Welcome to episode 103 of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience podcast, where we dive into the world of sports media and broadcasting with Justin Termine, the esteemed voice of NBA Today on SiriusXM NBA Radio. Broadcasting live from HallPass Studios, Justin joins our Alumni Host Riley Sager for an insightful conversation packed with insider insights and career reflections.
In this episode, Riley and Justin discuss:
- Opportunities Justin took that led him to his current role
- What it’s been like to have a passion for your craft for so long
- The impact technology has made in the world of Sports Media & Broadcast
- Why should listeners enroll in SBC’s Business of Basketball Immersive Experience
Justin attended Emerson College in Boston where he majored in Broadcast Journalism and got a taste of the big leagues. From there, Justin worked his way up through different emcee roles in the industry to starting his current position at SiriusXM in 2005, where he has worked for the past 18 years. In addition to hosting the SiriusXM NBA Radio show, Justin also hosts shows live from NBA All-Star Games, Finals, Drafts, Combines, and the Las Vegas Summer League while working with current and former players like his current co-host Eddie Johnson.
Join us as we embark on a captivating journey through Justin Termine’s path to broadcasting excellence, a testament to resilience, passion, and unwavering dedication to the craft.
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- How long has Justin been in his current role on-air with Sirius XM? (1:48)
- Did Justin always know he wanted to work in broadcasting? (2:39)
- Did his Dad give him any support or advice while he was working towards his NBA dreams? (3:50)
- Where did Justin’s work ethic come from? (4:09)
- Justin talks about his time at Emerson College and what opportunities he took that led him to his current role. (5:10)
- What did those opportunities teach Justin that he didn’t already know? (7:22)
- Why is it important to go to social events and parties? (9:05)
- Did you have any spontaneous opportunities that happened because he was at the right time and right place? (10:25)
- What is Justin’s advice to those who are looking to break into sports but don’t have any connections? (11:39)
- How has technology impacted Justin’s job over the years? (13:04)
- What are some benefits and setbacks with technology in the sports industry? (16:55)
- Justin speaks about working with former NBA player Eddie Johnson (20:45)
- What is Justin’s opinion on NBA players starting their own podcasts? (22:25)
- How does Justin see the future of the league change in the next 10 years? (24:15)
- What has it been like for Justin to have a passion for the game and his work for so long? (29:05)
- Justine and Eddie’s personalities and how they compliment each other on-air (30:05)
- If Justin was a college student today, how would his career would be different today (34:58)
- Why you should enroll in SBC’s Business of Basketball Immersive Experience (37:30)
- Justin shares some iconic broadcasting stories from his past (41:30)
