyFollow Major League Rugby on X, YouTube and Instagram @USMLR More from The Sport Profile hereSubscribe to The Sport Profile on Substack here
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Spencer Nusbaum: Washington Nationals Beat Writer, The Athletic
Mar 1700:41:44Tap to summarizeAsk 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 beat.Read Spencer's work hereFollow Spencer on X: @spenernusbaum_More from The Sport Profile hereSubscribe to The Sport Profile on Substack here
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Brendon Kleen: Awful Announcing
Mar 1200:28:19Tap to summarizeBrendon 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 hereFollow Brendon on X: @BrendonKleen14More from The Sport Profile hereSubscribe to The Sport Profile on Substack here
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Mitchell Northam: USA Today, Women's Sports Reporter
Mar 1000:39:10Tap to summarizeMitchell 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 numerous "no's" led to a few people saying "yes".Follow Mitch on Social Media:Instagram: @primetimemitchX: @primetimeMitchRead his work for USA Today here.Purchase his book "High School Basketball on Maryland's Eastern Shore: A Shore Hoops History" on AmazonMore from The Sport Profile hereSubscribe to The Sport Profile on Substack here
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Michelle Margaux: SNY Studio Host/Reporter
Mar 500:27:51Tap to summarizeMichelle 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 a game!Follow Michelle on social media:Instagram @michellemargauxTikTok: @michellemargauxX: @mmargaux8More from The Sport Profile hereSubscribe to The Sport Profile on Substack here
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Ashley ShahAhmadi: NBA on NBC Courtside Reporter
Mar 300:28:13Tap to summarizeThe 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 on social media:Instagram: @ashleyshahahmadiX: @ashahahmadiMore from The Sport Profile hereSubscribe to The Sport Profile on Substack here
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Andrew Marchand: The Athletic, Sports Media Columnist
Feb 2600:27:08Tap to summarizeAndrew 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 type another word.Read his work for The Athletic hereSubscribe to Marchand Sports Media Substack hereFollow Andrew on X hereMore from The Sport Profile hereSubscribe to The Sport Profile Newsletter here
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Steph VanWagoner: Detroit Sports Photographer
Feb 2400:43:53Tap to summarizeSteph 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 on Social Media:Instagram: @StephVanWagoner and @Stephanierae.photoMore from The Sport Profile hereSubscribe to The Sport Profile on Substack here
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