Off Deadline
Off Deadline goes beyond the headlines to reveal what really happens when the cameras stop rolling and the deadlines pass. Host Melissa DiGianfilippo, Founder and CEO of Proof Publicity, creates a rare safe space where top journalists drop their professional guard to share the moments that changed everything—the ethical crossroads that kept them awake, the sources that most surprised them, the stories that broke them, and the victories no one will ever write about.
From the hilarious disasters to the heart-stopping close calls, veteran journalists share the wild, unforgettable moments that never made it into their reporting. These are the behind-the-scenes confessions, the career-defining chaos, and the human moments that remind us why journalism is equal parts calling and complete madness. This isn't about breaking news—it's about the people who lived through the craziest moments while chasing the story, and the experiences they'll never forget.
If you've ever wondered what it really takes to be a storyteller in our chaotic world, Off Deadline delivers the raw, unfiltered truth behind journalism's most compelling voices.
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Off Deadline
How Mike Broomhead Turned Tragedy into a Talk Radio Career
Before he became one of Arizona’s most recognizable voices, Mike Broomhead
was a working electrician chasing his brother’s rodeo dreams. When tragedy struck, everything changed. In this emotional and inspiring episode of Off Deadline, host Melissa DiGianfilippo sits down with the KTAR host and CW7 TV personality to explore how personal loss led to purpose — and why kindness and respect still guide his voice today.
• Losing his brother in Iraq and how that moment defined his mission
• The road from rodeo arenas to Arizona radio fame
• Lessons learned from Senator John McCain
• Staying grounded and respectful in a divided world
• Why he’ll never run for office — and what he still misses about blue-collar life
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