On The Record

In this episode, Devin is joined by KBTX News 3 Sports Reporter/MMJ Morgan Weaver. The two discuss what it's like to cover sports in a small market, the best pieces of advice that helped them as journalists, how to navigate comfortability while being live on air and so much more. Morgan Weaver covers sports for KBTX News 3 (Bryan/College Station, TX). In her job, Morgan is known for covering high school football, Texas sports as well as Texas A&M Aggies athletics. Morgan graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in journalism back in May 2021. Since then, her journalism journey has brought her through various internships (ABC 7, ESPN's Pardon the Interruption) before arriving at KBTX. You can follow Morgan on Twitter (@Morganweaver_).

In this episode, Devin is joined by KRON 4 News reporter Jack Molmud. Jack is a graduate of San Diego State University, and a former editor for The Daily Aztec, SDSU's student newspaper. The two discuss his experience going outside your comfort zone as a reporter, what it's like to return to your hometown market as a journalist, how to cover tragedies such as the 2023 Lewiston mass shooting, and various nuances reporters pick up as they get experience in small markets.

In this episode, Devin is joined by NBC Bay Area reporter Jocelyn Moran. Jocelyn is a graduate of San Diego State University, and a former editor for The Daily Aztec, SDSU's student newspaper. The two discuss what it's like to be a journalist working inside your hometown, what it was like to navigate starting a career during a pandemic, and how to grow confidence in your own style of reporting and writing. Jocelyn Moran is a Bay Area native. You can catch her on NBC Bay Area news from Monday-Friday. Feel free to follow Jocelyn on Twitter @jocelynamoran.

In this episode, Devin is joined by former Daily Aztec/SDSU Alum and KYMA 11 Sports/Weather Anchor Luis Lopez. The two go in depth on what its like to cover a Super Bowl in Las Vegas, how you go about finding stories that connect with viewers in small market news stations and so much more. Luis Lopez is a Sports/Weather Anchor for KYMA 11/CBS 13 in Yuma, Arizona. He has covered Super Bowls in Las Vegas and Phoenix, wrote stories surrounding COVID-19, Dust Storms and even a little bit of high school sports. He is from Concord, CA and is a fan of the Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco Giants. Feel free to follow Luis on Twitter @LuisLopezMedia.

In this episode, Devin recaps his favorite moments from 2023 in his personal life and also his journalism career so far. He also shares some thoughts and words of advice he's carrying with him into the new year. Feel free to follow Devin on Twitter @devinwhatley, and also follow the podcast on Instagram @ontherecordpod.

In this episode, Devin is joined by Anna Witte, broadcast analyst for the NWSL, Big Ten Network and Charleston Southern University. The two begin the first half of the episode by talking about how Anna got into sports broadcasting, what her experience is like covering sporting events in the booth and so much more! Devin and Anna also take a deep dive into the National Women's Soccer League. With Decision Day approaching and playoff bids on the line, the two break down where things stand among the teams, what games are worth watching, who's a dark horse heading into playoffs and predict who will make it to the NWSL Championship. Follow Anna Witte on X (@annawitte_) and also follow the podcast on Instagram (@ontherecordpod).

In this episode, Devin is joined by NBC 7 Reporter/Meteorologist Brooke Martell. The two discuss her experience working everyday as a news reporter, take an inside look into the world of weather forecasting, discuss the highlights of her reporting career so far, her experience taking part in a TEDxTalk event and so much more! Brooke Martell is a Journalist, Reporter and Meteorologist for NBC 7 San Diego News. Brooke is a graduate of San Diego State University, and recently earned her Meteorology degree at Mississippi State University. Feel free to follow Brooke on X (@brookemartell) and Instagram (@brookemartelltv). You can also email her with any questions or story ideas at Brooke.Martell@nbcuni.com.

In this episode, Devin is joined by NBC 7 Emmy-Winning Reporter/MMJ Dana Williams. The two discuss her experience working everyday as a news reporter/mmj, the highlights of her reporting career so far, her recent detour into working as a college professor and so much more! Dana Williams is an Emmy-Winning Journalist, Reporter and MMJ for NBC 7 San Diego News. A graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University, Dana's journalism journey included time at The Point, PLNU's Student Newspaper, internships at the assignment desk for ABC 7 in the Bay Area, and more places before landing her job at NBC 7. Feel free to follow Dana on Twitter (@danawilliamstv) and Instagram (@newswithdana). You can also email her with any questions or story ideas at Dana.Williams@nbcuni.com.

