Garrett Boorojian and ESPN SportsCenter Anchor of 23 years; Host of ESPN's Outside the Lines, NFL Live, Baseball Tonight, and NBA Finals, Jay Harris

Garrett Boorojian and ESPN SportsCenter Anchor of 23 years; Host of ESPN's Outside the Lines, NFL Live, Baseball Tonight, and NBA Finals, Jay Harris

Author: Garrett Boorojian March 10, 2026 Duration: 51:13

Garrett Boorojian and Jay Harris discuss relationship building in a team environment.

Source: ESPN Press Room

https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/harris_ja/

"Jay Harris

SportsCenter Anchor

https://x.com/JayHarrisESPN

Jay Harris joined ESPN in February 2003 as an ESPNEWS anchor. He was chosen to anchor his first Sportscenter that May, and Sportscenter continues to be his main assignment. His schedule can be interesting, ranging from weekend mornings, to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays. He’s also hosted Outside the Lines, NFL Live, Baseball Tonight and NBA Finals coverage. Away from ESPN, he is a sought-after event host, speaker and panelist.

Harris came to ESPN from WPGH-TV in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he worked his way up from “temporary” weekend reporter to main weeknight anchor.

He has more than 30 years of experience in television and radio news, including morning news anchor at WAMO-FM and national news at American Urban Radio Networks, both in Pittsburgh, and at WOWI-FM in Norfolk, Va.

A native of Norfolk, Va., Harris graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor’s degree in speech communication. In 2003 he was honored with a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University. In 2004, he was the keynote speaker for Old Dominion’s 100th commencement ceremony and was honored to be chosen to speak at commencement again in 2022. He also served two terms on ODU’s Board of Visitors.

Among his other honors, Harris contributed to multiple Sportscenter Emmy Awards, he’s a recipient of a Silver World Medal from the New York Festival Awards, Robert L. Vann Award from the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation, and has an EXCEL Award from the Hampton Roads Black Media Professionals.

Married with two young adults, Harris enjoys mentoring young journalists, playing bass guitar, and is an avid golfer. He scored an ace in a charity tournament in Las Vegas in 2014, his first, winning a car in the process."


Garrett Boorojian hosts WaveCapital's Guest Speaker Series on Relationship Building in a Team Environment, a podcast that digs into the human dynamics behind high-stakes success. Each conversation moves beyond typical interviews to explore how trust, communication, and genuine connection are forged under pressure. The guest list is a testament to the universal application of these principles, featuring Hall of Fame athletes from football, basketball, and baseball, Olympic medalists, Emmy-winning media figures, and top coaches and executives. These are individuals for whom "team" is not a corporate buzzword but the fundamental mechanism of achievement. You'll hear firsthand accounts of navigating locker rooms, boardrooms, and creative collaborations. The discussions are grounded in real stories-from the tension before a championship game to the delicate negotiations of a major business deal-revealing the practical methods these professionals use to build cohesive units. This isn't abstract theory; it's lived experience dissected to uncover what actually works. Whether you're leading a sports team, a business department, or any collaborative project, this podcast offers a rare look at the relational craftsmanship required to excel. Garrett guides these explorations with a focus on actionable insight, making each episode a masterclass in the subtle art of working with others.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

