27 August 2025
Mailbag: How I Started In Sports Media, My Podcast Setup, Drake, Therapy, Favorite Movies & More
Buha's Block with Jovan Buha
About
Jovan Buha answers all of your non-Lakers/NBA questions in the first edition of "Ask Buha Anything."
Jovan shares his sports journalism backstory, his other passions, his podcast equipment, what it's like being a solo creator after working in traditional media for over a decade, how he's dealt with adversity, what it was like tearing his Achilles in 2023, the places he most wants to visit, his favorite movies, food, video games, Drake intro tracks, and more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:15 How did I get into sports journalism?
7:30 What other passions do I have?
13:03 Top 5 places I want to visit?
15:40 Traditional media outlet vs. going independent? Sports media advice?
26:21 Four favorite movies?
29:52 Podcast equipment recommendations?
35:00 What video games do I play?
37:17 Go-to karaoke song?
38:39 Rank Drake’s intro tracks
45:23 How have I dealt with adversity in my career?
51:17 Favorite food and comfort food?
52:43 When did my consistency begin?
55:23 How bad did it hurt to tear my Achilles?
59:14 Did I ever consider any other careers?
1:01:02 What other sport would I cover?
1:02:24 My favorite non-Lakers teams to watch?
1:04:32 Outro
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Jovan shares his sports journalism backstory, his other passions, his podcast equipment, what it's like being a solo creator after working in traditional media for over a decade, how he's dealt with adversity, what it was like tearing his Achilles in 2023, the places he most wants to visit, his favorite movies, food, video games, Drake intro tracks, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.
Follow Jovan on Instagram: / jovanbuha
Follow Jovan on X: https://x.com/jovanbuha
Follow Jovan on TikTok: / jovanbuha
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:15 How did I get into sports journalism?
7:30 What other passions do I have?
13:03 Top 5 places I want to visit?
15:40 Traditional media outlet vs. going independent? Sports media advice?
26:21 Four favorite movies?
29:52 Podcast equipment recommendations?
35:00 What video games do I play?
37:17 Go-to karaoke song?
38:39 Rank Drake’s intro tracks
45:23 How have I dealt with adversity in my career?
51:17 Favorite food and comfort food?
52:43 When did my consistency begin?
55:23 How bad did it hurt to tear my Achilles?
59:14 Did I ever consider any other careers?
1:01:02 What other sport would I cover?
1:02:24 My favorite non-Lakers teams to watch?
1:04:32 Outro
Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
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