Say the Damn Score Sportscasting Podcast: Recent Episodes
Logan Anderson: Play-by-play sportscaster, part time sports junkie, full time nerd.
- How being an overnight success took a long time.
- How teaching helped him survive the pandemic shutdown.
- Using the pandemic shutdown to get in touch with broadcasting decision makers.
- The players choosing to boycott during his first college football game.
- Dealing with the pressure of an audition game.
In this episode I visit with Travis Justice the long time TV, radio, and podcast personality in Omaha, NE & Des Moines, IA. Topics of discussion include:
- Filling the broadcast void as a freelancer despite retiring from the business full time.
- Working remotely before it was popular.
- Why he chose to go to Grand View College in Des Moines instead of enlisting in the military.
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In this episode we visit with Jake Marsh of Barstool Sports. Topics of discussion include:
- Getting his start with the school newspaper is Weston Florida.
- Going through the admission process to be accepted at Syracuse
- Building experience through ACC Network Plus as a student.
- The friendly competitive process at Syracuse.
- Taking the mens bball job at the University of Vermont immediately after college.
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James Westling is back! James was our guest in episode 68 five years ago and since then his career has taken off. Topics of discussion include:
How a gig calling Central Arkansas led to his big break.
The dinner that got him in touch with the Mothership Network.
Adding a building block every year.
The value of investing in talent coaching.… Read More
This episode features my conversation with Troy Clardy. He’s the voice of Stanford University and a national radio announcer for Compass Media and Westwood One. Topics of discussion include:… Read More
Sam Neidermann This show starts out with a tribute to Vin Scully with clips from Joe Davis, Tom Boman, and Bob Costas. We then get into our feature interview with Sam Niedermann. He’s the voice of Stony Brook University and made his network debut last year for Westwood One. Topics of discussion include:
- Choosing to go to school at Alabama before transferring to Indiana.
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Larry Costigan, Westwood One & CBS
My conversation with one of the top radio producers in the country. Larry Costigan was formerly the coordinating producer for Westwood One Sports and is currently a freelance producer and editorial consultant for CBS. Topics of discussion include:
- How an internship at Seton Hall started his professional career.
- Making the decision to pursue a career behind the scenes instead of on the mic.
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Jack Benjamin, Nicholls My conversation with Jack Benjamin, the voice of the FCS Nicholls Colonels. Topics of discussion include:
- Hearing his work after the 2018 NSMA Banquet.
- Being happier about the opportunities he has gotten as opposed to being frustrated about the ones that got away.
- Being a native New Yorker and picking Santa Clara University over the traditional broadcasting powers.
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Larry Morgan, Drake University This episode features my conversation with Larry Morgan, the voice of Drake University hoops and a stalwart of the Des Moines market. Topics of discussion include:
- Continuing to learn and work on his craft even after 40+ years in the business.
- The parts of the business that bring him happiness.
- How stops in Illinois and California led to him eventually find his way to the Des Moines market.
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John Liddle, KRLD This episode features John Liddle. He’s a news anchor at legendary station KRLD in Dallas. He also does games for numerous outlets in the DFW market. Topics of discussion include:
- The pros and cons of giving up a DI job to take a news job at KRLD, a prestigious station in the DFW market.
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Adam Young, New Mexico State This episode features my conversation with Adam Young, the TV Voice and Director of Broadcasting at New Mexico State. Topics of discussion include:
- His unique director of broadcasting position.
- His role, or lack their of, when New Mexico State qualifies for the NCAA Tournament.
- The relationship he has with their long time radio announcer.
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Dave Jackson, School of Podcasting In this episode I chat with Dave Jackson, host of the School of Podcasting, highly respected podcast expert, and podcasting hall of famer. It’s no surprise that we dive into all things podcasting, especially as it pertains to sportscasters. Topics of discussion include:
- The perks of being a podcast hall of famer.
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Ashley Chase: St. Cloud Norsemen, NAHL My conversation with the voice of the NAHL’s St. Cloud Norsemen. She shares long and winding road to become the only female lead voice in U.S. Junior Hockey. Topics of discussion include:
- How playing in the band led to her choice to attend Morningside College in Sioux City Iowa as a Pennsylvania native.
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John Kurtz, Freelancer-Kansas City In this episode I chat with long time sportscasting friend John Kurtz. He was a long time play-by-play broadcaster and talk show host in Manhattan, Kansas before moving to KC. We dive into the challenges provided by the sportscasting business and how he’s pursued alternative paths towards sportscasting success. Topics include:
- Being runner up for the Jim Nantz Award in 2011.