WaveCapital's Guest Speaker Series on Relationship Building in a Team Environment
Podcast Episodes
Garrett Boorojian and Bloomberg News Political Contributor, Political Science / International Studies Professor at Iona University, Visiting Fellow at Harvard Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, Author, Pollster, Jeanne Sheehan Zaino [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:38
Garrett Boorojian and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino discuss relationship building in a team environment.Garrett and Dr. Zaino, who's a Bloomberg News contributor, an Iona University political science and international studies pro…
Garrett Boorojian and Chief Content, Communications, and Marketing Officer at the Clinton Foundation and Clinton Global Initiative; Founder and President of Minassian Media; Assistant Press Secretary in the Clinton – Gore White House, Craig Minassian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:38
Garrett Boorojian and Craig Minassian discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://www.clintonfoundation.org/about-the-clinton-foundation/leadership#leadership-team/"CRAIG MINASSIANCHIEF CONTENT, COMMUNICA…
Garrett Boorojian and Chief Service Officer in the Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom, former Mayor of Novato (California) and City Council Member, former U.S. Navy Lt. Commander (JAG Corps), 2026 Lt. Governor Candidate (CA), Josh Fryday [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:40
Garrett Boorojian and Josh Fryday discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://serve.ca.gov/josh-fryday-bio/"Josh FrydayGO-Serve Director and California Chief Service OfficerAs a member of the Governor Gav…
Garrett Boorojian and Founder of DC Student Defense, former Assistant U.S. Attorney and Counsel to former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno, CNN Legal Analyst, Alumnus of Vassar College, Sarah Lawrence College, and Georgetown Law Center, Shanlon Wu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:40
Garrett Boorojian and Shanlon Wu discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://www.shanlonwu.com/about/"About Shan WuShanlon “Shan” Wu is a Washington, D.C.-based lawyer whose practice areas include white-c…
Garrett Boorojian and 4x Pro–Bowler, 2x All–Pro, 1999 AFC Champion, Super Bowl 34 Runner–up, Ball State Athletics Hall of Famer, Tennessee Sports Hall of Famer, Indiana Sports Hall of Famer, Senior Bowl Hall of Famer, Radio Co–Host, Blaine Bishop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:22
Garrett Boorojian and Blaine Bishop discuss relationship building in a team environment.Blaine was a 4x Pro–Bowler and 2x All–Pro (1995, Pro Football Writers; 2000, Associated Press).Note: During my interview with Blaine…
Garrett Boorojian and Podcast Host of The Social Contract with Joe Walsh, former U.S. Congressman (R–IL), former Tea Party Movement Activist, former friend and political mentor of the late Charlie Kirk, Book Author, Democrat, Joe Walsh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:52
Garrett Boorojian and Joe Walsh discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-contract-with-joe-walsh/id1590913798"The Social Contract with Joe WalshAboutAmerica, we…
Garrett Boorojian and 1995 National Champion (Assistant, UCLA), OVC and SEC Coach of the Year, 438 NCAA Division I Wins (Head Coach, Murray State, Alabama, NC State, Cal State Northridge), Leadership and Motivational Coach, Podcaster, Mark Gottfried [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:01
Garrett Boorojian and Mark Gottfried discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://www.coachmarkgottfried.com/meet-mark"Hi, I’m Mark. Let’s Talk About What It Means to “Get It Done.”For more than three deca…
Garrett Boorojian and Partner at Pinnacle Collective Public Affairs, former Special Assistant to former President Joe Biden and former Chief Speech Writer to former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, former Senior Advisor in the U.S. Senate, Kristin Lynch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:13
Garrett Boorojian and Kristin Lynch discuss relationship building in a team environment.As the former Special Assistant to former President Joe Biden and former Chief Speechwriter to former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Kri…
Garrett Boorojian and Associate Professor of Surgery (Vascular) at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Vascular Surgery Fellow at Stanford Health Care, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Major Medical Devices, Anahita Dua [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:52
Garrett Boorojian and Anahita Dua discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/20714/anahita-dua"About Anahita Dua, MDDr. Dua is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Massach…
Garrett Boorojian and CNN / MS NOW Legal Analyst, Contributor at Vox Media, former Chief / Assistant U.S. Attorney for the SDNY, former D.A. of Westchester County D.A.'s Office, Adjunct Professor at Fordham University School of Law, Mimi Rocah [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:46
Garrett Boorojian and Mimi Rocah discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://www.fordham.edu/school-of-law/faculty/directory/adjunct/miriam-e-rocah/"Miriam E. RocahAdjunct Professor of LawMiriam E. Rocah…