Danny Weidler. Highly regarded and feared by his peers | CHIMING IN EP021
Chiming In - Steve Gillis, Player ManagerShow Notes
Danny Weidler has been a rugby league journalist and television reporter for almost 40 years.
It’s been a crazy journey which has seen him experience plenty of highs and lows in the industry.
Recruited by Channel 9 chief David Gyngell, Weidler changed the way rugby league news was reported on TV - earning himself a reputation as hard nosed reporter who constantly broke big news stories.
In a very revealing and honest assessment of his career, Weidler explains what makes a good story, how he has made some enemies and what drives him to keep going.
It’s a fascinating listen as Weidler opens up on his life and love for rugby league.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start 01:07 - How Danny got into journalism 06:52 - The art of cold calling 12:05 - Fall outs with Gus Gould 15:39 - Sonny Bill & Anthony Mundine 20:08 - Making enemies 23:39 - Big stories broken 35:02 - Trailblazer into TV journalism 43:57 - Being in the inner sanctum Head to www.fanatics.tv for written versions of these interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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