In this episode, KTIV Sports Anchor/MMJ Amber Salas joins the show to reflect on her one year mark entering as a reporter in TV News, discuss her experience at "Volleyball Day" in Nebraska, her experience working in a smaller market and so much more. Amber Salas is a Sports Anchor/MMJ for KTIV, the NBC affiliate in Sioux City, Iowa. Her job covers a variety of sports, from Wayne State volleyball, to Iowa Football, and even high school sports across the midwest. Amber is an alumna of San Diego State University, and former sports staff writer for The Daily Aztec, San Diego State University's student newspaper. For the latest on Amber Salas, follow her on Twitter @AmberSalasKTIV and @ambersalass

In this episode, I share a few thoughts where I'm at in my career right now, what's inspiring me at the moment, some reflections about producing in tv news, plus give a little shoutout to my city, San Diego. Follow the podcast on Instagram @ontherecordpod and host Devin Whatley on Twitter/X @devinwhatley.

In this episode, Devin is joined by fellow SDSU and Daily Aztec alum Josh Suchon, play-by-play announcer for the Albuquerque Isotopes. The two discuss his journey from calling games at Peterson Gym to the baseball diamond in Albuquerque. Suchon also breaks down the importance SDSU had in the growth of his career, plus the two discuss his experiences writing books on Barry Bonds and a hometown murder case. Josh Suchon is a play-by-play announcer for the Albuquerque Isotopes, a Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. Josh's journalism career started when he graduated from San Diego State in 1996 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. He spent time broadcasting games for KCR College Radio and also writing several sports stories and columns for The Daily Aztec. From there, Suchon spent time doing play-by-play for various teams/companies, including WCC Digital, University of Nevada, ESPNU, ESPN3, as well as Dodgers and Rockies spring training games. You can follow Josh on Twitter @Josh_Suchon.

In this episode, Devin is joined by Kyle Betz, AM Live Center Reporter for KBAK-29 in Bakersfield, CA. The two discuss his experience working in a smaller market for journalism, the difference in experience of going to grad school at Arizona State, his journalism upbringing, the pariah behind this year's March Madness and so much more.       Kyle Betz is an AM Live Center Reporter for KBAK-29 in Bakersfield, CA. Kyle graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and from San Diego State University with a Bachelor's degree in journalism. You can follow Kyle on Twitter @KyleBBetz.

In this episode, Devin is joined by freelance journalist Roxy Becerril. The two discuss what it is like to work as a freelance journalist, how the system works, and whether it is going to change in the future. Devin and Roxy also talk about Roxy's experiences as a member of NAHJ, what that experience is like as a writer to visit new and emerging HiFi clubs and check out Nick Jonas' new Gaslamp Bar, and so much more. Roxy Becerril is a freelance journalist who currently publishes work for The Eater, San Diego Magazine, San Diego Union-Tribune and other publications. Roxy graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor's degree in journalism. You can follow Roxy on Twitter @RoxyBecerril and on Instagram @Roxy.Becerril.

