Shore Conference Stories, Media Evolution & Wrestling Culture with Bob Badders
On This episode of Airey Bros Radio, we go deep into the world of New Jersey high school sports with one of the Shore Conference’s most respected voices — Bob Badders of Shore Sports Insider.From the rise of Region 6 wrestling to the evolution of sports media, Bob brings decades of insight as a writer, photographer, and broadcaster.🎯
Topics Covered:
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⏱️ Show Notes & Timestamps:
0:00 – Region 6 roots & short conference connections
2:00 – Bob’s origin story in sports media
4:00 – Brick Memorial wrestling legends & early influences
7:00 – Starting out at the Asbury Park Press (2004)
10:00 – The rise of digital media & covering NJ wrestling
13:00 – From photographer to videographer: the evolution of sports coverage
18:00 – Streaming, social media & how fans engage now
22:00 – Shore Conference athletic growth & talent development
27:00 – Public vs. private school debate in NJ wrestling
33:00 – The return of multisport athletes & football culture
42:00 – Covering NJ's top pro athletes: Mike Gesicki, Quenton Nelson & more
48:00 – Knox vs. Suriano: Who’s NJ’s GOAT?
54:00 – Wrestling culture, trauma & transitioning after loss
58:00 – Advice for aspiring sports journalists
1:04:00 – Favorite stories & unforgettable NJ sports moments
1:09:00 – Bob's coffee rituals, guilty pleasures, and metal music picks
1:14:00 – Final Four Q&A
Connect with Bob on X
Instagram
Shore Sports Insider
Robert Badders Photography
Topics Covered:
- Bob’s journey from Brick Memorial to the Asbury Park Press
- The transformation of NJ high school sports coverage
- Shore Conference wrestling legends, from Scott Winston to Anthony Knox
- Public vs. private school debate in NJ wrestling
- The rise of multisport athletes
- Social media's impact on wrestling culture
- Athlete development, recruiting realities, and more
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple & all podcast platforms
☕ Fueled by CS Instant Coffee & Black Sheep Endurance Coaching
⏱️ Show Notes & Timestamps:
0:00 – Region 6 roots & short conference connections
2:00 – Bob’s origin story in sports media
4:00 – Brick Memorial wrestling legends & early influences
7:00 – Starting out at the Asbury Park Press (2004)
10:00 – The rise of digital media & covering NJ wrestling
13:00 – From photographer to videographer: the evolution of sports coverage
18:00 – Streaming, social media & how fans engage now
22:00 – Shore Conference athletic growth & talent development
27:00 – Public vs. private school debate in NJ wrestling
33:00 – The return of multisport athletes & football culture
42:00 – Covering NJ's top pro athletes: Mike Gesicki, Quenton Nelson & more
48:00 – Knox vs. Suriano: Who’s NJ’s GOAT?
54:00 – Wrestling culture, trauma & transitioning after loss
58:00 – Advice for aspiring sports journalists
1:04:00 – Favorite stories & unforgettable NJ sports moments
1:09:00 – Bob's coffee rituals, guilty pleasures, and metal music picks
1:14:00 – Final Four Q&A
Connect with Bob on X
Shore Sports Insider
Robert Badders Photography
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