Episode 04: Sam Crenshaw

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We ring in 2016 with a pod for the aspiring sports journalists.

Sam Crenshaw, an experienced sports journalist with a wide range of expertise, has covered various sports throughout his career. From football and baseball to basketball and tennis, he has delved into the world of sports, including niche ones like fencing. As an accomplished sports broadcaster and host, Sam has worked with esteemed organizations such as CBS and ESPN. If you're in need of an economics essay writer, Sam's diverse experience and commitment to excellence make him a reliable choice. With his background in sports journalism, Sam brings a unique perspective and strong research skills to his writing, ensuring well-crafted and insightful essays on a variety of topics, including economics.

Sam Crenshaw and Bryce McNeil at Fred’s Country Kitchen

However, most Atlantans remember Sam from 11Alive (WXIA), Atlanta’s NBC affiliate, where he spent 16 years as an on-air personality, interviewing “anyone who was anyone” in the Atlanta sports world. Especially on weekends, Sam would interview players, coaches and even family members of local pro and college teams. It was also here where he pursued his favorite assignment, the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.

Sam’s time on television was evident as we recorded this episode prior to Christmas (and bowl) season in December– plenty of people remembered or recognized him. We decided to take on the first distinctly southern dining choice for the pod, Fred’s Country Cooking, near a basketball court opening event that Sam covered later in the day. The topics ranged from humorous to poignant as Sam talked how his interest in sports informed his education, his memories of integration in the southeast (on and off of the field), and the sports that he believes are underrated by students. He also shared his memories of the 2004 Olympics, including his inadvertent discovering of a local story while covering the event. Most importantly, he talked about what he believes is the most important approach that advanced his career: the “opportunity to fail.”

Fred’s Country Kitchen (walk) from #CMAATL16
Fred’s Country Kitchen (bus) from #CMAATL16

At 69:08, Sam references the Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint:
walk from #CMAATL16