My name is Brady Houser, and if there is one thing that has always been a big part of my life, it is broadcasting.
I grew up around motorsports, so racing has been a major part of who I am for as long as I can remember. My parents actually met at a racetrack, so in a lot of ways, motorsports has always been part of my story before I even knew what I wanted to do for a career. Being around racing at a young age helped me develop a love for live events, competition, storytelling, and the energy that comes with being around people who are passionate about what they do.
That interest eventually turned into broadcasting.
I started my podcast, Out of the Fast Lane, during the COVID era. At the time, it started as something fun and something I could do while the world was basically shut down. Over time, it became much more than that. I began interviewing drivers, talking about racing, learning how to host conversations, and becoming more comfortable behind a microphone. That eventually opened the door to more opportunities in motorsports, including announcing at racetracks across New York, doing play-by-play, conducting interviews in the pits, and working with different racing organizations.
Those experiences helped me realize that broadcasting was not just something I enjoyed. It was something I wanted to build my life around.
I am currently a senior at SUNY Oswego studying Broadcasting and Mass Communication. My time at Oswego has helped me grow tremendously, both professionally and personally. I have worked with WTOP-10, Oswego’s student television station, where I have gained experience in sports anchoring, news production, reporting, and working in a live television environment. I have also continued growing Out of the Fast Lane while at school, turning it into a full team production with co-hosts, production help, and video content.
One of the biggest turning points in my career came during my internship at News10 ABC in Albany.
Going into that internship, I had always pictured myself mainly working in sports broadcasting, especially motorsports. However, working inside a professional newsroom changed my perspective. I had the chance to shadow reporters, work with producers, help with sportscasts, assist with newscasts, and see what goes into putting together a live television news product every day.
That experience made me realize how much I enjoy news reporting and storytelling outside of sports.
What stood out to me most was the opportunity to connect with people and tell stories that actually matter to a community. Whether it is a breaking news story, a feature, a sports story, or something happening locally, I enjoy being able to take information and turn it into something an audience can understand and connect with.
I also learned how important teamwork is in broadcasting. A good newscast or sports broadcast is never just one person. It takes reporters, producers, anchors, photographers, editors, directors, and many others working together. Being around that kind of environment helped me understand the type of workplace I want to be part of in the future.
What makes my background a little different is that I have worked in a lot of different environments.
I have been in professional newsrooms, college television studios, racetrack announcing booths, podcast studios, press areas, and pit areas. I have had to think on my feet during live broadcasts, adjust when technology fails, conduct interviews with little preparation, and learn how to stay calm when things do not go exactly as planned.
Those experiences have helped me become more adaptable and more comfortable in fast-paced environments.
I am still learning every day, and I know I have a lot more to improve on. I am currently focused on becoming a stronger reporter, improving my writing, becoming more natural on camera, and continuing to develop my skills in live television and digital media.
Looking ahead, my goal is to work full-time in television news after graduation while continuing to stay connected to sports and motorsports. I would love to work in a newsroom where I can continue learning, grow as a reporter, and eventually take on larger opportunities throughout my career.
Outside of broadcasting, I enjoy racing, spending time with my family and friends, collecting Pokémon cards, and finding new ways to challenge myself.
At the end of the day, I am someone who loves storytelling, loves being around people, and loves the energy of live media.
I am excited to see where this career takes me next.