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This episode is guest-less. Instead I share how personal tragedy has forced some deep soul searching into what matters most in my life and career. In this episode I share what we went through the last year and why I needed a break from the show. I look deeply into the things I love about the industry and how to maximize them.… Read More
Rob Hipp, Sam Houston State In this episode I visit with Robb Hipp, the voice of Sam Houston State. He has a long and winding path and has succeeded in the business without a traditional broadcasting education. Topics of discussion include:
- Why he was a late bloomer getting into radio and all of the unique jobs he had before finding his passion.
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Gerald Sanchez, Legacy Sports Network In this episode we discuss how to create your own opportunities as a sportscasting entrepreneur with Gerald Sanchez, the owner of the Legacy Sports Network in the Houston metro. Topics of discussion include:
- Catching the radio itch at 5 years old.
- The two Houston broadcasters who influenced his style.
- How the legendary Houston Cougar Phi Slamma Jamma squad led to him attending Houston University instead of a more traditional powerhouse broadcasting factory.
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Mike Kelly, University of Missouri This episode features my conversation with Mike Kelly, the radio voice of Missouri Tiger football and basketball. Topics of discussion include:
- How his student station influenced his life goal from wanting to be an attorney to a becoming broadcaster.
- His experience in small town radio.’
- Working for free as a correspondent at legendary station KMOX to get a foot in the door.
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In this episode I visit with J.J. Duke and Joe Vasile. Mr. Duke is a freelance broadcaster on the east coast who has covered Fairfield University, Rider University, Yale University, and many more. He’s also a former MiLB voice and podcast co-host. Joe is the women’s basketball voice of Bucknell University, number three broadcaster for the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Railriders and podcast co-host.… Read More
Pete Pranica, Memphis Grizzlies My conversation with the TV voice of the Memphis Grizzlies, Pete Pranica. Topics of discussion include:
- The one pen he has to have for all of his game prep.
- How listening to the radio in rural Wisconsin led to his love of sportscasting.
- Going to the same high school as Kevin Harlan.
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Neil Price, Mississippi State My conversation with Neil Price, who’s the radio voice of Mississippi State football and men’s basketball. Topics of discussion include:
- The truck ride with his dad that led to his passion for play-by-play.
- Being the voice of a team he rooted against as a kid.
- How his small town upbringing led to on air opportunities as early as middle school.
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John Thayer with Matt Coatney This week features John Thayer, the voice of the University of South Dakota Coyotes, as a guest host. He visits with Matt Coatney, the women’s basketball hoops voice of the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Topics of discussion include:
- The challenges of covering college football during a pandemic.
- The importance of understanding medical terminology surrounding Covid 19 to help inform fans.
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Bill Hupp w/ Callum Williams This episode is guest hosted by Bill Hupp, a freelance broadcaster in the Twin Cities. He visits with the play-by-play voice of the Minnesota United of the MLS. Topics of discussion include:
- When the broadcasting bug first bit.
- Why he loves the business of sports broadcasting.
- The importance of the support from his parents while chasing the dream.
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Guest Host Eric Little w/ Jay Burnham of UMass Eric Little guest hosts and visits with Jay Burnham who broadcasts for UMass and VCU. He also spent 16 years as an MiLB broadcaster. Topics of discussion include:
- Eric Little introduces himself and says nice things about the SayTheDamnScore Podcast.
- He introduces Jay Burnham and discusses the importance of his wife in his sportscasting journey.
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John Liddle w/ George Dunham Guest host John Liddle chats with George Dunham who was the former long time voice of North Texas hoops and standout sports talk host on 96.7 The Ticket. Topics of discussion include:
- He shares how his experience at North Texas led to him catching the radio bug.
- The magical experience behind his first on air sportscast.
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Meghan McPeak, Washington Mystics & Capital City GoGo This is the first of what will be several shows guest hosted by my friends in the industry as I deal with some personal issues. Chris Lewis, the voice of Boise State womens hoops, steps into pinch hit for this episode. He visits with Meghan McPeak of the WNBA’s Washington Mystics & NBA G League Capital City GoGo.… Read More
Logan Anderson On Overcoming Adversity This week is a solo show where I share some of the personal and professional difficulties in my life and how they may have a short term effect on this podcast. Also, I share my philosophy on handling and overcoming adversity in sportscasting and life in general. Thank you to everyone who has ever listened to or downloaded this podcast.… Read More
Ted Emrich: ESPN & Westwood One In this episode I chat with Ted Emrich, who does work for Westwood One, ESPN, Fox Sports SW, and many others. Topics of discussion include:
- His broadcast schedule during the pandemic.