In this episode, Devin is joined by fellow co-worker and NBC 7 News Producer Kelsie Morgan. The two discuss their journalism journey, give an inside look into the world of producing TV News, and so much more! Kelsie Morgan is a News Producer for NBC 7 News in San Diego. She produces the 6pm newscast, and has done other shows as well. Before her time at NBC 7, she spent four years at 4 News Now in Spokane, Washington. Kelsie is an alum of Gonzaga University. Feel free to follow her on Twitter @Kelsie__Morgan. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, host Devin Whatley shares his reflections on his career in the journalism industry just as he marks 2-years in the business. Devin also shares his advice and mindset towards people entering the journalism field. Feel free to follow Devin on Twitter @devinwhatley, and also follow the podcast on Instagram @ontherecordpod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Devin is joined by Daniel Guerrero, writer for the Saint Louis Post-Dispatch. The two discuss what it has been like to cover baseball from the college-level to a major league program, his journalism journey, MLB Playoff predictions and so much more! Daniel Guerrero writes for the Saint Louis Post-Dispatch. He covers the Cardinals' minor league system. Before heading to the midwest, Daniel used to write for MLB.com, and served as a sports writer for The Daily Aztec, SDSU's student newspaper, along with a stint as sports intern for NBC 7 News. You can follow Daniel on Twitter @TheDanGuerrero. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Devin is joined by KING 5 Producer-In-Residence Catlan Nguyen. The two discuss what it has been like to break out into a high-end journalism market early, how media consumption could change the way journalism in presented in the future, and her approaches to storytelling and producing. Catlan Nguyen is a Producer-In-Residence for KING 5 News in Seattle, Washington. Catlan's journalism journey has taken her from The Collegian in Central California, to KPBS here in San Diego and now KING 5 News. You can follow Catlan on Twitter @CatlanNguyen and on Instagram @Catlan_Nguyen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Devin is joined by ABC 10 News Multimedia Journalist Madison Weil. The two discuss her journalism career and how patience rewarded her in the long run, what motivates her to tell good stories, what it was like to cover important stories (i.e. speaking with sexual assault victims and undocumented migrants) and so much more! Madison Weil is an Emmy Award-winning reporter with nearly seven years of experience in the news business. She graduated from UCLA with a bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies, and then got her master's of science in journalism at USC. From there, she spent a year in New York as a production associate for ABC Nightline. In 2018, she became a reporter for KESQ in Palm Springs, spending three years there covering stories from cicadas to undocumented migrants seeking asylum. Then, she arrived in San Diego where she spent several months as an MMJ for NBC 7 San Diego, and now works for ABC 10 News. You can follow Madison on Twitter @MadisonAWeil and on Instagram @MadisonWeil. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Devin is joined by NBC 7 Story Producer Angela Kurysh. The two take a deep dive into their journalism careers, and look at how they got to where they are now, advice for journalists breaking into the field, and where they see themselves in the future. Plus, we talk about the ongoing war in Ukraine, Angela's Op-Ed in The San Diego Union-Tribune, and how the war has taken on personal meaning for her. The two also discuss the Supreme Court's monumental decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and the importance at which the media has in providing quality reporting in those moments. Angela Kurysh is a Story Producer for NBC 7 San Diego. Her journalism career has taken her from covering elections and making video packages in college, to now helping put together the morning shows for NBC 7 News at 4:30, 5:00 and 6:00 a.m. Before joining NBC 7, Angela also spent time as a Multimedia Editor for The Daily Aztec, San Diego State's student newspaper, a freelance writer for East County Times and as a writer for One America News. Angela graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's degree in Journalism, emphasizing in media studies. You can follow Angela on Twitter @AngelaBKurysh.

In this episode, Devin is joined by NewsCenter Maine Multi-Skilled Journalist Jack Molmud. The two discuss what it's like to travel to various places as a young journalist, covering a historic event in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the beauty behind storytelling, and the importance of growing your career. Jack Molmud is a Multi-Skilled Journalist for NewsCenter Maine. His journalism career has taken him from covering fraternities in college, to reporting on the Derek Chauvin trial, and even covering lobster hunting in Portland, Maine. Jack graduated from San Diego State University. He spent time as a Producer-In-Resident at CBS 8 in San Diego, and KARE 11 in Minnesota. You can follow Jack on Twitter @jmolmud.

We're debuting a new part of the On The Record podcast called Inside Takes. These will be much shorter episodes where Devin shares his thoughts/advices/takes on certain experiences that he's had in sports, news and journalism. In this episode, Devin shares his takeaways after attending San Diego Wave FC's inaugural home match against the Portland Thorns. From the environment, to the amount of talent present in the NWSL today, to culture-building.

It's March! Devin Whatley is joined by Vegas Sports Today Writer Breven Honda and ASU journalism student Kyle Betz to preview and discuss the conference tournaments going on in college basketball. We preview the Mountain West Conference Tournament, and the Pac-12 Tournament in Las Vegas. The group also talk about their recent developments in their journalism careers, and what they've learned about the profession and themselves in their new occupations. Breven Honda is a writer for Vegas Sports Today, an alum of San Diego State University and former writer for The Daily Aztec. You can follow him on Twitter @BrevenHonda. Kyle Betz is a grad student in the Walter Cronkite School for Journalism at Arizona State University. He also was an alum of SDSU and former Sports Editor for The Daily Aztec. You can follow him on Twitter @KyleBBetz.

