Ingrid Backstrom, professional skier, to appear on The Edge with Kim Kircher on VoiceAmerica's Radio Network.

Voice America Talk Radio Network, Internet broadcasting pioneer, producing and syndicating online audio and video, today announced that professional skier Ingrid Backstrom will join Kim Kircher, host of The Edge radio program on the VoiceAmerica Sports Channel (http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2179/the-edge) Wednesday, May 1st at 8 a.m. Pacific Time.

Ingrid Backstrom will discuss her career as a professional big mountain skier, the death of her brother Arne and the future of ski movies. Ingrid recently won her 8th Reader Poll award from Powder Magazine. He has also taken the Best Female Performance Award six times and in 2005, took away the Breakthrough Performance award, an honor most often given to a man.

Ingrid's career started in 2003 when she filmed Yearbook with Matchstick Productions. She's worked with the company ever since. She's also skied numerous mountains, including Mt. Vinson in Antarctica and Denali in Alaska. Ingrid is one of the most influential skiers in the world.

Ingrid has appeared in "Attach of La Niña," "All.I.Can," "Steep," and numerous other films. She has also joined Conan O'Brien on Late Night. She regularly contributes to Powder Magazine and has been interviewed extensively in the skiing media.

“The Edge” airs live on Wednesdays at 8 AM Pacific / 10 AM Central / 11 AM Eastern on The VoiceAmerica Sports Channel. To access the show, log on at http://www.voiceamerica.com/channel/249/voiceamerica-sports. All shows will be available in Kim Kircher's Content Library on The VoiceAmerica Sports Channel for on-demand and pod cast download. http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2179/the-edge

The VoiceAmericaTM Network offers the latest conversations in a talk radio format, providing education, interaction, and advice on key issues live, on demand as well as through pod cast download. If interested in hosting a talk radio show on VoiceAmerica Network, contact Jeff Spenard, President of Internet Radio at 480-294-6417 or at jeff.spenard @ voiceamerica.com.

Contact Executive Producer Doug McCormack 480-553-5794 for advertising / sponsorship information or other show details.

ABOUT Kim Kircher
Kim Kircher (http://www.kimkircher.com) is a professional ski patroller and author. She has logged over 600 hours of explosives control, earning not only her avalanche blaster's card, but also a heli-blaster endorsement, allowing her to fly over the slopes in a helicopter and drop bombs from the open cockpit, while uttering the fabulously thrilling words "bombs away" into the mic. Her memoir, THE NEXT 15 MINUTES, takes the lessons she learned on the slopes as an EMT and applies them to her husband's battle with bile duct cancer and subsequent liver transplant. Her articles have appeared in Women's Adventure, The Ski Journal and Powder Online. She is currently at work on a book about risk and reward in action sports. Her awards include the National Ski Patrol's Purple Merit Star for saving a life and the Green Merit Star for saving a life in arduous conditions. Her memoir received the Hirsch award from the North American Ski Journalists Association.

About VoiceAmerica/World Talk Radio, LLC:

World Talk Radio, LLC is the world leader in online media broadcasting and the largest producer and distributor of live internet based talk radio and TV, delivering over 1,000 hours of programming weekly on its VoiceAmerica™ Network (http://www.voiceamerica.com) and WorldTalk Radio Network (http://www.worldtalkradio.com) as well as live and on-demand video content on VoiceAmerica.TV (http://www.voiceamerica.tv). Featuring more than 200 hosts broadcasting to eight niche community based channels: its flagship VoiceAmerica™ Variety Channel, VoiceAmerica™ Health & Wellness Channel, VoiceAmerica™ Business Channel, VoiceAmerica Sports, 7th Wave Channel, The Green Living Channel, VoiceAmerica Kids Channel and World Talk Radio Variety Channel. VoiceAmerica™ TV offers targeted and exclusive video programming channels. World Talk Radio, LLC is one of the pioneers in internet broadcasting, producing and syndicating online audio and video, offering an innovative, effective and comprehensive digital broadcast platform. Digital Publishing through its 10 years of broadcast and media experience along with our seasoned staff of Executive Producers, Production and Host Services Group, World Talk Radio, LLC provides an internet radio and video platform for new, emerging and veteran media personalities to expand and monetize their business and brand in an online digital medium.

