The Sport News Media Podcast
A student-run podcast from Clemson University's Sport News Media course where rotating panels interview athletes and industry figures.
This is a university course project presented as a public-facing podcast network. Each "show" (e.g., "Starting Five," "Tigers Unmuted") is a different student group from the same class, all published on one channel. The format is consistently a multi-student panel interviewing a single guest connected to sports, often with a Clemson University affiliation.
“Unlike personality-driven podcasts, the hosts are constantly rotating students, making the educational mission the central focus. It offers a raw, unpolished look at the next generation of sports journalists learning their craft in public.”
Who hosts this show
The Sport News Media Podcast is the official media outlet for Clemson University's COMM3290 course, managed by Dr. Samuel D. Hakim. Each episode is produced by a different group of students who interview athletes, coaches, and sports industry professionals. The channel serves as a practical application of the course curriculum, which focuses on producing high-quality sports media artifacts. The not-for-profit project gives students hands-on experience in show production, journalism, and public relations.
Credentials & credits
- Lecturer of Sports Communication at Clemson University
- Researcher in fan-athlete communication and relationships
- Published academic author
What kind of podcast
- Format
- News
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Starting Five: A Sports Media Podcast (COMM 3290) – Episode 4 ft. Holden CaspersenApr 20, 2026 · 27 min
- 02Unapawlogetic - Ep. 4 | JJ Wolf | The Sport News Media Podcast (COMM 3290)Apr 17, 2026 · 37 min
- 03
- 04TIGERS UNMUTED - Ep. 4 - feat. Terry Diehl | Sport News Media Pod (COMM 3290)Apr 16, 2026 · 44 min
- 05
- 06
- 07
- 08Death Valley Digital | Episode 4 | Special Guest Taylor PorterApr 9, 2026 · 35 min
Notable episodes
- 01TIGERS UNMUTED - Ep. 4 - feat. Terry Diehl
Features former PGA Tour player and marketing executive Terry Deal, who reveals the origin story of the iconic PGA Tour logo and gives a historical perspective on sports marketing.
- 02Starting Five: Episode 4 ft. Holden Caspersen
A quintessential example of the show's format, this interview with a former Clemson walk-on long snapper provides a deep dive into the mindset of a specialized, non-star player in a top program.
- 03Unapawlogetic - Ep. 4 | JJ Wolf
An interview with a professional tennis player where one of the student hosts has a long-standing personal connection with the guest, leading to a more personal and relaxed conversation.
What you'll be asked on this show
A student panel takes turns asking prepared questions. The interviews follow a standard arc: they open with the guest's origin story, move to their craft and career milestones, touch on challenges and mindset, and conclude with reflections and advice. The students are well-researched, often citing specific stats or career moments, but the questioning style is more appreciative than confrontational, lacking aggressive follow-ups or pushback.
The podcast is a collection of distinct student-run shows under one banner. The format is always a panel interview, with 4-6 students taking turns asking questions. The tone is enthusiastic and respectful, reflecting its academic origin, and the production quality varies between the student groups.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
12 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
3- Q.01
“Could you walk us through your journey and how you got started in your sport?”
This is a standard opening question to establish the guest's origin story and background.
- Q.02
“What ultimately made you choose Clemson over other schools?”
Asked frequently to guests with a Clemson connection to understand the university's appeal.
- Q.03
“Did you have a 'welcome to the big leagues' moment when you first started?”
This question seeks to find the moment the guest realized the step-up in competition level.
mindset
2- Q.01
“What motivates you to stay locked in through tough practices or losses?”
This question is used to probe the guest's internal drive and mental resilience.
- Q.02
“Describe your most challenging moment and how you overcame it.”
This question aims to uncover stories of adversity and resilience in the guest's career.
process
2- Q.01
“What does a day in your life look like that fans don't get to see?”
Students ask this to get a behind-the-scenes look at the daily grind of a high-level athlete.
- Q.02
“How do you balance academics with a heavy athletics schedule?”
A common question for current or recent student-athletes, focusing on time management.
money
1- Q.01
“How have you approached building your personal brand and managing off-court opportunities?”
This question explores the business and marketing side of being a modern athlete.
advice
2- Q.01
“What advice would you give to younger players who want to follow a similar path?”
Used towards the end of the interview to elicit actionable advice for the student audience.
- Q.02
“What's a lesson from your sport that you'll carry with you for the rest of your life?”
A reflective closing question to surface the broader impact of the guest's athletic career.
personal
2- Q.01
“Do you have a favorite memory from this past season?”
This question is used to elicit a specific, personal highlight from the guest's recent experiences.
- Q.02
“If you weren't a professional athlete, what do you think you would be doing?”
A hypothetical question asked near the end to reveal a different side of the guest's personality.
Signature segments
- · Rotating student hosts
- · Panel interview format
- · Student group show names (e.g., 'Starting Five', 'Tigers Unmuted')
- · Focus on Clemson-affiliated guests
- · Academic project disclaimer
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically current or former college athletes (especially from Clemson), professional athletes, or sports industry executives who are willing to share their journey and insights with students.
- Holden Caspersenon Starting Five: A Sports Media Podcast (COMM 3290) – Episode 4 ft. Holden Caspersen
- JJ Wolfon Unapawlogetic - Ep. 4 | JJ Wolf | The Sport News Media Podcast (COMM 3290)
- Gideon Davidsonon 3 Girls 3 Guys - Ep 4 | Featuring Gideon Davidson | The Sport News Media Podcast (COMM 3290)
- Terry Diehlon TIGERS UNMUTED - Ep. 4 - feat. Terry Diehl | Sport News Media Pod (COMM 3290)
- Maurice Draytonon Inside The Valley Podcast | Episode 4 | Featuring Special Guest Maurice Drayton (COMM 3290)
- Christopher Vizzinaon Tiger Takes | SERIES FINALE | Featuring Christopher Vizzina | The Sport News Media Podcast
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is explicitly not-for-profit, as stated in the channel description. Any potential monetization is intended to directly support student activities like field trips and course materials.
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People also ask
- Who hosts the podcast?
- The hosts are rotating groups of students from the Sport News Media (COMM3290) course at Clemson University. Each group often has its own sub-brand or show name.
- Is this an official Clemson Athletics podcast?
- No, it is a not-for-profit academic project managed by Dr. Samuel D. Hakim for a specific communication course, as stated in each episode's description.
- What is the format of the show?
- Each episode is a panel interview where a group of 4-6 students interviews a single guest from the sports world, such as an athlete, coach, or industry executive.
- Why do the episode titles have different show names?
- Each student group within the course creates their own 'show' name (like 'Tigers Unmuted' or 'Starting Five') for their project, all of which are published on this central channel.
- Is the podcast still running?
- The podcast is tied to the academic calendar of the COMM3290 course at Clemson University, so it produces episodes in batches when the class is in session.
- How can I pitch a guest?
- The channel description provides an email for the course manager, Dr. Samuel D. Hakim, for contact needs and questions.
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