Over the course of a remarkable career spanning Rolling Stone, MTV, ABC, and ESPN, Chris Connelly has become one of the most respected voices in American journalism and pop culture storytelling. From profiling icons like Madonna, Tom Cruise, and U2 in the early days of Rolling Stone to becoming a familiar face during MTV’s golden era, his work has consistently blended insight, humanity, and cultural relevance.

At ESPN and ABC, Connelly has contributed to programs including Outside the Lines, E:60, Good Morning America, and 20/20, producing award-winning stories that go far beyond headlines and highlights.

We also discuss ESPN’s inspiring “My Wish” series, which Connelly has hosted since 2006 in partnership with Make-A-Wish America. The series has become one of the network’s most emotional and impactful features, granting sports-related wishes to children facing life-threatening illnesses.

In this conversation, we talk about: • The evolution of music and sports journalism • The heyday of MTV and celebrity culture • Storytelling with empathy and humanity • Behind-the-scenes moments from ESPN and ABC • The lasting impact of “My Wish” • Lessons learned from decades of interviewing iconic figures

A special conversation for a milestone 100th episode.

Make-A-Wish Foundation

ESPN - My Wish playlist

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The road to the College World Series begins this weekend with NCAA Regional action at sixteen sites across the country. Miami Hurricanes assistant coach Chris Dominguez helps preview his team and the Gainesville Regional.

Dominguez was a standout collegiate player for the Louisville Cardinals before eventually reaching the major leagues, where he won a World Series title. The Coral Gables native is back home as part of the Hurricanes’ coaching staff, looking to help Miami build on last year’s Super Regional appearance and ultimately punch its ticket to Omaha.

Key Topics

• Chris Dominguez's journey from player to coach
• Strategies for success in regional and super regional tournaments
• Importance of pitching, defense, and team chemistry in postseason

Resources

University of Miami Baseball University of Louisville Baseball NCAA Regional Brackets

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Melissa Brumm is here to preview Abbey Road on the River, affectionately referred to as "AROTR", the world's largest Beatles-inspired music festival. This will be the 25th edition of the event held each year over Memorial Day weekend at Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville, IN.

Attendees will enjoy over 250 Beatles and 60’s themed concerts performed by 50 different bands from around the world. They can also enjoy a Beatles-merchandise marketplace, on-site food and beverages, retail and craft vendors, interactive art and activities for kids.

More than 20,000 music fans from across the world have been regularly attending Abbey Road on the River since 2002. They come with friends, with kids, with grandkids, or even alone. They come because it’s a place where everybody’s happy. A place where the fans mingle with the bands, and the bands become fans when they watch fellow bands perform. A place where every day is like a magical mystery tour down memory lane.

Abbey Road on the River (Website)

AROTR Ticket Link

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