The WPSPJ Podcast
Welcome to the podcast of William Paterson University’s chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, known as WPSPJ, where professional voices guide us and inspire our future. We spotlight the activities of the nationally recognized Society of Professional Journalists chapter at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. We are the reporters of today and tomorrow, dedicated to SPJ’s mission of diversity and democracy, and inspiring “successive generations of talented individuals to become dedicated journalists.”
Episodes
36 episodes
New York Post copy editor Anthony Locicero
Anthony Locicero, a copy editor for the New York Post, walks through his duties, including editing stories for grammar and style, fact-checking, laying out pages, and writing headlines. Hosts Tommy Sherwood and Alexander Felix compare their exp...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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15:48
YES Network journalists Seth Rothman, Jeff Quagliata, and Mike Medvin
The WPSPJ Podcast tours YES Network in Stamford, Connecticut, with graphics coordinator Seth Rothman, research manager Jeff Quagliata, and producer Mike Medvin. Hosts Tommy Sherwood and Daniel Karp discuss the importance of preparation and rese...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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18:58
Eyewitness News reporter Darla Miles
Darla Miles, a reporter for Channel 7's Eyewitness News in New York, advises young journalists to leave themselves out of the stories they cover. Host Tommy Sherwood reflects on Miles's approach to social media. This episode was edited by Tommy...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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14:24
Pioneering NFL analyst Lesley Visser
Lesley Visser describes the challenges that she faced as the first woman to cover the NFL and become an NFL television analyst. Host Tommy Sherwood reflects on Visser's advice for young journalists to develop confidence by learning about their ...
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6:44
Freelance journalist Matt Villano
Veteran freelancer Matt Villano advises young reporters to advocate for themselves when interacting with editors. Hosts Tommy Sherwood and Patrick Groh stress the importance of developing a unique voice as a writer. This episode was edited by T...
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13:27
The Evolution of High School Journalism
Hosts Tommy Sherwood and Rochelle Estrada speak about the evolution in high school journalism with students Eliana Mendoza and Yadira Gonzalez from the Passaic Preparatory Academy in Passaic, New Jersey. This episode was edited by Tommy Sherwoo...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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17:37
Preserving Our SPJ Chapter History
Hosts Rochelle Estrada and Tommy Sherwood discuss the creation of a university archive that catalogs memorabilia from the seven-year history of the William Paterson Society of Professional Journalists. Search the digital archive
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27:37
WPRN radio reporter Adam Scull
Adam Scull, a former photo editor for Globe magazine who is now a reporter for WPRN public radio in Tampa, encourages young journalists to embrace hyperlocal coverage. Hosts Rochelle Estrada and Tommy Sherwood discuss reporting in their communi...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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23:56
Hockey reporters Matt Blittner, Mike Morreale, James Nichols, and Ryan Novozinsky
The WPSPJ Podcast treks to a New Jersey Devils hockey game in Newark to shadow sportswriters Matt Blittner of Sportsology, Mike Morreale of NHL.com, James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now, and Ryan Novozinsky of NJ.com. Hosts Patrick Groh and T...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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17:16
Hockey News reporter Kristy Flannery
Kristy Flannery describes her unlikely journey from legal assistant to hockey reporter. Flannery, who covers the New Jersey Devils for the Hockey News, also discusses how new journalists can develop relationships with sources and and extend gra...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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7:34
Hockey writers Jim Cerny and Denis Gorman and coach Howie Draper
The WPSPJ Podcast heads to Long Island to shadow sports reporters during a Professional Women's Hockey League game at UBS Arena. Host Tommy Sherwood interviews journalists Jim Cerny and Denis Gorman about the importance of reading and wri...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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11:00
MLB Network supervising producer Haley Costello
The WPSPJ Podcast tours the MLB Network studios with supervising producer Haley Costello. Hosts Ryan Cormier and Matt Wondoloski discuss opportunities for entry-level jobs and career progression at the network's hub in Secaucus. This episode wa...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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38:27
Actor Scott Bakula on Playing a Journalist
Scott Bakula, known for his roles in the television series "Quantum Leap," "Star Trek: Enterprise," and "NCIS: New Orleans," describes playing a magazine editor in an Off-Broadway musical named "The Connector." Dr. Nicholas Hirshon, the showrun...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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17:26
Sports broadcasters John Fanta and Matt Loughlin and NJ Advance Media reporter Adam Zagoria
The WPSPJ Podcast heads to a Seton Hall University men's basketball game to shadow John Fanta, a play-by-play broadcaster for Fox Sports; Matt Loughlin, the host of a Seton Hall podcast and play-by-play announcer for the New Jersey Devils, and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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20:54
Sneak Peek at Future Episodes
With students away on spring break, WPSPJ adviser Dr. Nicholas Hirshon previews upcoming WPSPJ Podcast episodes, including interviews with producers for MLB Network, sportswriters who cover the New Jersey Devils, a public radio reporter who use...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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3:12
William Paterson is SPJ's National Campus Chapter!
