What happened was the farthest thing. There is a definitive strategy involved in finding ways to innovate and position teams and leagues for success regardless of the varying tempos of different sports. BN: Steak obviously isnt your real name. Fillipponi can be a bit too much at times but he's right about this one. I push myself. I think whats made him great is that he has listened a lot and paid attention a lot. Wrote Andrew's wife while wishing her husband of four years a happy wedding anniversary. I moved here, there were 1.5 million people. It doesnt take away from the company I run, Bread n Butter / Atlanta Eats. Its fun. Fans of the radio personality have offered condolences and support to him on his first day back on-air. Its not just betting with my heart. All Rights Reserved. Sure, executives want to talk to other executives and compare notes on how to solve common problems, but there is value in talking to the people that either havent yet reached your level or are on a different path in the business completely. Thats their one two-hour shift to be on a 100,000-watt station that is the dominant station in Atlanta. Thats a big station to start at.AF: It was perfect. When we find out our favorite celebrity or personality has a baby on the way, it's exciting news. Theyre like me, theyre funny, theyre entertaining. Moreover, it is critical to know information about each of the players whether they are a superstar or a healthy scratch, along with their tendencies just in case they end up becoming the primary storyline of the contest or a last-minute addition. Weve shared so many ups and downs together and now hes killing it. Its also about the camaraderie and the competitiveness that I established with friends when we were in our late teens and early twenties.BN: Is there anything that I should know about you? After spending seventeen years in Cleveland, Good Karma Brands sent him to California when the company took over operations in Los Angeles. Pretty cool. Whaley-where to really learn about college players, plus a new Steelers training center? My senior year I was the director of the sports talk staff, which is the position that Nick held before me and the position that Danny held after me. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[970,250],'liverampup_com-banner-1','ezslot_6',185,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-liverampup_com-banner-1-0');But this was the year when the pair suffered a loss that no parents would want to endure. His son had been diagnosed with a heart defect while Amanda was still pregnant, which is usually discovered during the 20-week ultrasound or just before. Now, you may love me or think Im overrated, but Im not boring. With each broadcast, Hersch estimates she spends about 20 hours in total studying, whereas hosting studio programming and reporting takes considerably less time since it comes much more naturally to her. Former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton and Hall-of-Fame signal-caller Terry Bradshaw criticized Brady during Fox's NFL coverage on Sunday, and radio hosts Andrew Fillipponi and Danny . My worst loss; I convinced my old man to give me my college graduation present in the form of a $10,000 check to put on a baseball future. Its really cool that I have those people in my life who have really achieved things where if they retired now you would say they had a great career in this industry. Those are the people Pines is most interested in hearing speak, whether on stage or one-on-one. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[970,250],'liverampup_com-box-4','ezslot_2',183,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-liverampup_com-box-4-0'); Andrew and Amanda have been married for four years now and going by Amanda's Instagram account, the pair have known each other way before that. They did an alumni dinner every year and I met Craig Carton there. Not only that, but then sometimes they might say something really interesting or really ridiculous and you can ask a follow-up question if you are listening to the answer.. You want your listeners to spend four hours a day with you, 20 hours a week, which is a ton. Thats the biggest surprise is being a business owner. That being my foray into this business, I couldnt have asked for a better start. Its just Atlanta is a great town. I was an on-air personality. My mindset was, the only way to get good at being on the radio was to be on the radio. I think authenticity does. I would say as far as the sports radio guys went at Syracuse me, Nick, Danny and then a guy who did mornings in Houston for a long time, Mike Meltzer, was in that group a lot too.BN: Did you have any idea that you guys would reach the level of success that you have?AF: Yeah. He never said it on the air. Im somebody that continually wants to get better at things. She wrote, if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'liverampup_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_7',630,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-liverampup_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0'); We thought it was going to be the worst day of our lives but it was one of the best days because we got to hold our son. Thats happened to me numerous times. The group will address some of the key issues facing the media industry while also reflecting on some of the biggest success stories. I listen all the time. In other words, she is able to examine timely storylines whether they pertain to the Montral Canadiens, Seattle Kraken or any team in-between free of the repudiation or suppression from expressing a point of view. Whether it is