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The Story of ESPN's "Hembo"
From his start as an entry-level researcher, Paul "Hembo" Hembekides is now one of ESPN's most prominent personalities and is featured on "Get Up" and "Greeny." He joined the 5th and Goal Podcast to discuss his journey to ESPN, his thoughts on the current state of baseball, and advice on working in the sport industry! Don't forget to like the video and subscribe to the channel! Find the 5th and Goal Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PpFHUgrgyMx8N36rWPwfE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1551595121 and our website 5thandGoalSports.com! Find us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5thandgoalsports/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5thandgoalsports Twitter: https://twitter.com/5thGoalSports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069320452724 Check out Hembo on Twitter! https://twitter.com/PaulHembo - Contents of Video - 0:00 - Hembo's Journey to ESPN 1:56 - Working with Greeny 5:09 - Dealing with Angry Fans 7:39 - Hembo's Thoughts on Baseball 12:03 - Should Baseball Ban the Shift? 15:12 - The Purpose of Sports --------------------- Keywords (for the almighty algorithm): ESPN, Paul Hembekides, Hembo, 5th and Goal, 5th and Goal Podcast, Mike Greenberg, Greeny, Sneaky Hembo, Trivia, Get Up, ESPN Radio, Baseball, Shift, Automatic Strike Zone, NFL, Carson Wentz, Philadelphia, Phillies, Sports, Favorite Sports Memories, ESPN Interview, How to Work for ESPN, How to Get a Job at ESPN, How to Work in Sports, sports statistics, research
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