Show notes
On the 254th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by broadcaster and coach, Steve Bunin to discuss:
- - The time Steve Largent surprised him
- - What was it like growing up in the Pacific Northwest?
- - When did he know he wanted to pursue Media + Sports Broadcasting? Decision to attend Syracuse University?
- - Internships? How hard was it getting that first job? How has that changed compared to now?
- - Time bouncing around as a Sports Anchor in different markets:
- Syracuse, NY (WTVH); Binghamton, NY (WICZ); Flagstaff, AZ (KNAZ); Lansing, MI (WLAJ); Battle Creek, MI (WOTV)
- - Joining ESPN in 2003, having the opportunity to host every major show (SportsCenter, Outside the Lines, NFL Live, Baseball Tonight, Sports Reporters) in his 9-year tenure; most notable stories from former colleagues during that time?
- - How was the world famous ESPN cafeteria?
- - Moving to Houston, spending 2 years as lead anchor/host for now AT&T SportsNet Southwest; being there controversy and eventual bankruptcy filing
- - Transitioning to Yahoo! Sports co-host (Yahoo Sports Network, SB Nation Radio, ESPN Houston)
- - Moving back home to become News Anchor for KING 5 Media Group; did moving back home appeal to him at this point in his life more than anything else?
- - Favorite city to live in?
- - Founding Steve Bunin Communications in 2023? Current role as an Executive Communications Coach + targeted clients? Did our friend/biggest fan Adnan Virk give you your best testimonial?
- - “You Know I’m Right” moment