Walt Disney once said: “it all started with a Mouse”. For Jeremy Karp and the team Interstate 70 Sports Media… “it all started with a podcast.
Interstate 70 Sports Media is an independent media company whose coverage has encompassed the primary tri-state area of Kansas-Missouri-Illinois. Over the past 18 months, we are currently averaging over 65,000 views per month.
As of April 2026, articles on Interstate 70 Sports Media have been viewed in over 120 countries worldwide.
HOW IT STARTED:
Covering over 20 sports teams in St. Louis, Kansas City, and collegiate teams, as well as the home of multiple podcasts such as Roundabout Sports, Issues With Wrestling, The Strike Zone, The Blue Note Fan Report, as well as exclusive interviews from “The Good Doctor… JM” the site/company/team continues to expand and look forward to 2024 and beyond.
Welcome to Interstate 70 Sports Media, where our passion is our professio
Jeremy Karp – Founder, Managing Director, Editor, Writer, Podcast Host
“The Maestro” Jeremy Karp has an Associates Degree from St. Charles Community College specializing in communications and journalism. A lifelong sports fan, Jeremy has been an athlete since he was five years old, and has the unique distinction of performing at both Busch Memorial Stadium (God Bless America) and at Busch Stadium III (National Anthem). 2025 marks Jeremy’s 14th year in journalism. In addition to his writing for Interstate 70 Sports Media, Jeremy has written for Litehouse Media, the IBWAA, KSDK Sports, and is the leading wrestling commentator for Pro Wrestling Epic.
Barbie Ann “Babs” – Co-Managing Director, Head of Sales & Marketing,
Barbie, or “Babs” as she’s affectionately known, is the mom of Aimee and Mason. That’s mentioned first because that is what she is most proud of, along with being a devoted wife to her husband Dan. She’s extremely grateful for her family, and she’s a HUGE WWE and Cardinals fan! Some of her all-time favorite Cardinals include Carlos Martinez, Yadier Molina, and Adam Wainwright. With a lifelong sports fandom, Babs is always on top of the latest news, and brings a peppy attitude to the table! She wants to personally thank you all for tuning in every week across the website, YouTube channel, and all socials.
Andy Cockerill – Contributing Writer, Podcaster
An original team member of Interstate 70 Sports Media, Andy Cockerill is one of the top contributors for everything Cardinals related you’ll find. He has been moonlighting about the 11-time World Champions as a writer for almost as long as his 9 year old son Gibson has been alive. And yes, he’s named after Mr. 1.12 ERA Bob Gibson. Andy, a 5th grade teacher, has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Western Illinois University, and a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology from Grand Canyon University. A family man, Andy devotes a lot of time with his son, as they have developed a bond in sports card collecting.
Christopher Miles – Professional Wrestling Referee, Podcast Host, Founder of “Issues with Wrestling…”
Christopher Miles is a Professional Wrestling referee who turned his passion for the squared circle into a career both inside and outside the wring. While studying journalism in college Christopher was a live event correspondent for Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI). After several years away from wrestling and writing, Christopher returned to the ring in 2021 and launched his new podcast “Issues With Wrestling” as part of the I-70 Sports Media Family.
Ryan K. Bowman – Lead Writer, Podcaster, Advisor
Ryan K Boman is a lead writer and publisher for Sports Illustrated, covering a multitude of sports and teams, as well as the author of the 2023 book, Pop Music & Peanut Butter: A Collection of Essays Looking at Life with Laughter & Love. His previous work has appeared at The Sporting News, MSN, Yahoo! Sports, Heavy, IMDb, the Miami Herald, Screen Rant, and Yardbarker
John Poe- Contributing Writer
A graduate from St. Louis Community College at Meramec with an associates degree in applied science/mass communications, John has been a passionate sports fan for decades, and brings years of journalism experience to the Interstate 70 Sports Media team. A writer for the Webster Journal at Webster University, John also has his own personal sports blog called Poeskie’s Sports News Alert.
Austin Bradley – Contributing Podcaster, Host of “The Elite Sports Show”
There’s no shortage of sports Austin is a fan of…. from baseball to wrestling and everything in between, Austin and “The Elite Sports Show” team constantly bring fresh topics to the table! A middle-school basketball coach and a sports broadcaster, Austin also owned a high school sports broadcasting business called Double A Broadcasting!
Alistair Fannell – Contributing Writer
A passionate St. Louis CITY SC fan, soccer runs through Alistair’s veins like his own blood. A St. Louisian through and through, Alistair also has an extensive knowledge of St. Louis sports history, and delves into the history of football in “The Lou” frequently, both on I-70 and other affiliates. His love for sports is only outshined by his love for life and his family.
Jayred Shannon – Podcaster, Co-founder of “Issues With Wrestling”, Assistant Sales Rep
Jayred Shannon is a hospitality professional passionate about leadership, service, and creating great experiences. He is also the co-host of Issues With Wrestling, where he shares his deep love for the sport. A dedicated wrestling fan, Jayred supports everything from mainstream promotions to the independent scene, with a strong passion for Pro Wrestling Epic. He draws inspiration from talents like Lenny Mephisto, Bax, James Brady, and Brandon Aarons.
A passionate sports fan, his favorite sport is Banana Ball. He supports the St. Louis Cardinals and is a forever fan of Harrison Bader. He also proudly backs the Philadelphia Eagles, with Cooper DeJean as his favorite player.