Jeremiah Johnson is in his third season covering the Pacers for FOX Sports Indiana, and his second as the sideline reporter and host.

Johnson, a Ball State graduate, joined the podcast from his hotel room in Los Angeles.

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Topics Discussed:

* On the work that goes into each broadcast, meetings, and information gathering process

* What he believes is the most important job of a sideline reporter

* His career aspirations as a kid, attending Ball State University and being Charlie Cardinal (the mascot)

* How his job impacts his time with family

* Roy Hibbert facing the Pacers for the first time

* Kobe announcing his retirement prior to facing the Pacers

* The Pacers winning 11 of their last 13 games and chemistry being strong

* His favorite arenas to visit