members of the crew, on-air colleagues, producers or executives, she is grateful to have a team of people around her assisting in all facets of the production. Youre paid to be interesting. ad by Mobitell Ad from shop Mobitell. @937theFan. Theres nobody better at what I do in Atlanta. He graduated from Syracuse University, where he served as the talk show director at historic student radio station, WAER. . if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'liverampup_com-box-3','ezslot_1',179,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-liverampup_com-box-3-0');Famous Sportscaster Andrew Fillipponi's partner had the most beautiful words for the love of her life on the occasion of their anniversary. There are plenty of interesting subjects that Andrew covers in this interview from Pittsburghs personality and his Mets fandom, to big bets and Ringo Starr. I dont think there are many afternoon drive shows that are better than theirs just in terms of being able to do everything, sports and non-sports. Im going to be beholden to new radio ownership. I forget the exact argument we were having. Geno was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome or as Andrew and his wife Amanda put it, In laymans terms the left side of his heart was extremely tiny.. Im going to have to move every few years. On Monday, 93.7 The Fan afternoon talk show host Andrew Fillipponi returned to his usual afternoon drivetime host chair after an extended absence. .Im having the time of my life., Teach me how to Dougie, its the OTGWG!! I was offered gigs at ESPN and back home in Boston. In Pittsburgh, where Andrew and Amanda were living, the hospital there is "well respected for its pediatric cardiology care," he said. Born on January 2, Andrew is one charming man who was born in the '90s. Without that I dont know if Im here right now. Im always going to be chasing the next big market. Why isnt he being more gracious? I just enjoy all three of them. Then I did middays, and now I do afternoons.BN: Your first real gig was GR in Buffalo, huh? Elliott-I learned to shoot on hoop with no backboard, Possible top overall pick in NFL Draft wanted in fatal high-speed crash, Signed to anchor the 3rd line, Pens waive forward & defenseman, Pitching/position prospect Bubba Chandler to stay on the mound this season, What the Pens say about building on their weekend at Nashville Tuesday, Tournament basketball returns to Robert Morris Tuesday, Steelers GM says hes listening to every opportunity with Draft and free agency, A.J. Andrew Fillipponi returning to air after loss of son Geno, Featured Image Photo Credit: 93.7 The Fan, The artists of Audacy Beach Festival share their 1Thing they are doing to help the environment, Pitt hosting 1st 2 rounds of NCAA Tournament starting Friday, Steelers make moves before they take on Tampa Bay. I want to continue to make bigger impressions nationally. Its sports. Its betting with my brain yada, yada, yada. I was the producer, a really lousy one. He also does some national radio for CBS Sports. Andrew Fillipponi can be heard 2-6 p.m. weekdays on 93.7 The Fan and can be streamed on the Radio.com app. Hes heard things or seen things from other hosts. And then at the same time, youve got to be funny, youve got to be knowledgeable, youve got to be edgy, youve got to be able to be more dynamic than some guy whos just driving around town. I say that facetiously in a way, but also like, you got to control your own destiny, so I was an owner. I was fired in 1996 and I was like Oh shit, that was my big break. With every tick of the clock, the NHL trade deadline draws closer as organizations decide whether or not to add pieces to compete for a Stanley Cup championship. Pines wants to hear as many as he can. Some of the biggest stars in our industry will be there. I worked at WAER while I was there, which a lot of people that come up in this business do. Here are situations by no fault of my own where Im out of a job, and if I didnt own a company that was my 9-to-5 really, then I would have had to move. If you compare Fresno to Los Angeles, of course Central California doesnt stack up to SoCal. We try to do a good job of covering all 32 teams in the league and making it fun in the process.. Im 56 years old. Andrew Fillipponi, host of @937thefan in Pittsburgh, also heard on @CBSSportsRadio and seen on @KDKA joins Matt and Dave on BVB to talk about the QB situatio. @937theFan Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) January 4, 2021 Discovery is looking to divest its assets in the business; and NBCUniversal planning to stream its RSNs on Peacock, the business and coverage of teams is changing. She generally does not leave the studio until 2 a.m. EST, coinciding with the completion of games on the West Coast, but finds that working on a show in this format keeps her thoroughly immersed in the sport. It wasnt personal. I didnt think Id own two companies. But is it toxic out there? Then in 2014, he started hosting the "Cook and Poni Show". I have been an angry, basket-case at home. AF: Oh yeah, definitely. 