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IV The Love of SportsEp. 27 — HS Athletic Director — Anna DeVittoAnna DeVitto, a high school athletic director at Fontbonne the Early College of Boston, talks about her first year as an AD, her time as a D2 runner at Stonehill College, what it takes to make it in atheltics, working at Harvard, and much more!2021-11-0549 min
IV The Love of SportsEp. 26 — Major League Eater — Geoff EsperGeoff Esper, the 2nd ranked Major League Eater in the world, joins Ian to discuss all things competitive eating including how he got his start, competing against Joey Chestnut, his favorite foods, and much more!2021-07-0359 min
Rec League ProsEp. 3 | Ian Vescera Brings HEAT One Sports Interview at a Time.Ian Vescera is a current reporter for the Falmouth Inc. and has been employed by the Boston Globe, WEEI Sports, and Bryant University. His podcast IV The Love of Sports which has started to bring one some bigger guests and grown from a year ago provides a variety of guests such as Jared Carrabis, Bubba Nickles, and former Wareham Gatemen players. Listen in as I talk to Ian about his ups and downs in the sports media industry, his podcast, and our memorable 2018 Championship with the Wareham Gatemen.Follow Ian:Instagram- @ian_ vesceraTwitter- @Ian_VesceraCheck out his podcast on Spotify an...2021-07-021h 30IV The Love of SportsEp. 25 — UNC Softball — Kayla BaptistaKayla Baptista, a rising sophomore infielder on the UNC softball team, joins Ian to discuss growing up in the small state of Rhode Island, her first year in Chapel Hill, her confidence as a player, her major league coaching aspirations and much more!2021-06-0750 minIV The Love of SportsEp. 24 — Northeastern Hockey — Tessa WardTessa Ward, a senior forward on the Northeastern hockey team, joins Ian to discuss winning four-straight Hockey East titles, playing in a national championship, her love for the game, her play style, how she ended up as a Husky, and much more!2021-04-1940 minIV The Love of SportsEp. 23 — UCLA Softball — Bubba NicklesBubba Nickles, a senior at UCLA and Team USA softball member, joins Ian to discuss her personality, her play style, life as Bruin, winning a naitonal championship, what it'll mean to represent her country at the Olympics and much more!2021-04-0850 minIV The Love of SportsEp. 22 — UCF Grad Student — Erika IsnerErika Isner, a grad student in the Sports Business Management Program at UCF, joins Ian to discuss her time in the program, working some of the biggest events in sports (World Series and Super Bowl), diversity in sports and her time as a Stonehill lacrosse player.2021-03-1543 minIV The Love of SportsEp. 21 — Elon Broadcaster — Javik BlakeJavik Blake, a sophomore at Elon University, joins Ian to discuss how he began broadcasting as an eighth grader, his Jim Nantz Award top 10 finish, how he goes about his prep work, and much more!2021-02-1948 minIV The Love of SportsEp. 20 — San Diego Padres Prospect — Mason FeoleMason Feole, a left-handed pitcher in the San Diego Padres' farm system, joins Ian to introduce himself to Padres' fans and discuss his love for the game, his faith, overcoming Tommy John surgery, and much more!2021-01-131h 04IV The Love of SportsEp. 19 — Red Sox Beat Writer — Chris CotilloChris Cotillo, a Red Sox beat reporter for MassLive, joins Ian to discuss the Red Sox offseason plans, the team's playoff chances in 2021, as well as Chris' career path and charity work.2021-01-0343 minIV The Love of SportsEp. 18 — Chicago Dogs Broadcaster — Same BriefSam Brief, a broadcaster for the Chicago Dogs, joins Ian to discuss his new podcast on mental health, his style as broadcaster, and his career so far which has led him to Northwestern, the Cape, and many more places.2020-10-2700 minIV The Love of SportsEp. 17 - Bryant Ultimate - interview w Billy GordensteinBilly Gordenstein, an alumnus of Bryant University, joins Ian to discuss all things Ultimate Frisbee including: how he started playing Ultimate, his love for the sport, playing at Bryant, and winning a National Championship for the Bulldogs.2020-09-2557 minIV The Love of SportsEp. 16 - Washington Nationals Prospect - interview w Tyler DysonTyler Dyson, a RHP in the Washington farm system and 2017 NCAA national champ w Florida, joins Ian to discuss his wild ride as a Gator, what it's like to be play pro ball, overcoming adversity, his love for the game, and more!2020-09-041h 05IV The Love of SportsEp. 15 - Stonehill Pitching Coach - interview w Mike YoungMike Young, the pitching coach for Stonehill College, joins the Ian to discuss his playing days for the Skyhawks, his quick transition over to coaching, his love for baseball, and more.2020-08-2958 minIV The Love of SportsEp. 