House of Strauss HoS: Andy Liu
Apr 17, 2025
Andy Liu, co-host of the Light Years podcast and a keen observer of the Golden State Warriors, discusses his unconventional career shift from sports journalism to tech sales. He explores why Steve Kerr excels as a coach while sharing his thoughts on media perceptions of the Warriors vs. Rockets. They humorously reflect on the quirks of corporate life at Yelp and debate the media's entitlement in the union movement. Plus, they tackle the buzz around Jonathan Kuminga and ponder the 49ers' draft choices.
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Andy Liu's Career Choice
- Andy Liu rejected formal sports media due to poor pay and lack of freedom to express opinion.
- He chose tech sales to make better money while still engaging in sports writing as a hobby.
Ethan Strauss Fired From Yelp
- Ethan Strauss got fired from Yelp for live streaming a podcast during lunch.
- The episode revealed internal conflicts about incentivizing fake reviews for advertisers.
Complexity of Sports Media
- Covering sports well is intellectually challenging due to complex strategies and salary caps.
- Many excel by staying one step ahead of hobbyists and casual fans.