Episode 80 of Sports Illustrated media podcast features Fox NFL on-field reporter Pam Oliver.

In this episode, Oliver discusses what the public often misses about the role and responsibilities of NFL sideline reporters; how executives (nearly all men) make hiring decisions for the position; how the Patriots are the least accessible teams for sideline reporters; how Fox executives nearly removed her from the NFL two years ago; her feelings on being replaced by Erin Andrews on Fox's top NFL team; what kind of opportunities she sees for young women of color who want to enter the business; why Troy Aikman considers her a sister, and much more.

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