Title: Raptors broadcast television appearance
Date: March 11, 2026
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I was a guest on the Raptors’ broadcast on Sportsnet, breaking down the key stories for that night’s game.
Title: TEDx UBC Talk: The Art of W.A.R.: Remaining People-Focused in Data Storytelling
Date: March 8, 2026
Original Source: TEDxUBC
Synopsis: I gave a TEDx talk at the TEDxUBC Odyssey event at my alma mater, discussing how to effectively use numbers in storytelling in the time of Big Data.
Video to come.
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Title: Video Podcast Appearance: Knicks Film School
Date: March 3, 2026
Original Source: Video Podcast Appearance: Knicks Film School
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the Knicks Film School podcast to preview the Raptors and Knicks meeting for the fourth time this season.
Title: Raptors broadcast television appearance
Date: March 3, 2026
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I was a guest on the Raptors’ broadcast on Sportsnet, breaking down the key stories for that night’s game.
Title: Podcast Appearance: Katz & Shoot
Date: March 2, 2026
Original Source: Katz & Shoot
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of the Katz & Shoot podcast to discuss the Knicks, the Raptors, and a handful of early-2000s baseball players.
Title: Commentary Appearance: SMASH Wrestling
Date: February 21, 2026
Original Source: SMASH Wrestling
Synopsis: I once again joined the commentary team at SMASH Wrestling, working as colour commentator for their Any Given Saturday 12 event in Toronto.
Video to come.
Title: Raptors broadcast sideline reporter
Date: February 19, 2026
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I filled in as sideline reporter for Sportsnet’s Raptors broadcast, providing updates and analysis, conducting interviews, and handling pre- and post-game hits.
Title: Poeltl returns but Raptors bested by shorthanded Pistons
Date: February 11, 2026
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about another bad loss to a good team for the Raptors, one that at least offered the return of Jakob Poeltl. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors broadcast sideline reporter
Date: February 8, 2026
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I filled in as sideline reporter for Sportsnet’s Raptors broadcast, providing updates and analysis, conducting interviews, and handling pre- and post-game hits.
Title: Open Gym appearance
Date: February 7, 2026
Original Source: Open Gym
Synopsis: I made an appearance on the latest episode of Inside Open Gym, discussing the Raptors at the trade deadline.
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