School
George Mason University, Christopher Newport University
Expertise
K-Dramas, Star Trek, Anime
- Sam has been covering television news and developments since 2018 for a variety of outlets.
- While doing so, Sam has interviewed key talent behind the biggest shows in broadcast and streaming, including the cast of Paramount+'s growing wave of Star Trek series, the cast of Netflix originals including Cobra Kai and The Sandman, and the cast and crew of Apple TV+ shows, such as Ted Lasso and Severance.
- Sam has attended major television coverage events worldwide, covering Crunchyroll's The Anime Awards in Tokyo, Comic-Con International in San Diego, and SXSW in Austin.
Experience
Since working in television coverage, Sam has written numerous columns about various changing trends and aspects of the television industry, both domestically and with international productions. Whether speaking with anime producers in Tokyo or attending industry events in New York and Los Angeles, Sam has been a fixture in online television coverage for years. And with his strong academic and professional background, Sam's pieces are well-researched, while staying accessible and fun to dive into for the common reader.
Education
Sam has earned an undergraduate degree in communication studies, primarily dealing with media and rhetorical criticism, from Christopher Newport University. Sam has also earned a graduate degree in Global Affairs from George Mason University, specializing in global media trends and consumption.
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