BSM Podcast
BSM Podcast – Season 4 – Episode 9 – Nick Wilson – WFNZ
“Nick Wilson learned the radio business from his dad, and is now blazing his own trail in Charlotte.”
After developing his on-air skills in Cleveland at 92.3 The Fan, Nick Wilson has settled into the queen city and become a daily destination for Charlotte sports radio listeners. Having grown up around the business thanks to his father’s involvement in it, Wilson has gained valuable experience on the mic and behind the scenes, all of which have helped him develop as a sports radio personality. In this episode, Nick shares details of his radio journey, and his views on a variety of industry topics.
ISSUES DISCUSSED WITH NICK:
- How he became interested in the radio business
- Collecting his first radio paycheck after college
- Earning attention from 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland
- Memorable on-air and off-air radio pranks
- Having the right attitude and persistence to land a bigger role
- Hosting night shows during the LeBron James championship years
- Making the decision to leave Cleveland for Charlotte
- Not knowing his on-air partner while relocating to a new city
- The way he approached a new market and worked to gain fans
- Areas of the show that are strong and need improvement
- What Andy Roth would say he does/doesn’t do well as a host
- Where he sees himself in 5 years
- The importance of enjoying experiences while chasing bigger goals
- Quick Hits: One pet peeve about sports radio, What he needs most from a producer, The thing he likes best about Charlotte, Best sports radio show in Cleveland
FROM THE GUEST:
Nick’s Twitter handle: @NickWilsonWFNZ
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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.
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_.
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.