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Have you ever took a chance on yourself in a place that was completely unfamiliar? Shanna has as she talks about her rise from a sport career ambition to her position at UMBC and the chaos of the 2018 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Follow us on social media @sportsinfocast Follow Shanna on Twitter: @skmoser Sign up for your newsletter: SIDcast.fireside.fm/newsletter

We catch up with Tommy as he's on his way to Georgia as he talks about the skill sets young SIDs should pick up, his medals from the ParaPan American Games, his disability growing up and working through sport, and so much more. Follow us on social media @sportsinfocast Follow Tommy on Twitter: @TommyChasanoff Sign up for our newsletter: SIDcast.fireside.fm/newsletter

Is your school known for something that you just can't quite seem to break the mold for in the public's mind? Michael Smoose and Johnson & Wales (Providence) know that all too well as we discuss changing that image for the better along with ways to better yourself like meditating and exercise. Take out your notepads because this is a good one, guys. Follow us on social media @sportsinfocast. Follow Michael on Twitter: @michaelsmoose Sign up for our newsletter: SIDcast.fireside.fm/newsletter

Lamar returns to the show and sports information after being our SIXTH EVER EPISODE over two years ago. We catch up with him at his new role at NJIT and recap his journey from JuCo to Division I Mid-Major and eventually the power five before moving back to be closer to family. Follow us on social media @sportsinfocast Follow Lamar on Twitter: @iamlamarcarter Sign up for our newsletter: SIDcast.fireside.fm/newsletter

We take a look at Eric Rhew's upbringing into sports information and how he was essentially an SID since day one in high school. We'll also look into the value of truly saying "Thank you" and his extensive credential collection whilst telling the story of his arrival at UNC-Wilmington. Follow us on social media @sportsinfocast

If you want to feel driven this episode then this is the one for you. We have Maddie Heaps from Eastern Michigan to talk about her first start in sports information and the move from sunny California to her first snow from Ypsilanti. Follow us on social media @sportsinfocast

Breaking away from work both physically and mentally is something that few SIDs are able to achieve. We will emphasize detatchment in your mind and your surroundings so that you can better serve your department as well as yourself. Follow us on social media @sportsinfocast

We welcome Brent Harris to the show as he details his roots in theater and, eventually, getting into sports information. The 19 year SID wil tell us the atmosphere of the national recognized Monon Bell game as well as working Super Bowls and his assignment as head statistician for the Indianapolis Colts. As always, you can follow us on social media @sportsinfocast Sign up for our newsletter: SIDcast.fireside.fm/newsletter

Chris returns to SIDcast retelling his story and his journey from an engineering degree all the way to where he's at in Salem. He'll detail having to live in an apartment of the football stadium for years, problem solving in sports, and more! Follow us on social media @sportsinfocast Follow Chris on Twitter: Link to Part I: sidcast.fireside.fm/22

Our first podcast of 2019 features Nate Lake, a young, up-and-coming professional who started his career early during his days at Colorado State before taking a leap of faith deciding against Missionary School to take a GA-ship at Wyoming before ultimately settling down at MSU-Denver. As always, you can follow us on social media @sportsinfocast

We get the chance to sit down with the founder of Front Office Sports. The 24 year old takes us through what it's been like for him growing in the sport industry as well as the entire lead-up to the launch of Front Office Sports. Follow us on social media @sportsinfoacst

The former track athlete will reveal his path to sports information and the unique digital network they have started at SRU. Jon will also detail what it's like to have a unique team name and what it's like trying to get people to come watch "The Rock" in the Pittsburgh area. Follow us on social media @sportsinfocast. Follow Jon on Twitter: @Holtz158 Newsletter: SIDcast.fireside.fm/newsletter T-Shirt: cottonbereau.com/products/sidcast

Number 100 features a guy that we had two years ago. . . for episode 13. It's been long over due but we finally have Ira Thor back on the pod to talk about his new position in local politics, the New York Jets, and the evolving landscape around him at NJCU. Follow us on social media @sportsinfocast

We return with a guest from Owensboro once again in Liz Wacienga, a native of western New York now nestled next to the Ohio River. She'll talk about the shock of moving from home to rural Kentucky, having mentors at KWC, and being a young, woman professional in the business. As always you can follow us on social media @sportsinfocast. Follow Liz on Twitter: @Lizwac07 Newsletter: SIDcast.fireside.fm/newsletter T-Shirts: cottonbureau.com/products/sidcast

It's been long overdue for the Bulldog as he comes to the show on the heels of the system that he and his team runs at Samford under "one SID". We talk about the benefits of that, why he had to implement that structure at Samford, and the fun marketing neuances that come with #AllforSamford. Follow us on social media @sportsinfocast

We get the pleasure of kicking off year three of SIDcast with Kiersten of Westminster College to talk about working for her alma mater, coaching, her special role in the Blue Jays' athletic department and so much more! Follow Kiersten on Twitter: @_KirstenL Newsletter Sign up: SIDcast.fireside.fm/newsletter

The inagaural SIDcast Hall of Fame Class of 2018 is announced in three divisions: Most Valuable Episode- Large Diviison, Most Valuable Episode- Small Division, Most Entertaining Episode. Follow us on twitter and congradulate the winners @sportsinfocast!

Fitness in your life with your body and mind is something that we'll never get sick of talking about. That's the focal point of today including Mary Lee's impressive running streak for her marathon training along with how to have conversations with coaches, moving around a lot, etc. You can follow us on social media @sportsinfocast Follow Mary Lee on Twitter: @Maryleeg1 Newsletter: SIDcast.fireside.fm/newsletter T-Shirt: Cottonbureau.com/products/sidcast

We chat with Rixon after the Lane family's deal with Hurricane Florence about baby #2 and the surprising video they released on Twitter. In addition, we will cover a variety of topics including the movement from still photos to videos for your graphcis and the use of a drone for coverage. Follow us on social media @sportsinfocast Follow Rixon on Twitter: @RixonLane Newsletter: SIDcast.fireside.fm/newsletter T-Shirt: Cottonbureau.com/products/sidcast

Moving up in your career is something that every one of us aspires to do whether it be at a new job or not. Zach Dirlam has gone from D3 to D2 to D1 and worked up the totem poll at Florida for that chance. The 2018 USTFCCCAA Track and Field "Excellence in Communication" award winner will take us on his journey from cold-calling SIDs when looking for colleges, to finding your niche, we will cover it all in episode 93 of SIDcast. Follow us on social media @sportsinfocast T-Shirts Available: cottonbureau.com/products/sidcast