We did it! Host Tommy Sherwood interviews SPJ President Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins about WPSPJ's selection as national campus chapter, and journalism students Rochelle Estrada, Andrew Herbst, and Rob Cardillo describe how our chapter has helped the...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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20:04
Former MSNBC correspondent Lisa Napoli
Lisa Napoli, a former correspondent for MSNBC, traces her career from interning at CNN to writing for the New York Times to field-producing for the Fox News Service. Host Robert Cardillo encourages aspiring journalists to take leaps of faith wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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16:17
CBS News journalists Errol Barnett, Eric Berlin, Natacha Larnaud, and Jason Silverstein
The WPSPJ Podcast tours the CBS Broadcast Center with anchor Errol Barnett, executive producer Eric Berlin, senior producer Natacha Larnaud, and supervising social media producer Jason Silverstein. Hosts Terri Coppola, Keandrei Tarver Francis, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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31:12
Podcasting engineer Denis Orynbekov
The WPSPJ Podcast tours the One of One Productions podcasting studio in Fort Lee, New Jersey, with chief engineer Denis Orynbekov. Hosts Terri Coppola and Tommy Sherwood discuss the state-of-the-art equipment that One of One uses to record proj...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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11:45
Reviving Our Campus Newspaper
The William Paterson Society of Professional Journalists is partnering with a nonprofit named the ReNews Project to revive our defunct campus newspaper, the Beacon. Hosts Rochelle Estrada and Tommy Sherwood talk with ReNews founder Wesley Wrigh...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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22:52
ESPN combat sports reporter Marc Raimondi
Marc Raimondi, a combat sports reporter for ESPN, reconnects with his former colleague on the St. John's University newspaper, WPSPJ adviser Dr. Nick Hirshon. Host Robert Cardillo interviews Raimondi and Hirshon about how student journalism pre...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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48:42
News 12 journalists Dave Curren, Matthew Korley, and Chuck Werneke
The WPSPJ Podcast tours News 12 New Jersey with meteorologist Dave Curren, technical operations supervisor Matthew Korley, and chief photographer Chuck Werneke. Hosts Tommy Sherwood, Tiffani Paulus, and Kimberly Scott discuss News 12's transiti...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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22:03
Wrestling Journalist Denise Salcedo
Denise Salcedo, who co-hosts the "Busted Open" radio show and has appeared on WWE programming, credits her success in the wrestling industry to studying broadcast journalism. Hosts Tommy Sherwood and Matt Wondoloski discuss the transferability ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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16:36
Allison Lucas, Widow of Blind Sportswriter Ed Lucas
Allison Lucas, the widow of baseball writer Ed Lucas, reveals the challenges her late husband confronted as a blind journalist covering the New York Yankees, including name-calling and jealousy in the press box. Lucas also tells host Andrew Els...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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29:53
Philadelphia Inquirer journalists Beatrice Forman, Erin Gavle, Katie Krzaczek, and Hira Qureshi
Our student journalists tour the Philadelphia Inquirer newsroom with reporters Beatrice Forman and Hira Qureshi, business editor Katie Krzaczek, and social platforms editor Erin Gavle. Hosts Robert Cardillo, Josh Kizel, and Ethan Dawson discuss...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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43:55