In this episode, Devin is joined by NBC 7 Sports Anchor/MMJ Todd Strain. The two discuss his recent trip up north, covering Super Bowl LVI in Inglewood, reflect on his journalism career and approach to storytelling, and also go in-depth on how he creates special projects like "Down to Earth" that take him across the world and into the jungle. Todd Strain is a Sports Anchor/MMJ for NBC 7 San Diego News. He not only provides sports coverage for the newscasts and "Football Night in San Diego," but he also helps create special projects like "Down to Earth." Todd graduated from UC Santa Barbara, and his journalism career has taken him from Santa Barbara, to Oregon and now San Diego. You can follow Todd on Twitter @TODDSTRAINNBCSD.

In this episode, Devin is joined by former Daily Aztec/SDSU Alum and KYMA 11 Anchor/MMJ Luis Lopez. The two discuss their experiences working in a full-time journalism job right out of college, and also share their favorite moments from their jobs. Luis also adds perspective on what it's like to MMJ in a smaller market, and goes behind the scenes into what his daily job looks like and his storytelling approach. Devin and Luis also discuss the upcoming NFL Championship Games, and preview Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Luis Lopez is a multimedia journalist/anchor/producer for KYMA 11 in Yuma, Arizona. He has covered stories surrounding COVID-19, Dust Storms and even a little bit of high school sports. He is from Concord, CA and is a fan of the Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco Giants. Feel free to follow Luis on Twitter and Instagram @LuisLopezMedia.

In this episode, Devin is joined by Fox 5 Sports Anchor Samantha Rivera. The two discuss her busy journalism career in college at DePaul University, the importance of establishing connections and working hard out of college, and what it's like to be a full-time sports anchor! Devin and Samantha also discuss the Padres signing Bob Melvin to be their new manager, and what to expect from the SDSU men's basketball team as they open up their 2021-22 season against UC Riverside. Samantha Rivera is a Sports Anchor and bilingual sports journalist for Fox 5 News in San Diego, CA. A graduate of DePaul University, Samantha's journalism journey included time at DePaulia, DePaul's Student Newspaper, co-hosting opportunities at UniVision, and even a PR Consultant at Fox Sports. After college, Samantha was a morning news reporter/anchor/MMJ for WLUC in Marquette, MI and a sports anchor for WTVO/WQRF in Rockford, Illinois before moving west to San Diego and landing her current role at Fox 5. Feel free to follow Samantha on Twitter (@jsamantharivera) and Instagram (@samanthariveratv).

In this episode, Devin is joined by NBC 7 Assignment Editor Dana Williams. The two discuss how she ended up landing a job as an assignment editor, her busy journalism career in college, the importance of internships and part-time jobs in journalism and so much more! Dana Williams is an Emmy-Winning Journalist, Assignment Editor and Internship Coordinator for NBC 7 San Diego News. A graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University, Dana's journalism journey included time at The Point, PLNU's Student Newspaper, internships at the assignment desk for ABC 7 in the Bay Area, and more places before landing her job at NBC 7. Feel free to follow Dana on Twitter (@danawilliamstv) and Instagram (@newswithdana). You can also email her with any questions or story ideas at Dana.Williams@nbcuni.com.

In this episode, Devin is joined by NBC 7 multimedia journalist Joe Little. The two discuss his approach to storytelling, what advice he has for up-and-coming journalists, his one-time basketball career at George Mason University and so much more! Joe Little is an Emmy-Winning Multimedia Journalist and Director of Storytelling for NBC 7 San Diego News. A graduate of George Mason University and Syracuse University, Joe's journalism journey took him to places like Hagerstown, Pennsylvania and Johnson, Maryland before settling here in San Diego. Feel free to follow Joe on Twitter and Instagram (@LittleJoeTV). You can also email him with any questions or story ideas at Joe.Little@nbcuni.com. (Warning: Explicit Language is used in this episode)

In this episode, Devin is joined by Scott Lewis, CEO and Editor-In-Chief of Voice of San Diego. The two discuss recent changes at Voice of San Diego with the hiring of two new managing editors, Andrea Lopez-Villafaña and Andrew Keatts. They also talk about the latest hot-button issues in San Diego news, including COVID-19, protected bike lanes and more. Scott also shares insights on his journalism career, and talks about the disaster season the San Diego Padres are having right now. You can follow Scott Lewis on Twitter (@VOSDScott) and on Instagram (@scottmikelewis). He can also be reached via email at Scott.Lewis@VoiceOfSanDiego.org.

