The Rise

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with TV, radio, and podcast host, Trey Wingo. Trey spent over two decades at ESPN where he hosted NFL Live and the NFL Draft along with numerous other shows and events. 

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with K-State Athletics Senior Director of Broadcast Services, Brian Smoller. Brian is also the play-by-play announcer for multiple K-State sports teams and is the host for K-State Football's Pregame Show: K-State Gameday. 

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with FOX Sports Host and Reporter, Jenny Taft. Jenny is currently the moderator on SKIP & SHANNON: UNDISPUTED and is also FOX's lead college football sideline reporter. 

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with former Major League Baseball player and FOX Sports Analyst, Mark Sweeney. After his 14-year playing career, Sweeney joined FOX Sports San Diego as a pre and post-game analyst. He is also a featured analyst on FS1's MLB Whiparound. 

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with the Kansas City Royals In-Stadium Host and Reporter, Taylor Davis. In addition to her role with the Royals, Taylor is a podcast host as well as a sideline reporter for College Football on ESPN. 

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with Jesse Kurtz, the Executive Producer of the Mountain West Network. Jesse spent more than 15 years in local news as a sports anchor and reporter before joining the Mountain West Conference.  

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with Cayleigh Griffin, the courtside reporter for the Houston Rockets on AT&T SportsNet. Before making her way down to Houston, Cayleigh spent time with the Big East Conference, the San Antonio Spurs, and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with Adam Amin from FOX Sports. Adam is a play-by-play announcer for FOX's NFL, MLB, and college basketball coverage. He is also the play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Bulls on NBC Sports Chicago. 

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with Taylor McGregor, the host and field reporter for Marquee Sports Network. Taylor is also a sideline reporter for college football on ESPN and before landing in Chicago, she was a host and reporter for the Colorado Rockies on AT&T SportsNet.  

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with 41 Action News Sports Anchor, Hayley Lewis. Hayley graduated from Belmont University and was crowned Miss Tennessee in 2014. Before moving back to her hometown of Kansas City, she was a sports reporter and anchor in Eugene, Oregon. 

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget catches up with Olivia Harlan Dekker. Olivia is a sideline reporter and host who has worked for ESPN, Big Ten Network, FS1, and CBS. 

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget chats with FOX Sports Detroit reporter and host, Brooke Fletcher. After graduating from Auburn University, Brooke spent time with ESPN as an associate director covering college sports and was also a digital host for ESPNU.

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with Abby Labar. Abby graduated from NC State in 2017 and is now an ACC Football reporter and In-Game Host for the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes. 

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with Hayley Elwood the team reporter for the Los Angeles Chargers. Hayley has worked two Super Bowls as a host and reporter for the NFL's in-stadium coverage and was previously the in-arena host for the Lakers.

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget catches up with Aly Trost from Sports Radio 810 WHB in Kansas City. Aly has been working in the Kansas City sports world since graduating from Mizzou in 2017. She's been a contributor for both Sporting KC and Arrowhead Pride and has hosted numerous events in the metro. 

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with Christine Williamson from ESPN. Christine played volleyball in college at the University of Miami and made her way to ESPN after working for Clemson, the Denver Broncos, and the Big 12 Conference. 

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with the co-host of DC Sports Live on NBC Sports Washington, Alexa Shaw. Alexa graduated from TCU in 2018 and during her time in Fort Worth she was the in-stadium reporter and host for TCU football as well as a sideline reporter for FOX Sports Southwest.

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with the Big 12 Conference's Digital Correspondent, Morgan Uber. Morgan is a 2015 graduate of Mizzou and came to the Big 12 after 3.5 years with the Patriot League. 

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with the Rinkside Reporter and Host for the Vegas Golden Knights, Stormy Buonantony. Before returning to her hometown of Las Vegas, Stormy worked as an in-house reporter and in-stadium emcee for the Carolina Panthers and has covered numerous games on ESPN/SEC Network and Raycom Sports. 

In this episode, Bridget dives into her background in sports broadcasting and her purpose for starting The Rise.