Take The Shot

I love sports. I love working with cameras. I'm Miles Mendez, a former player and now content creator of my own. Let's meet the players, photographers, coaches, social media managers, and more that make up a successful team. Whether it's on the field, on the court, or behind the glass, I'm here to say, take the shot.

Ep. 17 - Shooting Music & Film Photography w/ Sweet Lou 08/20/2025

Ep. 17 - Shooting Music & Film Photography w/ Sweet Lou ...Been a minute... I've been a bit busy but I'm trying to get back on this grind. I made some calls and am very happy to have THE SweetLouPhotography on the podcast today. He was my film professor in college and is one of the most knowledgable people about cameras that I know. We talk about film photoraphy, shooting concerts, and how to approach capturing content. Follow Lou on ! Follow me on IG: MrMendezProductions /episode/index/show/1b536c3e-a1c2-4dab-8aad-01a64d2b29a4/id/37894725

Ep. 16 - Coaching HS Programs w/ Coach Murphy & Coach Blazer 06/27/2025

Ep. 16 - Coaching HS Programs w/ Coach Murphy & Coach Blazer Been a minute! This week I touch base with my old high school coaches who are currently changing a program in the competative Southern California HS Football atmosphere. We dive deep on how to coach at the high school level and the changes they make towards setting their kids up for the future. /episode/index/show/1b536c3e-a1c2-4dab-8aad-01a64d2b29a4/id/37173905

Ep. 15 - How to Get Started as a Photographer/Filmmaker [Solo] 06/24/2025

Ep. 15 - How to Get Started as a Photographer/Filmmaker [Solo] Are you interested in getting into photography or making crazy creative videos likes the ones you see online? I may have some advice for you in this episode. I'm not a know it all, but I know some. Listen in as I go over some tips that I wish I knew when I was first starting off with my first camera. If you liked the listen or found it helpful, give this podcast a like and a good rating! /episode/index/show/1b536c3e-a1c2-4dab-8aad-01a64d2b29a4/id/37128330

Ep. 14 - The State of Comic Book Media w/ Kenneth Niebres 06/17/2025

Ep. 14 - The State of Comic Book Media w/ Kenneth Niebres And we are BACK! Sorry for the missed release last week (if you even noticed), just got crazy busy. This week, I have my friend, Kenneth, on the podcast as we discuss comics and how they translate to the big (and home) screen. Kenneth is an avid comic book reader so I really wanted to sit down, hop on a call with him, and talk about the current state of comic book media. What is going right? What do we wish we could see? You know, the conversational stuff. It's a great talk so you better listen! Also, Kevin Feige, hire Kenneth to write/direct your new BLADE movie! Check out Kenneth's short film from a little bit ago, . Follow me on IG: /episode/index/show/1b536c3e-a1c2-4dab-8aad-01a64d2b29a4/id/37034315

Ep. 13 - THE STANLEY CUP FINALS 2025 w/ Justin Johnstone 06/03/2025

Ep. 13 - THE STANLEY CUP FINALS 2025 w/ Justin Johnstone It's that beautiful time of the year again. Game 1 of the Stanley Cups Finals is tomorrow (6/4) and it's a rematch of last year! Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are once again taking on the defending Cup champs, the Florida Panthers. My friend, Justin Johnstone (Ducks fan), joins me today as we discuss those conference final games and give our predictions for this year's finals matchup. Whatever team you're rooting for, it's going to be a great series. LET'S GOOO!!! /episode/index/show/1b536c3e-a1c2-4dab-8aad-01a64d2b29a4/id/36828060

Ep. 12 - Making My Short Film, 'Writer's Block' [Solo] 05/27/2025

Ep. 12 - Making My Short Film, 'Writer's Block' [Solo] Solo episode this week! In this episode, I talk about my college senior capstone project, writing, directing, and editing and short film of my own. I talk about going through my idea and writing process when coming up with Writer's Block, going through the pre-production side of things like storyboarding, locationg scouting, and of course getting my brilliantly talented actors. I also go over the production side of things, what I really liked, and most importantly, what I learned and would change in future projects! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/1b536c3e-a1c2-4dab-8aad-01a64d2b29a4/id/36735540

Ep. 11 - Working Up to Division I w/ Anthony Carter 05/20/2025

Ep. 11 - Working Up to Division I w/ Anthony Carter Episode 11 comes out strong with my friend, Anthony Carter joining us on the pod. The reason I have him on is because he makes content of all varieties. Whether this is highlight video in sports, freelance promotional content, or content for his online presence, A.C. does it all. We talk about his time moving up to shooting Division I sports and how he balances his content now. Also, disclaimer: I recorded this outside of my normal studio, in my home basement as of matter of fact. I also have been getting hammered by allergies so I sound super congested. That being said, don't let me funky audio distract you from the great stuff A.C. talks about! Follow Anthony below! Instagram: Twitch: YouTube: Follow me as well! Instagram: /episode/index/show/1b536c3e-a1c2-4dab-8aad-01a64d2b29a4/id/36634355

Ep. 10 - Chasing Greatness w/ QB Carlton Aiken Jr. [Part 2] 05/13/2025

Ep. 10 - Chasing Greatness w/ QB Carlton Aiken Jr. [Part 2] A guest so good, I had to make two parts! We pick up right where we left off with Carlton Aiken. Now entering the second half of his career, we talk about his final years of collegiat eligibility, playing football overseas, and coaching the QBs of the future! Check out Carlton on IG for the great content that he makes. If you haven't listened to Part 1 of Carlton's story, listen to it now! QB Coach Aiken MrMendezProductions /episode/index/show/1b536c3e-a1c2-4dab-8aad-01a64d2b29a4/id/36547995

