PODCAST: ON THE DL

 
 

Episode 100 is here, in the flesh, or in this case, in the computer. This episode is so big, we’ve cut it up into five parts. The DL, in conjunction with washingtonpost.com was given the opportunity to go behind the scenes with Monday Night Football. These interviews took place throughout the day, and into the night.


Today, we present Part 4. Parts 1,2 and 3, uploaded earlier in the week, are conversations with Tony Kornheiser , Ron Jaworski and MNF producer Jay Rothman. Part 5 is actually a two-part interview with Mike Tirico which will be up on Monday but first...


Part 4 is a sit-down with Suzy Kolber.


This interview was conducted in one of the locker rooms at The Linc in between Kolber’s updates for SportsCenter, NFL Live and the other ESPN shows throughout the day leading up to Monday Night Football.


First, we talk about her homecoming, having grown up in Philly. She talks about her family situation, and how it changed with the addition of a daughter this year. I ask how different it’s been, and how she’s been able to balance her role at ESPN with her new role as a mom.


We talk about her WIkipedia page. At the time of the interview, it stated that Ron Jaworski had babysat her. Falso. It also said she played for her high school football team. Also false. Her dad knew Jaws and they were friendly. And she did play football, but at the pee-wee level.  But it leads to a conversation about the internet and how anything that’s out there is out there. Is it fair?


We talk about the transition from Sunday Night Football to Monday Night Football and how different it is, especially with her role changing with the telecast completely this season.


We talk about the power of ESPN, and I wonder where people can go anymore? If you get to ESPN and get a level where she’s gotten – hosting studio shows, working Monday Night Football – there are fewer and fewer options for people with EPSN buying up every sports property around.


Kolber actually goes the other way and thinks with the internet and cable TV growing, there are even more options for people who might want to make a name elsewhere. Interesting debate.


Last, I ask Kolber what event she hasn’t had covered that she’d like to most work. She tells us about a job offer from NBC to work the Olympics in a three-Games deal that she turned down. Interesting.


Busy time of the day for her, but Kolber was very nice to sit down and spend a few minutes with us.

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Friday, December 19, 2008

On the DL Podcast - Episode 100 - Part 4

 
 
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