Bill Simmons And Nate Silver: Web Innovators

Bill Simmons And Nate Silver: Web Innovators

Writer – Nick Erskine, Photographer – Nick Erskine This session highlighted the selling of Nate Silver’s http://www.fivethirtyeight.com website to ESPN. Originally a site focused on covering politics, it will now have an increased focus on using sports metrics and analytics in order to maker better sense of sports events. Simmons, founder of Grantland and member of the ESPN NBA Countdown pregame show, gave some astute advice throughout the session on […]

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The U.S. Men’s Soccer Team: A Potential World Cup Cinderella Story?

Writer – Nick Erskine Photographer – Nick Erskine Head Coach Jurgen Klinsmann delighted the SXSports faithful Sunday afternoon with optimistic rhetoric surrounding USA’s chances during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. In regards to reasons why the United States has not gravitated toward soccer like the rest of the world, Klinsmann stated that “the American culture is never happy being second in anything they do.” The men’s team is […]

March 19, 2014 38

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“Wicker Kittens” Embraces Competitive Jigsaw-Puzzling at SxSW

Documentary film maker Amy C. Elliott was in attendance of SxSW for the premiere of her latest film, Wicker Kittens. The film documents the world of competitive jigsaw-puzzling and follows four teams as they prepare for the St. Paul Winter Carnival contest. The film was directed by Elliott and produced by Mike Scholtz. Elliott is a Princeton graduate who currently works out of New York. She is also a photographer […]

March 17, 2014 303

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The WWE Takes Over SxSports

The WWE has become a juggernaut corporation in professional wrestling and during their SxSports session, they were not shy about it, nor should they have been. Professional wrestling has had its controversies in the past of being considered more of a sport or entertainment due to it’s predetermined outcomes and fictional storyline driven segments. But the WWE has embraced the label of sports-entertainment and has made a successful brand of […]

March 17, 2014 56

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Endless Possibilities for Drones in Sports at SXSW

Writer and Photographer (Unless noted): Ishmael Johnson Drones in Sports: The Sky's the Limit was a panel at SxSW, part of SxSports, based around the innovation and cultivation of drone technology to further enhance the experience of sports coverage. Conducted by Ty Hildenbrandt, host of The Solid Verbal podcast, the session highlighted Ryan Baker CEO of Arch Aerial, which is a photography and videography company out of Austin that uses […]

March 8, 2014 209

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Emily Wolfe Brings Sincerity to Her First SXSW Showcase

Complete Interview with Emily Wolfe For KTSW’s Other Side Drive, I’m Shannon Williams. SXSW is next week and attendees for official and unofficial showcases will descend upon Austin to scope out talent and fun. One musician that’s local and breaking into the scene is Emily Wolfe. After attending and graduating from St. Edwards University, musician and songwriter Emily Wolfe works on breaking her way into what she calls the Austin […]

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Bobcat Radio

Bobcat Radio – SxSports Preview

March 5th, 2014 Hosts – Ishmael Johnson, Warren Schorr, Kirk Jones, and Odus Evbagharu Producer – Skye Wallace Editor – Ishmael Johnson Segment 1: Name Drop - Kayla Montgomery - Mount Tabor High School runner with multiple sclerosis - Ian Kinsler – Tigers Second Baseman - Paula Creamer – LPGA Tour and HBSC tour winner - Knick Fans – Protesting Dolan Segment 2: Texas State Basketball: -Men’s – Senior Day […]

March 6, 2014 171

In-Studios

Ringo Deathstarr in “God’s Dream”

Complete interview with Ringo Deathstarr Written by Shannon Williams On-Air Talent: Shannon Williams and Ben Godson Edited by: Shannon Williams Other Side Drive Executive Producer: Shannon Williams Ringo Deathstarr joined Other Side Drive in February to kick off the start of their tour with the latest EP, “God’s Dream.” The trio will stop back down in their hometown of Austin, Texas following their tour with "God's Dream." The latest album […]

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Bobcat Radio

Bobcat Radio – Money Talks

February 26, 2014 Hosts – Ishmael Johnson, Warren Schorr, Kirk Jones and Odus Evbagharu Producer – Skye Wallace Editor – Ishmael Johnson Segment 1: Name Drop Jameis Winston - Heisman Trophy Winner/Florida State Pitcher Outfielder playing scrimmage vs the Yankees Rich Eisen - NFL Network personality Jason Collins - Nets Center, first openly gay athlete to play in NBA Segment 2: Texas State Talk - Texas State Men's and Women's […]

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