93.7 The Fan was devastated by the news of Genos passing and gave Andrew all the time he needed off-air. Despite many women entering the industry in a variety of different roles, Hersch believes they are held to a higher standard and expected to be flawless. Wow. It took time for Hersch to become comfortable displaying her personality on camera, but she has found a way to gradually grow accustomed to expand her on-air presence and exhibit her versatility. While she was grateful to receive chances to go on the air, she desired to tell feature stories that she found excitement in reporting, drawing her back to the world of sports. I wish the best to all my friends and family. I havent been perfect with my career, but the one thing Ill give myself credit for is I understood that ownership of a business would provide the stability I wanted, and that radio was never going to provide that stability. And quotes movies like Old School and Wedding Crashers at Steelers practice ALL THE TIME. Join Facebook to connect with Andrew Fillipponi and others you may know. I think that its really cool [for them] to know that women have a voice in sports just as much as men do, and I think theyll grow up knowing thats completely normal. Next thing you know, I was out of a job because the Dickeys, David Dickey and their family, leased their station to Cox. I just care about it and its all-consuming for me. !Don't forget to watch #NHLTonight All-Women Edition at 6pm ET with @Jackie_Redmond, @JamieHersch and @KendallCoyne.#WomensHistoryMonth | #WomenInSports pic.twitter.com/lzb7bL6qCi. One of the first times she thought about pursuing a career in sports media came from watching Michele Tafoya, former sideline reporter on Monday Night Football, present information to enhance the broadcast from the field. Trubisky > Rudolph. I think we do a good job, or at least we try to, of balancing both generating interest from people that really know the game and want to know even more [while] also making it very applicable to people who are just tuning in because theyre trying to learn more about hockey or maybe another team because they only follow one team, Hersch explained. I thought I was going to go to WEEI and other stations. I could tell with Danny and Nick that they were incredible at all three. Ive had my ass kicked numerous times, as anybody whos 56 years old. SS: This is a format that Im actually fresh. On Dec. 20, 2020, radio personality Andrew Fillipponi announced his son's birth and death on Twitter. A special thank you to Steelers offensive lineman Zach Banners foundation, the B3 Foundation for setting up the fund. I think the panel, it sounds like its going to look way too much like me. Today, she is a mother of two children and looks to set a positive example for them as both a woman in sports media and a working mother. "It was a long, hard night," he wrote before sharing that on 12/18, his son was born at 26 weeks, and they named him Geno William. He is our miracle baby that we thought we would never have after struggling for three years to conceive," he wrote. Entering any broadcasting assignment prepared and ready to perform at a high level in any role is a fundamental aspect of durability and productivity. She has been shouted out from the stage at multiple BSM Summits in past years as speakers acknowledge the rarity of a woman being given the chance to program a sports radio station, let alone a station in a top 2 market. Article continues below advertisement . I was engaged to be married to my first wife and I thought to myself, this is going to be my future. SS: Thats a great question, nobodys ever asked me that. It is encapsulated in the proceedings of NHL All-Star Weekend, a gathering of players, personnel and fans where they exude their passion for the game. I think this was 2008. I want Bread n Butter Content Studio to be the biggest and brightest content agency around digital, storytelling, video content, unscripted. Steak Shapiro has been a sports radio host in Atlanta for over 27 years. Hersch will host trade deadline coverage on NHL Tonight this Friday at 7 p.m. EST, where she will recap all of the transactions around the league, guiding and contributing to the discussion as the playoffs move closer. If youre boring, youre not there. You can find him on Twitter @DemetriRavanos and reach him by email at DemetriTheGreek@gmail.com. Maybe it was poetic justice that the guy that would give me my career name is the guy that made me want to be in the business. It is amazing to me.. "Our sweet angel baby. Through preparation at home, in the studio and in the studio parking lot before her shift, she has quickly honed her craft, augmented her versatility and set an example for women everywhere. 850. To marry a girl eventually from this town, to have three kids, make my roots in Atlanta, and then to own a company; I had no desire to own a friggin radio company, media company. Additionally, she had the chance to anchor some of the programs, sometimes pivoting to breaking news in the process, along with reporting on the esteemed USC Trojans football program. Whether teams elect to make deals ahead of deadline day or wait until the final seconds, the landscape of the league is subject to change at a moments notice and fans are on edge to learn and react to breaking news. But I want to know how can we, as executives, make their life easier and make it better to make that content and more enjoyable because it can be a grind for them. Andrew is related to Nicole Fillipponi and I Fillipponi Patricia as well as 3 additional people. "For a long time for the national media, Mike Tomlin has been off-limits," Fillipponi surmised. 