Randy Douthit has been a media member since 1999, when he first started working with the Cincinnati Reds. Randy used to be a beat writer before moving on to becoming one of the most talked about personalities in sports media today. Randy talks about how he got into sports journalism, what his career has taught him, and why it’s essential for people interested in getting into sports or media to learn what they can from those who have been doing it for years. Randy Douthit, who has been covering sports for the past twelve years, currently hosts the nationally syndicated, feature-length sports video program “The Douthit Report.” The show is a daily news and analysis show about all things sports. Every Monday and Friday, Randy provides his listeners with “The Douthit Report,” which includes interviews with the sports world’s biggest names, scoops on the NFL and other major colleges, plus his take on other current events in sports. Randy also produces a weekly interview series titled “Dining With Randy.” The show was conceived after finding that there needed to be more shows showcasing television athletes sharing their experiences off the field. Randy has written for “Sports Illustrated” and other magazines, including “Sporting News,” “National Sports News,” and the “St. Petersburg Times.” He was the lead beat writer for the Reds for over ten years. In 2004, Randy became recognized by his peers as one of the top sports writers in America. He is also a keen observer of all things relating to sports in popular culture.
Randy Douthit, in his media career, has also obtained many awards along the way. Sporting News named Randy one of the top 50 most influential people in sports media. He also became the first and only person to be given the prestigious “Excellence in Sportswriting” award twice. It is awarded annually to someone in sports who have made a positive difference and is considered a role model for others in the industry. During his Reds career, he won another award, giving him two prestigious awards in two years. The honor was bestowed upon him by an organization called “The Judge,” which honors those in sports who deserve special recognition, though they may not receive widespread notoriety.