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In the fifth and final installment of Eppsceptional Episodes for the year, I reflect on my top 5 sports media moments of 2022! From achieving milestones at High Point University to taking on new sports broadcasting experiences off-campus, this year was life-changing to say the very least. This list was hard to put together but I finally narrowed it down. Can you guess what my top 5 moments were? Listen to today's episode to find out! Follow The Sports Student on Instagram @thesportsstudentpodcast Thank you guys for all the support this year! See y'all in 2023
In the 4th edition of Eppsceptional Episodes, I take you all into the week of my life as a sports broadcaster. Announcing games at various schools comes with a lot of work, but a lot of fun as well! NOTE: This episode is a podcast that is intended to be watched/listened to as a video component. Please use the link below to access the video version of this episode. Link to video version: https://youtu.be/kGMHl-aSH5E Be sure to follow The Sports Student on Instagram @thesportsstudentpodcast
In the third edition of Eppsceptional Episodes, I take a break from the stories and advice on the sports media industry and turn my podcast into a game show for an episode! I play three games, one of which has absolutely NOTHING to do with sports. Trust me though, you'll see it's purpose when you listen to it. Grab a snack, grab a drink, whatever you got to do to make yourself feel comfortable and enjoy today's episode! Please be sure to like, subscribe, and follow my podcast Instagram page @thesportsstudentpodcast 1:44 Segment 1 - NBA Trivia 10:01 Segment 2 - Would You Rather: Fast Food Edition 16:39 Segment 3 - World Cup Trivia
In the second edition of Eppsceptional Episodes, I share my internship experience at WXII-12 News this past summer! I describe what my exact role was, how it benefited my sports media career, and share my two favorite stories from my internship there! Grab a snack, grab a drink, whatever you got to do to make yourself feel comfortable and enjoy today's episode! Please be sure to like, subscribe, and follow my podcast Instagram page @thesportsstudentpodcast
The Sports Student is back and better than ever! In today's episode, I began a NEW series on my podcast called Eppsceptional Episodes. In this series I will share stories about my sports media career and discuss what it's like to be an aspiring sports broadcaster in college! For the first edition of Eppsceptional Episodes, I do a Q&A where I answer questions sent in from my Instagram followers. The first half of the Q&A are questions about my sports media career and the second half are questions that have absolutely NOTHING to do with sports at all. Grab a snack, grab a drink, whatever you got to do to make yourself feel comfortable, and enjoy today's episode! Please be sure to like, subscribe, and follow my new podcast Instagram page @thesportsstudentpodcast! Episode TImestamp :14 Intro 3:34 What has been your most memorable moment calling a game at HPU? 5:47 What was it like interviewing Jim Nantz? 8:34 What is your ultimate goal in the sports media industry? 10:05 Non-sports related questions begin! 10:25 What hobbies/interests do you have outside of sports? 14:16 What is your favorite restaurant in North Carolina? 15:34 What is your favorite kind of music? 17:16 What would you be doing if you were not pursuing a career in sports broadcasting?
In the season finale of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with NBA player JJ Redick! In this podcast, JJ talks about his time in the league, his thoughts on this year's USA Basketball team, and how he has seen the NBA change over time and where he sees it going in the future! Instagram: @w.epps_23 Instagram: @wendellepps_sportsannouncing Twitter: @epps_wendell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/ Thank you all for a fantastic season 1!! :) Stay tuned for season 2!!!
In the 20th, yes 20th edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Haley Jordan! Haley is currently a CBS Sports Reporter at WIFR in Rockford, Illinois! Haley graduated from Indiana University in 2020 and also was named Miss Indiana back in 2017! In this podcast, Haley talks about her unique journey to entering the sports media industry and shares some valuable advice on what it takes to succeed in the industry! Instagram: @w.epps_23 Instagram: @wendellepps_sportsannouncing Twitter: @epps_wendell
In the 19th edition of A Sports Student Interview I chat with Maria Trivelpiece! Maria previously spent some time working as a sports anchor/reporter at WAGM-TV in Maine and recently started a job as a multimedia journalist for the Patriot League! NOTE: This episode (including the intro) was recorded back in late July and since then Maria started a new job as a multimedia journalist at the Patriot League! Congrats to Maria on starting a new role!
