On The Record

In this episode, I share a few thoughts where I'm at in my career right now, what's inspiring me at the moment, some reflections about producing in tv news, plus give a little shoutout to my city, San Diego.

Follow the podcast on Instagram @ontherecordpod and host Devin Whatley on Twitter/X @devinwhatley.

In this episode, Devin is joined by fellow SDSU and Daily Aztec alum Josh Suchon, play-by-play announcer for the Albuquerque Isotopes. The two discuss his journey from calling games at Peterson Gym to the baseball diamond in Albuquerque. Suchon also breaks down the importance SDSU had in the growth of his career, plus the two discuss his experiences writing books on Barry Bonds and a hometown murder case.

Josh Suchon is a play-by-play announcer for the Albuquerque Isotopes, a Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. Josh's journalism career started when he graduated from San Diego State in 1996 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. He spent time broadcasting games for KCR College Radio and also writing several sports stories and columns for The Daily Aztec. From there, Suchon spent time doing play-by-play for various teams/companies, including WCC Digital, University of Nevada, ESPNU, ESPN3, as well as Dodgers and Rockies spring training games. You can follow Josh on Twitter @Josh_Suchon.

In this episode, Devin is joined by Kyle Betz, AM Live Center Reporter for KBAK-29 in Bakersfield, CA. The two discuss his experience working in a smaller market for journalism, the difference in experience of going to grad school at Arizona State, his journalism upbringing, the pariah behind this year's March Madness and so much more.      

Kyle Betz is an AM Live Center Reporter for KBAK-29 in Bakersfield, CA. Kyle graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and from San Diego State University with a Bachelor's degree in journalism. You can follow Kyle on Twitter @KyleBBetz.

In this episode, Devin is joined by freelance journalist Roxy Becerril. The two discuss what it is like to work as a freelance journalist, how the system works, and whether it is going to change in the future. Devin and Roxy also talk about Roxy's experiences as a member of NAHJ, what that experience is like as a writer to visit new and emerging HiFi clubs and check out Nick Jonas' new Gaslamp Bar, and so much more.      

Roxy Becerril is a freelance journalist who currently publishes work for The Eater, San Diego Magazine, San Diego Union-Tribune and other publications. Roxy graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor's degree in journalism. You can follow Roxy on Twitter @RoxyBecerril and on Instagram @Roxy.Becerril.

In this episode, Devin is joined by fellow co-worker and NBC 7 News Producer Kelsie Morgan. The two discuss their journalism journey, give an inside look into the world of producing TV News, and so much more!  

Kelsie Morgan is a News Producer for NBC 7 News in San Diego. She produces the 6pm newscast, and has done other shows as well. Before her time at NBC 7, she spent four years at 4 News Now in Spokane, Washington. Kelsie is an alum of Gonzaga University. Feel free to follow her on Twitter @Kelsie__Morgan.

In this episode, host Devin Whatley shares his reflections on his career in the journalism industry just as he marks 2-years in the business. Devin also shares his advice and mindset towards people entering the journalism field. 

Feel free to follow Devin on Twitter @devinwhatley, and also follow the podcast on Instagram @ontherecordpod.

In this episode, Devin is joined by Daniel Guerrero, writer for the Saint Louis Post-Dispatch. The two discuss what it has been like to cover baseball from the college-level to a major league program, his journalism journey, MLB Playoff predictions and so much more!  

Daniel Guerrero writes for the Saint Louis Post-Dispatch. He covers the Cardinals' minor league system. Before heading to the midwest, Daniel used to write for MLB.com, and served as a sports writer for The Daily Aztec, SDSU's student newspaper, along with a stint as sports intern for NBC 7 News. You can follow Daniel on Twitter @TheDanGuerrero.

In this episode, Devin is joined by KING 5 Producer-In-Residence Catlan Nguyen. The two discuss what it has been like to break out into a high-end journalism market early, how media consumption could change the way journalism in presented in the future, and her approaches to storytelling and producing.

Catlan Nguyen is a Producer-In-Residence for KING 5 News in Seattle, Washington. Catlan's journalism journey has taken her from The Collegian in Central California, to KPBS here in San Diego and now KING 5 News. You can follow Catlan on Twitter @CatlanNguyen and on Instagram @Catlan_Nguyen.

In this episode, Devin is joined by ABC 10 News Multimedia Journalist Madison Weil. The two discuss her journalism career and how patience rewarded her in the long run, what motivates her to tell good stories, what it was like to cover important stories (i.e. speaking with sexual assault victims and undocumented migrants) and so much more!

Madison Weil is an Emmy Award-winning reporter with nearly seven years of experience in the news business. She graduated from UCLA with a bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies, and then got her master's of science in journalism at USC. From there, she spent a year in New York as a production associate for ABC Nightline. In 2018, she became a reporter for KESQ in Palm Springs, spending three years there covering stories from cicadas to undocumented migrants seeking asylum. Then, she arrived in San Diego where she spent several months as an MMJ for NBC 7 San Diego, and now works for ABC 10 News. You can follow Madison on Twitter @MadisonAWeil and on Instagram @MadisonWeil.

In this episode, Devin is joined by NBC 7 Story Producer Angela Kurysh. The two take a deep dive into their journalism careers, and look at how they got to where they are now, advice for journalists breaking into the field, and where they see themselves in the future. Plus, we talk about the ongoing war in Ukraine, Angela's Op-Ed in The San Diego Union-Tribune, and how the war has taken on personal meaning for her. The two also discuss the Supreme Court's monumental decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and the importance at which the media has in providing quality reporting in those moments. 

Angela Kurysh is a Story Producer for NBC 7 San Diego. Her journalism career has taken her from covering elections and making video packages in college, to now helping put together the morning shows for NBC 7 News at 4:30, 5:00 and 6:00 a.m. Before joining NBC 7, Angela also spent time as a Multimedia Editor for The Daily Aztec, San Diego State's student newspaper, a freelance writer for East County Times and as a writer for One America News. Angela graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's degree in Journalism, emphasizing in media studies. You can follow Angela on Twitter @AngelaBKurysh.