Upcoming NFL Sanctioned Super Bowl 47 Player Networking Event Invites Players to Talk Transitions, Business and Branding

VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network, Internet broadcasting pioneer, producing and syndicating online audio and video, is excited to announce that two shows, both audio and video, will be broadcast live from the Troupe21 13th Annual Player Networking Event (PNE) on February 2, 2013 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel.

Jeff Spenard, President and Founder of VoiceAmerica, states, “We are excited to be a part of this event for the fifth consecutive year. We are really bringing it all together with two separate broadcasts to showcase advancements in delivery technology and a growing audience base. VoiceAmerica is proud to be part of the 2013 Player Networking Event. Working with Troupe21 to bring technology, media, and athletes together with the common goal of successful player transition has become an ever-growing part of the VoiceAmerica Sports growth strategy.”

Spencer Tillman, former San Francisco 49er and current CBS sportscaster, will host the PNE event, and will discuss the importance of former NFL players building themselves into business-minded professionals. Tillman will also host the VoiceAmerica TV portion of “Handle Your Business” after the PNE event, with Lamar Campbell and Ray Ellis. These successfully transitioned players will be broadcasting live from VooDoo BBQ on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans from 7:15pm to 9:15pm Central Time (5:15pm to 7:15pm Pacific/8:15pm to 10:15pm Eastern) on the Sports Channel on www.voiceamerica.tv

Former NFL player and current VoiceAmerica Sports Channel director Ray Ellis will be broadcasting a special show, also entitled “Handle Your Business” live from the PNE event from 2:00pm to 6:00pm Central Time, alongside featured guest host and former Detroit Lions player, Lamar Campbell. The show can be heard at www.voiceamericasports.com.

VoiceAmerica Sports Channel director Ray Ellis will join over one dozen successfully transitioned former NFL players like himself that will be featured at this year’s PNE as the share their experience with transitioning, including Hall-of-Fame nominee Will Shields (fitness), John Saint Clair (handcrafted jewelry), Bart Oates (health care), Jarvis Green (bio-technology), Walter Stith (financial services), Lamonte Warren (health and beauty), Reggie Howard (non-profit/financial literacy), Undra Johnson (financial services), Donald Strickland (non-profit/sports), Rashad Washington (technology), Brandon Gorin (restaurant franchising), Tim Watson (telecommunications), Jay Kearney (health care), Michael Hamilton (medical sales) and Rennie Curran (brand marketing).

PNE is a sanctioned NFL Super Bowl 47 event that is designed to help both active and former NFL players in their transition from an active player to realistic and meaningful post-football-career opportunities.

VoiceAmerica would like to thank Rich Killian of “The American Businessperson” www.theamericanbusinessperson.com , and Jill Schiefelbein, “Impromptu Guru” www.impromptuguru.com as two of the sponsors for the Broadcasts.

Contact VoiceAmerica Executive Producer Ray Ellis at 480-553-5755 for advertising/sponsorship information or other show details.

The VoiceAmerica™ Network offers the latest conversations in a talk radio format, providing education, interaction, and advice on key issues live, on demand as well as through apps on mobile devices. If interested in hosting a talk radio show on VoiceAmerica Network, contact Jeff Spenard, President of Internet Radio at 480-294-6417 or at jeff.spenard@voiceamerica.com

About VoiceAmerica/World Talk Radio, LLC:
World Talk Radio, LLC is the world leader in online media broadcasting and the largest producer and distributor of live internet based talk radio and TV, delivering over 1,000 hours of programming weekly on its VoiceAmerica™ Network ( www.voiceamerica.com) and WorldTalk Radio Network ( www.worldtalkradio.com) as well as live and on-demand video content on VoiceAmerica.TV ( www.voiceamerica.tv). Featuring more than 200 hosts broadcasting to eight niche community based channels: its flagship VoiceAmerica™ Variety Channel, VoiceAmerica™ Health & Wellness Channel, VoiceAmerica™ Business Channel, VoiceAmerica Sports, 7th Wave Channel, The Green Living Channel, VoiceAmerica Kids Channel and World Talk Radio Variety Channel. VoiceAmerica™ TV offers targeted and exclusive video programming channels. World Talk Radio, LLC is one of the pioneers in internet broadcasting, producing and syndicating online audio and video, offering an innovative, effective and comprehensive digital broadcast platform. Digital Publishing through its 10 years of broadcast and media experience along with our seasoned staff of Executive Producers, Production and Host Services Group, World Talk Radio, LLC provides an internet radio and video platform for new, emerging and veteran media personalities to expand and monetize their business and brand in an online.

