Glory Days and Web-Based Sports Programming


A recent graduate of Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, Max Edelsack holds a degree in sports communication and psychology and was active as a campus sports radio announcer. Max Edelsack has a strong interest in sports media and authored an in-depth paper looking at the inravio.com program Glory Days, a pioneering web-based television show. 

As he describes it, the program presented a new concept of what sports coverage could be, with “the fan as both consumer and content provider.” This reflects the show’s roots as a two-hour Sunday program two lifelong sports fans decided to broadcast each week. It evolved gradually from “two guys chatting” to a one-hour show that packs in horse racing tips, fantasy football results, musical features, and film reviews. 

In addition, Glory Days ultimately moved toward inviting guests, the first one being Rocky Klever, a former tight end with the New York Jets. With an increase in audience and visibility, the “Glory Days” team was able to gain media passes to major events such as media days for the Super Bowl and transcended their amateur roots to become a respected presence in Internet-based media.

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