
The Justin Leger Show
By Justin Leger


Episode 12: Chris Cotillo
MassLive.com's Red Sox beat reporter Chris Cotillo joins to discuss his unique career path and preview the Red Sox offseason.

Episode 11: Phil Perry
NBC Sports Boston's New England Patriots insider Phil Perry joins the show to talk about his rise in sports media, the state of the Pats, and much more.

Episode 10: Meghan Ottolini
(0:00): Intro.
(2:00): When Meghan realized she wanted to pursue a career in sports media.
(5:30): Why she decided to settle down in Boston after growing up near D.C.
(7:20): Her experience working at the Boston Herald.
(9:25): Sports media role models and influences.
(12:35): Getting her start on TV with "Quick Slants."
(14:58): Being the first woman ever to have a full-time afternoon slot on Boston sports radio.
(20:45): Dealing with constant criticism.
(23:48): Building chemistry with new co-hosts.
(26:25): Prepping for a sports radio show.
(28:45): Favorite/most rewarding moments + biggest challenge in sports media.
(33:50): The key to her rise in Boston sports media.
(36:35): Future aspirations and goals.
(39:10): Who is Meghan Ottolini off the air/internet?
(41:45): One big question for the four main Boston sports teams.
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Episode 9: DJ Bean
DJ Bean is a Boston sports media personality and content creator who also co-hosts a pop culture podcast called "BRUNCH" alongside Pete Blackburn. Follow him on Twitter/X: @DJ_Bean.
- (0:00): Intro.
- (2:05): How DJ got his start in sports media.
- (11:41): Starting and building the "BRUNCH" podcast
- (16:06): Favorite "BRUNCH" podcast guests + awkward experiences with guests.
- (22:05): Being yourself, embracing authenticity.
- (31:23): Getting his start on television.
- (37:06): Writing, podcasting, or TV?
- (43:28): Has working in sports spoiled his passion for sports?
- (47:15): What's life like for DJ Bean outside of sports?
- (52:08): The 1,000 True Fans Theory
- (56:40): Three movies and artists DJ would recommend.
- (1:01:06): Expectations for Mac Jones and the 2023 Patriots. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvILyXrx1FyJqaDDVhIkKkg

Episode 8: Joey Copponi
Joey Copponi is the co-host of the ITM Podcast -- a popular Boston Red Sox podcast -- alongside former Section 10 host Steve Perrault. Follow him on Twitter: @JoeyCopponi.
- (0:00): Intro.
- (1:38): Joey's background.
- (3:38): Getting the ITM gig.
- (5:41): Adjusting to his new lifestyle with ITM.
- (8:06): Any pressure "replacing" Jared Carrabis as Steve's co-host?
- (9:44): Relationship and building chemistry with Steve.
- (13:10): Getting let go by Audacy and moving the podcast to Sports Illustrated.
- (18:24): The coolest experiences he's had with ITM.
- (20:24): Players he has built a close connection with since joining the podcast.
- (23:42): Worst experience with a player.
- (26:35): Favorite interviews and most awkward interview moment.
- (31:06): Goals and next steps for ITM.
- (33:16): Takeaways and lessons learned from his experience with ITM.
- (35:10): Red Sox trade deadline discussion.
- (44:22): Favorite Red Sox storylines this season.
- (51:30): Short and long-term outlooks on the Red Sox, plus a prediction for how their 2023 season ends. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvILyXrx1FyJqaDDVhIkKkg

Episode 7: Gary Sheffield Jr.
Gary Sheffield Jr. is a sports media personality who has built a large, loyal following on social media with his unfiltered opinions and analysis. The son of baseball legend Gary Sheffield, he has written for Outkick.com and appeared on MLB Network while hosting his own shows and streaming on Kick.com.
- Gary on how he got started in media and grew his social media following. (1:16)
- Finding the courage to be authentic in spite of Twitter trolls and critics. (8:20)
- The challenge of finding his own voice and speaking on controversial topics while having the same name as an MLB legend. (13:36)
- His appearance on MLB Network, and his ultimate goal in media. (17:28)
- The story behind his beef with Jason Whitlock. (27:42)
- Thoughts on Elon Musk's Twitter takeover. (39:14)
- Gary Jr. and Sr.'s opinions on baseball's rule changes and analytics. (48:53)
- How he became a Yankees/Eagles/Suns fan. (56:53)
- His dream trade deadline for the Yankees. (1:00:46)
- Trade deadline expectations and World Series prediction. (1:06:48)
Follow Gary Sheffield Jr. on Twitter: @Garysheffieldjr

Episode 6: Justin Andrews

Episode 5: Daniel McFadin

Episode 4: Steve Perrault

Episode 3: Jessica Kleinschmidt

Episode 2: Pete Blackburn

Episode 1: Steve Buckley