Devin Whatley is back with a new episode of the On The Record Podcast! In this episode, he chats with his good friend Amber Salas, who works at Media Management for Fox Sports. Devin and Amber discuss the matchups to watch in week two of the NFL season, thoughts on how our fantasy teams are doing, what it's like to work at Fox Sports/KUSI Prep Pigskin Report and her thoughts on the "Women in Sports" movement. Amber Salas is from Southern Orange County, and graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism. Feel free to follow her on Twitter (@ambersalass) and Instagram (@amber_salas).

Devin Whatley is FINALLY back with a new episode of the On The Record Podcast! In this episode, he chats with NBC 7 Sports Anchor Darnay Tripp about his experience doing sports reporting amid a pandemic, his career journey from Philadelphia to San Diego, favorite stories/moments and a rundown of the latest going on in the San Diego sports scene. Darnay Tripp is the Sports Anchor for NBC 7 San Diego. He is from Philadelphia, PA. A graduate of Towson University, Darnay's journalism journey took him to places like Cowspell, Montana and Spokane, Washington before settling at San Diego. Feel free to follow him on Twitter (@DarnayTripp) and Instagram (@darnaytrippnbc7). 

After COVID-19 postponed the start of the 2020 Football season for the Mountain West Conference, San Diego State Football is back...115 miles away. In order to expedite the building process of Aztec Stadium and SDSU Mission Valley, the Aztecs will be playing their 2020 and 2021 seasons at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California…The former home of the Los Angeles Chargers. I speak with a few members of The Daily Aztec sports section – Sports Editor Kyle Betz, Assistant Sports Editor Luis Lopez and Senior Staff Writers Amber Salas and Breven Honda about what lies ahead for the Aztecs this season, some storylines heading into gameday, possible breakout players for the team and so much more! For more information on Kyle, Luis, Amber and Breven, check out their Twitter handles below. Feel free to follow Kyle Betz on Twitter @KyleBBetz. Feel free to follow Luis Lopez on Twitter @LuisLopezDA. Follow Amber Salas on Twitter @Ambersalass. Also, Breven Honda can be found on Twitter @BrevenHonda. If you would like to check out more of Kyle, Luis, Amber and Breven's work, visit The Daily Aztec website. STORY LINKS: Amber's story on Dwayne Johnson Jr Breven's story on the new-look SDSU offense My column on playing in Dignity Health Sports Park Luis's story on the QB battle between Carson Baker and Lucas Johnson Kyle's SDCCU Stadium package Amber's story on COVID-19 and SDSU Football Kyle's UNLV Game Preview

In this episode, I talk with The Washington Post's National NBA Writer Ben Golliver about what life is like inside of the bubble in Orlando, the historic moment when the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted their game against the Orlando Magic, a breakdown on the Western and Eastern Conference Finals matchups, who will win the Larry O'Brien trophy this year and more. Ben Golliver is the National NBA Writer for The Washington Post. Along with writing for The Post, Ben will release a new book titled "Bubbleball," which details life inside the NBA Bubble, in May 2021. Ben also hosts his own podcasts called "Open Floor: SI's NBA Show" with GQ writer Michael Pina, and "Greatest of All Talk: An NBA Show" with Andrew Sharp. Feel free to follow Ben on Twitter @BenGolliver and on Instagram @ben.golliver. To read more of Ben's stories, check out his profile on The Washington Post's website here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Daily Aztec sports editor Kyle Betz, assistant sports editor Luis Lopez and staff writer Amber Salas join the show to talk about the major news in college sports, as many conferences including the Mountain West are deciding to postpone their fall sports seasons. We break down how we got to this point, what were the factors behind it, what lies in the future for college football and fall sports, and how will the COVID-19 pandemic affect college basketball this winter. We also talk about the NBA Restart, and what team has surprised us the most as the league heads into the playoffs. For more information on Kyle, Luis and Amber, check out their twitter handles below. Feel free to follow Kyle Betz on Twitter @KyleBBetz. Feel free to follow Luis Lopez on Twitter @LuisLopezDA. Also, feel free to follow Amber Salas on Twitter @Ambersalass. If you would like to check out more about Kyle, Luis and Amber's work, visit The Daily Aztec website at www.thedailyaztec.com.

