Shawne Merriman on "Broadcast Bootcamp" and the World of Sports TV
September 16, 20261:27
How does an All-Pro NFL linebacker transition to a career in media? By surviving a grueling 3:00 a.m. live broadcast shift. Shawne Merriman shares the untold story of his television "boot camp" at NFL AM—the show that eventually evolved into the massive hit Good Morning Football. From sharing the desk with Colin Cowherd to the launch of the WWE Network and appearing on ESPN's SportsNation, Merriman provides a firsthand account of his journey through the sports media landscape and the massive industry shift from traditional linear TV to streaming.