On this episode I sat down the Rod Gilmore of ESPN. We chatted about how he got into the competitive world of sports broadcasting and how he is living his life with cancer (Multiple Myeloma).
Outline of Interview:
Intro – Welcome to the Podcast
A brief about how we know each other

Main Interview
A bit about Rod’s personal & Professional BackgroundHow you got into BroadcastingThe Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fZCCAqoSwY
History of UC Berkeley & Stanford Rivalry
Why Jason Witten Is Leaving the ‘Monday Night Football’ Booth and Returning to Dallas


Tips for others interesting in broadcastingEmbrace the Grind – know that it is not easy
Look at colleges with strong journalism programsOpportunity to get that experience through school


Search for internships
Make yourself available when broadcasting is going on in your areaWhatever the job is - do it great – people notice!!


If possible get some practice and if you can get your own reel
Be persistent – don’t get discouraged easily




A bit about how Rod’s living with CancerHow can others help other strugglingFight Like Hell – Not Today Cancer!!!Creating a game plan to manage a tough blood cancer


Immunotherapy to Treat Cancer
YOUR ANNUAL PHYSICAL AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT
No man's land: men, illness, and the NHS  





Closing
Any upcoming broadcasts/games you’ll be covering or social media folks can follow

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Rod Gilmore on Twitter

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