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John Shivers
Journalist, Milwaukee Shepherd Express
Location: Coconut Creek, FL United States
Joined: Apr 28th, 2003

About (request update)

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My Interview Question

When did you start loving baseball? ;)

Current Whereabouts:

My life's passion of funky music...oh, and trying to never spend another winter in Wisconsin.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

A full-time on air position at a black radio station...

Website:

http://community.foxsports.com/blogs/talkingsportsLIVE

Education (request update)

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee class of 2001

Undergrad Major: Mass Communication

Claim To Fame:

John Shivers is in his 26th season as a journalist, recently finishing a 14 mouth run of producing and hosting a funk music show -- Back In The Day w/ Johnny Rasta -- on WSUM 91.7FM. Started in radio as a Morning Sports Reporter and Late Night DJ with WMAD 92FM. Served a quarter-century as a sportswriter most recently, for the Milwaukee Shepherd Express, including stints as a beat reporter covering Major League Baseball (Milwaukee Brewers) and college football and basketball (Wisconsin, Marquette & UW-Milwaukee). Born on January 5, 1957, John is the great-grandson of slaves who first homesteaded in Wisconsin in the 1840's. He holds a BA in Broadcast Journalism (2001) from UW-Milwaukee with a Minor in Africology. John, now single, resides in Madison, WI with his beloved kittie: Black Jack (McDowell).

Most Memorable Moment:

Covering the Rose Bowl and seeing the UW Badger Band on Colorado Blvd; Organizing Negro League remembrance ceremonies; Raising my then-step-daughter

UW-Madison class of

Grad Major:

High School: Madison West in Madison, WI class of 1974

Activities & Accomplishments:

N'a

Best Memories:

Nixon's resignation

Experience

I currently work with Milwaukee Shepherd Express as Journalist
I have 26 years of experience working in the Arts, Entertainment, and Media industry.

Host/Producer/Announcer | WSUM 91.7FM
From October 2006 to March 2008 • 2 year(s)
Production work including PSA's and underwriting spots using Adobe Audition and Sound Forge. Also produced/guest hosted sports talk shows and worked on community outreach and promotional efforts.

Interviewer/Analyst | Chamberlain Research Consultants
From January 2003 to December 2006 • 3 year(s)
Conducted focus groups, telephone polls and marketing research and methodology.

Sports Columnist | Milwaukee Shepherd Express
From January 1990 to December 2004 • 14 year(s)
Sports columnist covering major events including the 2000 Rose Bowl and Final Four, Jackie Robinson's # 42 retirement ceremony, and the 1998 Mark McGuire-Sammy Sosa home run race.

Software Computer Consultant | University of Wisconsin-Madison
From January 2001 to December 2003 • 2 year(s)
Provided tech assistance for the College Library, the Middleton Health Sciences Library and the Multicultural Center.

Co-host | The Team 1550AM
From January 2001 to December 2002 • 1 year(s)
Co-hosted daily sports radio call-in talk show.

Webmaster and Personal Technology Reporter | Milwaukee Shepherd Express
From January 1994 to December 1998 • 4 year(s)
Covered assignments including Seybold Seminars and COMDEX Las Vegas.

Software Computer Consultant | University of Wisconsin-Madison
From January 1990 to December 1995 • 5 year(s)
Provided tech assistance for the College Library, the Middleton Health Sciences Library and the Multicultural Center.

Associate Editor-Sports and Rap Music Critic | Night Sites & Sounds
From January 1993 to December 1994 • 1 year(s)
Covered assignments including Run DMC, Public Enemy, Naughty By Nature, Cypress Hill, Prince and Johnny Winter.

Morning Sports Anchor/Overnight Air Talent | WMAD 92FM
From January 1987 to December 1992 • 5 year(s)
Worked as morning sports anchor and overnight air talent. Also worked on promotional campaigns and hosted live remote events.

Writer | Isthmus of Madison
From January 1982 to December 1992 • 10 year(s)
Covered Big Ten football, men's basketball and ice hockey, Green Bay Packers football, Milwaukee Bucks NBA basketball, minor league baseball and World Wrestling Entertainment.

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