In the 18th edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Harris Eisenberg! Harris is a rising senior at High Point University majoring in sports media and has spent time announcing games for High Point Athletics on ESPN+ and interned for the Battlecreek Bombers this summer! In this podcast, Harris talks about his early experiences in the sports media industry and shares some vital information on how to get properly prepared for a game as a broadcaster! Instagram: @w.epps_23 Twitter: @epps_wendell
In the 17th edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Ciara Speller! Ciara currently works as an Evening Anchor at WWLP-22 News in Western Massachusetts and has held this role since 2017! In this podcast, Ciara talks about how her career got started and shares some valuable advice to those striving to enter the news media industry! Instagram; @w.epps_23 Twitter: @epps_wendell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/
In the 16th edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Gabby Hajduk! Gabby is currently a sports journalism student at the University of Illinois and has experience working as a sports writer and editor at The Daily Illini! In this podcast, Gabby talks about her experiences as a sports writer and shares her strategies to coming up with stories in the sports media industry! Instagram: @w.epps_23 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/ Twitter: @epps_wendell
In the 15th edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Sam Rothman! Sam currently works as a sports reporter/anchor at KTAL NBC 6 in Louisiana and is a 2020 Syracuse Graduate! In this podcast, Sam talks about her experiences of getting in the sports media industry at a young age and also shares some of her opinions on where she sees the sports media industry progressing towards within the next 5-10 years! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/
In the 14th edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Valerie Preactor! Valerie recently graduated from George Mason this year and throughout her time at George Mason she announced several of their Division 1 sporting events on ESPN+! In this podcast, Valerie will talk about what it was like to call collegiate games at a very young age and share some advice to current and incoming college students studying sports media! Instagram: @w.epps_23
In the 13th edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) Host/Social Media Coordinator Lisa Redmond! Lisa has worked with the PLL since the creation of the league back in 2019 and also worked as a digital content producer at NBC Sports Washington earlier in her career. In this podcast, Lisa talks about how social media has drastically changed the sports media industry and provides her opinion on the future outlook of the PLL! Instagram: @w.epps_23
In the 12th edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Remi Monaghan! Remi currently works as a sports director at KTEN and has already accomplished some incredible feats in the early stages of her sports media career! In this podcast, Remi will talk about her experiences working in the sports media industry and will also share some very beneficial advice on how to make it in this competitive industry! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/
In the 11th edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Nathan Epstein! Nathan is currently a sports anchor, reporter, and producer for WAVY-TV in Norfolk, Virginia and is also an emmy-nominated multimedia journalist! In this podcast, Nathan talks about his experiences working in the sports media industry and also shares some very valuable advice on what it takes to succeed in the sports media industry! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster
In the tenth edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with ESPN Sideline Reporter and Host Erin Summers! Erin has covered college football, basketball, softball, and baseball games on various ESPN platforms for the ACC and Big South and is a UNC Alumni! In this podcast, Erin talks about her experiences working in the sports media industry and provides some fantastic advice on how to succeed in the sports media industry! Instagram: @w.epps_23 Twitter: @epps_wendell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/
In the eighth edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Anna Witte! Anna has already done some incredible things in her sports media career and currently works as a broadcaster, host, and reporter for Charleston Southern University Athletics. She also recently started working as an analyst for the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) as well! In this podcast, she'll talk about how she got started in the sports media industry and share some tips on how to make it in the sports media industry!
