Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews Amy Lawrence, host of "After Hours with Amy Lawrence." Jessica and Amy discuss a wide range of topics including working overnights at CBS Sports Radio, teaching at Syracuse's Newhouse School, showing your personality when on the radio, seeking a change out of overnight, and more.

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-2:43: Welcome Amy to Short and to the Point

-3:12: Differences in sports talk radio throughout Amy’s career

-10:57: People in radio who Amy modeled her style on/Destination for women in sports

-12:25: More women voices

-13:53: Teaching at Syracuse

-20:13: People entering sports media who aren’t aware of all the behind the scenes work

-23:24: Being authentic and standing out

-30:23: Having a “backup plan”

-38:55: Not giving up in sports media

-40:00: “Theater of the Mind”

-42:23: Inserting personal life and personality into shows

-44:19: Why Amy is a solo host

-45:57: Giving back in terms of trying to help other women

-49:13: Being Jess’ mentor and friend

-52:29: Working overnight on radio

-56:04: Being cringe at the beginning

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