- Doing golf on the radio on a monitor.
- Getting hired as a spotter by Westwood One as a high schooler.
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Adam St. Paul, Aberdeen SD This episode features my conversation with former coworker Adam St. Paul from Dakota Broadcasting in Aberdeen, SD. We relive stories from our time working together, including:
- The Homecoming Fiasco: How it taught us to be careful in our criticism of high school athletes.
- The Phone Line Heist: Always make sure to prepare the logistical aspects of a broadcasts.
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Tom Leach, Kentucky My conversation with Tom Leach, the radio voice of University of Kentucky football and basketball. Topics of discussion include:
- What he’s doing to get through the days during the pandemic.
- How he gets through his daily talk show without any sports.
- Setting his goal to one day be the voice of the Wildcats as an 8th grader.
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Tim Healey, Arizona State In this episode I chat with Tim Healey, the radio voice of the Arizona State Sun Devils in football, basketball, and baseball. Topics of discussion include:
- What he’s doing to stay sharp as a play-by-play broadcaster during the pandemic.
- Why he walks 4.2 miles on his regular walks to honor former Sun Devil Pat Tillman.
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Steve Herz, IF Management In this episode I’m joined by Steve Herz, a sports media agent and President of IF Management. He recently published his first book “Don’t Take Yes For An Answer.” It is a great guide to developing self awareness and self improvement strategies. Topics of discussion include:
- How he reacted after being told by an associate that he was a horrible associate and should quit law.
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Paul Rovnak U. of Minnesota & Gene McGivern U. of St. Thomas In this episode I chat with two respected sports information professionals from different Twin Cities institutions. Paul Rovnak from the University of Minnesota and Gene McGivern from the University of St. Thomas. Topics of discussion include:
- The unique paths one can take to be an SID.
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George Grande, ESPN & Cincinnati Reds. My conversation with George Grande, the former long time sportscaster for the Cincinnati Reds and anchor for the very first ESPN SportsCenter. Topics of discussion include:
- What he’s doing during his Covid 19 lockdown.
- Being on the 1969 USC baseball team with multiple future MLB Hall of Famers.
- Working as a go-fer under Vin Scully during college.
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Chuck Cooperstein, Dallas Mavericks This episode features Chuck Cooperstein, the radio voice of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. Topics of discussion include:
- What he’s doing during this time of social distancing.
- The benefits of reading for broadcasters.
- The influence of Marv Albert and other classic New York broadcasters on his career.
- Knowing what he wanted to do at a very young age.
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Dick Vitale, ESPN This episode features Dick Vitale who is obviously a long time analyst for ESPN. Topics of discussion include:
- What he’s doing during this time of quarantine.
- The characteristics in play-by-play broadcasters that he values as an analyst.
- How his preparation differs from his play-by-play partners.
- What his partners do to get the best out of him during blowout games.
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Pete Weber, Nashville Predators My conversation with Pete Weber, the radio voice of the NHL’s Nashville Predators. Topics of discussion include:
- What he’s doing during this time of quarantine.
- The surprising reason he is nervous about doing games with no fans.
- How a fortuitous bathroom break led to his first play-by-play experience as a high schooler.
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Ian Eagle, Brooklyn Nets & CBS Sports. Our second conversation with Ian Eagle the voice of the Brooklyn Nets. He also is a network broadcaster for CBS and Westwood One. Topics of discussion include:
His quarantine activities.
His attempt at growing a quarantine beard.
Has he seen Tiger King yet?
The last thing he left the house for.
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Tim Brando, Fox Sports My conversation with long time network studio host and play-by-play broadcaster Tim Brando. He’s been with ESPN, Turner, CBS, and is currently with Fox Sports. Topics of discussion include:
Covering the last televised game of the 2019-2020 basketball season.
What he’s doing during his time social distancing.
Writing a book and what the chapter on the Covid 19 might look like.
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Sean McDonough, ESPN and Boston Red Sox Episode 112 features my conversation with Sean McDonough. The voice of the Red Sox and national network broadcaster for ESPN. Topics of discussion include:
How not getting accepted to Notre Dame and ending up at Syracuse was a blessing in disguise.
What he was like as a student.
A head football coach arranging a scholarship for him at Syracuse during a time of financial hardship.
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In this episode I visit with Brendan Gulick, a freelance broadcaster based in Cleveland Ohio. Topics of discussion include:
Building a full time freelance schedule.
How catching mono as a junior in high school led to him starting the now prestigious broadcast club at St. Ignatius High School.
The lineage of success that followed him from that broadcast club.