In the seventh edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with longtime Play-by-Play Announcer of the Atlanta Hawks Bob Rathbun! In this podcast, Bob will talk about his experiences working for the Hawks, how he has seen the sports media change over time, and will also give some tremendous advice to aspiring play-by-play announcer! Instagram: @w.epps_23 Instagram: @wendellepps_sportsannouncing Twitter: @epps_wendell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/
In the sixth edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Nashville Predators Reporter Kara Hammer! Kara has worked for the Predators since 2017 and in this podcast, she talks about her experiences working as a reporter for them, how she got started in the sports media industry, and also shares some tips & tricks on how to succeed in the sports media industry as a whole! Instagram: @w.epps_23 Twitter: @epps_wendell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/
In the fifth edition of A Sports Student Interview, I sit down with Charlotte Hornets Sideline Reporter/Host Ashley ShahAhmadi! In this podcast, Ashley will share her experiences working with the Hornets, where she started in her sports media career, and provide some valuable advice on what it takes to succeed in the sports media industry! Follow Wendell Epps on Social Media! Instagram: @w.epps_23 Twitter: @epps_wendell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/
In the fourth edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Dallas Cowboys Reporter, Dani Sureck! In this podcast Dani will share her experiences working in the sports media industry, what it's like being a reporter for the Cowboys, and will also give her own advice on what it takes to make it in the sports media industry! Instagram: @w.epps_23 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/ Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hbnqHx4-Ns
In the third edition of A Sports Student Interview, I chat with Penn State Hockey and Baseball Play-by-Play Announcer, Brian Tripp! Brian has over 10 years of experience being a play-by-play announcer and has even served as a national radio play-by-play voice for the Frozen Four! In this podcast, Brian will share how he got into the sports media industry and also provide some valuable advice on what makes a proficient play-by-play broadcaster! Instagram: @w.epps_23
In today's episode, I chat with Arizona State Sports Journalism Student, Olivia Eisenhauer! Olivia has already worked as a sideline reporter for Pac-12 Sports and also recently created her own podcast! In this episode, she will talk about her early experiences in the sports media industry, how it has been like getting reps in the industry in the midst of a pandemic, and why she decided to start her own podcast! Follow The Sports Student on Social Media! Instagram: @w.epps_23 Instagram: @wendellepps_sportsannouncing Twitter: @epps_wendell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/
In the first edition of A Sports Student Interview, I sit down with NESN Reporter/Host Meredith Gorman! From serving as a team reporter for the New England Patriots during their super bowl years to now working as a reporter/host over at NESN, Meredith has done so many incredible things in the sports media industry! In this podcast, she talks about her experiences working in the sports media industry and offers some great advice on how to succeed in the sports media industry! Follow The Sports Student on Social Media! Instagram: @w.epps_23 Instagram: @wendellepps_sportsannouncing Twitter: @epps_wendell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/
In episode 115 of The Sports Student, I discuss what I have been up to these past few months as well as what's to come next on this podcast including new segments and special guests!!! Follow me on Social Media! Instagram: @w.epps_23 and @wendellepps_sportsannouncing (Sports Announcing Account) Twitter: @epps_wendell Connect with me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/
In episode 114 of The Sports Student, I discuss some of the most relevant news in the NBA at the moment from the ongoing drama with the Houston Rockets to a certain team that has shown they will definitely make some serious noise this NBA season. Instagram: @w.epps_23 Twitter: @epps_wendell Connect with me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/
In episode 113 of The Sports Student, I discuss which lucky team will win the NFC East and provide you all with a surprising scenario that could happen with the NFL Playoffs that would change EVERYTHING!!!
In episode 112 of The Sports Student, I provide my initial reaction of the 2020 NBA Draft giving my thoughts on the top 10 picks and overall winners and losers of this year's draft! NOTE: This episode was recorded on the morning of Thursday, November 19th Social Media Instagram: @w.epps_23 Twitter: @epps_wendell Connect with me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/ I also want to wish Klay Thompson a speedy recovery!!!
In episode 111 of The Sports Student, I list my 2020 NBA Mock Draft that is filled with a bunch of surprises! Let's see if you agree with my list :) Social Media Instagram: @w.epps_23 Twitter: @epps_wendell Connect with me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-epps-aspiringsportsbroadcaster/
In episode 110 of The Sports Student, I explain why the NBA should start their next season before Christmas day of 2020! Social Media Handles Instagram: @w.epps_23 Twitter: @epps_wendell LinkedIn: Wendell Epps
In episode 109 of The Sports Student, I recap a Sunday in sports that we have never ever seen before. From a special NBA team getting crowned as champions, and a severe injury of a marquee quarterback, this day was filled with many ups and downs, but I'm here to recap all the madness in today's entertaining episode!
