Love Living Local 315
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Love Living Local 315
Neruda Perdomo - Hey Neighbor 131
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In this episode of Love Living Local 315, we sit down with Neruda Perdomo, a recent Utica University graduate, former Pioneers basketball standout, and co-host of the growing sports podcast Not Even D2. Originally from New York City, Neruda shares how basketball brought him to Utica and how his time here helped shape both his career goals and his perspective on life. What started as a college basketball journey quickly turned into a passion for storytelling, content creation and building meaningful connections through media.
Neruda talks about the discipline that comes from being a Division III athlete, the lessons he's learned behind the microphone and the confidence that comes from pushing through uncomfortable moments. From interviewing Division III athletes to landing conversations with Division I coaches and NBA players, he explains how every opportunity has helped prepare him for a career in sports media. He also reflects on the influence of his parents, both accomplished storytellers in their own right and why staying curious has been one of his biggest advantages.
We also talk about his experience working behind the scenes with Love Living Local, what surprised him most about the Mohawk Valley and why this community became much more than just a place to attend college. This episode is full of energy, optimism and a reminder that chasing big dreams often starts with saying yes to the next opportunity.
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Show Markers:
(0:00) - Welcome & Introduction
(1:15) - Journey & Becoming a Storyteller
(1:55) - Finding Utica Through Basketball
(4:15) - Start of Not Even D2
(7:15) - Preparing For Big Name Guests
(12:35) - Intern Experience with Vuew Media & LLL
(14:15) - Storytelling & Life Experience
(16:15) - Don't Let Small Minded People Limit You
(18:10) - Shout Out to Dad
(19:15) - Graduating & What Success Looks Like
(23:10) - Dream Guests
(23:40) - Living in Utica
(28:25) - Future Project Aspirations
(30:15) - Rapid Fire Questions
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Neruda's Links:
Website - https://nerudaperdomo.myportfolio.com
IG - https://www.instagram.com/nerudaperdomo
NED2 IG - https://www.instagram.com/notevend2
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Notevend2
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Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - media@lovelivinglocal315.com
Website - https://www.lovelivinglocal315.com
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LoveLivingLocal315
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lovelivinglocal315
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Scott's Website - https://www.scottgrates.com
Referrals Done Right - https://www.referralsdoneright.org