Jarius Wynn to Be a Guest on the VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network

The Jeff Owens Show Kicks Off its Inaugural Show with Green Bay Packer Jarius Wynn

Phoenix, AZ (PR-Inside) December 7, 2011 -- Voice America Talk Radio Network, The Jeff Owens Show with co-host, Tasha Humphrey kicks off its inaugural show with fellow UGA alum and current defensive end for the Green Bay Packers, Jarius Wynn. Wynn, a UGA standout was drafted in 2009 by the Green Bay Packers. At UGA, Wynn recorded 33 tackles and 4 sacks in his two seasons as a Bulldog. During the 2010 Super Bowl winning-season, Wynn played in nine games and recorded nine tackles and 1 and half sacks. Wynn has already improved his stats this year with 11 solo tackles and 3 sacks. Wynn will be the first guest on the Jeff Owens Show radio program on the VoiceAmerica Sports Channel (www.voiceamerica.com) Tuesday, December 6, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time/ 4 PM Pacific Time.

The Jeff Owens Show is a new radio show that will discuss hot sports topics with a focus on the southeast. “We plan to discuss whatever’s current in sports. It doesn’t matter if it is men’s sports, women’s sports, football or gymnastics. If there’s a story to tell, we want to tell it,” says host, Jeff Owens. Jeff Owens, a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2010. At the University of Georgia he was a co-captain and named to 2009 Allstate American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team. He currently has a weekly segment on The Fan Sports Radio in Savannah, Georgia.

Although Owens was tabbed as the “SEC’s Best Personality”, in 2009, he is not embarking on this endeavor alone. The Jeff Owens Show will be co-hosted by professional basketball player, Tasha Humphrey. Humphrey was a first round draft pick by the Detroit Shock and she also played for the USA team in the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where the US won the gold medal. Humphrey completed her career as the University of Georgia's second all-time scorer and fourth all-time rebounder.

“Jeff and I have been friends since we were in school together at Georgia, so the thought of doing a talk show together felt natural. We both love sports and are students of our respective games. We’re also both outspoken, so even if we don’t agree, it’ll provide for some interesting discussion,” says Humphrey. The Jeff Owens Show plans to fill a niche that is currently lacking in the world of sports. “We plan to reach out to a diverse demographic. We want the traditional sports talk fans, but we want everyone else too. We want to reach out to any and everyone who loves sports, especially sports in the South,” says Owens.

The Jeff Owens Show radio program on the VoiceAmerica Sports Channel (www.voiceamerica.com) airs every Tuesday at 7 PM Eastern Time/ 4 PM Pacific Time.

The VoiceAmericaTM Network offers the latest conversations in a talk radio format, providing education, interaction, and advice on key issues live, on demand as well as through pod cast download. If interested in hosting a talk radio show on VoiceAmerica Network, contact Jeff Spenard, President of Internet Radio at 480-294-6417 or at jeff.spenard @ voiceamerica.com.

Contact Senior Executive Producer Ray Ellis at 480-553-5755 for advertising / sponsorship information or other show details.

