Awful Announcing Podcast: Andrea Kremer on sports journalism, women in sports, “Real Sports'” cancellation, and more

Host Brandon Contes interviews sports journalism legend Andrea Kremer. Brandon and Andrea discuss a wide range of topics including the state of sports journalism especially after the cancellation of Real Sports, the #MeToo movement in sports media, being part of the first all-woman NFL booth, and more.

Here’s the full breakdown:

• 1:26: National Sports Media Association HOF induction
• 5:12: Going into labor days before working Super Bowl
• 6:55: Going on air right after giving birth
• 9:47: Balancing career and being a mom
• 14:27: Pro Football HOF induction
• 17:43: Media industry progression for women
• 23:54: Goal to be in sports media or to be a journalist?
• 27:49: #MeToo and women in sports
• 30:30: More difficult to earn the respect of male athletes or male peers in sports media?
• 34:42: Covering the Chicago Bulls dynasty
• 41:36: Reaction to Real Sports‘ cancellation
• 46:08: Separating working for NFL Network and on Real Sports
• 48:14: Journalism today?
• 51:23: Charissa Thompson’s sideline reporter comments
• 58:17: Calling NFL games with Hannah Storm
• 1:05:58: Access for Thursday Night Football
• 1:07:47: Most frequent question asked by aspiring journalists
• 1:09:54: Biggest piece of advice

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