14 - Detroit Tigers Prospect - interview w Ryan KreidlerRyan Kreidler, a minor league shortstop for the Detroit Tigers, joins Ian to discuss all things baseball including what it's like being part of the Tigers' organization, his time at UCLA, and playing in the Cape League.2020-08-1356 minIV The Love of SportsEp. 13 - Summer Baseball Nation - interview w Will GeogheganWill Geoghegan, Sports Editor for The Independent RI and the creator of the Right Field Fog blog, joins Ian to discuss high school sports, his new book on collegiate summer baseball, the Cape Cod League, and much more.2020-07-161h 01IV The Love of SportsEp. 12 - Patriots Reporter - interview w Megan O'BrienMegan O'Brien, a Team Reporter for the New England Patriots, joins Ian to discuss the Patriots' offseason and recent signing of Cam Newton, her passion for sports, her role with the team, and much more.2020-07-0955 minIV The Love of SportsEp. 11 - Detroit Tigers Prospect - interview w Brendan WhiteBrendan White, a right-handed pitcher in the Detroit Tigers' minor league system, joins Ian to discuss the state of baseball, his love for the game, playing for Siena College, his time in the Cape League, and more.2020-06-2554 minIV The Love of SportsEp. 10 - Bryant Athletics - interview w Kristen HabbelKristen Habbel, a former college basketball player at JWU and current grad assistant at Bryant University, joins Ian to talk about her love for basketball, her playing days at Johnson and Wales, working for Bryant, and much more.2020-06-181h 04IV The Love of SportsEp. 9 - PawSox Front Office - interview w Alex RichardsonAlex Richardson, a community relations employee for the PawSox, joins Ian to discuss racial issues in America, his work for the Pawtucket Red Sox, and his time as a DII baseball player for Assumption College.2020-06-1056 minIV The Love of SportsEp. 8 - Bruins Beat Writer - interview w Evan MarinofskyEvan Marinofsky, a credentialed member of the Bruins' beat and student at UMass, joins Ian to discuss life in quarantine, the field of journalism, covering the Bruins at such a young age, the state of the NHL, and more.2020-05-281h 00IV The Love of SportsEp. 7 - MSC Senior - interview w Tommy BurkeTommy Burke, a three-sport athlete and high school senior at Mount St. Charles Academy, joins Ian to discuss what it's like to finish up senior year during a pandemic, his college decision, his love for sports, and his athletic career at Mount.2020-05-2052 minIV The Love of SportsEp. 6 - NBC Sports Boston AP - interview w Max LedermanMax Lederman, an Associate Producer at NBC Sports Boston, joins Ian to discuss parenting during quarantine, The Last Dance, his role for Celtics' coverage, the state of the NBA, what it's like to work with Scal, Tommy, etc., and more.2020-05-151h 04IV The Love of SportsEp. 5 - Saugus Rocket - interview w Jared CarrabisJared Carrabis, blogger and podcaster for Barstool Sports, joins Ian to discuss life in quarantine, creating content without sports, his career path, the Red Sox World Series wins, and more.2020-05-111h 06IV The Love of SportsEp. 4 - BU Journalist - interview w Greg LevinskyGreg Levinsky, a journalist for Boston University and The Boston Globe, joins Ian to discuss life in quarantine, mental health, athletes as humans, his numerous stops as a journalist, and more.2020-05-0657 minIV The Love of SportsEp. 3 - Tampa Bay Rays Scout - interview w Sydney MaloneSydney Malone, Administrator in Amateur Scouting for the Tampa Bay Rays, joins Ian to discuss how she fell in love with sports, how the team is handling operations right now, how she ended up in Tampa/the Rays' front office culture, Chaim Bloom, if we will see baseball in 2020, and her time in the Cape League.2020-05-011h 01IV The Love of SportsEp. 2 - Seattle Mariners Prospect - interview w Austin ShentonAustin Shenton, a fifth-round pick of the Seattle Mariners in the 2019 MLB Draft, joins Ian to discuss numerous topics including life in quarantine (0-13:30), his love for sports/college decision (13:30-21:40), the Cape Cod Baseball League (21:40-40), what it's like to be drafted/play in the minors (40-48:45), and two special hometown organizations (48:45-end).2020-04-2757 minIV The Love of SportsEp. 1 - Coach Carter - interview w Carter SmithCarter Smith, a former point guard for Stonehill College and current member of the Skyhawk coaching staff, joins Ian to chat about life in quarantine, what it's like to transition from player to coach, and his playing days at Stonehill.2020-04-201h 02
The Heavy Metal Mayhem Radio Show5/4/14 Guest Michael Vescera Of Obsession/Animetal USA, Eric Wagner From The Skull/Trouble Plus Danny Hynes,Jeff Summers,Ian Sweeting & PJ Phillips Of Weapon UK2014-05-0400 min