User talk:Matt Farago

Matt Farago started his own sports talk show at the age of just 13 called Pittsburgh Sports Weekly. Matt now 16 said "Its really a blast working with people that have been doing the same thing that I have for years, and starting at the age I did I will be ahead when it comes down to getting a job." Matt resides in Moon Twp. with his Mother Diane, Father Alfonso, and Sister Tiffany. Matt used to attend Lincon Park Preforming Arts Center in Midland, but will finsh his high school years at a school yet to be named.

Matt's show started on a Local TV station called MCA-TV and now has grew into one of the most watched Sports Talk shows on the Web, radio and now Comcast on Demand. Farago also started somthing new last year broadcasting high school game of the week for football, hockey and, basketball. Matt said "I have watched Moon sports all my life and it was great then but, now I want to see what other schools have to offer and this is the best way to do it. To go out and watch WPIAL teams, there just isn't anything like it." When asked about what he felt about a co-host joining him he said. "We have tried it a few times, Chad Himme was a great co-host for us for a good amount of time, sadly that as since ended. I am by no means against having a co-host because most of the time I need one, we broadcast sports a lot and its hard doing it with one person, however I dont know if there is someone out there that could or would be commited to what I do as much as I am. If that person comes around we will go from there untill then I guess your just stuck with me."

Pittsburgh Sports Weekly the show started by the 13 year old, now has grew to be known across Western PA. You really can't explain how Matt's chacter on and off the camera is, unless you meet him or watch every week on his show Pittsburgh Sports Weekly. He brings somthing different somthing that you don't see on the local news or on ESPN and Matt's uneek chacter is what should carry him far in this field. Matt offen goes to Pro sports games including the Steelers and Pirates as well as High School games as a part of the media at only 16. When asked about why he even thought about attempting to get to pro sport games as a part of the media Matt Said with a simile "Honestly I think what made me think I could do it was the fact that no one thought I could, It wasn't easy, everyone thinks that I just dialed a couple phone numbers and then I got 2 world wide sponsors and media passes. I was told no at frist and somtimes even a second time, but I never took no for answer and that is why Pittsburgh Sports Weekly is where it's at today.

Farago said that it is hard at times with working from home, and not getting to do the things that normal high school students get to do, like dances or parties and just hanging out with friends has became a rare ocation. "I haven't had a girl friend in a long time," Matt said "and if I did I get dumbed 10 minutes later because she either would get tired of my phone riging off the hook or not like the fact that I don't have the free time most teenagers my age get." Matt added that he hates the fact people think all he talks about is his show. "When people see me there is a good chance I am doing a show that day, and when that happends I shockingly do have to talk about the show, people may think I dont own a shirt without a Pittsburgh Sports Weekly logo, but I promise I do." He also said people that just know of him may think he is stuck up because of the show then said. "I don't see my self better then anyone, I see myself as a 16 year old that worked hard for what he has at a young age and it holds a promising future for me. I think that no matter who you are or what you like you can be good at it if you work hard and never give up. I wasn't handed this show, and I hope people see that"

Matt as big plans for 2008 for Pittsburgh Sports Weekly, as well as looking into getting a TV Station. "Its a long shot" Matt said "but then again what hasn't been for me in the last 5 years" If everything goes to plan, BURGH-TV would come out sometime in the summer of 2008 with Matt Farago leading the way. "It is a big step going from owning a tv show to a tv station, I know that, but I just think that I have more to offer then just Pittsburgh Sports Weekly"

At the end of the day Matt said "I wouldn't tade my show or this experience for the world" then jokingly added "maybe for a the girl." Matt wanted to thank everyone that has helped him get as far as he has, His Parents, Chad Himme, Mike Sivak, Taylor Belloma, Jeff Wink, Sign A Rama, Embroid Me. Matt then paused then added "and everyone that didnt think I could make it, it is because of them that I pushed my self to make Pittsburgh Sports Week and Matt Farago what they are today."