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The GDP Podcast

The GDP Podcast

Written by: Griffin Della Penna
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Hello everyone! I'm your host, Griffin Della Penna. Ever since I can remember, I have always been fascinated by the sports media industry. That passion has propelled me into my career as a sports broadcaster. After experiencing unexpected setbacks in my own life, it sparked a level of curiosity in how other successful individuals endured difficult times.

This podcast series dives into the journeys of athletes, coaches, broadcasters, and other industry professionals. Through sincere and transparent conversation, guests will have the opportunity to open up about adversity or difficult times in their careers.

Ultimately, everyone has a story, and the GDP Podcast is the avenue to let those stories be heard!

Griffin Della Penna 2025
Careers Economics Personal Success
Episodes
  • Episode 5: Emmanuel Berbari
    Oct 23 2025

    WFAN New York Yankees Postgame Host Emmanuel Berbari joins The GDP Podcast. The Fordham University grad gained valuable experience behind the scenes for years before being rewarded with on-air reps.

    After freelancing with multiple schools for play-by-play opportunities, Berbari secured positions with the Hudson Valley Renegades (Single-A Yankees) and Siena Saints Men's & Women's Basketball while still getting shifts at WFAN. Learn how Berbari made his debut in the booth with the Yankees at just 24 years old, and how he's adjusted to the full 162-game schedule in the Bronx.

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    53 mins
  • Epsiode 4: Josh Dobbs x Dr. Pepper's "Pepper Portal"
    Oct 16 2025

    New England Patriots QB & Tennessee Vols legend Josh Dobbs joins the show!

    In collaboration with Dr. Pepper, Dobbs shares more information about the "Pepper Portal," a first-of-its-kind interactive fan experience connecting rival college football towns ahead of Tennessee's clash with Alabama on Saturday, October 18th.

    The 9-year NFL veteran recalls some of his favorite moments of the rivalry, his recent trips to Knoxville, and his deep appreciation for Vol Nation.

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    18 mins
  • Episode 3: Rich Hollenberg
    Oct 13 2025

    Tampa Bay Rays Studio Host Rich Hollenberg joins the show for another episode of the GDP Podcast. Before describing his unique path in the sports broadcast industry,

    Rich announces his two-year contract with ESPN ahead of the college basketball season. Following graduation at Syracuse University, Rich grinded his way from part-time jobs near home all the way to Montana before getting hired at a local news station in Tampa, Florida.

    That level of determination continued for Rich as a freelancer with ESPN and NFL Network. Rich went deeper into his thought process on creating the Break In & Break Through sportscasting training program during COVID to give back to the next generation.

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    56 mins
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