written by R.L. Bynum New sports radio shows launch Monday after some unexpected moves Big sports radio changes in the Triangle and statewide were announced earlier this month, with two new shows to launch Monday. On March 6, there were two stunning moves and a surprising end for two long-standing, popular shows that each lasted… Read more »
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Media Musings: Wait, what? We let someone do a feature on Josh Graham?
written by R.L. Bynum Hard work, good advice earned Graham drive-time gig at a young age Countless sports writers have covered big beats by their mid-20s, particularly in recent years. There are fewer broadcasters who become radio sports talk show hosts at such a young age. It’s even rarer to be the sole host for… Read more »
Media Musings: From wrestling to WRAL, meet the Triangle’s newest sports anchor
Lea held a variety of jobs on his way to becoming WRAL’s lead sports anchor It’s an understatement to say that Chris Lea will bring a unique variety of experience to WRAL next month. The most relevant, of course, is his seven years at Triad NBC affiliate WXII, including more than four years in sports,… Read more »
Media Musings: Basketball and Bow Ties from C.L. Brown
written by R.L. Bynum Brown delivers compelling college basketball content on his own website Before C.L. Brown worked at a couple of smaller newspapers on the way to becoming one of the most respected college basketball writers in the country, he wanted to work in television. The inspiration came at age 7 while growing up… Read more »
Media Musings: Jay Harris, the man who turned down ESPN (at first)
written by R.L. Bynum From Chapel Hill to Bristol: Harris takes unconventional path to ESPN When ESPN offers broadcasters the chance to be a “SportsCenter” anchor for the iconic channel, few say no. Most say yes and don’t hesitate. Not only did Jay Harris say no. He did it three times. Consider, though, that he… Read more »
Media Musings: Inside the production truck for a Canes broadcast
written by R.L. Bynum It’s controlled chaos in the TV truck for Hemming during Canes broadcasts Imagine playing your favorite video game at the highest level for three consecutive hours while overseeing controlled chaos. That’s what Carolina Hurricanes games are like for Paul Hemming. It’s how the veteran television director describes the intensity of each… Read more »
Media Musings: Marks goes from NFL to NCAA coverage
written by R.L. Bynum Marks had good reasons to give up an NFL beat Many sports writers dream about covering an NFL team, and would never voluntarily give up that beat. But those writers don’t have family-related emotions tugging at their hearts — and didn’t spend their teen years in the heart of ACC country…. Read more »
Carmichael: on the corner of South Road and Memory Lane
written by R.L. Bynum Carmichael will always be a special place It doesn’t matter that North Carolina’s opponent today is only Wofford. I can’t wait to be in Carmichael Auditorium (no, it will never be Carmichael Arena to me) for the game. As a kid growing up in a house on Franklin Street (near Eastgate),… Read more »