Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode, we talk to Marc Grandi a technical producer and talkshow host at 95.7 The Game in San Francisco covering the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers, and the San Francisco Giants. Marc began his career at the University of Oregon's student radio station broadcasting and producing Oregon football, softball, volleyball and other high school sports. Directly out of college, he became the sports director at KLGA/KLGZ, a radio station in Algona, Iowa, covering high school sports in the area, before eventually landing his job at 95.7 The Game in San Francisco. Marc discusses his experiences at the SOJC and KWVA, his packed schedule during crossover athletic season, and the passion that's required to make it in sports journalism.

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Show Notes:

1:53 Introduction

5:48 Journey since Graduation

10:40 Time Management

13:04 Developing Technical Skills at the SOJC

15:57 Transition from Play-by-Play to Talkshow Host

19:33 49ers & Warriors Talkshow Differences

24:26 Landing Out of College

30:28 Important Personality Traits

35:03 What You Wish You Knew as a Student

39:07 Bay Area Sports Teams Predictions

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The music used in this episode is "Intro" by Nangdo, retrieved under a Creative Commons license from Free Music Archive.

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