The Backyard Banter Podcast Episode 26: Matt Miller - To build bridges not burn them
By: Matt Harmon
May 27th, 2016
May 27th, 2016
Episode 26 brings us Matt Miller the lead NFL analyst for Bleacher Report. One of the most well-known but down to earth figures in the business, Miller brings a wealth of valuable information to aspiring writers. Just about every ground gets covered in this episode: from personal life changes altering your career, to rising up through a big company and even how to navigate the social media world. Perhaps most interesting, Miller dives into a behind the scenes look at Bleacher Report as their "cockroach" and the controversial NFL1000 series.
Highlights from this episode include:
Highlights from this episode include:
- Miller's background as a player, coach and eventually his move to the scouting portion of the game.
- How having a child at 17 changed his life forever and actually was the quiet catalyst for his career.
- Moving from the hobby approach at New Era Scouting to catching on with Bleacher Report at the beginning.
- What took place at B/R to change the brand of the site and how he stayed on through all the movements.
- Miller's tone on social media and why he might not really fit into the person you see on Twitter.
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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