Episode 24: From the Herald to the Patriots: Paul Perillo’s Story
In this episode of The Mack & G Show, Johnny Mack and Ricky G sit down with longtime New England sports journalist and Patriots.com editor Paul Perillo. A fixture in the local sports scene for decades, Paul shares stories from his childhood in Everett, playing baseball at BU, and his journey from covering high school games to becoming a key voice in Patriots media.
Key Highlights:
- Old-School Everett Sports Roots: Paul reflects on a childhood filled with pickup games, park rivalries, and a community that lived and breathed sports.
- College Baseball & the BU Grind: Hear how Paul unexpectedly became a left-handed pitcher at BU and earned his place in the BU Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Breaking Into Journalism: From writing high school sports recaps to working the racing desk at the Boston Herald, Paul shares how he earned his stripes in the industry.
- Patriots Insider Stories: Go behind the scenes on how Paul joined Patriots.com, the early days of Patriots media, working under the Kraft family, and the evolution of Patriots Unfiltered.
- The State of Youth Sports: A thoughtful discussion on what’s been lost in the move away from unstructured neighborhood games and the rise of hyper-organized youth sports.
- Media Then vs. Now: Paul opens up about adapting to digital, covering pro teams with integrity, and the wild success of his former colleagues—including Bill Simmons.
If you’re a sports fan, love media stories, or just enjoy a nostalgic ride through the glory days of playing in the streets until the lights came on, this one is a must-listen.
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