@JoelECarlson – Hello everybody and welcome to the Twitterview of @KARE11 “sports guru” @p_oshan. Lets make like Favre and play today!
@p_oshan – Guru might be a bit of an overstatement…
Q – #1 So @p_oshan, where did you grow up and what were some of the life steps that you took to get you where you are today?
A: Grew up in Burnsville & graduated from U of M in 04. Started an internship at @kare11 in Jan ’04 & eventually offered paid gig
Q – #2 So did you choose the focus on sports, or did sports choose you? Was yesterday a “dream sports day”?
A: I chose sports. Growing up, sports played such a big part in my life, it felt natural to follow that for a career
Yesterday was busy. It was pretty close to a dream day for sports fans – Favre circus & Thome walk-off HR
I think a dream day in our world would be covering someone winning a championship
Q – #3 Do you agree with Favre’s quote from last year “The pieces are in place” for them to go to the SB this year?
A: I agree the pieces are in place (if everyone stays healthy) but I don’t think the “magic” will be there again this year
Q – #4 Interesting take! So who is your early pick from the NFC and AFC to make it to the Super Bowl?
A: Tough to say in mid-August, but (like a lot of people), the Jets look good in the AFC. NFC could be Cowboys or (gasp) Packers!
Q – #5 It is early. So besides sports, what are some other interests that you dabble in?
A: I love to travel and play golf (neither of which I do enough). Like microbrews, sushi, music and time with my fiancee
Q – #6 A nice variety.So do you use Social Media in your work for topic or information research? How long have you been on Twitter?
A: SM has revolutionized all news gathering/sharing. We definitely use Twitter/Facebook to find stories and spread info
I’ve been on #twitter for (guessing) 18 months or so. I use it for work every day
Q – #7 Who are 5-15 people/orgs that you find you benefit from following personally or professionally?
A: @conanobrien, @jimmyfallon & @funnyordie for humor, @espn_nfcnblog for #Vikes info, @pitchforkmedia & @hypem for music
@12barsmpls (a non-prof some friends and I started), @wwe & @mikethemiz because I’m a big wrestling fan
@JoelECarlson @perkatplay @david_watkins & dave_schwartz because they’re my cohorts and they “get” #twitter
I could go on and on with how people I follow benefit me, but I’ll spare you all!
Q – #8 Thanks! :) Now for the FAVS: Favorite – restaurant, store, summer activity, national sports person.
A: Restaurant: White Castle! Store(s): Savers, Unique, Buffalo Exchange, Tatters; Activity: golf
Fave sports person is hard! Mike Tice was always good for a laugh. I don’t know if I have a favorite anymore
Q – #9 I meant NAT person that covers sports. Also, what was it like meeting Conan O’Brien?
A: I’m a real big fan of John @Buccigross – ESPN hockey geek. He’s good on air and writes great stuff online
Surreal moment meeting @conanobrien – he’s a hero of mine and he could not have been a nicer guy when we met
Q – #10 Final point – What mantra or thought would you like to share with everyone?
A: Mom always said be nice to everyone. I believe it; I try to live it. And the golden rule is hard to disagree with!!
@JoelECarlson – Good Mom! :) Thanks @p_oshan for your time and comments today. Have a good afternoon! #GoVIkes #TwinsWin and #GoWolves
@p_oshan – Thank you, @JoelECarlson! That was fun! Time to go see Brett Favre!