Ducks to Celtics: Amanda Pflugrad's journey through media

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Former Oregon cheerleader Amanda Pflugrad joins this week's podcast to discuss her time at Oregon and her journey to becoming a reporter and host for the Boston Celtics.2:45  Amanda says the Ducks cheerleading coach recruited her to Oregon.3:45  What was it like to have her dad and brother so close while she was at Oregon.5:45  Talking about cheerleading at Oregon and the challenges of being a part of so many sports.8:45  Why she chose sports broadcasting.9:50  Talking about the knowledge and expertise she got from being the daughter of a college football coach.14:30 Talking about her role with the Celtics.20:00 What she enjoys the most about her job.22:00 How covering the Celtics in 2021 compares to covering them in pre-Covid times.24:20 What is the one thing she is not going to miss about working this way and one thing she hates to give up.25:40 Talking about Adam Silver and the NBA setting the example of getting back to normal safely.29:45 Says one of the biggest things she's learned during this time is that she needs to take some time for herself.