This episode features my conversation with Chris Lewis who is the women’s basketball broadcaster for Boise State, works for the Mountain West Conference Network, and hosts a sports talk show on KTIK in Boise. Topics of discussion include:
- Being present at the moment that inspired the development of this podcast.
- Going to sportscasting camps as a child.
- Why we both finally joined Instagram.
- The pros and cons of going to Syracuse for broadcasting without being a part of the Newhouse program.
- Balancing academics versus gaining reps on studio media.
- How taking a minor league baseball job in Idaho Falls led to his break to NCAA DI basketball.
- Why he doesn’t feel frustrated by the sportscasting job market.
- What he learned doing Minor League baseball.
- His nightmare housing situation during an internship in the Cape League.
- What is a Chukar?
- Dispelling the myth that it’s difficult to see on Boise State’s famous blue turf.
- Preparing for multiple teams in a conference tournament setting.
- His favorite Las Vegas casinos and games.
- His love of cooking and finding ways to cook healthy with a hectic schedule.
- Playing in the Media Cup game for the student radio team at Syracuse versus the student newspaper.
- Maintaining a strong work ethic.
- How he feels his career and personal life have and have not been effected by race.
- Culture shock of moving from the east coast to Idaho Falls.
- His broadcast horror story.
- His favorite broadcasters.
- Adding creativity to a broadcast.
- Methods of networking.
And Much more!
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