Who's On The News
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWho's On The News is a podcast focused on highlighting the personal stories and journeys of broadcast news professionals. WOTN is hosted by a former morning anchor himself, Billy Floyd.
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The Dixieland Delight with Addie Weaver (Season Finale Pt. 2 - Outro)
July 19, 2021 13:24 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBWe have reached the conclusion of an era that will never be forgotten. These are the last words spoken on season 1 of Who’s On The News. Billy takes the time to open up in a way he’s never publicly done before. He shares an extremely detailed story that will show you why he’s exactly where he is today. If you’re a sucker for love and relationships, this is a tale that you’re going to want to listen to. The purpose of this outro is to show you that you have to trust your gut at all costs a...
The Dixieland Delight with Addie Weaver (Season Finale Pt. 1)
July 19, 2021 13:16 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBThe final episode of season 1 features arguably the most personable person on the planet. Addie Weaver is a phenomenal young talent who blessed Billy with her presence on Who’s On The News. Addie is the weekday morning traffic anchor for CBS 42 in Birmingham, Alabama. She’s on the same AM program as Jack Royer, episode 13’s special guest. This is without a doubt the most genuine overall conversation in WOTN’s first season. Addie dives deep into what it’s like being a traffic anchor, how sh...
The Big Stage Slayer with Ya’Lisha Gatewood
July 12, 2021 13:05 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBThe penultimate episode of season 1 features an incredible individual who lives in the trenches. She’s someone that you cannot miss and that’s because she works like an absolute savage every day in order to succeed. Ya’Lisha Gatewood reports on air for KTAL in her hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana. When she’s not on your television screen telling you what’s what, she’s physically and mentally preparing for her next opportunity to flex on the stage. Our extremely versatile guest is not just a ...
The Hawaii Honcho with Eddie Dowd
July 05, 2021 13:02 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBEpisode 16 most definitely features a fantastic tale that is 100% worth listening to. The story of Eddie Dowd is certainly something you cannot make up. Eddie was born and raised in New York City. He began his television career in Lincoln, Nebraska and had a tremendous time telling stories while connecting with the community. After eventually being fed up with the frigid weather, Eddie decided to move all the way to Hawaii before securing a position there with a local news station. He now rep...
The Two Decade Don with Marvin James
June 28, 2021 13:19 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBThe 15th episode of Who’s On the News features a true local legend, Marvin James. The sports guru has been with WMAZ in Macon, Georgia for over 20 years! He moved to Georgia 30 years ago after living all over the world while his father fought for our country. Before covering sports became his career, he crushed dudes on the gridiron as a lineman for Georgia Southern University. The proud military brat and Billy discussed covering local sports, the connections in the community, the lasting imp...
The Hustle & Muscle with Ciara Lucas
June 21, 2021 13:09 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBEpisode 14 features a woman in the industry who makes everything look easy. Ciara Lucas joined Billy this week to discuss her nonstop life as both a morning news reporter for ABC 6 in Columbus, Ohio and a fitness trainer & certified nutrition coach. Our extremely talented guest also volunteers as a coach for the non profit ‘Girls on the Run’ and has her own platform called ‘Fit For a Queen’ that serves as a community of women who put their passion first so they can live the life they were des...
The Family Business with Jack Royer
June 14, 2021 13:20 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIf you have followed Billy’s journey and the absolute blast he’s had hosting WOTN, you would know that his father has been an evening news anchor in Albany, NY for his entire life. This episode was extra special to Billy because he got to sit down with another bright young man who also followed in his fathers footsteps. On episode 13 of Who’s On The News, CBS 42’s Jack Royer breaks down how he literally grew up in a newsroom with his father Mike Royer, who was in the television industry for o...
The Social Media Sensation with Rachael O’Neil
June 07, 2021 13:06 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBBilly was honored to be joined by one of television’s most prolific young stars for episode 12 of Who’s On The News. Rachael O’Neil landed an exceptional reporting position out of college in New Orleans, Louisiana for WGNO. After two standout years in The Big Easy, she made her way to Dallas, Texas to continue her impressive career for CBS 11. Billy and Rachael break down all things social media during their conversation. Rachael was the perfect person to discuss this topic with — she has ove...
The Baltimore Broadcaster with Bobby Trosset
May 31, 2021 12:56 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBBilly is joined by WBAL’s Bobby Trosset to discuss life as a broadcaster for a professional sports team. Bobby does an exceptional job as the lead anchor for the flagship radio stations of the Baltimore Ravens. In episode 11, Bobby breaks down how he got into sports broadcasting, the joys of covering an electric football team, the challenges of the pandemic, some of his favorite memories, predictions for the Ravens this season and plenty more. After the interview (37:22), Billy gets back on t...
The Limitless Local Talent with Giuliana Bruno
May 24, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBEpisode 10 of WOTN features the extremely talented Giuliana Bruno of WTEN in Albany, New York. The young morning reporter sat down with Billy this week to discuss her wonderful experience working as a news personality in her hometown. Giuliana graduated from Catholic Central High School in 2016 and then went on to study journalism at one of the best communications schools in the country, Emerson College. She began her career in Albany after graduating college early as a 20 year old and now s...
