BSM Podcast
PASR61: Mike Meltser – Sports Radio 610
“You can listen to other people’s opinions, but it comes down to what you think, and how you feel when watching a team or player. We shouldn’t allow ourselves to be swayed by the things that we hear even from the people we respect.” – Mike Meltser
Sometimes, just being close to the action is the best way to move up the ranks.
But you still have to be good. Really good. And that’s what Mike Meltser is.
Meltser was a host in Hartford, Connecticut, a stone’s throw away from ESPN. And when the talent is so close, before you know it, you’re doing updates for ESPN Radio.
Since then, it’s been nothing but upward for the current host at SportsRadio 610 KILT in Houston.
Hear about his climb and more in this edition of The PASR.
INSIDE THIS EPISODE
- How he first became interested in sports radio
- Landing his first paid job behind the scenes at SiriusXM
- Advancing from local CT radio to the ESPN Radio network
- Earning an opportunity in Houston thanks to Gavin Spittle
- Moving up the ladder at 610 and replacing Jim Rome in middays
- The way he’d describe his show and partnership with Seth Payne
- What he considers the pros/cons of working with an athlete
- How often his program weaves in lifestyle and pop culture
- Which area of his game he believes he needs to improve on most
- Creating an excellent sports update and what goes into it
FROM THE GUEST
- Mike’s Twitter handle: @MikeMeltser
FROM ZACH
The Podcast About Sports Radio is proud to partner with Barrett Sports Media, home of the sports radio industry’s premier website barrettsportsmedia.com. For the latest sports radio news around the country, as well as insights, and opinions from Jason Barrett and some of the brightest minds in the sports radio industry, visit barrettsportsmedia.com.
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Jason Barrett is the owner and operator of Barrett Sports Media. Prior to launching BSM he served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He has also produced national shows for ESPN Radio including GameNight and the Dan Patrick Show. You can find him on Twitter @SportsRadioPD or reach him by email at JBarrett@sportsradiopd.com.
Brady Farkas is a sports radio professional with 5+ years of experience as a Program Director, On-Air Personality, Assistant Program Director and Producer in Burlington, VT and Albany, NY. He’s well versed in content creation, developing ideas to generate ratings and revenue, working in a team environment, and improving and growing digital content thru the use of social media, audio/video, and station websites. His primary goal is to host a daily sports talk program for a company/station that is dedicated to serving sports fans. You can find him on Twitter @WDEVRadioBrady and reach him by email at bradyfarkas@gmail.com.
Stephen Strom can be heard hosting ‘The Sports Talkers Podcast’ for Barrett Sports Media. In addition to hosting here, Stephen works as a broadcasting assistant for the Miami Heat and color analyst for Nova Southeastern. Additional career experiences include working for SiriusXM, performing analyst duties for Princeton basketball, and hosting shows for TalkNorth.com. You can find him on Twitter @SStrom_.
Brady Farkas is a sports radio professional with 5+ years of experience as a Program Director, On-Air Personality, Assistant Program Director and Producer in Burlington, VT and Albany, NY. He’s well versed in content creation, developing ideas to generate ratings and revenue, working in a team environment, and improving and growing digital content thru the use of social media, audio/video, and station websites. His primary goal is to host a daily sports talk program for a company/station that is dedicated to serving sports fans. You can find him on Twitter @WDEVRadioBrady and reach him by email at bradyfarkas@gmail.com.