Andrea Kremer Talks Sports Journalism, Women in Sports, the Cancellation of ‘Real Sports’ 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 sportthe #MeToo movement in sports media, being part of the NFL’s first all-female booth, and more.

Here is the full breakdown:

• 1:26: National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame Induction
• 5:12: Getting into the work days before working the Super Bowl
• 6:55 a.m.: On air just after the birth
• 9:47 a.m.: Balancing career and role as a mother
• 2:27 p.m.: Pro Football HOF induction
• 5:43 p.m.: Progress of women in the media industry
• 23:54: Goal to be in sports media or to be a journalist?
• 27:49: #MeToo and women in sport
• 30:30: Is it harder to gain respect from male athletes or male peers in sports media?
• 34:42: Chicago Bulls Dynasty Coverage
• 41:36: Reaction to Real sport‘ cancelation
• 46:08: Separating work for NFL Network and on Real sport
• 48:14: Journalism today?
• 51:23: Reporter Commentary by Charissa Thompson
• 58:17: Commentating on NFL games with Hannah Storm
• 1:05:58: Access for Thursday Night Football
• 1:07:47: The most frequently asked question by budding journalists
• 1:09:54: The biggest advice

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