Awful Announcing Podcast Episode #38 - Kristen Ledlow

RUNDOWN:

- 3:43: The insanity of Tuesday night (Magic stepping down, Dirk & D-Wade's last home game)

- 4:30 - Her interactions with Wade & Dirk over the last several years

- 6:48: Her first interests in playing basketball and playing it competitively for many years

- 8:20: Did she anticipate trying to play sports professionally? Or was broadcasting always something she was interested in?

- 10:39: Early influences growing up in an era where there were more female sportscasting role models

- 13:00: Why she likes to mentor young women in broadcasting and sportscasting

- 14:50 - Her growth as a broadcaster and when she started to feel comfortable with her own voice and style

- 16:55 - Does she miss being a radio personality at all?

- 17:53 - Getting the call from Turner to revive and host Inside Stuff

- 22:03 - Having rare opportunities to reflect on her accomplishments

- 23:56 - Her friendship with Grant Hill and his influence in helping her make relationships with players/coaches in the NBA

- 27:54 - What it's like to interview Gregg Popovich on the sidelines? Is it as intimidating as it looks?

- 30:33 - Who's the most surprising interview in the NBA?

- 34:00 - Previewing the Eastern Conference Playoff race

- 36:45 - Who would be her pick for the next Space Jam Monstars

- 38:30 - Stories from the NBA on TNT crew going on Family Feud Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.