Bonus Banter - The Guide To Getting A Job in TV News with Gene Kirkconnell
May 20, 2021 16:13 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MBIn the first ever bonus episode of WOTN, Billy sits down with news legend, Gene Kirkconnell to discuss the fine details of what it takes to secure a job in TV news. Gene has been in the game for several decades, displaying his talents for radio stations, newspapers, websites, and television stations all throughout the Southeastern United States. The current News Director at WRBL in Columbus, Georgia breaks down every important aspect that goes into the process of finding the right news job. H...
The Soon To Be Superstar with Drew Dees
May 17, 2021 13:11 - 43 minutes - 40 MBOn episode 9 of Who’s On The News, Billy sits down with one of the most high-spirited humans to ever grace this world. Drew Dees is at the tail end of his college career and once he’s done, he will begin his journey in television. One day, he will be your favorite on-air personality and that’s because he 100% knows that’s the truth. Our incredible guest was born with Cerebral Palsy and he wants to be on your TV screen because he always wished he could watch someone who was like him when he wa...
The Blooper with Marcello Cuadra & Madison Glaser
May 10, 2021 15:35 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBBilly sits down with KPLC’s magnificent morning news duo for episode 8 of WOTN. Marcello Cuadra & Madison Glaser became best friends while studying at the University of Florida and now they work for the same news station in Lake Charles, Louisiana. After Marcello’s voice cracked on live television, he made a viral video of the clip to turn the negative into an extreme positive. Billy and the two superstar talents discuss the blunder, reading the teleprompter, having a young on-air look, their...
The Meteorologist with Scot Pilié
May 03, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBBilly welcomes one of the most accurate and likable forecasters on television to talk about the truths of being a meteorologist. Scot Pilié is a NOLA native and now he delivers the AM weather for Good Morning New Orleans on WGNO. Billy and Scot discuss how Scot dealt with hurricane Katrina as a young kid, how he fell in love with meteorology, what you have to study in college to become a meteorologist, how the job is done on live television, his experience as a gay man in the industry, and pl...
The Unprecedented Beginning with Olivia Young
April 26, 2021 12:55 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBOn episode 6 of WOTN, Olivia Young joined Billy to discuss her experience of starting her career in TV news during a global pandemic. Olivia is a reporter for KVAL/KMTR in Eugene, Oregon. She also anchors the morning news on KMTR because the former morning anchor (WOTN host Billy Floyd) left the business in February. This talented budding star expressed the challenges of reporting during the shutdowns, what she learned about herself during her first year in the business, how she always makes ...
The Rookie & The Vet with Julia Yarbough
April 19, 2021 12:33 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MBBilly was honored to be joined by Emmy-Award winning journalist, Julia Yarbough on episode 5 of WOTN. Julia entered the news industry in the late 1980s and her talents have graced television stations in Louisville, Tampa, Miami, Los Angeles, and more. This deep dive gives us a full breakdown of what it was like for Julia as she began her career and how much different it is for new reporters coming onto the scene. Billy and Julia also discuss the progression of technology & social media, how ...
The Transformation with Elizabeth VanMetre
April 12, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBBilly Floyd was elated to be joined by Elizabeth VanMetre for episode 4 of WOTN. Elizabeth is a spectacular Springfield, Missouri anchor/reporter who changed her life drastically over the last year. After a lengthy span of her weight holding her back in her career, she decided to commit to transforming herself. In just one year, she lost over 100 lbs. In this episode, Elizabeth details the journey, how she was treated in the community when she was obese compared to when she lost the weight, h...
The Open Mind with Malik Wilson
April 05, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBMalik Wilson joins Billy Floyd for episode 3 of WOTN to discuss his life path and how his positive mindset allows him to trust the process. Minot, North Dakota’s finest details how he always knew he wanted to be a television personality and he couldn’t have made up his path to get to where he is right now. His story highlights the message of staying present, stay patient and grateful through every opportunity, and know that it will all pay off when the timing is right. After the chat with Ma...
The Small Market Experience with Carmine Gemei
March 29, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBBilly is joined by his great pal, Carmine Gemei on the second ever episode of Who’s On The News. Carmine currently delivers the evening news every weekday for KTVL in Medford, Oregon. Before making his way to the west coast, Carmine began his on-air career at KTWO in Casper, WY as the Sports Director. This episode gives us an in-depth look at what it’s like to start a television journey working for a small market and how Carmine became a beloved staple in the community by making the sports a...
The Pilot with Amy Lanski
March 22, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBKHSL’s Amy Lanski joins Billy Floyd for the inaugural episode of Who’s On The News. Amy dives deep into overcoming adversity and dealing with stressful situations the news life presents. Excellent tips are also dished out for the young aspiring journalists who are looking to succeed in the news industry. After the interview (33:26), The Back 9’s Brian Rhatigan asks Billy several questions about his news experience sent in by fans of the program. LINKS BELOW Follow WOTN on IG: https://www.ins...
Welcome to Who's On The News
March 17, 2021 20:16 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBWho's On The News is a podcast focused on highlighting the personal stories and journeys of broadcast news professionals. WOTN is hosted by a former morning anchor himself, Billy Floyd.