60. How Great Stories Turn Sports into Something Deeper with David Cobb

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Jacob Karnes interviews David Cobb about the evolution of storytelling in sports journalism and the impact of AI on writing.

In this episode of The Waves Business Coaching Podcast, host Jacob Karnes interviews David Cobb, a college sports writer for CBS Sports. They discuss David's journey in sports journalism, the evolution of storytelling in the industry, and the impact of AI on writing. The conversation also touches on the importance of human connection, leadership in journalism, and investing in young talent. David shares insights from his experiences covering college football and basketball, and they conclude with rapid-fire questions about memorable moments in sports. Read David’s Articles on CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/writers/david-cobb/ Get Jacob’s Book for Free: https://www.masteryourfirstjob.com/free Visit Our Website: https://wavesbusinesscoaching.com Connect with Jacob on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkarnes Subscribe to the Waves Business Coaching Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wavesbusinesscoaching Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pbBD2zFZKsq588qJOh9QW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waves-business-coaching/id1714852483 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of David Cobb04:00 The Evolution of Sports Journalism06:55 The…

People in this episode

Host: Jacob Karnes

Guest: David Cobb

Topics covered

• sports journalism
• storytelling
• AI in writing
• human connection
• leadership
• investing in talent

Keywords

• sports writing
• college football
• college basketball
• storytelling evolution
• AI impact
• human connection
• leadership in journalism

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Organizations: CBS Sports, Waves Business Coaching, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts

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