THE BIO

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Anthony S. Ferrella III (born February 17, 1998) is the Host of the Standard Procedure Podcast and Founder of the ANT PR and Social Firm. In addition, he has 8 partnerships, including four brand deals. Notably, Ant served in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization of Major League Baseball (MLB) for four seasons.

BIOGRAPHY/EARLY LIFE:

Ant grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and attended Chartiers Valley School District. He began playing baseball at two years old and continued playing through high school. With a deep interest in the game, and a career cut short due to an arm injury, the Pittsburgh Pirates pursued him toward the end of 2015 and things fell into place a few months later.

COLLEGE LIFE:

Ant attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He helped revitalize a media department launching 'The Anthony Ferrella Show' which covered SEC Football with Paul Finebaum, Laura Rutledge, and many others. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business on May 8, 2020.

POST-COLLEGE LIFE:

Following graduation from Duquesne University, Ant continued on a journey within the Pirates organization, dedicating several months to the role before parting ways. This paved the way for a remarkable opportunity—an exclusive, multi-year contract to helm a new podcast 'Standard Procedure' dedicated to helping young individuals feel confident when dating.

With the podcast's debut came a wave of partnerships and brand collaborations, propelling Ant's career forward. Relocating to Miami, FL in 2022, he embraced new opportunities as a pivotal moment arrived on September 13, 2022, marked by the launch of an exciting merch line.

In 2023, fueled by his experience in PR and Social Media, Ant launched the ANT PR and Social Firm which is dedicated to empowering brands in unveiling and amplifying their unique digital identities, underlining his commitment to fostering growth in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

TIMELINE | PROFESSIONAL CAREER:

Feb. 2016: Hired by the Pittsburgh Pirates

May 2020: Graduated from Duquesne University

June 2020: Parted ways with the Pirates

June 2020: Signed exclusive, multi-year deal to Host, Standard Procedure

Sept. 2022: Launched first-ever merch line

June 2023: Founded ANT PR and Social Firm

AWARDS AND HONORS:

- Standard Procedure set a 'New Podcast Rating' record by Spotify (2020)

- Awarded a spot on the Presidential Honor Roll by the U.S. Department of Education (2019)

- Named "Rookie of the Year" by the Duquesne University Publication Board for the highest-rated TV & Radio Show (2018)