The Unpaid Pundits | Episode #5

WE HAVE OUR FIRST GUEST! 🎙️

In this landmark episode of The Unpaid Pundits, we are joined by the incredible Liv McTigue—a powerhouse freelance content creator who is making waves in the sports industry.

Liv breaks down her journey from the very beginning, sharing the "no-filter" reality of building a freelance career from the ground up. Whether you're an aspiring creator or a die-hard sports fan, this episode is packed with gems on how to navigate the industry and the current landscape of women’s sports.

In this episode, we dive into:

- Breaking Into The Industry

- The Freelance Hustle

- Women in Sports

- Creator Advice

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The name of the pod might be The Unpaid Pundits, but today, the invoice finally cleared! In this episode, we’re breaking down the exact journey of how we landed our first official, paid roles in the industry.What We Discuss:

• The specific moment/connection that led to our first professional gig.

• What we learned about networking and standing out in a crowded space.

• Does this mean the podcast name has to change? (Spoiler: No, we’re still pundits at heart).

If you’re trying to break into the football or media industry, we hope our story gives you some roadmap for your own journey. Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and let us know in the comments: what was your first "big break" moment?

Everyone sees the sidelines and the microphones, but what happens when the cameras stop rolling? 🎥🎤In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the sports media industry. From the early starts and the "grind" of the entry-level roles to the adrenaline of a live broadcast, we're sharing the raw truth about what it’s actually like to work in this world. Whether you’re a student looking to break in or just curious about what happens in the press box, this is for you.In this video:

• How we got our start in sports media
• The parts of the job NO ONE tells you about
• What advice we'd give to someone starting out in the industry

We asked for your questions… and you didn’t hold back 😭In this episode, we go through your submissions and try to answer them as honestly as possible (maybe too honestly).Let us know your favorite moment — and send in more questions for next time!

The sports industry is harder to break into than ever before - so we decided to talk about it 🎙️Welcome to the very first episode of The Unpaid Pundits. In this debut, we’re pulling back the curtain on our personal journeys trying to land a paid role in the sports media world. Form the endless “no’s” to the chance encounter that brought us together, this is the story of how this podcast was born and what we’re planning to do next. If you’ve ever dreamed of working in sports, felt stuck in the “unpaid” grind, or just love raw sports talk from people who live and breathe the game, you’re in the right place. In this episode, we discuss:- How we met and the ‘origin story’ of The Unpaid Pundits. - The reality of the sports industry job market in 2026.- Why we’re launching this show now (and what to expect).Follow the journey:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunpaidpundits?igsh=c21tYTZka3BjOWQ5&utm_source=qr🎵TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunpaidpundits_?_r=1&_t=ZN-94RqrkFWYsA