30 episodes

Welcome to the podcast of William Paterson University’s chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, known as WPSPJ, where professional voices guide us and inspire our future. We spotlight the activities of the nationally recognized Society of Professional Journalists chapter at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. We are the reporters of today and tomorrow, dedicated to SPJ’s mission of diversity and democracy, and inspiring “successive generations of talented individuals to become dedicated journalists.”

The WPSPJ Podcast WPSPJ

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    • 5.0 • 16 Ratings

Welcome to the podcast of William Paterson University’s chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, known as WPSPJ, where professional voices guide us and inspire our future. We spotlight the activities of the nationally recognized Society of Professional Journalists chapter at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. We are the reporters of today and tomorrow, dedicated to SPJ’s mission of diversity and democracy, and inspiring “successive generations of talented individuals to become dedicated journalists.”

    Preserving Our SPJ Chapter History

    Preserving Our SPJ Chapter History

    Hosts Rochelle Estrada and Tommy Sherwood discuss the creation of a university archive that catalogs memorabilia from the seven-year history of the William Paterson Society of Professional Journalists. Search the digital archive here. This episode was edited by Terri Coppola.Please rate, review, and subscribe!

    • 27 min
    WPRN radio reporter Adam Scull

    WPRN radio reporter Adam Scull

    Adam Scull, a former photo editor for Globe magazine who is now a reporter for WPRN public radio in Tampa, encourages young journalists to embrace hyperlocal coverage. Hosts Rochelle Estrada and Tommy Sherwood discuss reporting in their communities and refining their radio voices. This episode was edited by Tommy Sherwood.Please rate, review, and subscribe!

    • 23 min
    Hockey reporters Matt Blittner, Mike Morreale, James Nichols, and Ryan Novozinsky

    Hockey reporters Matt Blittner, Mike Morreale, James Nichols, and Ryan Novozinsky

    The WPSPJ Podcast treks to a New Jersey Devils hockey game in Newark to shadow sportswriters Matt Blittner of Sportsology, Mike Morreale of NHL.com, James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now, and Ryan Novozinsky of NJ.com. Hosts Patrick Groh and Tommy Sherwood discuss how young reporters can navigate networking and time management. This episode was edited by Tommy Sherwood.Please rate, review, and subscribe!

    • 17 min
    Hockey News reporter Kristy Flannery

    Hockey News reporter Kristy Flannery

    Kristy Flannery describes her unlikely journey from legal assistant to hockey reporter. Flannery, who covers the New Jersey Devils for the Hockey News, also discusses how new journalists can develop relationships with sources and and extend grace to themselves as they learn the media business. This episode was edited by Tommy Sherwood.Please rate, review, and subscribe!

    • 7 min
    Hockey writers Jim Cerny and Denis Gorman and coach Howie Draper

    Hockey writers Jim Cerny and Denis Gorman and coach Howie Draper

    The WPSPJ Podcast heads to Long Island to shadow sports reporters during a Professional Women's Hockey League game at UBS Arena. Host Tommy Sherwood interviews journalists Jim Cerny and Denis Gorman about the importance of reading and writing consistently to prepare for jobs in news media. Later, coach Howie Draper describes the role the press plays in publicizing the upstart women's hockey league. This episode was edited by Tommy Sherwood.Please rate, review, and subscribe!

    • 11 min
    MLB Network supervising producer Haley Costello

    MLB Network supervising producer Haley Costello

    The WPSPJ Podcast tours the MLB Network studios with supervising producer Haley Costello. Hosts Ryan Cormier and Matt Wondoloski discuss opportunities for entry-level jobs and career progression at the network's hub in Secaucus. This episode was edited by Terri Coppola.Please rate, review, and subscribe!

    • 38 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

M. Estrada ,

THE BEST PODCAST EVER!!!

This podcast is sooo entertaining and enlighting! I’m incredibly proud of my daughter Rochelle Estrada for being the host and especially the founder of this podcast!

Smileincissoaddicting ,

WPSPJ is awesome!!

WPSPJ is a great podcast. Love to listen to it while driving!

Sbmikkim ,

10/10

Would listen again

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