Weesesports Chronicles is a sports media podcast. Hosted by Lukas Weese, he interviews athletes and sports media figures, chatting about their careers and various topics.
Ben Steiner (Manager, 49 SPORT NET/PA, CBC Olympics) joins the show to debrief the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and to share our Top 10 moments from the Summer Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 106 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I bring on Ro Russell (Founder, Grassroots Elite/Head Basketball Coach, Crestwood Prep) to have a wide-ranging discussion on Black History Month and its intersection with sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 105 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I preview the upcoming Super Bowl LV matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs with the "Weese Sports Intern." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 104 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with two-time Super Bowl champion with the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos Dedrick Dodge about what it means to play in the Super Bowl, the weeks of preparation leading up to the big game, playing with all-time greats like Steve Young, John Elway, Jerry Rice, and Shannon Sharpe, and his thoughts on Super Bowl LV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 103 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with Aaron Ladd (Kansas City Chiefs beat reporter, KSHB-TV) about covering this year's Chiefs team, Patrick Mahomes' greatness, the craziness of this season amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, his thoughts on the upcoming Chiefs/Bucs Super Bowl matchup and his advice for young journalists covering teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Toronto Six Writer and Managing Editor of The Puck Authority Justin Levine (@JustinLevineHBS) returns to the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast to chat about the upcoming NWHL season in Lake Placid, how the Six franchise will look in the bubble, and which teams he likes to win the Isobel Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 101 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with Brody Miller (LSU Tigers Beat Reporter, The Athletic) about covering the 2019 National Champion LSU Tigers, what Joe Burrow is like, covering tragedy, his sports media career and his advice for young journalists breaking into the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 100 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with Nick Alberga (Toronto Maple Leafs/NHL Host, Sportsnet 590 The FAN) about the 2020-21 NHL season, the All-Canadian Division, why the Toronto Maple Leafs are favoured to win the division, his Fantasy Hockey sleepers, his sports media career and how he got the nickname "The Golden Muzzy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 99 (Wayne Gretzky's number) of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, Steven Ellis (The Hockey News) returns to put a bow on the 2021 World Juniors and a look ahead to the upcoming NHL season, including that vaunted All-Canadian division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 97 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with Stephanie Otey (Ohio State Buckeyes Sideline Reporter) about this year's Buckeyes team, the journey to get to the National Championship, Ryan Day stressing the importance of mental health, Justin Fields, Trey Sermon and her approach to covering the Championship game in South Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 97 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with Brett McMurphy (Stadium Network) and Dennis Dodd (CBS Sports) about the upcoming CFP National Championship between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Ohio State Buckeyes. With Brett, I discuss reporting on the National Championship remotely, how Ohio State's secondary can slow down Alabama, and the rise of Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith. With Dennis, I chat about Justin Fields' Sugar Bowl performance, the impact of Ryan Day on the Ohio State program, Alabama's Najee Harris, and whether Dennis thinks this will be a close game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the final episode of 2020 for the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I break down with Ben Steiner (Managing Editor, 49 Sport Net) the top 10 stories in sports from the past year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 95 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with Ryan Clark (Seattle Kraken Writer, The Athletic) about reporting on the new franchise, his approach to writing on a team that doesn't start until 2022, Seattle as a hockey market, his sports media career, his piece on Jaccob Slavin that was awarded one of The Athletic's best pieces of 2020 and the importance of highlighting the intersection between race and hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 94 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with Jeff Marek (NHL Host, Rogers Sportsnet) about his early memories of Maple Leaf Gardens, former Leaf goalie Curtis Joseph, the state of junior hockey heading into 2021, and what he's learned about himself as a broadcaster amidst a global pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 93 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with Jayson Jenks (Features Writer, The Athletic) about his sports media career, covering the Seattle Seahawks in the 2010s, his approach to writing feature-length pieces for The Athletic, his Kawhi Leonard "Board Man Gets Paid" oral history and his advice for young journalists breaking into the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 92 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast I chat with Sarah Langs (Writer/Reporter, MLB.com) about the significance of the Kim Ng hiring to the Miami Marlins, how this will lead to more women in sports holding executive positions, Sarah's sports media career, how she fell in love with baseball, the importance of research, integrating stats and historical context into articles and her advice for young journalists breaking into the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 91 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with Joel Darling (Executive Producer-- NHL Special Events, Rogers