28 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 • 14 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.”

    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.
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    • 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.
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    • 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.
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    • 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.
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    • 38 min
    Actor Scott Bakula on Playing a Journalist

    Actor Scott Bakula on Playing a Journalist

    Scott Bakula, known for his roles in the television series "Quantum Leap," "Star Trek: Enterprise," and "NCIS: New Orleans," describes playing a magazine editor in an Off-Broadway musical named "The Connector." Dr. Nicholas Hirshon, the showrunner for the WPSPJ Podcast, hosts with Beatrice Amune, WPSPJ's former graduate student liaison. This episode was edited by Tommy Sherwood.
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    • 17 min
    Sports broadcasters John Fanta and Matt Loughlin and NJ Advance Media reporter Adam Zagoria

    Sports broadcasters John Fanta and Matt Loughlin and NJ Advance Media reporter Adam Zagoria

    The WPSPJ Podcast heads to a Seton Hall University men's basketball game to shadow John Fanta, a play-by-play broadcaster for Fox Sports; Matt Loughlin, the host of a Seton Hall podcast and play-by-play announcer for the New Jersey Devils, and Adam Zagoria, who covers college basketball for NJ Advance Media. Hosts Patrick Groh, Andrew Herbst, and Tommy Sherwood discuss the passion and preparation of sports journalists. This episode was edited by Tommy Sherwood.
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    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

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WPSPJ is awesome!!

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10/10

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Podcast Review

Nice podcast, liked hearing about news room tours and journalist interviews!

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