If there's anyone who needs more than 24 hours in a day, it's Ryan "Media" Lee. Ryan is an on-air radio personality at both 103.5 KISS FM and 107.5 WGCI in Chicago. When he wraps up his radio shows, you can catch Ryan co-hosting alongside me at Rate Field with the Chicago White Sox. We have a good time at work, if you can't tell! Ryan embodies hustle, heart, and dedication in all aspects of his life. We touch on Ryan's start in the business, his White Sox audition, and his impecca...

She's fit, she's vivacious, and coolest of all.... she has a World Series ring. (Enter jealousy!) A registered dietician and certified specialist in sports dietetics, Dawn "DJ" worked as the head dietician for the Chicago Cubs for 10 years, hosted a reality-style TV show called S.E.E. Chicago for three seasons, and also won a reality TV show on ABC, called My Diet Is Better Than Yours. This is just scratching the surface! She is also the author of two books: The Flexitarian Diet an...

Whether it's football, basketball, figure skating, or wheelchair rugby, simply to name a few, Chris Vosters has you covered. Vosters is a familiar face and voice on the Big Ten Network, Fox Sports, and covered the Olympics and Paralympics for NBC Sports. A Wisconsin native, Vosters knew from a young age that he was destined to work in sports when he would sit at the breakfast table reading off the box scores, even before he knew his ABCs! He touches on the value of saying "yes", reaching ou...

The late Andrew Weishar had a simple request, to "Pay Forward" the kindness shown to his family during his battle with cancer. There is no love like sibling love, and Andrew's younger brother, Dan Weishar, created the Andrew Weishar Foundation in honor of his best friend. Dan Weishar is the CEO/President of Weish4Ever, a foundation that brings joy and financial relief to adolescents and young adults battling cancer. Since its inception in 2013, WeishFest has only grown. What is WeishFest,...

If you are someone who loves listening to the radio to belt out the latest bops (like me!) there is a method to the on-air madness! Jordan "Dash" is a Chicagoland native who is the B96 Chicago Radio Host from 2-7PM daily. You know his voice, and now you'll get to meet the person behind the golden mic! Dash breaks down the inside scoop on what it takes to put on a radio show, why you hear certain songs on the radio over and over again, and the power of saying 'hi" because you truly nev...

WWE TV Personality Megan Morant gives us the Raw Talk, the SmackDown, the Low Down on what it takes to work alongside the superstars in the sports and entertainment world. Megan fills us in on the WWE universe, how she landed this one-of-a-kind job, her previous position covering the New England Patriots, plus her journey along the way. Not only is she a badass broadcaster, but she also shares her experience of donating a kidney and her mission to inspire others to do the same. A Chicagol...

From fan to front office, Chris Simms is a mastermind when it comes to working on the business side of the sports industry - whether it's marketing, sales, or building strong relationships, Simms tackles it all within the Chicago Bears organization. We touch on the buzz with the possible new Chicago Bears stadium, how he worked his way up to landing a position in the NFL, his passion for women's sports and Simms even tries to teach me about Game of Thrones (I still have no idea what i...

Believe it or not, the MLB season is here! So it's only fitting that the baseball queen, Siera Santos, graces us with her presence on the "Lyssin' Up" Podcast! In this episode, we discuss the inception of Siera's journey in sports broadcasting, our connection in Chicago, and what it was like covering her hometown team in the World Series last year for MLB Network. And in the words of Wiz Khalifa, "Work Hard, Play Hard"... Siera gets it! Welcome our new sponsor, The Collector...

He's got charisma, he's got class, he's got pizzazz - it must be Joe Musso! Musso is a Chicagoland native (graduate of Fenwick High School, Illinois Wesleyan University and Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism) who continues to skyrocket in the sports broadcasting space. Currently, an Anchor at CBS Sports HQ in Stamford, CT, no task is too big or too small for Joe; from covering the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln, Nebraska to hosting SuperBowl 58 coverage in front of the Bellagio fou...

The Big Game is approaching (aka the Super Bowl), and when it comes to sports betting, football is king! Before bringing his talents to PointsBet as the Senior Player Development Manager for PointsBet, Teddy Greenstein was a sports columnist for The Chicago Tribune for over 24 years. Teddy interviewed the biggest stars in the league: Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, John Daly, just to name a few big wigs. In this episode, we tackle "Sports Betting 101", the importance of strong writing sk...