Sportsnet) about producing games during the NHL Bubble, the production challenges amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, his sports media career, how he evaluates talent and the future of sports production and consumption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the 90th episode of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with TSN hockey broadcaster/reporter/insider Bob McKenzie. We discuss Bob's new book "Everyday Hockey Heroes: Vol II," some of the stories included in the book, Bob's strategy to get his subjects to reveal certain elements of their story, the importance of enhancing inclusivity and acceptance in hockey, Bob's hockey media career and his advice for young journalists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 89 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I have a two-part conversation with Mark Spector and Eric Francis, who cover the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames respectively for Rogers Sportsnet.In my chat with Mark, we discuss his new book on the World Juniors, his early days as an Edmonton journalist, transitioning from print to digital media, and Edmonton Oilers memories. In the subsequent discussion with Eric, we discuss covering an All-Canadian division in the NHL, how this impacts the Calgary Flames, his sports media career, what makes a good columnist, dealing with criticism, and his advice for young journalists breaking into the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 88 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with NHL writer for Sportsnet.ca Luke Fox about covering a big market team like the Toronto Maple Leafs, working the locker room, his media career, how writing about hip hop music prepared him for a career in sports media and his advice for young journalists breaking into the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 87 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with Austin Karp (Managing Editor/Digital, Sports Business Journal/Daily) about how he got into covering the business of sports media, building relationships in the industry, ratings/viewership trends in 2020, why marquee sporting events are experiencing declines, the transition to streaming services, and the future for sporting events and television contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 86 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with Arpon Basu (Editor-in-Chief, The Athletic Montreal) about covering the Stanley Cup Playoffs this past season, the possibility of an All-Canadian division in the upcoming season, his sports media career, working for NHL.com, transitioning to The Athletic, and his efforts to increase diversity in hockey media in his role as Inclusion Co-Chair with the PWHA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 85 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with Rahef Issa (Rotman School of Business Student, University of Toronto) about her journey into sports statistics, how she developed her knowledge and acumen for hockey analytics, using social media to publish analytics findings, analytics vs. eye test, where hockey analytics goes from here and supporting women in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 84 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with Kristen Shilton (Toronto Maple Leafs Beat Reporter, TSN/TSN1050) about her sports media career, embracing different stops along the way, covering the Toronto Maple Leafs, being an advocate for women in sports and her advice for young journalists/broadcasters breaking into the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 83 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with Sportsnet Basketball journalist Michael Grange about the December 22nd start to the NBA season, where the Toronto Raptors will play next season, Fred VanVleet and free agency, as well as Michael's career path, working at the Globe and Mail, transitioning to web/digital platforms, covering the Raptors championship season and his advice for young journalists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For Episode 82 of the Masters themed edition of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I break down the final round of the 2020 Masters with Will Gray (NBC Sports), dissecting Dustin Johnson's historic victory and how his second major adds to his Hall-of-Fame legacy. We also chat the other golfers in the field, the three majors of 2020 and a lookahead to the 2021 PGA Tour season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For Episode 81 of the Masters themed "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I break down the third round of the Masters with Eric Patterson (Golf Editor, The Score). We chat about Dustin Johnson's dominant third-round 65, what it means for his career to win a second major, the disappointment of Justin Thomas and Jon Rahm, what it will take for the chasers to win the Masters, and how DJ's performance ranks in Masters history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For Episode 80 of this Masters themed edition of the "Weesesports Chronicles Podcast," I chat with my colleague at LastWordonSports.com Gabby Herzig about the first two rounds of the 2020 Masters, the soft golf course, Justin Thomas and Dustin Johnson's performances, how Tiger Woods is surprising once again, whether Jon Rahm builds a lead heading into the weekend and who we like to contend come Sunday afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For Episode 79 of the Masters themed edition of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with Adam Stanley (Freelance Golf Journalist, Sportsnet.ca) about the four Canadians in the field, his approach to covering this week's major championship, as well as his ideal Champions Dinner menu, his favourite Augusta National food and playing the course on the Monday after the Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For Episode 78 of this Masters week edition of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with TSN Senior Golf Reporter Bob Weeks about the Canadians in the field at this year's Masters, his responsibilities as a rightsholder, covering Mike Weir's historic 2003 Masters win and how reporting on this tournament will be different amidst a pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For Episode 77 of this Masters week edition