2023 Audacy, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Its hard to get that kind of P1 listenership, but thats what you strive for. Facebook gives people the. Then 680 got back in the format when they saw how we were doing. Join Facebook to connect with Andrew Fillipponi and others you may know. Whether it is the addition of a pitch clock, larger bases or limiting defensive shifts, baseball is attempting to modernize tradition and ingratiate itself towards a younger audience. Its not all about ratings although both of those things are very, very, very important. From shop Mobitell. I think the PD there, Andy, was tremendous as far as coaching younger talent, wanting to develop younger talent, taking chances on younger talent, but also he could be critical and he would not just be your friend as a coach. In the near future, it is entirely reasonable to surmise teams may own their own broadcast network, as is the case with Monumental Sports and Entertainment owners of the NHLs Washington Capitals, the NBAs Washington Wizards and the regional sports network, NBC Sports Washington. My only thought was just do a good show every day, promote yourself, be good to people and good things will happen. Im not complaining about it. How would swapping out Leftwich for Canada make you feel? I dont think shtick works. In the past few years, I think weve all been encouraged to kind of have our own voice, Hersch said. Hersch transitioned into anchoring and reporting on sports on WKOW-TV where she covered teams including the Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers and University of Wisconsin Badgers. Then when I sold the business to Lincoln Financial Media, I raised money immediately for a new business, Atlanta Eats / Bread n Butter. I didnt know about NASCAR. Radio is an unstable industry to earn a living. With the expected bankruptcy claim of Diamond Sports Group; the recent news that Warner Bros. I owe it to the guy I listened to growing up. The most important lesson is just work hard every day, treat people well, try to get better and good things can happen. The rollercoaster of finally getting pregnant and having a stillborn can really mess with a marriage. Despite all the troubles, Andre's wife shared her gratefulness towards him as he was the one that stood by her side every day. BN: Yeah, you need some friends that have just flamed out and done nothing in sports radio.AF: [Laughs] Im definitely the Ringo but he was still in the Beatles, you know? If you know anything about Poni, its that he doesnt hide anything from his listeners and considers them to be part of the family. Thats to me the part about this thats been really cool is Ive been able to watch people that I have really strong friendships with, go on to really bigger and better things. He would tell you things that you screwed up and things you needed to get better at. Sam Pines is already there and thinking about these very topics every day. Follow that up with being told IVF is less then 10% chance of being successful. Ive always believed that the separation is in the preparation, she added. One time we were in a debate with each other and I slipped up and said it on the air just as a witty comeback. Heres the thing; I love comparisons, but sometimes they lead to poor conclusions. That was obviously important for me when I was breaking into the business. On Jan. 4, 2021, after taking some time off to grieve his son and care for his wife, Andrew returned to the air on 93.7 The Fan to thank the Pittsburgh community for their support and everyone else who rallied around him and his family during this time. Posting the caption, "Rest In Peace Geno. I feel its my responsibility almost not just as a woman, but someone who cares about their job, to make sure I do my homework, do my research and go in prepared as much as possible [for] every single show. That sounds better. All those guys have been on the air for 20 years, and every one of them was originally hired by myself at the other radio company. Being in the same market, and being a staple of the city and an ambassador of Atlanta, never thought that would happen. It is amazing to me, he says. Thats what its about. BN: [Laughs] Oh, man! He realized that it would be a lot harder to get fired if he owned a company instead. At the end of the day, almost every on-air personality in the city of Atlanta, I hired in radio. It also says that if you worked at The Zone, it was a pretty stable place. How sports radio attracts more black and brown faces is a problem. Even though the game is played with the ultimate goal of winning the Stanley Cup in mind, the action on and around the ice genuinely extends beyond a frigorific clash. Nick is a year older than me. "There have been very, very, very faint criticisms of Tomlin even after things like the Jaguars playoff loss. I think he phrased it when he fired me and [John] Kincade, no more heritage radio contracts. 44. [Andrew Fillipponi] Tomlin intimating that everything is on the table. I'm back on the air today at 2. During the baseball season, Hersch was a reporter, traveling with the Twins and enterprising stories to present during the broadcast. Radio is a friggin nightmare in terms of setting down your roots. Eddie Andelman gave me the name in Boston back in the 90s. The strong mother of the miracle baby also took to her Instagram to let people know of her loss. Yeah, makes a lot of sense. Its no longer this big deal, pressure-cooker show that it [once] was., Shoutout to all the AMAZING women working at #NHLNetwork! I think those are the people that work. On March 8, Hersch will be part of an all-women program on NHL Network on International Womens Day alongside colleagues Jackie Redmond and Lauren Gardner. Even if youre at a game where the Lakers win or lose by ten, its still a really passionate fan base. The ones who dont, who might have come from other markets, dont last as long here.BN: Over the next decade, is there anything in particular that you would like to accomplish? Every single night, weve got plenty of winning teams to talk about.. She shared that 2020 was by far the hardest year for the couple, and it was a year that could have wrenched their