In episode 108 of The Sports Student, I preview the 2020 NBA Finals between the Eastern Conference Champions Miami Heat and the Western Conference Champions Los Angeles Lakers! Instagram: @w.epps_23 Twitter: @epps_wendell VOLUME WARNING @ 11:10 (Sorry you know me, always getting hyped for no reason :)
In episode 107 of The Sports Student, I recap some of the wild matchups that took place in week 2, preview the highly anticipated matchup between Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes, and discuss the playoff madness happening in the NBA! Instagram: @w.epps_23 Twitter: @epps_wendell Other NFL Week 3 Predictions! LOCK: 49ers over Giants UPSET: Bills over Rams Jaguars over Dolphins Saints over Packers Falcons over Bears Buccaneers over Broncos Seahawks over Cowboys Bengals over Eagles
In episode 106 of The Sports Student, I recap a wild week 1 in the NFL and preview what is set to be an even more exciting week 2, and talk about some insane madness happening in the basketball world as of late! Instagram: @w.epps_23 Twitter: @epps_wendell
In episode 105 of The Sports Student, I discuss all the madness happening right now in the NBA Playoffs right now, with an intense game 7 last night between the Celtics and the Raptors, and discuss whether or not the Clippers are in trouble in their series against the Nuggets! Instagram: @w.epps_23 Twitter: @epps_wendell
In episode 104 of The Sports Student, I make my week 1 predictions for the 2020 NFL Season! Instagram: @w.epps_23 Twitter: @epps_wendell
In episode 103 of The Sports Student, I discuss which NFL teams will have fans in their stadium for their home opener and which ones will not. I also recap the NBA and NHL Playoffs, and talk about a certain girl who has the most unthinkable talent you can think of! Instagram: @w.epps_23 Twitter: @epps_wendell
In episode 102 of The Sports Student, I step away from my usual sports recaps and discuss the serious matter going in the sports world at the moment. Black Lives Matter today, tomorrow, and forever.
In episode 101 of The Sports Student, I discuss which teams were the biggest winners and losers from this year's NBA Draft Lottery, and say who I think will be the number one pick in this year's draft! Social Media Handles Instagram: @w.epps_23 Twitter: @epps_wendell
In episode 100 of The Sports Student, I tell the full story of what made me want to become a Play-by-Play Announcer as I reflect back on some of my greatest memories and accomplishments growing up that ultimately led me to the position I am in today! Thank you ALL SO MUCH for your consistent support. It's crazy to believe that I am at 100 episodes, feels like just yesterday I was at episode 1! This is just the beginning of another chapter folks!! Instagram: @w.epps_23 Twitter: @epps_wendell
In episode 99 of The Sports Student, I give my personal impressions on what I've thought about the restart of the 2019-2020 NBA Season, and talk about the importance of mentoring in the NBA and life in general!
In episode 98 of The Sports Student, I recap the 6 games that took place on Sunday, August 2nd. Jayson Tatum got a haircut and it served him well on the court and two teams are now surprisingly 2-0 in this NBA restart which made for another great day of NBA basketball!
In episode 97 of The Sports Student, I recap the 5 games that took place that took place on Saturday, August 1st. An unexpected 53 point by an unexpected player and some surprise upsets and blowouts means it may be time for some of us to change our predictions for who will shine in this resumed NBA season! Instagram: @w.epps_23 Twitter: @epps_wendell
In episode 96 of The Sports Student, I recap the 6 games that took place on Friday, July 31st. From the Bucks playing their first game to an epic showdown in a battle of Texas between the Rockets and Mavericks, there was a lot of great basketball on TV yesterday and I recap it all in today's episode!
In episode 95 of The Sports Student, I provide a recap of the opening night for the resumed 2019-2020 NBA Season. From the battle of LA to an intense game between the Pelicans and the Jazz, the opening night was like no other one we've seen before and I discuss it all in today's entertaining podcast!
In episode 94 of The Sports Student, I discuss what I thought of the NBA Scrimmages and which teams look ready to stand out in Orlando. The season begins tomorrow... lets goooo!!!
In episode 93 of The Sports Student, I list one player on each of the 13 western conference teams that will be taking part in the resumed NBA season that has the most to prove. Let's see if you agree with my list!!!
In episode 92 of The Sports Student, I list one player on each of the 9 eastern conference teams that will be taking part in the resumed NBA season that has the most to prove. Let's see if you agree with my list!!!
In episode 91 of The Sports Student, I look ahead of what is bound to be an exciting week in the sports world. From the NBA Scrimmages getting ready to start to the unknown status of the 2020 NFL Season, a lot is up in the air and I talk all about it right here on today's podcast!
In episode 90 of The Sports Student, I discuss ALL the details regarding the contract extension of Patrick Mahomes and if his deal was the right decision for both him and the Chiefs! For more exclusive updates about my podcast, follow me on social media! Instagram: @w.epps_23 Twitter: epps_wendell
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