of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with Brendan Porath (Co-Host, Shotgun Start Podcast) about covering the Masters from home, his top storylines entering this year's tournament, how to execute high-quality golf social media content, and his favourite Masters memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For Episode 76 on this Masters week edition of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with ESPN Senior Golf Writer Bob Harig about his expectations for the 2020 Masters, his responsibilities this week for ESPN, his approach to covering major championships, and a look back to Tiger Woods' epic 2019 Masters win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 75 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with Iain MacIntyre (Vancouver Canucks Reporter, Rogers Sportsnet) about covering the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the bubble, the surprise of the Vancouver Canucks, his sports media career, transitioning from print to digital/TV and his advice for young journalists breaking into the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 74 of the "Weesesports Chronicles," I chat with Emma Baccellieri (Staff Writer, Sports Illustrated) about the 2020 World Series, covering this unprecedented baseball season, her magazine feature on Fernando Tatis Jr., her sports media journey, the name recognition of Sports Illustrated in 2020 as well as her advice for young journalists breaking into the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this World Series themed edition of the "Weesesports Chronicles" podcast, I chat with Peter Abraham (Baseball Columnist, Boston Globe) and Bill Shaikin (Los Angeles Times) about the 2020 World Series, covering the matchup between the Dodgers and Rays and their approach to covering baseball's marquee event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For Episode 72 of the "Weesesports Chronicles Podcast", I chat with former Sports Illustrated writer and best-selling author S.L. Price on his sports media career, working at SI, his approach to feature stories, covering the world's biggest sporting events, and his advice for young journalists breaking into the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the latest episode of the Weesesports Chronicles Podcast, I chat with Peter Mendelsohn about his approach to freelance journalism, pitching stories, and his advice for young writers looking to get into freelance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the latest "Weesesports Chronicles" Podcast, I chat with New York Times Best-Selling Author Jeff Pearlman about his new book "Three Ring Circus," on the Shaq/Kobe Lakers as well as his evaluation of the current sports media landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 69 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" podcast, I chat with Toronto Blue Jays radio play-by-play broadcaster Ben Wagner about the success of this year's team, calling games in the Sportsnet 590 The Fan studios, his broadcasting career, broadcasting minor league games and his advice for young, aspiring broadcasters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 68 of the "Weesesports Chronicles," I chat with Dan Robson (Senior Writer/Head of Features, The Athletic Canada) about the NHL's pause in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the impact of this moment on the sport in enhancing action to combat systemic racism, his sports media career, the approach to writing a long-form feature and his advice for young journalists/writers breaking into the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 67 of the Weesesports Chronicles Podcast, I chat with Jesse Granger (Vegas Golden Knights Writer, The Athletic) about the NHL Players electing to not play playoff games on Thursday and Friday in light of racial injustice, Ryan Reaves' role in effecting change, Jesse's approach to writing on this story, comparing the Golden Knights team now to the one in 2018 that made the Stanley Cup Final and his sports media career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 66 of the "Weesesports Chronicles" I chat with Senior Hockey writer for NHL.com Dan Rosen about his journey into sports media, covering the Stanley Cup Playoffs from afar and his advice for young journalists breaking into the industry.Note: This episode was recorded before NHL players elected to postpone games on Thursday, August 27th and Friday, August 28th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 65 of the "Weesesports Chronicles," I chat with Senior MLB writer for The Athletic Marc Carig about his journey into sports media, covering the Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets and New York Yankees, the differences between reporting on small vs. big market teams, embracing failure as a young journalist, transitioning to The Athletic, his feature on the U-18 National Team and his advice for young journalists breaking into the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For Episode 64 of the Weesesports Chronicles, I am joined by Vancouver Canucks writer for The Athletic Harman Dayal to discuss the Canucks/Blues playoff series, the plethora of young talent on Vancouver, and his journey into sports media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this OPENING DAY edition of the Weesesports Quarantine Chronicles, I chat with Mark Saxon (St. Louis Cardinals Reporter, The Athletic) about his early days covering baseball on the west coast, reporting on the sport nationally, his transition to The Athletic and the challenges of writing on this strange, bizarre 2020 MLB season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 62 of the Weesesports Quarantine Chronicles, I chat with Aliyah Funschelle (Sports Journalist, Columbia University Sports Management) about her sports media career thus far, covering college athletics at Wichita State, utilizing social media and being a mentor for young women breaking into the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Episode 61 of the Weesesports Quarantine Chronicles, I chat with Zach Buchanan (Arizona Diamondbacks Reporter, The Athletic) about his journey into sports media, his approach covering the Diamondbacks and reporting on the 2020 MLB season amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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