Breaking barriers in sports media takes more than talent. It takes persistence, preparation, and the courage to create your own opportunities.
In this episode of Unexpired, Kim Alexis sits down with sports broadcasting pioneer Ann Liguori to discuss her journey as one of the first women to host a call-in sports radio show on WFAN. Ann shares how she built a lasting career, landed interviews with legendary athletes, and turned her passion for sports into a successful media business.
From navigating a male-dominated industry to finding purpose through philanthropy, Ann reveals the lessons behind a career built on grit, relationships, and knowing when to take a chance.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Welcome And Setting The Scene
0:22 - Meet Ann Liguori
0:54 - A Childhood Passion For Interviews
3:32 - Competing In Sports With Limited Opportunities
4:44 - The New York Fellowship And A Sudden Loss
9:33 - USA Today Byline And The ABC Radio Grind
11:34 - Launching WFAN And Earning Respect
16:35 - Booking Celebrities Through Genuine Networking
19:48 - Funding A TV Show From Scratch
23:18 - The Sacrifices And Scrutiny Women Face
24:55 - Turning Golf Legends Into Life Lessons
33:27 - Sponsor: Altitude Home Loans
34:02 - Building A Foundation Around Giving Back
36:17 - IBKUL: Sun Protection, Style, And Business
37:54 - Designing The Hamptons Rope Jewelry Line
38:52 - Why Retirement Is Not The Goal
41:56 - Locker Room Rules And Staying Professional
44:16 - Research Discipline Before Google
46:17 - Night Callers And Live Radio Chaos
47:45 - How She Landed Ted Williams
51:10 - Preserving A Massive Interview Archive