In this episode, I catch up with The Daily Aztec staff writer Reese Savoie. We talk about how our daily lives have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, why she decided to join The Daily Aztec and what her first experiences were like, reactions to the restart on major league baseball through the first four games and the San Diego Padres, thoughts on the possible return of college sports this fall, is it worth it to pay millions for high-profile athletes, and finish it off by talking about her experience with the 2020 SDSU Dance Marathon. Reese Savoie is a Staff Writer for The Daily Aztec and an intern for The Bullpen. A longtime sports fan, Reese is a huge fan of the San Diego Padres and also frequently follows other San Diego sports teams as well. Reese is from San Diego, CA, and writes about baseball, basketball, soccer and other sports. Feel free to follow Reese on Twitter (@ReeseSavoie) and also check out her work for The Daily Aztec at www.thedailyaztec.com and also at The Bullpen at www.callthebullpen.com.

In this episode, Sports Editor Kyle Betz and Assistant Sports Editor Luis Lopez of The Daily Aztec join the show to discuss the current state of sports at San Diego State with athletes returning to campus, the reaction to the state of college sports amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic, thoughts on the restarts of the NBA, MLB and the 2020 NFL season, and also reminisce about the amazing moments that happened during the 2019-20 SDSU men's basketball season. Kyle Betz is the sports editor for The Daily Aztec. Kyle is a senior at San Diego State University, majoring in journalism. He is from Orange County, CA and is a fan of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Along with having covered every sporting event during his time on the Mesa, Kyle frequently covers men's basketball and football games at SDSU. Feel free to follow Kyle on Twitter @KyleBBetz. Luis Lopez is the assistant sports editor for The Daily Aztec. Luis is a journalism student at San Diego State University, currently in his senior year. He is from Concord, CA and is a fan of the San Francisco Giants. Along with Kyle, Luis has covered many sporting events at SDSU, including women's soccer, baseball, football and men's basketball. Feel free to follow Luis on Twitter @Lopez509Luis. (Warning: There is an explicit language used in this episode. There are also a few audio issues with Devin's microphone midway in the episode due to technical difficulties.) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

SDSU Women's Soccer senior defender and team captain Sarah Broacha joins the show to talk about her career as a soccer player and track athlete in high school, her everyday experiences of being a student-athlete, and reflect on her career and experience playing soccer at SDSU as she heads into her senior season. We also talk about the challenge of being a defender in soccer, her activeness toward promoting mental health and what she plans to do in her future. Sarah Broacha is a senior defender for the SDSU women's soccer team. She is from Pleasanton, CA and majors in interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis on biology, chemistry and psychology. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today’s episode, SDSU alum and former sports editor of The Daily Aztec Aaron Tolentino joins the show to talk about his journey from Diablo Valley College to SDSU, his experience working as a sports editor for The Daily Aztec, bay area sports and his thoughts on the return of professional sports amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Aaron is from the bay area, a huge fan of San Francisco sports teams such as the 49ers and Warriors, and covered SDSU Football and Men's Basketball during his two-year stint with the Daily Aztec. (Audio was recorded via Skype.) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, SDSU alumna Claudia Brower joins the show to talk about her time with the SDSU Dance Team, what it was like to win the 2020 UDA D1A Hip-Hop National Championships, her experience as a student-athlete and her future endeavors. Claudia Brower is a graduate of San Diego State University. She was a member of the Dance Team for four years. Currently, she is a dance instructor for young kids aspiring to become dancers. (Note: Audio was recorded via Zoom, so there are a few moments of lags and glitches.)

In this episode, San Diego State University journalism student Amber Salas joins the show to talk about her life during the COVID-19 pandemic, what's it like to be on the SDSU Cheer team, her experience working for The Daily Aztec and so much more! Amber Salas is a journalist and staff writer for The Daily Aztec, San Diego State University's student newspaper. She has had experience interning for NBC 7 San Diego this past spring semester. Amber is also a member of the SDSU Cheer team and the Kappa Delta Sorority. For the latest on Amber Salas, follow her on Twitter @ambersalass (Also, this episode was recorded via Zoom, so the audio will not be as clean in some parts of the show.) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app