BSM Podcast
PASR42: Kristine Leahy – Fox Sports Radio
“We sat down, and I think within ten minutes—and he won’t mind me saying this, because he’s pretty open—(Colin) got very teary eyed.” – Kristine Leahy
Kristine Leahy says she is no spring chicken when it comes to sports media. But at just 29 years old, she has already worked in major media markets in every part of the country, and built a very successful track record.
Her latest venture as Colin Cowherd’s intelligent and confident sidekick, has made her a household name on the national scene, and pushed her deeper into the sports radio consciousness than ever before.
And with that comes some really interesting stories. Some of which she shares with us in this episode of the Podcast About Sports Radio.
INSIDE THIS EPISODE
- Her journey in the business from WEEI to Fox Sports
- How she landed the opportunity to work on Colin’s show
- Recognizing that she wasn’t cut out to be a traditional sports anchor
- Dealing with criticism and audience perceptions
- How to use social media & handle personal attacks
- Defining what her brand is and how she protects it
- Comparing the differences between fans in different cities
- Loving and appreciating her position and feeling lucky to be where she is
- The biggest differences between sports radio and sports television
- Sharing some insight into the way her and Colin connect
- Her biggest pet peeve on the sports radio business
- Who she believes does a great job in sports media
FROM THE GUEST
- Kristine’s Twitter handle: @KristineLeahy
FROM ZACH
The Podcast About Sports Radio is proud to partner with Barrett Sports Media, home of the sports radio industry’s premier website barrettsportsmedia.com. For the latest sports radio news around the country, as well as insights, and opinions from Jason Barrett and some of the sports radio format’s brightest minds, visit barrettsportsmedia.com.
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Jason Barrett is the owner and operator of Barrett Sports Media. Prior to launching BSM he served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He has also produced national shows for ESPN Radio including GameNight and the Dan Patrick Show. You can find him on Twitter @SportsRadioPD or reach him by email at JBarrett@sportsradiopd.com.
Stephen Strom can be heard hosting ‘The Sports Talkers Podcast’ for Barrett Sports Media. In addition to hosting here, Stephen works as a broadcasting assistant for the Miami Heat and color analyst for Nova Southeastern. Additional career experiences include working for SiriusXM, performing analyst duties for Princeton basketball, and hosting shows for TalkNorth.com. You can find him on Twitter @SStrom_.
Brady Farkas is a sports radio professional with 5+ years of experience as a Program Director, On-Air Personality, Assistant Program Director and Producer in Burlington, VT and Albany, NY. He’s well versed in content creation, developing ideas to generate ratings and revenue, working in a team environment, and improving and growing digital content thru the use of social media, audio/video, and station websites. His primary goal is to host a daily sports talk program for a company/station that is dedicated to serving sports fans. You can find him on Twitter @WDEVRadioBrady and reach him by email at bradyfarkas@gmail.com.
Stephen Strom can be heard hosting ‘The Sports Talkers Podcast’ for Barrett Sports Media. In addition to hosting here, Stephen works as a broadcasting assistant for the Miami Heat and color analyst for Nova Southeastern. Additional career experiences include working for SiriusXM, performing analyst duties for Princeton basketball, and hosting shows for TalkNorth.com. You can find him on Twitter @SStrom_.