The most iconic introduction in sports is the Chicago Bulls starting lineup. You can't argue with me on that one! How about being the guy who gets to announce the Bulls' starting five in front of a stacked crowd, game after game? Tim Sinclair's smooth & sultry voice booms across a multitude of sports' biggest stages. In our conversation, we touch on authenticity in your person and your voice, the benefits of being multi-faceted at your craft, and how to correctly pronounce Nikola Vučević!...

Everyone knows that Chicago is considered a "Bears town" - football is king. My next guest is close to the Bears action 24/7. Whether reporting live on the sidelines at Soldier Field, covering press conferences at Halas Hall, or inside the boisterous Bears locker room, Mark Grote covers it all. We touch on first jobs in radio, the infamous "Double Doink" game, and predictions for the upcoming NFL Draft. Bear Down, and Lyssin' Up! Wings & Rings Mazda of Orland Park Twitter: @alyssa...

We are all familiar with our favorite team's mascot, but do you ever wonder about the person inside the playful, goofy suit? Well, I'll introduce you to a well-known figure(s) in the sports world! Carrie Norwood was the first female Herky the Hawk at The University of Iowa, and spent over a decade performing as Southpaw with the Chicago White Sox, amongst other positions. Carrie oozes confidence, charisma, and class. She is a prime example of how taking risks and shooting for the stars positi...

Emmy-award winners Will Salvi and his brother Chris are on the cutting edge of communications, all while providing the passion and personal touch with their CEO Series. The CEO Series presents conversations with top business leaders, such as the CEO of Portillo's, Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz, Chicago Bulls & White Sox owner Jerry Reindsdorf, and even the CEO of Dude Wipes....the Salvi brothers truly cover it all! Lyssin' Up to my interview with Will, who breaks down his keys to networkin...

If you follow the Chicago White Sox, then you definitely know my next guest. Scott Merkin has covered the White Sox for over 21 seasons as a writer for MLB.com, so he has seen a thing or two! In this episode, Scott and I discuss how he earned his chops as a reporter in high school, insight into the White Sox upcoming season, and top memories covering the most elite players in the MLB. And of course, we preview the Iowa-Michigan Big Ten Championship game. Lyssin' Up with Merk! Wings & Rin...

The Texas Rangers recently won their first World Series Championship in franchise history, and my next guest was an integral part of the postseason run. Hannah Wing, the Texas Rangers Digital & In-Game Host discusses her role within the organization, the key to not playing the comparison game, and how a certain brand of eyelashes saved her eyes from burning during all those champagne showers! Give it a Lyssin'! Buffalo Wings & Rings Mazda of Orland Park Twitter: @alyssabergamini In...

In Episode 3, a Greek and an Italian get on a podcast and talk for over an hour about how their respective internships at Comcast SportsNet Chicago transformed into a career, how to take advantage when a door opens in a top media market, and Charlie's experience so far covering NHL's generational talent, Connor Bedard, in his rookie season with the Blackhawks. You also have to hear about Charlie's favorite Greek dish, so make sure to Lyssin' Up! Wings and Rings Mazda of Orland Park Twitter: ...

In this episode of "Lyssin' Up", Alyssa reconnects with Chris Ackels, who was her co-host at the Chicago White Sox from 2017-2021. If you've been to a Notre Dame football game over the past 2 seasons, you know his voice, but do you know his story? Chris is currently the PA Announcer for Notre Dame football, as well as the Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Hunt Sports Group (Kansas City Chiefs, FC Dallas). In this episode, Alyssa and Chris break down what it takes to be an in-game host,...

In the inaugural episode of the "Lyssin' Up" Podcast, Alyssa interviews Annie Costabile. Annie is the Chicago Sky beat reporter, host of the Equal Play podcast for the Chicago Sun-Times, as well as the Chicago Red Stars & Chicago Bulls. Annie and Alyssa go down memory lane of both attending the Journalism School at The University of Iowa, why change is a good thing, and her impact on the women's sports scene. Wings & Rings Mazda of Orland Park Twitter: @alyssaberga...

Welcome to Lyssin' Up, a podcast hosted by NBA broadcaster, MLB host, and Chicago media personality Alyssa Bergamini. Join Alyssa as she conducts one-on-one unfiltered interviews with top broadcasters, media personalities, athletes, influencers, local celebrities and more. Whether you're an aspiring broadcast journalist, or simply love a juicy story beyond the boxscore, this podcast is for you! Get ready to Lyssin' Up! Twitter: @alyssabergamini Instagram: @alyssabergamini