Noa grew up in Boston, liked talking about basketball, and made the goal to make that her job. She tells us about her unorthodox journalism training, when she figured out when she could write well (and not so well, apparently), being a woman in sports, her other passions outside of journalism and the Celtics, and the return of the Lightning Round.Twitter/X: @RileyJamesIAC @NoaDalzellNBAInstagram:@RileyJamesIACNoa's work: https://www.celticsblog.com/authors/noa-dalzellIAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative)Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jamLicense code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY

Jake Lambright joins the show to talk about being a weather anchor on local news. Jake chats about a typical day, what the newsroom is like during breaking news, the complexities of being so much younger in the workspace, what prompted a career in TV, green screens, in-ear monitors, explaining what a drone pilot is, and so much more.GoodPods: https://goodpods.com/profile/rileyjamesiac-65219IAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative)Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jamLicense code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY

Happy Birthday! IAC turns 7 years old!Two-part show today as we celebrate, we welcome back Glynn Hill of the Washington Post to chat about Sports Illustrated, when he figured out that he was good at writing, what he's learned at the Post, and Caitlin Clark. Then, after Glynn, I look back at seven years,  our one show in March, and what the next few months will look like.Twitter/X: @RileyJamesIAC @Glynn_HillInstagram:@RileyJamesIACGoodPods: https://goodpods.com/profile/rileyjamesiac-65219IAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative)Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jamLicense code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY

Joining the show is the Studio Head of Midnight Society and former Creative Strategist for Infinity Ward, the developer of Call of Duty, Robert Bowling joined the show. We talk about Piner, Kentucky, his time as a gas station chicken cook, starting a record label at FOURTEEN years old, moving to California and joining the Call of Duty team with zero experience, the past, present, and future of the gaming industry, and a whole lot about Midnight Society's game "DEADROP."Twitter/X: @RileyJamesIAC @fourzerotwoInstagram:@RileyJamesIACIAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative)Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jamLicense code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY

Cam Awesome wrote a book but didn't tell anyone it was out, so instead we talked about people, credit card debt, how he started fighting, his retirement from boxing, the death of Lenroy Thompson, and the beginning of Cam Awesome... and a lot more.Twitter/X: @RileyJamesIAC @CamFAwesomeInstagram:@RileyJamesIAC@CamFAwesomeIAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative)Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jamLicense code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY

As we are a Louisiana-based podcast, it felt fitting to do this and with the support of the folks at Spotify, we did. Dr. Yevan Terrien is a visiting instructor of Louisiana History and Early American History at the University of Louisiana. We asked about the origins, traditions, and different methods of honoring the holiday, from city to city, and how it's celebrated outside of the United States. Bonus points if you can name the first capital of Louisiana. Thanks for indulging us and happy Mardi Gras!Twitter/X: @RileyJamesIAC @ChatlantiqueInstagram:@RileyJamesIACMardi Gras playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5EpDS9sAGCmUf41XcRT12Y?si=3ac4a2f68965448fIAC loves: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0G3Rfu9xA3g0v7DRuLARKu?si=ccca0da7ad344921IAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative)Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jamLicense code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY

Annie Law is a digital marketer, former podcaster/magazine editor, and a FIT graduate. She talks with us about the expectation vs. reality of living in New York City, the impact and personal connection she has with Malaysian heritage, and how she uses it in her projects, finally, she lets us learn a little bit about her as we wrap up the show talking about her hobby of painting and ceramics.Twitter/X: @RileyJamesIAC Instagram:@RileyJamesIAC@anniexjlIAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative)Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jamLicense code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY

To kickoff 2024, we have on friend of the program, two-time World Cup veteran, and FOX Sports analyst Alexi Lalas to chat about a few things. First and foremost, the game/show of social media, but the dangers of using the stage. After that, Alexi jumps into his view on politics in America and how folks talk about it in the current landscape. Next, we moved to his love of music, the story of his tour with Hootie & The Blowfish, his studio albums, and his favorite artists from the past and today. Lastly, he talks about Rob Stone, Carli Lloyd, and his Australian adventure for the World Cup.Twitter/X: @RileyJamesIAC @AlexiLalasInstagram:@RileyJamesIAC@AlexiLalasIAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 Alexi’s music: Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative)Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jamLicense code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY

Typical December show format. Our lone show this month featured an honest look back at 2023 from the on-air performance to the behind-the-scenes stories of the year. It also includes goals for 2024, but it's not what you think. Lastly, the return of the IAC-famous Bowl Game with Graham Capobianco (101, 105) and pro golfer Jevon Perry (104). We appreciate you and thank you for another great year and look forward to 2024!Twitter/X: @RileyJamesIAC Instagram: @RileyJamesIACChristmas playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5IXr9ptdROzgdY1n8uIdH6?si=ed6fbb02d1c844662023 IAC Artist of the Year: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3enPY7bbrcAXyNjV6e9u5b?si=61a33ed21e36439dIAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 girls playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ydKk6kGxbNKmxQAJIQC75?si=08d3ff11c1504c80 Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative) Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions  Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jam License code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY

This is the final show of our AI x IAC series where we discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on modern and future journalism. Finishing our series, we have Paul Carr of TruMedia. We chat with the famed numbers wizard about the impact of Artificial Intelligence on researchers and statisticians and how that might influence broadcasters. We also react to the report on Sports Illustrated using AI-generated fake reporters, we discuss ethics and how to use the new resources and share fears of the future of news and what to trust.  Twitter/X: @RileyJamesIAC @PaulCarr  Instagram: @RileyJamesIAC  Christmas playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5IXr9ptdROzgdY1n8uIdH6?si=ed6fbb02d1c84466IAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 girls playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ydKk6kGxbNKmxQAJIQC75?si=08d3ff11c1504c80 Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative) Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions  Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jam License code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY

This is the second show of our AI x IAC series where we discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on modern and future journalism. Continuing our series, we have Chuck Booth of CBS on. This was a great chat since we shared the same fears, levels of concern, and opinions on how it can be used for good. He lays out each level of good, and bad, and how to moderate it as we continue to see how it evolves. Twitter/X: @RileyJamesIAC @ChuckBoothSportInstagram:@RileyJamesIACChuck's work:https://www.cbssports.com/writers/chuck-booth/IAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 girls playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ydKk6kGxbNKmxQAJIQC75?si=08d3ff11c1504c80Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative)Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jamLicense code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY

This is the first show of our AI x IAC series where we discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on modern and future journalism. To kick it off, we asked well-traveled journalist Roberto Rojas of ESPN (formerly: NBC, beIN, and DAZN) about his current use, what can be positive about using AI, the downside, and where the line where he is going to start to worry about it.Twitter/X: @RileyJamesIAC @RobertoRojas97Instagram:@RileyJamesIAC@roberto_1206IAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative)Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jamLicense code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY

Sabrina Belmonte is a friend of the show. She recently became a mother, which seems really hard. So, we asked about that. Then, the conversation shifts to two American soccer players in Italy, which turns into a conversation about corruption, geography, David Beckham, Lionel Messi playing in Miami, Canada, and gratification. Great show? Great show.Twitter/X: @RileyJamesIAC Instagram:@RileyJamesIACIAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative)Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jamLicense code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY

Governor Gavin Newsom, Sean Hannity, and Christina Flach all have one thing in common. They love the makeup chair. Christina is back to celebrate Riley's birthday with a story of what politicians and media folks are like before and after these TV interviews. We also talk about goals, birthdays, and moral dilemmas. Squeezed a lot into 50 minutes.Twitter/X: @RileyJamesIAC @PrettyGirlMkupInstagram:@RileyJamesIAC@ChristinaFlachMakeupIAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative)Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jamLicense code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY

Thankful to have done my second World Cup and worked with some great men and women through our coverage of Australia-New Zealand, but we had some pretty dark moments and we decided to take a show to discuss the human element of covering a tournament on the other side of the planet and the toll it took on my health, life, and my family. This show is hosted by our friend, Cam Awesome. Thank you for letting me have episodes like this.Twitter/X: @RileyJamesIAC @CamFAwesomeInstagram:@RileyJamesIAC@CamFAwesomeIAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative)Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jamLicense code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY

Touring, making art, parties, egos, equipment, and rock & roll. Graham Capobianco chats about his former life. as a musician, and how he still includes it in his life. We also chat about the modern state of music with the advancements in technology. Debating real v. fake instruments, songs made entirely on laptops, and how people make music specifically for Instagram/TikTok hits. Also, Taylor Swift, because, of course.Twitter/X: @RileyJamesIAC @GrahamALougeInstagram:@RileyJamesIAC@GrahamALougeIAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative)Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jamLicense code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY

Back again, THE Erika Rodriguez joins us all show long to chat about the constant pressure of the Instagram aesthetic and the effect of social media. She dives into some personal stories of struggle with self-identity and the constant competition with other folks online. We also talk about the unprecedented heat in our beloved southern home states, my broken Spanish, and the Lightning Round.Twitters/X: @IfAnyoneCares_ @RileyJamesIAC Instagrams/Threads:@RileyJamesIACIAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative)Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jamLicense code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY

Let's get topical. We had on Ryan Wintle to chat about the heat wave across Arizona, the writer's strike in Hollywood, summer film releases, that stupid viral dress from 2014, and the possibility of Meta's Threads killing Twitter. Well-rounded, yeah?Twitters: @IfAnyoneCares_ @RileyJamesIAC @RyanWintleInstagrams:@RileyJamesIAC@RyanWintleThreads:@RileyJamesIAC@RyanWintleIAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative)Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jamLicense code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY

The PGA and LIV have merged to make golf one again. Stars of the game that followed Saudi oil money have returned to their PGA cohorts just in time for these two tours to shake hands and forget anyone ever said a bad thing. Jevon Perry joins the show to rekindle our conversation that blew up last year (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4A4h8oajyI0aVMbNAdjwuz?si=38be4cb3ff374d62). IAC goes topical again!Twitters: @IfAnyoneCares_ @RileyJamesIAC Instagrams:@RileyJamesIAC@JevonPerryIAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative)Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jamLicense code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY

This is not the show we meant to do with Graham, but this is what happened.  A maker of floors, editor of my writing, and friend through the magic of the Internet, Graham Capobianco joins the show to chat about floors, football, and being a dad.Twitters: @IfAnyoneCares_ @RileyJamesIAC @GrahamALougeInstagrams:@RileyJamesIAC@GrahamALougeIAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/isd6udf2ge8jixu9jmdvy7g22?si=lbVsX8nGR4GDU8S76ZjAXA&nd=1 Art: Spencer Ware (@spencerwarecreative)Music: All Good Folks and IAC Productions Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/summertime-jamLicense code: I2TIWBIRPGF4Z3VY