About VoiceAmerica/World Talk Radio, LLC:
World Talk Radio, LLC is the world leader in online media broadcasting and the largest producer and distributor of live internet based talk radio and TV, delivering over 1,000 hours of programming weekly on its VoiceAmerica™ Network (www.voiceamerica.com) and WorldTalk Radio Network (www.worldtalkradio.com) as well as live and on-demand video content on VoiceAmerica.TV (www.voiceamerica.tv). Featuring more than 200 hosts broadcasting to eight niche community based channels: its flagship VoiceAmerica™ Variety Channel, VoiceAmerica™ Health & Wellness Channel, VoiceAmerica™ Business Channel, VoiceAmerica Sports, 7th Wave Channel, The Green Living Channel, VoiceAmerica Kids Channel and World Talk Radio Variety Channel. VoiceAmerica™ TV offers targeted and exclusive video programming channels. World Talk Radio, LLC is one of the pioneers in internet broadcasting, producing and syndicating online audio and video, offering an innovative, effective and comprehensive digital broadcast platform. Digital Publishing through its 10 years of broadcast and media experience along with our seasoned staff of Executive Producers, Production and Host Services Group, World Talk Radio, LLC provides an internet radio and video platform for new, emerging and veteran media personalities to expand and monetize their business and brand in an online digital medium.

Success for 12th Annual Player Networking Event

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Contact: Matt Fox, Communications Assistant
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NEWARK, NJ, February 10, 2012 — The twelfth annual Player Networking Event (PNE) has been hailed a success with more than 350 attendees and 30 exhibitors, 17 of which are owned by current or former NFL players.
The NFL Alumni Player Networking Event was held one day prior to Super Bowl XLVI on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Indianapolis.  The PNE provided current and former players a platform to network with business executives and explore potential second-career opportunities.
The PNE was broadcast through VoiceAmerica, a newly formed alliance, in which the host, Spencer Tillman, conducted interviews with several alumni throughout the duration of the PNE.  NFL Alumni Executive Director, George Martin, NFL Alumni Director of Career and Business, Guy Troupe, PNE Official Host and San Francisco 49ers Tight End, Vernon Davis, and former New England Patriot and player-owned business exhibitor, Brandon Gorin were all interviewed on the career transition needs of NFL players. To listen to the broadcast, please visit, NFL Alumni PNE Broadcast.
Vernon Davis, exhibited his entrepreneurial ventures including interior design company Modern Class Design and charitable organizations Lifting as We Climb and the Vernon and Vontae Family Foundation.  When discussing how he keeps his off-the-field activities fit and successful, Davis explained the relationship between football and business, “Just like football, the desire and motivation is there.  You have to treat off the field activities the same way.  When you’re passionate about something and you really want it to happen, you have to go get it. You can’t just sit around. You have to get involved and attack it.”
Brandon Gorin, 2-time Super Bowl Champion, has become a successful businessman since his exit from the NFL in 2009 and also exhibited his franchise at PNE.  He currently owns two Marco’s Pizza franchises in the local Indianapolis area.  Gorin was delighted to share his wisdom with anyone willing to listen. When asked about what it takes to be successful off the field Gorin responded, “In my experience, there are several keys to success.  All NFL players, whether active or retired, have an extraordinary work ethic, so each person must find their next true passion in life and use that work ethic to their advantage.  While in the NFL you must be realistic and understand no one can play forever; keeping that in mind, use all the resources available to garner as much experience and knowledge as possible.  Lastly, do your due diligence. In my case, knowing Marco’s Pizza franchise frontwards and backwards, made it easier to franchisee.”  
George Martin also gave his advice by informing all those present to, “surround yourself with great professionals who you trust wholeheartedly.”
After PNE, Guy Troupe voiced his enthusiasm towards the success of the event, “I was thrilled with Voice America's live internet broadcast as a launch of the NFL Alumni's newly created internet channel.  This medium will serve as a training ground for alumni interested in journalism while supporting multiple initiatives tied to the Career and Business Program (CBP).  Additionally, I am excited by the reaction of the corporate community's willingness to support the CBP by providing shadowing and internships for players looking to hone skills and compete for employment opportunities."
The NFL Alumni CBP has been implemented to help identify the career transition needs of former players and help them gain the education and experience needed to be successful in their post-NFL endeavors.  For more information on the NFL Alumni’s Career and Business Program, please visit NFL Alumni's CBP.
The NFL Alumni is continuing to create networking and career opportunities.  The NFL Alumni’s Annual Meeting takes place the first weekend in May and will include a Career Development Focus at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa in Chandler, Arizona.  All NFL Alumni members are encouraged to attend.
For more information, contact NFLA Communications Assistant, Matt Fox at matt.fox@nflalumni.org or 973-210-7191.

