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Talk of the Lair: Meet the sports section

Kellen Spears and Viggo Bortolin • 166 Views
October 20, 2025
Mi Nguyen
Renewed for season three of the podcast “Talk of the Lair,” this year hosted by Foothill Dragon Press journalists Kellen Spears ’27 and Viggo Bortolin ’27. Join the two as they delve into the world of the Foothill Dragon Press’s video section in the second episode of the new season.
Viggo Bortolin and Kellen Spears

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

00:44 – Motivations for joining the sports section

01:09 – Inspiration to become sports editor

01:30 – How to cover a sports game (step by step)

02:55 – Favorite topic to cover

04:10 – How to be objective while covering Foothill Tech performances

04:43 – Managing timeliness while writing sports articles

05:23 – What makes the sports section unique

06:07 – Conclusion

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About the Contributors
Kellen Spears
Kellen Spears, Writer
Class of ‘27 | I’m a second-year writer, and spellcheck is my co-author.
Viggo Bortolin
Viggo Bortolin, Reporter
Class of ‘27 | Second-year reporter and professional poser
Mi Nguyen
Mi Nguyen, Illustrator
Class of ‘26 | Senior illustrator at the FDP. An artist’s greatest motto is fake it till you make it, as they say.