The Backyard Banter Podcast Episode 35: Ben Cummins - Starting at ground zero
By: Matt Harmon
July 5th, 2016
July 5th, 2016
In a style we've never broached before, episode 35 brings us an appearance by Ben Cummins, a new contributor to RotoViz, TwoQBs and The Fantasy Footballers' upstart website. He represents a writer in the industry who is just breaking in at that ground zero level. Ben shares his perspective on feeling the itch to try and make a run at grabbing a position as a writer, and the steps he took to just get off the ground.
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:
- Following the Broncos growing up and how his fandom still means quite a bit to him.
- How Ben initially felt the urge to dive deeper into DFS coverage when that format of fantasy just clicked with him.
- Reaching out to established writers and how he knew who to talk to in order to gain more of a footing.
- Looking ahead five years into the future and wondering where he'll stand if he does not have a full-time job.
- Controlling what you can control and always remembering to "just start writing".
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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