I had the pleasure of chatting with Fred Mitchell, the Chicago Tribune's first black sportswriter. Here's a snippet of the interview. Enjoy!

The Chicago Tribune's First Black Journalist

Here's a sneak peek of the conversation I had with Amy Merrick. Merrick is a distinguished journalist in Chicago, who's a professor at DePaul university, teaching courses in news and business reporting. She's written for The Wall Street Journal and currently for The New Yorker.

Sneak Peek: Amy Merrick- DePaul Professor/Contributor for The New Yorker

Here's the lastest conversation I had with Amy Merrick. Merrick is a distinguished journalist in Chicago, who's a professor at DePaul university, teaching courses in news and business reporting. She's written for The Wall Street Journal and currently does for The New Yorker.

Check out her work at: newyorker.com/contributors/amy-merrick

Enjoy the show! Don't forget to subscribe and review, God bless!

Amy Merrick- DePaul Professor/Contributor for The New Yorker

New podcast, with the great Brenden Welper of pistonpowered.com ! Brenden's also the radio co-host of "TheNewTwentyFour" on radiodepaulsports.com Friday's 2:30-4:00 p.m. 

We had a great talk about the Detroit Pistons and what their season could possibly become. Also, we touch on potential NBA MVP's and sleeper teams in the eastern conference.

Check out Brenden's work: pistonpowered.com/author/bwelper/

Hope you all enjoy this episode. Don't forget to subscribe and review our podcast on apple podcast, we gladly appreciate it. Have a wonderful day, God Bless!!

EP: 20 Brenden Welper PistonPowered.com

I had the chance to speak with Evan F. Moore, who's one of the few black hockey sportswriters in the country. He talks about the different racial slurs that are spewed at him online and in-person in his line of work.

Evan F. Moore/Hockey Writer: The Undefeated, ShadowLeague/Rolling Stone

New podcast to start your week! Great guest on this show, Hami Arain of Radio Depaul Sports. Arain is the host of many shows, he's a talented play-by-play broadcaster and radio show host. Don't forget to check out his show "Good Vibes," Wednesday's at 6:30 p.m on radiodepaul.com

Hope you all enjoy the show! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts. Much love, God bless!

EP: 21 Hami Arain "Man of many hats"

Here's sneak peek into the conversation with Julie DiCaro. DiCaro is an inspiring voice and figure for women in sports journalism. From her articles in the Huffington Post or her viral Mean tweets video, she continues to unveil the harassment women in sports and media endure.

Julie DiCaro- Sports Journalist/Radio Personality 670 the Score

New week, what can I say... another great podcast! This week's guest is Julie DiCaro, who's an update anchor and host of "Julie and Maggie" on 670 the Score sports radio. DiCaro has been an avid supporter for women working in sports. 

During the podcast she discusses her life twists and turn, from becoming a lawyer to public defender, and back to her true passion as a sports journalist and radio personality. 

Enjoy the podcast and don't forget to subscribe and review on Apple Podcast. Hope everyone enjoys their week. God Bless!

EP:22 Julie DiCaro 670 the Score

Welcome back to the Sports and Chill Podcast. Back like we never left! 

This week's guest is Ngozi Ekeledo- sports reporter/anchor at The Big Ten Network. Ekeledo hails from the prestigious Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. She's covered athletics across the United States and has finally landed in Chicago.

During the podcast we discussed, Ngozi's time in Idaho and how she adjusted to the athletics scene all over the USA. She also gives great advice to young journalists embarking on their first jobs. Follow her on Twitter @NgoziEkeledo.

Enjoy the show and God bless!

Ngozi Ekeledo Big Ten Network

Here's a throwback episode with Fred Mitchell- hall of fame sportswriter and the first black sportswriter at the Chicago Tribune. During our conversation, we discussed the hard work and preparation it took to separate him self in the journalism industry. Also, how the barriers of entry into journalism as a black male didn't deter him. 

Apologies for the lack of podcasts, but continue to subscribe and look out for more episodes! God bless you all.

Fred Mitchell- Hall of Fame Chicago Tribune Sportswriter

Join DePaul University sports journalism student Adeyemi Sosina, as he discusses the latest in pop-culture and sports. Occasionally, he brings guest to chill and chat about their life and sports.

Sports and Chill Podcast

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