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Dave Wills, Tampa Bay Rays This episode features my conversation with Dave Will, part of the two man broadcast team for the Tampa Bay Rays. Topics of discussion include:
How listening to Harry Caray and working in fast food helped him develop his passion for sportscasting.
Having his voice recognized in unusual places.
Choosing to go to Elmhurst College.
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John Forslund, Carolina Hurricanes My conversation with John Forslund, the TV voice of the Carolina Hurricanes. Topics of discussion include:
How a famous Bobby Orr goal on Mother’s Day led to him falling in love with the craft of sportscasting.
Becoming a hockey nut despite growing up in the home town of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Dan Shulman, ESPN and Sportsnet My Conversation with Dan Shulman who works for ESPN and Sportsnet where he covers the Toronto Bluejays:
Why having a Canadian accent was never an issue in his broadcasting career in America.
Being a late bloomer in sportscasting after going to school for actuarial science.
Realizing that being an actuary wasn’t for him and taking the leap into broadcasting.
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My conversation with Pat Hughes, the radio voice of the Chicago Cubs. Topics of discussion include:
The influence of legendary Bay Area broadcasters Lon Simmons, Bill King, and Russ Hodges influenced his desire to dive into sportscasting.
How he learns from other broadcasters without copying what they do.
What he still does to get better.
His style of working unique storytelling elements into his broadcasts.
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Noah Eagle, Los Angeles Clippers This Episode features my conversation with Noah Eagle, the radio voice of the LA Clippers. He’s also the son of broadcast legend Ian Eagle. Topics of discussion include:
Showing interest in his father’s career path as a young child.
Developing a love of performance as a high schooler.
Why he chose to go to Syracuse and why he almost went to school somewhere else.
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Josh Appel, Sports USA My Conversation with Josh Appel who covers the NFL for the Sports USA Network. Topics of discussion include:
- Knowing he wanted to go into sportscasting as a 6th grader.
- Learning the nuts and bolts of play-by-play as a high schooler.
- Choosing South Florida as his college of choice.
- Overcoming shyness to become a great relationship builder.
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Matt Cundill, Sound Off Podcast In this episode I visit with Matt Cundill. Matt is a former major market radio PD, a radio consultant, and host of the Sound Off Podcast. Topics of discussion include:
His brief play-by-play stint doing hockey in Canada.
The path he took to become a program director.
Why he still owns an actual radio, even though he doesn’t use it.
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Quint Kessenich, ESPN In this episode I chat with Quint Kessenich of ESPN. Topics of discussion include:
He explains how despite being an elite athlete, he fell backwards into his sportscasting career.
Why lacrosse is growing so rapidly in popularity.
Deciding when to cater to hardcore fans while still educating viewers who are less familiar with the game.
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Corbu Stathes, Minnesota Gopher WBB This episode features my conversation with Corbu Stathes, the women’s basketball voice of the University of Minnesota. Topics of discussion include:
How many ways people have butchered his name.
Wanting to be a comic book artist before finding his way into sportscasting.
How play-by-play is an artistic pursuit.
How a lack of knowledge early on helped him come up with unique descriptors for basketball.
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EP 101: Jill Gearin, Visalia Rawhide This episode features my conversation with one of just six women in Minor League Baseball. Jill Gearin is the voice of the Visalia Rawhide. Topics of discussion include:
Writing a note to her school counselor in middle school saying she was going to be the voice of the Red Sox some day.
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EP 100: Verne Lundquist For episode 100 it is my pleasure to share my conversation with Verne Lundquist of CBS! Topics of discussion include:
How often does he get recognized as the guy who says “Who the hell is Happy Gilmore?”
Other stories from the filming of Happy Gilmore.
His reaction when his varsity basketball coach suggested he become a cheerleader.
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Kenny Albert, Fox Sports Episode 99 features my conversation with Kenny Albert. He’s the voice of the New York Rangers, Fox Sports, and many other prestigious assignments. Topics of discussion include:
Why the only sport he’s called that he didn’t feel comfortable with was college wrestling.
The uniqueness of covering boxing.
Why Thanksgiving felt like an all sports radio station with his family.
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Bill Roth, ESPN In episode 98 I chat with Bill Roth of ESPN. He is also a sportscasting professor at Virginia Tech, where he previously was the voice of the Hokies for 27 years. Topics of discussion include:
- When he gave up on the early childhood dream of being a firefighter and moved onto wanting to get into sportscasting.
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Episode 97: Andy Masur, Chicago White Sox My conversation with Andy Masur. He regularly calls play-by-play for the Chicago White Sox and also hosts their pre/post game shows. Topics of discussion include:
Talking into Lincoln Logs pretending they were microphones as a child.
