It doesn’t matter what the topic is – professional football, wrestling and hockey, media and sports culture and, of course, Edinboro Athletics.
If it’s the wide world of sports, it’s a topic of conversation for the team at “Tailgate Talks” — a video podcast created by two Edinboro students that features a rotating group of guests.
What started as a casual conversation between Edinboro junior Mike Kozminski, digital media production major, and Alex Brown, junior, sports management major, in October 2022, turned into a popular YouTube series that has recently featured on ErieNewsNowa local CBS affiliate in Erie, Pennsylvania.
“Sitting in front of a camera to talk about the sports I love is a deep passion that I experience much earlier in life than I thought,” Brown said. “Edinboro gave me all the tools to do this. If I hadn’t come here, I probably wouldn’t be able to do this like I am now.
The two friends already spent their free time discussing the world of sport. So it made sense that both men would use their college experience to develop their skills.
“Sometimes I forget that I’m on the mic and I’m being recorded because Alex and I talk sports 24/7, so what you see is what you get,” Kozminski said . “Edinboro helped me gain the level of confidence I’ve needed for years.”
The “Tailgate Talks” team records and produces an episode each week on Wednesdays, via their Youtube channel and Instagram. Episodes include appearances by Edinboro athletes Matt Carlisle and Reed Martin (football) and Annie Weimer (soccer).
The current iteration of the podcast debuted in January, with the co-hosts expanding their sports coverage beyond Edinboro Athletics. Before 2024, Kozminski and Brown were joined on-air by Edinboro student Richie Armagost, who continues to serve as producer of the show.
Additional support for the podcast is provided by Edinboro Joe Bachman, executive director; Haley Alexander, audio director; and Michael Kreinbucher, talent manager.
