Question and Answer With Neil Best
09/22/2009
Hey everyone...I just launched a new site 3 months ago called NYC Media Screamers. The site concentrates on the NYC sports media. Check it out:
If you would like to write for the site or have any suggestions feel free to email media.screamers@gmail.com
Here is a quick rundown on the writers:
-Mike Nastri is a graduate of Fordham University. There he worked in the sports department at WFUV, which is member supported public radio. He served as a host of "One on One" New York's Longest Running Sports Call-in Show. I was also a color commentator and producer for soccer, basketball and football. He was a beat reporter for the NY Rangers, NY Yankees at spring training, NY Mets, and NY Red Bulls. Mike won two Region I Mark of Excellence awards for my piece, "Fanfest 2008" that I completed with Dan Obermuller.
Upon graduation, Hereceived the Sigma Delta Chi award for journalism at Fordham. He is an advocate for going abroad when you have the chance. He is a huge Giants, Yankees, US National Soccer Team, NY Rangers, and Man United fan.
-Brian McFadden has a masters degree in Media Studies from Fordham University. He worked at WFUV for 5 years covering the Knicks and Yankees. He is a blogosphere star and also is the creator of Life of Brian a site concentrating on fantasy sports. Brian is an adjunct media professor at both Dowling College and SUNY Suffolk.
Brian will write a column called "fadds Fantasy Flip-out" that will dissect the so-called fantasy experts.
-Daniel Obermuller is a New York Yankee and New Jersey Nets beat reporter for WFUV radio and an intern at CBS Sports. He is a senior at Fordham University and is studying Journalism and Creative Writing.
Dan-O will bring his media experience to write about the NYC media. Dan-O will be one frequent posters to NYC Media Screamers.
-Garry Van Genderen is a graduate of Fordham University where he created and directed "The Sports Word" a weekly sports news show. He has filmed hockey at Madison Square Garden and covered the 81st Annual Academy Awards for mtvU.
Garry's behind the scenes experience will provide a unique view of the technical aspects of broadcasts. Garry is an aspiring dentist hence the nickname Doc.
-Chris Qugliata is a junior at Fordham University. Chris is a beat reporter for the Knicks and Mets for WFUV. Chris brings a unique perspective as a fan of some of the most underachieving teams in history including the Islanders, Mets, and Jets.
Chris is a frequent poster for the site and brings a unique Long Island perspective to the site.
-Justin Shackil is a recent Fordham graduate where he too worked at WFUV. Justin a pxp voice of Rams basketball and football. He also covered the Yankees, Mets, and Nets in his four years at the station.
Justin is seeking a career in broadcasting and brings the fundamentals of play by play to NYC Media Screamers.
New York misses Spagnuolo...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292733-spagnuolo-owes-a-giant-thank-you
3 days ago
The Gmen are struggling...but I like to Rant & Rave to keep some perspective.
Part #4
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289257-ny-giants-football-ranting-raving-in-2009-part-4
8 days ago
Hello Everyone, take a look at this important article. It will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. Thank you very much and God Bless!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake
16 days ago
The Giants Collapse!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282700-ny-giants-out-played-out-coached
19 days ago
NFL power rankings.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275063-week-six-nfl-power-rankings-who-is-number-1
32 days ago
NY Giants Rant & Rave is back: Part 3
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272959-ny-giants-football-ranting-raving-part-3
36 days ago
In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel
37 days ago
this man belongs in Canton :
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265091-crazy-canton-cuts-don-coryell
50 days ago
Hey everyone...I am sorry that I have not gotten to your articles.
I have been away for a while doing some work at the US Open and a couple of golf tournaments. I'm back now and will be posting more in the coming weeks. I will also be around to look at any articles.
60 days ago
Looking for a good laugh?
NY Yankee pitcher Joba Chamberlain is a ridiculous, clown pig who people laugh at!
Now sit back, relax, and mock this miserable lump of human pork as you watch my slideshow:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256098-oink-oink-joba-oink-oink
65 days ago
Hello Michael, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc
85 days ago
Michael, ballpark food is atrocious and is in serious need of change. Here are my delectable suggestions:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243013-revitalizing-the-food-in-ballparks
Thanks!
87 days ago
Michael -
Here is a different take on Pete Rose, and whether or not he should be allowed into the Hall of Fame.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/242626-pete-rose-killed-mario-soto
87 days ago
Here's quite possibly the most chaotic meeting ever:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241489-all-hell-breaks-loose-at-the-first-bleacher-report-meeting
Enjoy!
89 days ago
Great Debate: Silver Medal
ESPN Scores in US National Team's First
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Great Debate: Silver Medal
The Five Worst Sports Announcers in New York
Received 50 comments • June 13, 2009
Great Debate: Bronze Medal
Eli Manning's Fake Twitter Account Rais
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Craig Santucci said...
DeletePierce Out: Young Linebackers on Display!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/294806-ny-giants-captain-out-linebackers-of-the-future-on-display
6 hours ago