Why he chose to go to Bradley University.
How internships led him into his first full time job in full time top 40 radio.
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This episode features my conversation with Matt Park, the voice of the Syracuse Orange. Topics of discussion include:
- When he knew broadcasting was in his future.
- Do you have to know what you’re doing as a high schooler to go to Newhouse?
- Early jobs with the Piedmont Boll Weevils and the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx.
- The important balance of classroom learning vs getting experience.
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EP 095: Steve Holman, Atlanta Hawks. Episode 95 features the longtime voice of the Atlanta Hawks, Steve Holman. Topics of discussion include:
- The uniqueness and value of the NSMA Awards Weekend.
- Knowing he wanted to go into sportscasting as an 8 year old.
- Getting pulled out of school to work at the local radio station.
- How he got hired as a high schooler by the legendary Curt Gowdy.
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Conversation with Dave Benz of the Minnesota Timberwolves This episode features a conversation with Dave Benz, the TV voice of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Topics of discussion include:
- Nearly missing walking across the stage at his college graduation to get his first play-by-play experience.
- The signs from his youth that he would end up a play-by-play broadcaster.
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Episode 93 with Drew Carter. My conversation with Drew Carter, this years winner of the Jim Nantz Award for the nations best collegiate sportscaster. Last years winner and fellow Minnesota native, Katie Emmer, also makes a surprise appearance.
- The process of winning the Jim Nantz Award.
- Being the second straight broadcaster from Minnesota to win the award.
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This episode features my conversation with Chris Lewis who is the women’s basketball broadcaster for Boise State, works for the Mountain West Conference Network, and hosts a sports talk show on KTIK in Boise. Topics of discussion include:
- Being present at the moment that inspired the development of this podcast.
- Going to sportscasting camps as a child.
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EP 092: Andy Garcia Westwood One and Northern Illinois This episode features my conversation with Andy Garcia.… Read More
This episode features my conversation with Westwood One Final Four studio host Jason Horowitz. Topics of discussion include:
- Dealing with Twitter trolls.
- How being on the ESPN reality show “Dream Job” opened career doors.
- Getting his first job in New York City and being immediately under the microscope.
- Learning to reel in his ego early in his career.
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New podcast conversation with Ghizal Hasan, the voice of Cal State University Northridge Basketball and Cal Riverside Baseball. Topics of discussion include:
- Being named #9 on the list of the Top 10 Broadcasters in Los Angeles.
- How he feels about being named one of the top broadcasters in the market but not catching a break for one of the glamour jobs yet.
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New podcast conversation with Kevin Belbey, Director of Sports Broadcasting for The Montag Group. He’s a sports broadcasting agent who provides great insight into the broadcaster/agent dynamic. Topics of discussion include:
- Going to the Newhouse School at Syracuse and realizing that sportscasting wasn’t going to be his future.
- Why getting an agent isn’t a path to get out of a career rut.
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In Episode 87 we chat with Brian Anderson of the Milwaukee Brewers and Turner Sports. Topics of discussion include:
- The keys to covering games in a tournament setting with numerous games each day.
- The book he bought that taught him how to control his voice like an instrument.
- Specific steps he took to develop the sound quality of the voice.
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Episode 86 of the podcast features Charley Steiner, the radio voice of the LA Dodgers and long time ESPN Sportscenter anchor. Topics of discussion include:
- How hearing Vin Scully as a seven year old led to falling in love with sportscasting.
- His first reaction when he learned he was going to be working as the Dodger announcer after a lifetime of being a fan.
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In this episode I chat with Bill Spaulding, broadcaster for Harvard, the Ivy League Network, and Olympics coverage on NBC. Topics of discussion include:
- The pressure to sound smarter broadcasting to an Ivy League audience.
- When he knew he wanted to be a sportscaster.
- Going to Syracuse and why it was an easy decision.
- How difficult is it to get into the Newhouse School?
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Episode 84 features my conversation with Michele Tafoya of NBC Sports. She’s one of the best sideline reporters of all time and a pioneering woman in sportscasting. Topics of discussion include:
- Her experience covering four different Super Bowls and how it’s not like any other game.
- Finding the people she wants to interview on the crowded field after a Super Bowl.
