With my aspiration to pursue a full-time career in media, I am currently developing a television show inspired by my podcast, UnMasking The Athlete. This project is scripted, produced, and edited in collaboration with my colleague, Russel Kelly. Following the release of our first season – featuring four episodes on Rugby, Football, Ice Hockey, and Track & Field – UnMasking The Athlete is excited to continue sharing the untold stories of local athletes. For the remainder of 2025, we will be producing a second season with five new episodes. I invite you to explore our interactive website to watch past episodes, including our feature on U SPORTS long jump and triple jump record holder Kenneth West.
Additionally, my production career has expanded with the opportunity to work with MLSE this summer as a Production Assistant. Most recently, I contributed to the TFC BMO Fellowship shoot, which spotlighted self-identifying women aspiring to careers in sports management and leadership. In this role, I assisted with production setup, takedown, and talent management, helping coordinate a successful commercial scheduled for release in winter 2025. My freelance contract with MLSE will continue through 2025–26, offering opportunities to work across MLSE properties – including the Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors, and Argos – as well as with major sponsorship partners such as Maple Leaf Farms, Sony, Gatorade, and Leon’s.
Aaron Gazzola 