In honor of the NCAA women's national championship game, "Let's Get Real" welcomes former Northwestern guard and current BTN/ESPN women's basketball analyst Meghan McKeown. From the court to the sideline, Meghan is a basketball expert. She shares her take on what it's like to be a female athlete and woman in the male dominated sportscasting industry. Let's get real with Meghan McKeown.
Apr 4, 2021
25 min
IU women's basketball senior guard Ali Patberg joins Tamar Sher on Let's Get Real. Not only was she recently named to the Nancy Lieberman Award Top 10 watchlist for the second consecutive season, but she has also been named one of thirty women's candidates for the 2020-21 Senior CLASS Award. Hear what this female leader says about her dominant IU squad.
Feb 8, 2021
16 min
"Let's Get Real" welcomes Emmy-winning Tampa Bay Rays reporter Tricia Whitaker. She speaks of her time with the Rays during their World Series appearance and gives intel on the Rays decision to trade Blake Snell. Also, hear what Tricia has to say about Tom Brady's impact on Tampa Bay. Let's get real with Tricia Whitaker.
Feb 2, 2021
19 min
"Let’s Get Real" welcomes former All-American gymnast, D1 springboard diver and current IU Sports Media professor and researcher -- Lauren Smith. She brings a wealth of knowledge on media portrayals and the representation of women in sports as she speaks of her research within the IU Media School. Join Lauren and Tamar to get a former athlete's take on how female athletes are represented in the media. Let's get real with Lauren Smith.
Dec 10, 2020
23 min
Emmy award-winning sports reporter and anchor Larra Overton from Fox 59 and CBS 4 joins "Let's Get Real" from Indianapolis. Larra celebrates the Hoosier's upset of #8 Penn State, crediting Coach Allen's winning culture, and speaks of her experience as an IU athlete. She also dives into her analysis of the Colts going into Week 8. Let's get real with Larra Overton.
Oct 28, 2020
31 min
Tamar speaks with Emmy Award-winning Amy Salmanson. Currently, Amy is a producer for CBS Sports' "Inside College Football" and "We Need To Talk" among female sports legends Lesley Visser, Tracy Wolfson and more. She is also an accomplished sideline producer as she's covered almost every sport that CBS covers. Hear about her most memorable moments and her love of coffee. Let's get real with Amy Salmanson.
Oct 21, 2020
29 min
Episode five features IU Water Polo Head Coach Taylor Dodson. She speaks of her experience as a new head coach, the tight-knit water polo community, her love for the Hoosier community, and her involvement as a Team USA coach. Her biggest piece of advice: say yes. Let's get real with Taylor Dodson.
Oct 7, 2020
23 min
Episode four features WISH-TV Sports Reporter and IU alumna Olivia Ray. She speaks of her work with the Colts and previously with IU Football, as well as her career aspirations. Not only has Olivia reported through COVID-19, but she began her job with WISH-TV at the same time Andrew Luck retired. Let’s Get Real with Olivia Ray.
Sep 30, 2020
36 min
Episode three welcomes sports reporter and anchor for NBC 6 in Miami, Ruthie Polinsky. Still a young female journalist, Ruthie has already covered two Super Bowls, a World Series, a Stanley Cup Final and more for Boston. Tune in to hear about her thoughts on Tom Brady, what's going on with the Miami Heat, and her reactions to the Big Ten's decision to play. Let's Get Real with Ruthie Polinsky.
Sep 27, 2020
35 min
Episode two features IU Softball Head Coach Shonda Stanton. She speaks of her love for Indiana, how she leads her team to success, and the importance of empowering young people through being part of a team. Tamar also asks Coach Stanton about her motto "you win with people". Let's get real with Shonda Stanton.
Sep 20, 2020
20 min
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