DeepSummary
This podcast episode features an interview with Kevin Clark, a media personality who has worked with various organizations like The Wall Street Journal, The Ringer, and currently at Omaha Productions. The interview covers Clark's career journey, his experiences dealing with backlash from players, coaches, and GMs over his comments, and his insights on building a network in the sports media industry.
The discussion also touches on the future of the written word in sports journalism, with Clark expressing his belief that written content is no longer the primary focus for modern careers, as audiences increasingly consume video and audio formats. He emphasizes the importance of being adaptable and utilizing diverse storytelling mediums.
Later in the podcast, Clark shares his thoughts on various NFL topics, including the new kickoff rule, the importance of top coaches like Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay, and the contract situations of players like Trevor Lawrence and Brock Purdy. He also reflects on the challenges teams face in maintaining success due to the ever-changing nature of the league.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Kevin Clark has had a diverse career in sports media, working with organizations like The Wall Street Journal, The Ringer, and Omaha Productions.
- Building relationships and gaining access in the sports industry takes years of persistent effort and dedication to 'working the beat.'
- The journalism industry has undergone rapid changes, with written content no longer being the primary focus for modern careers. Storytelling through various mediums like video, podcasts, and digital formats is essential.
- Clark emphasizes the importance of adaptability and versatility in sports journalism, tailoring the storytelling format to effectively communicate the message.
- The discussion covers various NFL topics, including the new kickoff rule, the importance of top coaches like Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay, and the contract situations of players like Trevor Lawrence and Brock Purdy.
- The ever-changing nature of the NFL and the challenges teams face in maintaining success due to factors like roster changes and emerging talents are highlighted.
- Networking and building relationships with key figures in the industry is crucial for aspiring sports journalists.
- Perseverance, storytelling skills, and the ability to adapt to changing mediums are essential qualities for success in modern sports journalism.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I just think that everything changed very, very quickly, and I view it. People say to me now, if you were talking to a college class, would you say, go into journalism? Well, people were saying, don't go into journalism. When I was in college, I graduated in 2010. And I think you just have to know it's a really hard road, but you're going to learn skills that can go anywhere. Um, and you can go do a bunch of different stuff and, like, as long as you're a good storyteller.“ by Kevin Clark
- “Completely agree. I actually just pulled up. I said, oops, because I pulled up a kickoff because I wanted to see one and it would play really loud in my headphones. So it's offseason for everybody. So the kickoff rule is going to change so much. And this was one thing that Belichick and Harbaugh had always harped on with Rich McKay is like, don't take the foot out of the game. And I think that, like, these old school special teams guys, they just love this stuff. And so now you get, not only do you get kickoff returns, you get different value athletes.“ by Kevin Clark
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Episode Information
3 and Out with John Middlekauff
iHeartPodcasts and The Volume
6/24/24
John is joined by Kevin Clark from Omaha Productions to talk about his career from working at The Wall Street Journal to The Ringer to now where he currently is at with Omaha Productions.
Kevin shares stories about times that he has written or said something to upset a player, coach, or GM and what the backlash was, how he built up his network when he was just getting into the business, and shares his thoughts on if he think the written word is dead.
Later, the guys dive into the NFL and discuss some of the top storylines of the off-season.
7:22 - Kevin Clark Interview
11:37 - Upsetting players/coaches/GM's with things he's said
17:42 - Building a network when getting into the business
24:33 - Is the written word dead
32:39 - Diving into the NFL
46:53 - Trevor Lawrence
53:44 - Top NFL coaches
1:02:28 - New kick-off rule
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