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On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget Howard sits down with veteran sports broadcaster Scott Braun, executive producer and host of Foul Territory and former MLB Network talent. Scott shares his journey from national te

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Hosted by Bridget Howard · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 30 episodes
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The Rise is a podcast that dives deep into the journeys of industry giants, trailblazing broadcasters, elite athletes, and game-changing leaders — all through the lens of how they got to the top. Hosted by sports broadcaster Bridget Howard , each episode brings engaging, laid-back conversations that are as entertaining as they are inspiring. Whether you're chasing a dream, climbing the ladder, or just curious about what it really takes to make it, The Rise delivers raw insight, real stories, and lessons you can carry with you — no matter your craft. It’s part masterclass, part hangout, and 100% worth the listen.
Bridget Howard hosts The Rise, a sports show with 30 episodes published.

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget Howard sits down with veteran sports broadcaster Scott Braun, executive producer and host of Foul Territory and former MLB Network talent. Scott shares his journey from national te

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget Howard talks with celebrity makeup artist and beauty influencer, Allison Kaye, about carving out her niche, turning glam into a business, and the moments that have shaped her journ

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget Howard interviews Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee and professional soccer player Delaney Lindahl – two athletes navigating their careers in baseball and soccer wh

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget Howard interviews Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee and professional soccer player Delaney Lindahl – two athletes navigating their careers in baseball and soccer wh

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget Howard sits down with celebrity stylist Alix Gropper — one half of the Forbes 30 Under 30 duo Danielle + Alix. From styling stars like Alix Earle and Paige Desorbo to building a br

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget Howard sits down with ESPN’s Katie George to talk about navigating the fast-paced world of sports broadcasting, the key to building relationships on and off camera, and more. From

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget Howard sits down with Mike Golic Jr., one of the most dynamic and entertaining voices in sports media. We dive into his journey, identity, and the evolving world of sports media, w

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget Howard sits down with Dannie Rogers —the team reporter for the Detroit Lions and a rising force in sports broadcasting. Dannie shares how she broke into the industry, the biggest l

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget Howard sits down with Sydney Schneider, a sports and lifestyle photographer capturing everything from Super Bowl champions to weddings, and all of life's most precious moments. Syd

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget spends time with play-by-play announcer Jacob Tobey to talk about his journey from local sports to calling his first season of games for the San Antonio Spurs and the WNBA’s Valkyr

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget sits down with TNT Sideline Reporter and Host Lauren Jbara. From the NHL and NBA to college football, Unrivaled, golf, and the Olympics, Lauren’s broadcast journey spans every corn

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with TV, radio, and podcast host, Trey Wingo. Trey spent over two decades at ESPN where he hosted NFL Live and the NFL Draft along with numerous other shows and events.

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with K-State Athletics Senior Director of Broadcast Services, Brian Smoller. Brian is also the play-by-play announcer for multiple K-State sports teams and is the host for K-

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with FOX Sports Host and Reporter, Jenny Taft. Jenny is currently the moderator on SKIP & SHANNON: UNDISPUTED and is also FOX's lead college football sideline reporter.

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with former Major League Baseball player and FOX Sports Analyst, Mark Sweeney. After his 14-year playing career, Sweeney joined FOX Sports San Diego as a pre and post-game an

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with the Kansas City Royals In-Stadium Host and Reporter, Taylor Davis. In addition to her role with the Royals, Taylor is a podcast host as well as a sideline reporter for C

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with Jesse Kurtz, the Executive Producer of the Mountain West Network. Jesse spent more than 15 years in local news as a sports anchor and reporter before joining the Mountai

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with Cayleigh Griffin, the courtside reporter for the Houston Rockets on AT&T SportsNet. Before making her way down to Houston, Cayleigh spent time with the Big East Conferen

On today’s episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with Adam Amin from FOX Sports. Adam is a play-by-play announcer for FOX’s NFL, MLB, and college basketball coverage. He is also the play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Bu

On today's episode of The Rise, Bridget talks with Taylor McGregor, the host and field reporter for Marquee Sports Network. Taylor is also a sideline reporter for college football on ESPN and before landing in Chicago, s
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