#14 Matthew Collette: Producing Sportscenter, Winning Sports Emmys at FOX, Breaking into the Sports Production World | Smart Alec Show

Matthew Collette is an Emmy-winning executive producer with over a decade of experience within the sports media space — from live studio production, original content, show running, and building streaming channels, Matthew is one of the foremost production leaders in the sports media industry. An alum of Virginia Tech, Mathew began his career in production with the greatest TV show off all time — SportsCenter on ESPN —, then produced Olbermann on ESPN, before going on to win multiple Sports Emmy nominations and Awards as a Producer & Showrunner for “Garbage Time with Katie Nolan” on FOX Sports. He then added to the incredible resume having worked as a Coordinating Producer at IMG, a Senior Producer at Yahoo Sports, and now leads sports production as Executive Producer of Sports at the innovative B2B streaming giant coined “the next billion dollar company” at Atmosphere TV. Aside from a legendary career and incredible background of knowledge on production and the sports media space, Matthew is the most humble, easy-going, and incredible dude, that we’re honored to say is a friend of the show.

Check out Atmosphere TV here: https://www.atmosphere.tv

Connect with Matthew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-collette-33b22135

Topics discussed:

• The importance of giving people opportunity — how Matt was given an opportunity at Sportscenter and turned it into a very successful career. We never know where the next major talent is going to come from and should give people their shot
• How to seize the moment and take advantage of opportunity when you get your foot in the door
• Advice for breaking into sports production
• What it was like working at ESPN’s HQ Bristol campus — what it was like running around campus to produce SportsCenter, Olbermann, and more
• What it felt like to produce Katie Nolan’s “Garbage Time” podcast at FOX Sports and not only get nominated for Sports Emmy’s but WIN multiple Sports Emmy’s
• His favorite moments and memories from his time at ESPN
• His time at Yahoo Sports, IMG
• The growth of Austin as a city
• Programming
• The evolution of the Sports Media landscape
• Atmosphere TV
• Much more

Recorded in September 2022

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