NFL Alumni Players Networking Event at Super Bowl XLVI Carried on NFL Legacy, VoiceAmerica TV and Radio Networks

Live Broadcast hosted by CBS Sports Anchor Spencer Tillman featuring an all-star cast including former New York Giant George Martin and Vernon Davis of the San Francisco 49ers. Broadcast will air beginning at 2 PM Eastern Time/11 AM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Sports Channel and on VoiceAmerica TV.

Phoenix, AZ (PR-Inside) January 27, 2012 – World Talk Radio, LLC, home of The VoiceAmerica and World Talk Radio Networks, and VoiceAmericaTV, the leading Producer and Distributor of Live Internet Talk Radio and Video, is proud to announce they will be hosting the 12th Annual Players Networking Event “Handle Your Business” live from Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, IN. The event will air Saturday, February 4 from 2 to 6 PM Eastern Time on the VoiceAmerica Sports Channel (www.voiceamericasports.com) and on a dedicated channel of VoiceAmerica TV (www.voiceamerica.tv).

This year’s event will be hosted by Spencer Tillman from CBS Sports and will also feature interviews with the Executive Director of the Alumni Association, George Martin from the NY Giants, and current San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis who will showcase his interior design company. The broadcast will also highlight sports hosts from VoiceAmerica, and other NFL player driven companies.

PNE will serve as the launch broadcast for a new VoiceAmerica radio, website, and television program produced in association with the NFL Alumni Organization, NFL Legacy (www.nfllegacy.com). These programs will make known the Legends of the NFL through a series of unique broadcasts, and ultimately a weekly program series.

NFL Alumni Executive Director, George Martin, expressed his enthusiasm towards the new venture: "We are excited to have a new medium to communicate to the public, and very optimistic that our newly launched channel will support our efforts to advocate on behalf of NFL alumni."

“We are extremely honored to be a part of the 12th Annual PNE. In our fourth year as media host for on-line coverage, we are extremely excited to announce our new partnership alongside the NFL Alumni Association with the launch of www.NFLLegacy.com. What better place than the location of the Super Bowl.” World Talk Radio LLC President/CEO Jeff Spenard stated.

VoiceAmerica Sports Channel Director Ray Ellis added, “From the very beginning Jeff Spenard, President/CEO of Voice America, has allowed me to pursue a relationship with the NFL Alumni. I was aware there were many former players interested in broadcast journalism careers but opportunities were limited. We developed the solution!” Ray Ellis is a former Safety for the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns.

VoiceAmerica.com offers the latest conversations in a talk radio format, providing education, interaction, and advice on key issues live, on demand as well as through pod cast download. If interested in hosting a talk radio show on VoiceAmerica Network or WorldTalk Radio Network, contact Jeff Spenard, President and CEO at 480-294-6417 or at jeff.spenard @ voiceamerica.com.


About VoiceAmerica/World Talk Radio, LLC:
World Talk Radio, LLC is the world leader in online media broadcasting and the largest producer and distributor of live internet based talk radio and TV, delivering over 1,000 hours of programming weekly on its VoiceAmerica™ Network (www.voiceamerica.com) and WorldTalk Radio Network (www.worldtalkradio.com) as well as live and on-demand video content on VoiceAmerica.TV (www.voiceamerica.tv). Featuring more than 200 hosts broadcasting to eight niche community based channels: its flagship VoiceAmerica™ Variety Channel, VoiceAmerica™ Health & Wellness Channel, VoiceAmerica™ Business Channel, VoiceAmerica Sports, 7th Wave Network, The Green Talk Network, Power Up Motorsports Channel and World Talk Radio Variety Channel. VoiceAmerica™ TV offers targeted and exclusive video programming channels. World Talk Radio, LLC is one of the pioneers in internet broadcasting, producing and syndicating online audio and video, offering an innovative, effective and comprehensive digital broadcast platform. Digital Publishing through its 11 years of broadcast and media experience along with our seasoned staff of Executive Producers, Production and Host Services Group, World Talk Radio, LLC provides an internet radio and video platform for new, emerging and veteran media personalities to expand and monetize their business and brand in an online digital medium.