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EP 083 John Sadak Westwood One CBS In this episode we visit with John Sadak of Westwood One and CBS Sports.… Read More
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Episode 82 features Chad Abbott the Program Director for KFAN in Minneapolis.… Read More
EP 081 Len Clark Sportscasting Academic This episode is with Len Clark, the former Indiana Sportscaster of the Year for the NCAA DI Evansville Aces.… Read More
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In this episode I chat with Howie Rose, the radio voice of the New York Mets.… Read More
Episode 78 features Cory Provus, the radio voice of the Minnesota Twins. Topics of discussion include: EP 078 Cory Provus Minnesota Twins * What he does in the weeks immediately following a grueling season.
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In this episode I chat with John Focke, the voice of the Minnesota Lynx and Executive Producer of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Topics of discussion include:
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EP 076 Little Broadcast Booth Of Horrors Part II It’s time to go back to The Little Broadcast Booth of Horrors!… Read More
EP 075 Paul Allen Minnesota Vikings Episode 75 of the SayTheDamnScore Podcast is with Paul Allen, the voice of the Minnesota Vikings.… Read More
EP 074 Traug Keller SVP ESPN Episode 74 features a conversation with Traug Keller, a Senior Vice President at ESPN.… Read More
EP 073 Alan Horton Minnesota Timberwolves This episode features Alan Horton, the voice of the Minnesota Timberwolves.… Read More
EP 072 Katie Emmer Jim Nantz Award Winner In this episode we talk with Katie Emmer, a recent graduate of St.… Read More
EP 071 Greg Sharpe Nebraska Cornhuskers Episode 71 features the voice of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Greg Sharpe.… Read More
EP 070 Paul Loeffler Fresno State This weeks episode features Paul Loeffler, the voice of Fresno State and the Scripps National Spelling Bee.… Read More
EP 069 Toby Rowland Oklahoma This episode is brought to you by SportscastingSource.com. Get 10% off of the Jay Sanderson Scorebook and Down Dial before the start of football season by using the promo code “score.”… Read More
EP 068 James Westling Salina KS In this episode I chat with James Westling, an up and coming broadcaster from Salina, KS.… Read More
EP 067: Joel Godett, Ball State & Play-By-Play Cast In episode 67 we chat with Joel Godett, the play-by-play voice of Ball State University.… Read More
EP 066: Jerry Schemmel Colorado Rockies Episode 66 is with Jerry Schemmel, the voice of the Colorado Rockies.… Read More
EP 065: Tyler Merriam SDSU Nelwater Sports Demo Service
In episode 65 we chat with Tyler Merriam, the play-by-play voice of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.… Read More
EP 64: Taking A Leap Of Faith Nelwater Sports Demo Service
Episode 64 is unique in the history of the show.… Read More
EP 063 Bob Costas NBC Sports Nelwater Sports Demo Service
Episode 63 of the podcast is with someone who needs no introduction.… Read More
EP 062:John Ramey, University of Nevada In episode number 62 we talk with radio play-by-play man for the University of Nevada, John Ramey.… Read More
EP 061: Lane Grindle, Milwaukee Brewers In this episode I chat with Lane Grindle, the number three man in the Milwaukee Brewers booth.… Read More
EP 060: Dave Snell Bradley Basketball In this episode I talk with Dave Snell, the voice of Bradley University.… Read More
EP 059: Logan Anderson, Yankton SD We are switching this episode up and reversing roles!… Read More
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This episode of the SayTheDamnScore Podcast is one of the best!… Read More
EP 057: Joe Davis, LA Dodgers Episode 57 features a conversation with Joe Davis, who followed Vin Scully as the TV voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers.… Read More
EP 056: Brad Sham, Dallas Cowboys In this episode I chat with the longtime radio broadcaster for the Dallas Cowboys, Brad Sham:
- The advantage of starting out as a broadcaster in high school.