Ep. 9 - Chasing Greatness w/ QB Carlton Aiken Jr. [Part 1] 05/07/2025

Ep. 9 - Chasing Greatness w/ QB Carlton Aiken Jr. [Part 1] One of the most determined, intelligent, kind, and sophisticated players I've ever met throughout my time playing football is Carlton Aiken Jr. He is a former quarterback and now quarterback coach who brings so much knowledge and insight about his journey that I had to break it into TWO parts. Sit back, take a listen, and don't forget to check out Carlton on his own social media platforms! QB Coach Aiken MrMendezProductions /episode/index/show/1b536c3e-a1c2-4dab-8aad-01a64d2b29a4/id/36464715

Ep. 8 - Up in the Booth w/ Jack Cunningham 04/29/2025

Ep. 8 - Up in the Booth w/ Jack Cunningham You watch sports right? You know that guy commentating the game? That's a sports broadcaster like my friend Jack Cunningham who joins me on the pod this week. Since I'm usually down on the field shooting the game, we change perspectives to up in the booth to see the day to day actions of Color Commentary and Play by Play broadcasters. Such a cool talk and it'll have you watching games just a little different! /episode/index/show/1b536c3e-a1c2-4dab-8aad-01a64d2b29a4/id/36254070

Ep. 7 - Making a Feature Length Film w/ Emil Mancero 04/22/2025

Ep. 7 - Making a Feature Length Film w/ Emil Mancero Friend and filmmaker, Emil Mancero, joins me in the studio today to promote his debut feature length film, Hindrance. Yes you heard that correctly, feature-length! This is a project that Emil has been working on for some time now and we go through his process of taking his idea and putting it on the screen! Check out out NOW! /episode/index/show/1b536c3e-a1c2-4dab-8aad-01a64d2b29a4/id/36254020

Ep. 6 - The World of Freelance w/ Jason Santos 04/15/2025

Ep. 6 - The World of Freelance w/ Jason Santos Thanks for tuning in to another week of Take The Shot. I'm so glad to have my friend Jason Santos on the pod this episode. Jason is an incredibly talented content creator with an eye in basketball. We talk about storytelling through the lens and getting work in the freelance world. /episode/index/show/1b536c3e-a1c2-4dab-8aad-01a64d2b29a4/id/36147200

Ep. 5 - Coaching in Division II w/ Andy Rondeau 04/08/2025

Ep. 5 - Coaching in Division II w/ Andy Rondeau On this week's episode, I talk to my former head football coach, Andy Rondeau. I pick his brain about coaching at the Division II level, and what mentality needs to change at this level. He's a really well spoken man and I loved hearing his perspective of football. /episode/index/show/1b536c3e-a1c2-4dab-8aad-01a64d2b29a4/id/35563315

Ep. 4 - Preworkout and Editing w/ Justin Saluzzi 04/01/2025

Ep. 4 - Preworkout and Editing w/ Justin Saluzzi Today, I am joined by my friend Justin Saluzzi. Both a filmmaker and editor, we talk about how he got interested in filmmaking, AI use in editing, and a bunch of other off topic pieces. Be warned, we take preworkout during our conversation so we this episode turned into an off-brand Hot Ones segment. Follow Justin on IG: justinsaluzzi TikTok: just.vibe.in /episode/index/show/1b536c3e-a1c2-4dab-8aad-01a64d2b29a4/id/35950345

Ep. 3 - Being a Photographer and an Athlete w/ Luke Porteneuve 03/25/2025

Ep. 3 - Being a Photographer and an Athlete w/ Luke Porteneuve First guest of the show! My good friend Luke Porteneuve joins me today as we talk about being once teammates, then content creator partners, and sharing similar stories within our collegiate athletic careers. It was great catching up with Luke and he was the first person I thought of to be a guest on the show. I encourage you to check out his IG where he posts most of his content. Reach out to him if you're in the Southern California area! Luke's Instragram: My Instragram: /episode/index/show/1b536c3e-a1c2-4dab-8aad-01a64d2b29a4/id/35563275

Ep. 2 - Sports Are Stories 03/18/2025

Ep. 2 - Sports Are Stories This week, I talk about storytelling throughout sports. How players can become the characters we follow, the different story beats throughout games, and how sports media helps tell the stories of different teams. Kept this episode short this week. Next week, we start to have guests! Instagram: /episode/index/show/1b536c3e-a1c2-4dab-8aad-01a64d2b29a4/id/35562165

Ep. 1 - Clicking Record 03/11/2025

Ep. 1 - Clicking Record And here we go. It's my first episode of this podcast, Take The Shot, and I'm glad you took the chance to listen...to the beginning at least. In this first episode, I'm going to talk a little bit about my journey through sports media so you can get to know me just that much better. I hope you have a good time listening as I will be having guests on in the future. Feel free to reach out to me on social media with questions, comments, or just to connect. I made this show for that exact reason! Instagram: /episode/index/show/1b536c3e-a1c2-4dab-8aad-01a64d2b29a4/id/35562095

Welcome to Take The Shot! 03/03/2025

Welcome to Take The Shot! I love sports. I love working with cameras. I'm Miles Mendes, a former player and now content creator of my own. Let's meet the players, photographers, coaches, social media managers, and more that make up a successful team. Whether it's on the field, on the court, or behind the glass, I'm here to say, take the shot. /episode/index/show/1b536c3e-a1c2-4dab-8aad-01a64d2b29a4/id/35516350

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