The Media Pass is your exclusive look into the creatives shaping the media industry hosted by social media specialist Brian Cooney.

In the second edition of the show, Brian sits down with Amazon Prime Sports Feature Director Bryce Johnson - one of the most talented directors in the sports television space. Together, they talk about what it takes to become a sports feature director in 2026 and how Bryce has built strong relationships with some of the biggest stars in sports television. We have plenty more episodes on the way showcasing top talent from across the creative industry. Who should we feature next? Drop your picks in the comments!

The Media Pass is your exclusive look into the creatives shaping the media industry hosted by social media specialist Brian Cooney.

In this debut episode, Brian sits down with Joe Doerrer, Co-Founder of Strictly BBall—one of the largest sports social media empires on the internet. Together, they dive into what it takes to build a brand from scratch, the power of consistency, and the key basketball players whose viral moments helped launch their content into the stratosphere. We have plenty more episodes on the way showcasing top talent from across the creative industry. Who should we feature next? Drop your picks in the comments!