
Harper Talks Episode 52 – John Schippman
March 30, 2026
John Schippman, a Harper College alumnus and Emmy Award-winning executive producer of sports at WMAQ and Telemundo, shares his journey from being a “Scrappy C” at Harper College, transferring to the University of Illinois, and ultimately finding focus and launching a career in sports media that began with an internship at ESPN. He reflects on the power of patience, persistence, and a career covering Chicago sports at the highest level. Listen to Episode 52