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EP 055: Steve Cotton, Marshall University In this episode I chat with Steve Cotton, the radio voice of the Marshall Thundering Herd.… Read More
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In this episode I chat with one of my personal favorite broadcasters, Adam Amin of ESPN.… Read More
EP 053: Sean Aronson, St Paul Saints This episode features my conversation with the longtime voice of the St.… Read More
EP 052 Matt Farago Harlem Globetrotters This episode I chat with the in-arena voice of the Harlem Globetrotters, Matt Farago.… Read More
EP 051 Larry Weir Eastern Washington final In this conversation I chat with the long time voice of Eastern Washington Football and Basketball, Larry Weir.… Read More
EP 050: Dave Hunziker, Oklahoma State In this episode I visit with the voice of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, Dave Hunziker.… Read More
EP 049: Wyatt Thompson, Kansas State In this episode I chat with the voice of the Kansas State Wildcats, Wyatt Thompson.… Read More
EP 048: Donny Baarns, AAA Baseball Omaha Storm Chasers This podcast episode features Donny Baarns, the #2 Voice of the Omaha Storm Chasers, the AAA Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.… Read More
EP 047: Joe Van Goor, South Dakota Coyotes Get your work listened to by a member of the SayTheDamnScore Critique Crew.… Read More
EP 046 Jeff Culhane North Dakota State This episode of the podcast features a conversation with Jeff Culhane, the voice of the North Dakota State Bison.… Read More
EP 045: Matt Lepay, Wisconsin My conversation with Matt Lepay, the voice of Wisconsin football and basketball.… Read More
EP 044: Marc Zumoff, Philadelphia 76rs TV This episode I’m joined by Marc Zumoff, the TV voice of the Philadelphia 76ers.… Read More
EP 043: Dave Eanet, Northwestern University For this episode I’m joined by the long time voice of the Northwestern Wildcats Dave Eanet.… Read More
EP 042: Chuck Swirsky, Chicago Bulls This episode features my conversation with Chuck Swirsky, the play-by-play voice of the Chicago Bulls.… Read More
EP 041: Matt Shepard U of Michigan Basketball I have a conversation with Matt Shepard.… Read More
EP 040: Nate Gatter, Jim Nantz Award Winner Conversation with Nate Gatter, a junior at the University of Missouri, who recently won the Jim Nantz Award as the nations top collegiate sportscaster.… Read More
EP 039: Gary Dolphin, Iowa Football & Mens Basketball This episode features my conversation with Iowa Hawkeye football and basketball broadcaster Gary Dolphin.… Read More
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Conversation with the voice of they Ohio State Buckeyes.… Read More
EP 037: Brian Barnhart, University of Illinois Football & Basketball Conversation with Brian Barnhart, the voice of University of Illinois football and basketball.… Read More
EP 036 Adam Hildebrandt Oral Roberts Conversation with the voice of Oral Roberts basketball and baseball, Adam Hildebrandt.… Read More
EP 035 Alex Rawnsley Sportscaster Life This podcast is with Alex Rawnsley of SportscasterLife.com… Read More
EP 034: Steve Linzmeier & Joel Morgan I chat with Steve Linzmeier the voice of the Jamestown Jimmies and Joel Morgan the voice of the Valley City State Vikings.… Read More
ep 033 Stan Cotten Wake Forest This edition of the SayTheDamnScore Podcast features Stan Cotten.… Read More
EP 032 Mitch Strohman Northern Arizona This episode features the football and basketball voice of the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks.… Read More
EP 031: Dave Johnson, Washington Wizards & DC United
EP 031 Dave Johnson Washington Wizards A conversation with Dave Johnson, the play-by-play broadcaster for the Washington Wizards and DC United.… Read More
EP 030 Geoff Haxton Texas Tech MBB Baseball This episode is with Geoff Haxton, the play-by-play voice of Texas Tech Men’s Basketball and Baseball.… Read More
EP 029: Dave Sims, Seattle Mariners In this episode we are joined by Dave Sims, the TV Voice of the Seattle Mariners.… Read More
Ep 028: Eric Mirlis, Author of \"I Was There\" Conversation with Eric Mirlis, author of “I Was There.”… Read More
EP 027: Ken Korach, Oakland A's Radio MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_171 = [ { name: "EP 027: Ken Korach, Oakland A's Radio", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYXl0aGVkYW1uc2NvcmUuY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDE3LzA2L0VQLTAyNy1LZW4tS29yYWNoLU9ha2xhbmQtQXMubXAz", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ];
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Conversation with Ken Korach, the radio play-by-play broadcaster for the Oakland A’s.… Read More
ep-026-curtis-anderson-sioux-city-ia I chat with the voice of the Sioux City Musketeers and owner of Your Sports Show in Sioux City, IA.… Read More
ep-025-jay-sanderson-montana-state Here is my conversation with Jay Sanderson, the voice of the Montana State Bobcats. Topics include:
*How he almost left the business and what brought him back from the brink.… Read More
EP 024: Little Broadcast Booth of Horrors In this episode I feature a compilation of “broadcast horror stories” from broadcasters around the country.… Read More
