The Justin Leger Show

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Justin Leger interviews noteworthy personalities from the world of sports, media, and business.

  1. 2024-10-29

    Episode 12: Chris Cotillo

    MassLive.com's Red Sox beat reporter Chris Cotillo joins to discuss his unique career path and preview the Red Sox offseason.

    52 min

  2. 2024-10-23

    Episode 11: Phil Perry

    NBC Sports Boston's New England Patriots insider Phil Perry joins the show to talk about his rise in sports media, the state of the Pats, and much more.

    30 min

  3. 2023-08-16

    Episode 10: Meghan Ottolini

    Meghan Ottolini co-hosts WEEI's "Jones and Mego with Arcand" from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET on weekdays. She formerly worked as a multimedia journalist at the Boston Herald and has built a strong presence on social media. Follow her on Twitter/X: @Meghan_Ottolini. (0:00): Intro. (2:00): When Meghan realized she wanted to pursue a career in sports media. (5:30): Why she decided to settle down in Boston after growing up near D.C. (7:20): Her experience working at the Boston Herald. (9:25): Sports media role models and influences. (12:35): Getting her start on TV with "Quick Slants." (14:58): Being the first woman ever to have a full-time afternoon slot on Boston sports radio. (20:45): Dealing with constant criticism. (23:48): Building chemistry with new co-hosts. (26:25): Prepping for a sports radio show. (28:45): Favorite/most rewarding moments + biggest challenge in sports media. (33:50): The key to her rise in Boston sports media. (36:35): Future aspirations and goals. (39:10): Who is Meghan Ottolini off the air/internet? (41:45): One big question for the four main Boston sports teams. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvILyXrx1FyJqaDDVhIkKkg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-justin-leger-show/id1542818649?uo=4

    53 min

  4. 2023-08-10

    Episode 9: DJ Bean

    DJ Bean is a Boston sports media personality and content creator who also co-hosts a pop culture podcast called "BRUNCH" alongside Pete Blackburn. Follow him on Twitter/X: @DJ_Bean. (0:00): Intro. (2:05): How DJ got his start in sports media. (11:41): Starting and building the "BRUNCH" podcast (16:06): Favorite "BRUNCH" podcast guests + awkward experiences with guests. (22:05): Being yourself, embracing authenticity. (31:23): Getting his start on television. (37:06): Writing, podcasting, or TV? (43:28): Has working in sports spoiled his passion for sports? (47:15): What's life like for DJ Bean outside of sports? (52:08): The 1,000 True Fans Theory (56:40): Three movies and artists DJ would recommend. (1:01:06): Expectations for Mac Jones and the 2023 Patriots. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvILyXrx1FyJqaDDVhIkKkg

    1h 6m

  5. 2023-08-01

    Episode 8: Joey Copponi

    Joey Copponi is the co-host of the ITM Podcast -- a popular Boston Red Sox podcast -- alongside former Section 10 host Steve Perrault. Follow him on Twitter: @JoeyCopponi. (0:00): Intro. (1:38): Joey's background. (3:38): Getting the ITM gig. (5:41): Adjusting to his new lifestyle with ITM. (8:06): Any pressure "replacing" Jared Carrabis as Steve's co-host? (9:44): Relationship and building chemistry with Steve. (13:10): Getting let go by Audacy and moving the podcast to Sports Illustrated. (18:24): The coolest experiences he's had with ITM. (20:24): Players he has built a close connection with since joining the podcast. (23:42): Worst experience with a player. (26:35): Favorite interviews and most awkward interview moment. (31:06): Goals and next steps for ITM. (33:16): Takeaways and lessons learned from his experience with ITM. (35:10): Red Sox trade deadline discussion. (44:22): Favorite Red Sox storylines this season. (51:30): Short and long-term outlooks on the Red Sox, plus a prediction for how their 2023 season ends. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvILyXrx1FyJqaDDVhIkKkg

    58 min

  6. 2023-07-25

    Episode 7: Gary Sheffield Jr.

    Gary Sheffield Jr. is a sports media personality who has built a large, loyal following on social media with his unfiltered opinions and analysis. The son of baseball legend Gary Sheffield, he has written for Outkick.com and appeared on MLB Network while hosting his own shows and streaming on Kick.com. Gary on how he got started in media and grew his social media following. (1:16) Finding the courage to be authentic in spite of Twitter trolls and critics. (8:20) The challenge of finding his own voice and speaking on controversial topics while having the same name as an MLB legend. (13:36) His appearance on MLB Network, and his ultimate goal in media. (17:28) The story behind his beef with Jason Whitlock. (27:42) Thoughts on Elon Musk's Twitter takeover. (39:14) Gary Jr. and Sr.'s opinions on baseball's rule changes and analytics. (48:53) How he became a Yankees/Eagles/Suns fan. (56:53) His dream trade deadline for the Yankees. (1:00:46) Trade deadline expectations and World Series prediction. (1:06:48) Follow Gary Sheffield Jr. on Twitter: @Garysheffieldjr

    1h 14m

  7. 2022-03-04

    Episode 6: Justin Andrews

    Justin Andrews is a co-host on the popular health and fitness podcast "Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth" with Sal Di Stefano and Adam Schafer. Their extensive experience in the fitness industry, authenticity, and willingness to go against the grain combine to bring a unique perspective that simply doesn't exist in mainstream media. Between their podcast, fitness programs, and instructive YouTube videos, Andrews and Mind Pump offer tremendous value to fitness enthusiasts or those who simply want to improve their general health.

    1h 3m

  8. 2022-02-15

    Episode 5: Daniel McFadin

    Daniel McFadin has covered NASCAR for several years and currently is the lead reporter and editor for Frontstretch.com. He also hosts the NASCAR show "Dropping the Hammer with Daniel McFadin," which you can find both on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts. In this episode, we discuss Sunday's 2022 Daytona 500, the upcoming Cup Series season, what to expect with these Next Gen cars, new drivers in new rides, and much more.

    1h 4m
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Justin Leger interviews noteworthy personalities from the world of sports, media, and business.

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  • Creator
    Justin Leger
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Justin Leger
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    The Justin Leger Show