relationship. I was head of marketing and programming for essentially 17 years, and I was able to raise my family in a great city. The letter he wrote me was kind of a jumbled, funny letter calling me Mr. However, if you then compare Fresno to Topeka, Kansas, all of a sudden Fresno looks like an exotic vacation spot. The acknowledgment has been great, but we are back in LA in 2023. And then Drew Butler whos a rising star in the media business. Im very humble about it. BN: When you think about your future over the next five years radio, businesses, projects what do you want it to look like? Enjoy! I wouldve had to uproot my family. Unfortunately, the pair lost their son, Geno, during the time of childbirth. But if he was looking for a prove-it moment, developing an AFC North contender looks a lot better than whatever is going . Andrew then progressed his career to hosting for WGR 550 in Buffalo from 2008-09, finally moving to Pittsburgh for hosting at 93.7 for The Fan. PART OF AUDACY SPORTS. Geno made us a mommy and daddy," Andrew continued. I cant wait to see what 2020 brings us. So whether youre putting together 5 minutes of social or 4 hours of filling in dead air and making hundreds of thousands of people interested in what you ate for dinner. Now those are like the back of my hand. "Whether it is the mom inside or the dad outside. It is adrenaline garnered off the ice, and a feeling that Jamie Hersch and those at NHL Network typically experience as spring nears its bloom. Steelers rumor: Mike Tomlin is waiting to see if Byron Leftwich gets fired before making a move on Matt Canada. I was at a sports talk radio station, WEEI, in the 90s. BN: How would you describe what its like to host the show with three different co-hosts on various days during the week? It was always Mayhem in the AM, Mayhem in the PM, or other stuff. AF: Thats a great question. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'liverampup_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_9',186,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-liverampup_com-large-leaderboard-2-0');Shortly after, the post congratulation started pouring for the to-be parents atweet that followed after three months of the announcement broke people's hearts, and soon enough, the congratulations turned into condolences. If you own a radio company, I never had a reason to leave. Towel Ring For Bathroom, black towel ring, Kitchen Towel Hanger,Towel Rack fot Bathtoom,Towel,wall mountable towel holder,towel rings. One thing he hopes visitors to the city wont do is buy into the stereotype of local sports fans. I had made this very impassioned plea to my father like this is the way that I should be investing money. To me a lot of that is God-given and I just dont have quite that way of doing things and making them sound as good as he does in such a reactionary, on-the-fly sense. Andrew Fillipponi And His Wife On Their Wedding (Source Instagram) She shared that 2020 was by far the hardest year for the couple, and it was a year that could have wrenched their relationship. These are great markets to build stability. Moreover, she interacts with her colleagues on the air, fostering compelling conversation surrounding hockey aimed at retaining viewers by imbuing the show with entertainment-value. And Im in the prime of my career in terms of being on the radio. He also does some national radio for CBS Sports. Im an on-air guy, I was an English major, I got a masters in journalism, I didnt know jack shit about owning a business, or being an entrepreneur. On Dec. 20, 2020, radio personality Andrew Fillipponi announced his son's birth and death on Twitter. I'm back on the air today at 2. Im eternally grateful to Craig that after a two-hour encounter he took that chance on me and paid it forward. Im super impressed by how hes able to do that as effectively as he does. Its not like Im a complete robot or Im completely emotionally detached from the teams in Pittsburgh because when they lose Im as upset as anyone.BN: How would you describe the personality of Pittsburgh listeners? There are guys that do sports talk into their mid to late 60s, 70s. Plus, he sprinkles in a unique dynamic between his close friend, Gregg Giannotti, as well as Craig Carton for good measure. BN: Youre a diehard Mets fan. "In layman's terms, the left side of his heart was extremely tiny. I think I understood talent. I think a great radio show is built on the energy of the people in the room. I think its disrespectful almost to not listen to the answer when theyre taking the time to give you an interview. Im right in a sweet spot for the format. Five years in the NFL, played for Georgia, super creative. I want to continue to run that marathon with them and not have something derail me or keep me from getting to the finish line. Thats just a fact. I didnt know shit about the SEC. I try to be grateful with every person I come across in the business. I think everybody in my job now understands that and probably every writer, broadcaster, podcaster, interview subject, if it comes out the wrong way, then youre in a vulnerable position. SS: First of all, what I said was what everybody other than Georgia sycophants were thinking, which is why is he behaving that way? The Atlantas, the Charlottes, the Nashvilles, the Orlandos, the Tampas, phenomenal places if youre aggressive about building a career. Additionally, she had the chance to return to Los Angeles, Calif. to cover the Badgers in the Rose Bowl for three consecutive years (2011-2013), creating lifelong memories and building vast on-field reporting experience. 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