RPRTR (reporter) is a podcast devoted to picking the brains of local news reporters to delve into their daily reporting strategies, experiences and trials.
Reporters also discuss their routines, wildest moments and what they do for fun.
With an eye on the state of local journalism, RPRTR aims to be the go to source for stories from the front lines of local news reporting.
EPISODE 1: Noah Pransky
This episode features national Murrow winning reporter Noah Pransky. The interview was recorded back in 2017 when Noah still worked for WTSP and I still worked for WTAE. Noah now works for NBCLX, a new digital online-only outfit from NBC. He lives in NYC. Noah talks about his time as the Boston Red Sox mascot, his competitive eating victories and why Florida politicians aren't his biggest fans.
SHOW NOTES
Noah Pransky joins NBC LX in NYC:
https://floridapolitics.com/archives/306438-personnel-note-noah-pransky
NBC LX website:
Hillsborough County Commissioner report:
San Antonio, TX letter regarding Amazon HQ2:
https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-daily-post/san-antonio-amazon-hq2/
Mark Manson book:
https://markmanson.net/books/subtle-art
Shadow of the Stadium blog:
http://shadowofthestadium.blogspot.com/
Noah on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/noahpransky/
Noah Pransky on Twitter:
@NoahPransky
Noah Pransky on Instagram:
@NoahPransky
Noah Pransky on Facebook:
Noah Pransky
EPISODE 2: Joce Sterman
The second episode of RPRTR features veteran investigative reporter Joce Sterman.
Listen as Joce talks about working for Sinclair Broadcasting, the one thing she always carries in her purse, the time Howard Stern confused her for a man, and how she got started in the news business during this entertaining episode.
SHOW NOTES
Joce Sterman LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joce-sterman-a47b147
Guatemala STD scandal report:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxqHYw3o3Mo
Joce Sterman on Twitter:
@JoceFromTheNews
Joce Sterman on Instagram:
@JoceFromTheNews
Joce Sterman mentioned by Howard Stern:
EPISODE 3: Liz Adeola
Liz has been a reporter for more than a decade in Texas, Illinois, Ohio and now Utah. We both worked at KOSA-TV at one point. In this episode we talk about the "Making News Texas Style" reality show shot at our old station, what it's like working for a PBS station, tips for negotiating contracts, race in newsrooms, and ... cashews.
Liz Adeola
SHOW NOTES
Liz’s current station:
https://www.kued.org/about/staff/liz-adeola
Making News Texas Style reality show:
https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/making-news-texas-style/288348/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv6jzyFHHT4
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Making_News:_Texas_Style
Mizzou controversy:
https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/25/us/mizzou-athletics-tweet-controversy-trnd/index.html
Fleabag TV show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5Uv6cb9YRs
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleabag
Liz Adeola on Instagram:
@watchLAeveryday
Liz Adeola on Twitter:
@watchLAeveryday
Liz Adeola on Facebook:
facebook.com/LAreporter
EPISODE 4: Tatum Guinn
Tatum Guinn, formerly of KOSA TV and now with KWES-TV in Midland, TX talks about why she left the news business and why she came back, covering Hurricane Harvey, and a recent experience of harassment from the "fake news!" pitchfork crowd.
Plus, she reveals the Netflix show she's now streaming and explains why Mary Tyler Moore is her journalism alter-ego.
Tatum Guinn of KWES-TV
SHOW NOTES
Tatum Guinn KWES-TV bio:
The Daily podcast by NY Times:
https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-daily
The Lady Gang podcast:
https://www.podcastone.com/ladygang-podcast
The Post movie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrXlY6gzTTM
The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto:
https://www.mitchalbom.com/books/magic-strings-of-frankie-presto/
CBS 7 News website:
Tatum’s “welcome” video at NewsWest9 TV:
https://www.newswest9.com/article/about-us/hi-tatum-guinn/513-9b4ff3b7-5ea2-4cf8-b82a-c7a825e10064
Tatum Guinn on Instagram:
@TatumGuinn
Tatum Guinn on Twitter:
@TatumGuinn
Tatum Guinn on Facebook:
Tatum Guinn
EPISODE 5: ANDY PIERROTTI
Atlanta-based investigative reporter Andy Pierrotti talks about using drones for reporting, how speeding tickets nearly derailed his career, discusses the key to winning his Peabody award … plus why he prefers to travel alone!
SHOW NOTES
Andy’s TV station in Atlanta:
Beau’s EAS report (airplane story):
https://www.wtae.com/article/essential-air-service-program-called-into-question/7163756
EAS follow up with angry text message:
Andy’s Peabody award-winning report:
http://www.peabodyawards.com/award-profile/the-cost-of-troubled-minds
The DJI Osmo Pocket:
https://www.dji.com/osmo-pocket
“A Little Life” book:
https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/the-subversive-brilliance-of-a-little-life
The Modern Love podcast:
https://www.wbur.org/modernlove?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI28zG4_vC5QIVibWzCh3fkAF0EAAYASAAEgJkSPD_BwE
Twitter:
@AndyPierrotti
Instagram:
@ReporterAndy
Facebook:
Andy Pierrotti - Reporter
EPISODE 6: Matt Grant
FOX 46 Charlotte investigative reporter Matt Grant talks about his famous coworker Nick Kosir (the hip-hop dance meteorologist), how his reporting led a university to change its name, and the time when the billionaire owner of the Carolina Panthers helped a sick fan after seeing one of Matt's reports on Twitter.
SHOW NOTES
Matt’s TV station in Charlotte:
https://www.fox46charlotte.com/
Nick Kosir Instagram page:
https://www.instagram.com/fox46nick/
The Death of Common Sense book:
http://philipkhoward.com/book/the-death-of-common-sense/
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Historian
Twitter:
@MattGrantFOX46
Instagram:
@MattGrantFOX46
Facebook:
Matt Grant FOX 46
EPISODE 7: Dan Amarante
This episode features FOX 61 News meteorologist Dan Amarante. I used to work with Dan from 2011 to 2015. In this episode we reminisce about our time at the FOX affiliate in Connecticut and the famous station vs station softball games. Dan is a former college baseball player who is now one of the most popular weather forecasters in the state of Connecticut.
Dan Amarante
SHOW NOTES: