Colin Newby
Verified- Writer, The Hockey Writers
- Writer, Philly Sports Network
- Producer, WWDB-AM (Philadelphia, PA)
Bensalem, Delaware County, PA, Philadelphia
As seen in:
Philly Sports Network,
The Hockey Writers,
WWDB-AM (Philadelphia, PA),
MSN,
NewsBreak,
WBZ-FM (Boston, MA),
WMMR-FM (Philadelphia, PA),
WPEN-FM (Bala Cynwyd, PA),
WRIF-FM (Detroit, MI),
WRBQ-FM (St. Petersburg, FL),
That Ball's Outta Here,
WLLD-FM (St. Petersburg, FL),
WBQT-FM (Boston, MA)
and
Covers:
Sports: heavy concentration in four major professional sports teams in Philadelphia
Music/Entertainment/Local Interests: experience with web content for 93.3 WMMR and 102.9 WMGK in Philadelphia
Beasley Media Digital: @975TheFanatic/@933WMMR
97.5 The Fanatic On-Site Correspondent: @Phillies/ @NHLFlyers/ @Sixers
Member of @ThePHWA
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Blogger for Broad Street Buzz, covering the Philadelphia Flyers for FanSided
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Nope
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist means telling objective, unbiased stories that the public needs to hear.
Why did you become a journalist?
My knowledge and personal skill set are well-aligned with the profession, and my professional potential is maximized through sports coverage.
What's your favorite drink?
An ice cold beer
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Athletic
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Sports writers are there to criticize everyone.
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