Send us a text A broken wrist in the Army derails fitness, and a last-minute COVID shutdown unexpectedly unlocks the GI Bill. Griffin’s path isn’t a straight line—it’s a map of detours that somehow lead to the 10 p.m. desk, a microphone, and a second chance to do meaningful work. We trace the thread from private-school comfort to public-school chaos, where he learns that consistency is the hidden engine of learning. He owns the fallout from that early stumble—skipping classes, scraping by, and taking a hard financial hit after the DUI. The Army brings structure and purpose as a Black Hawk mechanic and crew chief-in-training, but injuries and pressure create a new crisis. Then a timing miracle extends his service just long enough to secure full education benefits, opening the door to the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting, a broadcast journalism foundation, and a first on-camera role many chase for years. Inside the newsroom, Griffin walks us through the daily grind of local news: pitching stories, booking sources, gathering b-roll, writing scripts, editing packages, and anchoring with clarity under deadline. He lifts the curtain on teleprompters, why anchors still write, the legal knots of copyright, and how “exclusive” photos tilt the digital battlefield. We explore how stations now compete less with rival channels and more with Facebook-native outlets and fast-moving community pages—and why reliable sources and tight verification still matter. He also shares why local news remains essential: life-saving weather coverage, city decisions that touch your street, and a 30-minute place to catch what counts without scrolling forever. Along the way we talk authenticity, code switching, and the cost of being yourself on camera and off. Griffin’s advice to aspiring journalists is simple and actionable: test the lane you want with real reps—interviews, scripts, edits—then let the work tell you where you fit. If you’re ready for an honest, behind-the-scenes story about resilience, second chances, and building trust in a digital-first world, you’ll feel at home here. Enjoy the ride—and if this resonated, follow, share with a friend, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find the show. Support the show We are on the road to reaching 1K downloads per episode by the end of the year, so if you could share this episode that would help us out a lot! What careers do you want to hear about next?? Website: Https//:www.thecleverangle.com X: Thecleverangle Instagram: thecleverangle Become a SUBSCRIBER to help support the show! Ready to start your Podcasting journey? Signup with Buzzsprout today!
