I was born and raised in Sioux Falls. I graduated from Sioux Falls Christian High School in 2009 and from the University of Sioux Falls in 2013. At USF, I majored in Media Studies with an emphasis in journalism. In the Media Studies program, I dabbled in all aspects of journalism. First, I was the sports editor and reporter for the newspaper, the Vessel. Second, I was an anchor/producer/reporter for College Week (30-minute television show). Lastly, I was a DJ for KCFS 94.5 (student radio station). At ESPN 99.1, I am a freelance sports writer. I write local and national articles, and a weekly Game of the Week story featuring a high school football game. When I am not writing for ESPN 99.1, he is filming and editing sports games at KDLT-News in Sioux Falls. I loves all sports, but loves basketball and football the most.
Sam Tastad
Skyforce President Mike Heineman: “Miami Heat waiting to hire the right head coach for Sioux Falls”
Sioux Falls Skyforce President Mike Heineman joined Wednesday’s edition of Overtime with Jeff Thurn.
Andrew Garda and Jeff Thurn Dig Deep into the NFL on Overtime
Bleacher Report's Andrew Garda joined Jeff Thurn on Wednesday's edition of Overtime.
Chris Duffy of the Sioux Falls Canaries Joins Overtime
Jeff Thurn was live on Wednesday from Sioux Falls Stadium, and he spoke with Chris Duffy of the Canaries on Overtime.
Canaries Manager Steve Shirley Visits with Jeff Thurn About 2014 Season
Jeff Thurn was live on Wednesday from Sioux Falls Stadium, and he spoke with Sioux Falls Canaries skipper Steve Shirley on Overtime.
Mike Leach Joined Monday’s Overtime to Discuss Washington State, College Football
Washington State head football coach Mike Leach joined Jeff Thurn on Monday's edition of Overtime.
Anthony Becht: Are the Broncos or Seahawks in a Better Position to Get Back to the Super Bowl?
ESPN college football analyst and former NFL tight end Anthony Becht joins Jeff Thurn on Monday’s edition of Overtime.
Minnesota Vikings FB Zach Line is Gearing Up for His Second NFL Season
As an undrafted free agent, Zach Line beat the odds and made the Minnesota Vikings active roster. This season, he is coming off an injury, and looking to impress once again at his second training camp in Mankato.
A Basketball World Cup? FIBA and the NBA Should Think about It.
The World Cup was big for soccer.
So, what if the International Basketball Federation and the NBA collaborated to make a tournament similar to the World Cup?
Joel Abelson on His Recent Engagement, and Looks Back on Dan Reed’s Tenure in the NBADL
Former Sioux Falls Skyforce and current Reno Bighorns head coach Joel Abelson joins longtime friend, Jeff Thurn on Wednesday’s edition of Overtime.
Greg Smith on Overtime to Discuss the Nebraska Cornhuskers
Greg Smith (@GregSmithBSO) of Black Sports Online joins Jeff Thurn on Wednesday’s edition of Overtime.