The Sport Profile

Dylan Manfre

The goal of The Sport Profile is to share the stories of the sports journalists, broadcasters and other media professionals who cover your favorite teams each day. You see their bylines or faces on screens, but who actually are they as people? The Sport Profile allows listeners to get to know their favorite creators beyond the byline.

  1. Terrika Foster-Brasby: Connecticut Sun Sideline Reporter/WNBA Analyst

    1d ago

    Terrika Foster-Brasby: Connecticut Sun Sideline Reporter/WNBA Analyst

    Don't put yourself in a box! No, not the hustle culture term. Terrika Foster-Brasby genuinely likes to play in the dirt in her garden! It's what helps her stay true to herself amid the myriad of obligations she has during the WNBA season. Terrika and I discuss the impact the Connecticut Sun had on her career, how she's been able to stay motivated while she was part-time at ESPN for nearly seven years and how she prioritizes authenticity in her storytelling. Support The Sport Profile here More from The Sport Profile here Follow Terrika on Social Media: X: @sheknowssports Instagram: @sheknowssports Check out her Website here

    37 min
  2. Joseph Dycus: Golden State Warriors/Valkyries Beat Writer, The Mercury News

    6d ago

    Joseph Dycus: Golden State Warriors/Valkyries Beat Writer, The Mercury News

    Joseph Dycus always shows up. He knows how important it is to do as a sports journalist covering the Golden State Warriors and Golden State Valkyries as well as in his personal life. He gets to show up for himself by taking photos during his road trips and long walks. We touch on a variety of topics from sports media, meal prepping, traveling and much more! Support The Sport Profile: https://buymeacoffee.com/thesportprofileMore from The Sport Profile: https://linktr.ee/TheSportProfilePodFollow Joseph on Social Media:X: https://x.com/Joseph_DycusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/photos_from_joseph/Read Joseph's work for the Mercury News: https://www.mercurynews.com/author/joseph-dycus/

    36 min
  3. Marisa Ingemi: Golden State Valkyries reporter, Astrology lover and cat mom

    May 26

    Marisa Ingemi: Golden State Valkyries reporter, Astrology lover and cat mom

    Meet Marisa Ingemi! She's someone who cares deeply about women's sports and controlling her own destiny. She recently launched Valkyries Beat, her newsletter covering the WNBA's Golden State Valkyries, because she wanted to chart her own path! When she's not reporting, she's doing everything under the sun—including sword fighting! No, really. More about that in the episode! Support The Sport Profile on Buy Me a Coffee Subscribe to Valkyries Beat here Follow Marisa on Social Media BlueSky: @mingemi.bsky.social Instagram: @marisaingemi

    33 min
  4. Doug Feinberg: Associated Press National Women's Basketball Reporter

    May 21

    Doug Feinberg: Associated Press National Women's Basketball Reporter

    Doug Feinberg has been around women's basketball for the majority of his career. He's seen everything there is—at least that's what he thought. After staking out multiple days till 3 am covering the WNBA CBA negotiations, now he can really say he's seen everything. We talk about his passion for journalism, his time coaching HS girls' basketball and how he stays present during a hectic schedule. Support The Sport Profile on Buy Me a Coffee More from The Sport Profile here Follow Doug on Social Media: X: @DougFeinberg Instagram: @doug.feinberg Read Doug's work for the AP here

    33 min
  5. Kate Rooney: PIX 11 New York Sports Reporter

    May 19

    Kate Rooney: PIX 11 New York Sports Reporter

    Kate Rooney has so many passions in addition to sports journalism. She still considers herself a "Musical Theater Nerd" and believes it goes so well with her broadcast TV career! We talk Knicks, storytelling and how she's staying authentic and true to herself away from the camera! Support The Sport Profile on Buy Me a Coffee More from The Sport Profile here Follow Kate on Social Media: X: @TheKateRooney Instagram: @thekaterooney Never miss a beat from Kate's work covering your favorite team!

    28 min
  6. Andrew Golden: The Baltimore Banner's Newest DC Sports Writer

    May 14

    Andrew Golden: The Baltimore Banner's Newest DC Sports Writer

    Andrew Golden loves his hometown of Washington, D.C., and it shaped him as a person. After going to Northwestern for college, he returned home to cover the Washington Nationals for the now-defunct Washington Post sports section. Andrew and I discuss how his love for baseball gets to shine again in his new role with The Baltimore Banner, how his life experience shapes his storytelling and how his grandfather's connection to sports inspires Andrew each day. Miss Andrew's friend Spencer Nusbaum's episode? Check it out here Read Andrew's work for The Banner here Follow Andrew on Social Media: X: @andrewcgolden LinkedIn: Andrew Golden BlueSky: @AndrewGolden Support The Sport Profile here

    32 min
  7. Meet Danielle Lerner: A Sports Enterprise Writer for USA Today

    May 12

    Meet Danielle Lerner: A Sports Enterprise Writer for USA Today

    Danielle Lerner LOVES Tacos. She is an aficionado when it comes to food. Her main love of storytelling has allowed her to tell amazing stories about athletes and teams we see every day. Sports Enterprise allows her to tell unique stories that go beyond X's and O's In this episode, Danielle and I talk about her love for Tacos, why she loves fostering dogs and of course, sports media. Read Danielle's work for USA Today here Follow Danielle on Social Media X: @danielle_lerner Instagram: @danielle_lerner Support The Sport Profile here Timestamps: 0:00 — Welcome: Danielle Lerner on the Lakers-Rockets series 1:12 — From San Jose to Louisville to Houston: building a career on the move 3:44 — Why she never considers herself an "expert" — and why that's actually the job 5:03 — What Daniel Lerner would genuinely be an expert on 6:30 — The taco spreadsheet that became a four-year Louisville Courier-Journal series 9:57 — The perfect taco: corn vs. flour, protein, salsa philosophy 13:34 — Reality TV, the Bachelor, and the sports writers' Fantasy Bachelor league at The Athletic 17:18 — Fred VanVleet as a future broadcaster: a case for the underrated pick 19:36 — The stories that define her career: human interest over X's and O's 22:05 — What Danielle wishes people knew about her (that isn't tacos) 26:43 — Hills she will die on: season your food, media literacy, and rescue dogs 28:49 — Four dogs, two strays, and Houston's stray dog crisis 30:25 — The last question: what Danielle admires most about herself

    32 min
  8. Meet Benjamin Royer: The OC Register Writer Covering LeBron & the Lakers Playoff Run

    May 7

    Meet Benjamin Royer: The OC Register Writer Covering LeBron & the Lakers Playoff Run

    Benjamin Royer has built up a love for storytelling his whole life. When he was an actor on Disney Channel and other networks, he loved making the stories of the producers come to life. Now, he's making the stories of teams and professional athletes come to life through his work for the OC Register, where he covers the Los Angeles Lakers. Follow Benjamin on Social Media X: @thebenroyer Instagram: @thebenroyer LinkedIn: Benjamin Royer Read Benjamin's work for the OC Register here Support The Sport Profile here

    41 min
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About

The goal of The Sport Profile is to share the stories of the sports journalists, broadcasters and other media professionals who cover your favorite teams each day. You see their bylines or faces on screens, but who actually are they as people? The Sport Profile allows listeners to get to know their favorite creators beyond the byline.

Information

  • Creator
    Dylan Manfre
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    112
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dylan Manfre
  • Show Website
    The Sport Profile

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