Chapter XLI- Behind the Mic with Benjamin Parris

Chapter 41 is about how preparation is crucial to career growth. Benjamin Parris is our special guest. Ben is a First Tee Colorado-Rocky Mountains alum and a rising sports broadcaster.

Ben shares how a family member led him down the broadcasting path. He also talks about how his high school sports network helped ease the transition at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. He also shares his memories of calling Sun Devil athletic events for Blaze Radio.

Ben also reflects on his communications internship at the United States Golf Association and how he got hired full-time for the USGA.

Plus, Derrick and Ben share their thoughts on professional golf and the Denver sports scene. Before the interview, Derrick reflects on this past weekend's tragedies at Brown University, Sydney, Australia and the tragic murder of legendary actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle.

Derrick ends the show with some thoughts on the most trendy sports stories.

Follow Ben on X @BenParris04, Instagram: @ben.parris56

Follow the podcast on social media: @CFTUDPOD