ep-023-tom-hedrick-art-of-sportscasting I chat with the guy who literally wrote the book on sportscasting. Tom Hedrick wrote “The Art of Sportscasting,” called the first Super Bowl, and was the voice of numerous NCAA DI College and pro teams.… Read More
ep-022-john-liddle-n-texas I chat with North Texas Womens Basketball Broadcaster John Liddle. We talk about:
*Gambling on himself by leaving a full time job for a large market.… Read More
EP 021: Brian Hanni, Kansas Jayhawks I chat with brand new Kansas Jayhawks play-by-play man Brian Hanni!… Read More
EP 020: Wes Durham, Atlanta Falcons Part 1 MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_192 = [ { name: "EP 020: Wes Durham, Atlanta Falcons Part 1", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYXl0aGVkYW1uc2NvcmUuY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDE2LzA5L0VQLTAyMC1XZXMtRHVyaGFtLUF0bGFudGEtRmFsY29ucy1QYXJ0LTEubXAz", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ];
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This is part one of a two part podcast.… Read More
EP 020: Wes Durham, Atlanta Falcons Part 2 This is part two of a two part podcast with Wes Durham, voice of the Atlanta Falcons.… Read More
EP 01: John Thayer University of South Dakota WBB I visit with the Voice of University of South Dakota Womens Basketball John Thayer.… Read More
EP 018: Tony Castricone Clemson MBB and IMG Network Manager I chat with Clemson University Mens Basketball broadcaster and IMG Network Manager Tony Castricone.… Read More
EP 017: Howard Deneroff, Westwood One Sports Conversation with Howard Deneroff, Executive Vice President and Executive Producer at Westwood One Sports.… Read More
EP 016: Wayne Randazzo Pre, Post, And Fill In PBP New York Mets This podcast features our first baseball guy!… Read More
EP 015: Burch Antley, Columbia SC I chat with Burch Antley from Columbia, South Carolina about his career path, our experience at the NSMA Weekend/ODT 2016, What big names we met, what we learned, and what he’s going to do with the mic that Doc Emrick and Chris Berman spoke into.… Read More
EP 014: John Nicholson, Director of Newhouse School Syracuse University We chat with John Nicholson Director, Newhouse Sports Media Center.… Read More
EP 013: Dave Goren, Executive Director NSMA We are moving up the release of the latest podcast because the last day to sign up for the NSMA Awards Weekend is June 1st.… Read More
EP 012: Zach McCrite, Podcast About Sports Radio
Conversation with Zach McCrite from “The Podcast About Sports Radio.”… Read More
EP 011: Kevin Kugler, Westwood One MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_222 = [ { name: "EP 011: Kevin Kugler, Westwood One", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYXl0aGVkYW1uc2NvcmUuY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDE2LzA1L0VQLTAxMS1LZXZpbi1LdWdsZXItV2VzdHdvb2QtT25lLm1wMw==", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ];
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Conversation with Kevin Kugler of Westwood One.… Read More
EP 010: Mike Grimm Minnesota
A conversation with Mike Grimm, the football and men’s basketball play-by-play announcer for the University of Minnesota.… Read More
EP 009: Mike Henriksen SDPB & Calling All Sports Sioux Falls South Dakota Conversation with Mike Henriksen who does play-by-play for South Dakota Public Broadcasting, owner of Sportsmax, and co-host of Calling All Sports from Sioux Falls, SD.… Read More
EP 008: Neal Ruhl, Oakland University Conversation with the voice of the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies.… Read More
EP 007: Dan Lucero Sports Director KSTC/KATR Sterling CO Conversation with Dan Lucero, Sports Director at KSTC/KATR in Sterling, CO and co-host of the Around the Haterade Cooler podcast.… Read More
EP 006: Tom Boman-Learfield Sports MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_237 = [ { name: "EP 006: Tom Boman-Learfield Sports", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYXl0aGVkYW1uc2NvcmUuY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDE2LzAyL3RvbS1ib21hbi1maW5hbC5tcDM=", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ];
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A conversation with Tom Boman the VP of Broadcast Operations at Learfield Sports.… Read More
EP 005: Gail Sideman Sports Publicist/ Owner of Publiside Conversation with sports publicist and owner of Publiside, Gail Sideman.… Read More
EP 004: Jon Chelesnik Owner STAA Jon Chelesnik, owner of STAA, joins the podcast to critique the play-by-play calls of legendary fictional announcer of the Cleveland Indians Harry Doyle.… Read More
EP 003: Randy Grossman Sports Director KDSN Denison, Iowa A conversation with 40 year vet Randy Grossman, Sports Director for 107.1 KDSN in Denison, Iowa.… Read More
EP 002: Scott Masteller Program Director WBAL, Baltimore A conversation with former ESPN Radio executive and current program director for WBAL in Baltimore Scott Masteller. … Read More
SDS 001: Mark Boyle - A conversation with long time Pacers broadcaster Mark Boyle A conversation with long time Pacers broadcaster Mark Boyle.… Read More