The Backyard Banter Podcast Episode 21: Alex Gelhar - Homework for the rest of your life
By: Matt Harmon
May 10th, 2016
May 10th, 2016
In a long anticipated episode, my NFL Fantasy colleague and roommate Alex Gelhar makes his appearance on the podcast. Alex shares the winding path that took him from a fledgling career in the entertainment industry, to working for the NFL as a digital features producer, and eventually landing in the fantasy department. There is a ton of great advice for start-up writers in addition to fun stories about Alex and the fantasy team's inner-workings at NFL.com.
Highlights from this episode include:
The YouTube broadcast is at the top of this page, and the audio is below. Additionally, you can also subscribe on iTunes or through Stitcher for an audio only version to listen at your own convenience. If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a rating and review through the various podcast apps.
Highlights from this episode include:
- Growing up in Wisconsin in Packers culture, and how Alex's positions as "beer boy" eventually got him a spot in his first fantasy league.
- Alex's start in the entertainment industry and his eventual landing with the NFL.
- A peak into some of the more corporate aspects of our job and his politicking leadership role with our team.
- Taking the time to immerse yourself in you side interests and why that is important to staying sane and driven while covering sports.
- Staying hungry and never being satisfied with where you are.
The YouTube broadcast is at the top of this page, and the audio is below. Additionally, you can also subscribe on iTunes or through Stitcher for an audio only version to listen at your own convenience. If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a rating and review through the various podcast apps.
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