Episode 90: Scott Shapiro | Vice President, Fox Sports Radio
Episode 90: Scott Shapiro | Vice President, Fox Sports Radio
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Rich Take On Sports
Show Notes:
- Rich Spotlight: Scott Shapiro
- Still feels amazing to be in Los Angeles working in radio even though it took a leap of faith moving from the east coast with a pregnant wife
- The promise of the opportunity with Fox Sports Radio of working with the brand and the people has been even more than he could have imagined
- Grew up in Minneapolis and loves all Minnesota teams even though they seem to always disappoint
- Knew early on that he wanted to be on the business side of things within radio
- Attended Emory University in Atlanta and eventually took a job with ESPN for a short period of time before moving back to Atlanta to work at 790 The Zone
- Never thought that he would leave Atlanta but ESPN came calling and he spent almost 9-years in Bristol, CT
- Most memorable moment for him was in 2008 after a celebrity softball game in Washington, DC with “Mike & Mike” and being able to meet President Bush while Kenny Chesney played a private concert
- The drama of sports and the intimacy of radio is why so many people still gravitate towards sports talk radio
- Words of Wisdom from Scott Shapiro: “Give it a shot and always keep things in perspective.”
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About the author, Richmond Weaver
Richmond, a graduate of Clemson University has been involved with sports for most of his life and developed a passion for basketball and sports at an early age. He currently lives in Greenville, SC with his wife Karen, founder of Upstate Esthetics and their three kids.