Airing It Out-Files From Leahy's Broadcast Booth: Recent Episodes
John Leahy
In my over quarter of a century in the world of sports broadcasting, I've seen a lot of things and met a lot of people. This podcast touches on my love of sports, broadcasting, and the fascinating people I've met along the way. I've got great stories to tell and new adventures to discover. I'll also touch on my love of music and maybe play a few tunes for you along the way. You are always welcome in my broadcast booth, the door is always open, come on in!
Fenway Park organist Josh Kantor stops by to chat on the podcast this week. Some amazing stories here, if you love baseball and music this is the show for you!
This episode features an interview with longtime Boston sports media personality Greg Dickerson, who has worked for the Celtics and Patriots and has fascinating stories about the industry and his battles with some complex health challenges.
This week we take a look at the upcoming 2024-25 women's Hockey East season with special guests Laura Stickells and Natalie Noury of NESN providing analysis.
This episode contains a preview of the 2024-25 men's Hockey East season with Mike McMahon of CHN and the Mack Report, Mike Machnik of CHN and Merrimack TV, and Ian Beauchesne, Merrimack hockey PA voice.
Here are the songs which I re-recorded for the Jimmy Buffett tribute with Tim Poszgai. These songs were in the original recording.
A celebration of Jimmy Buffett one year after his passing. Joining me is my longtime friend Tim Pozsgai to help me reflect back. Due to technical difficulties, the songs I recorded for the podcast did not come out well, so the three songs are uploaded in a separate post.
A look at the upcoming 2024 NFL season, joining me our good friends and New Hampshire sports personalities Ken Cail and Mike Murphy.
This episode centers around my recent career announcement to accept the hockey radio broadcaster position at UMass Lowell. It covers my feelings about saying good bye to Merrimack and the excitement of starting a new chapter in Lowell.
This week's episode is focused on the artwork of Yolanda Mazzoni, my high school classmate and local artist. She has a fascinating story. Be sure to check out her fine work!
Former high school classmate and former director of risk management and safety for the US Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs Steven Levine joins me to share some fascinating stories from his experiences at the Olympic games from London, Vancouver, and Sochi.
Joining me this week is Merrimack assistant men's hockey coach and musician Chris Ross. We talked about Chris' history, Merrimack hockey, and his very talented musical abilities and projects.
Local musician Andy Connolly joins me in some music talk. Andy has released four albums and has written over thirty songs.
An update on my summer book tour and information on my upcoming live concert in the park this Sunday, July 7th, complete with some songs to help to prime the pump. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
A visit with former broadcaster colleague Chad Cooper, as we discuss minor league baseball, international baseball, and collegiate sports. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
In this episode, I provide updates on my book tour, discuss the 2024 Boston Celtics championship, and I list my Top 10 beaches as we navigate this heat wave.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
In this podcast replay, we celebrate the Stanley Cup Finals with a special three part episode- classic NHL arenas with the longtime former voice of the Hartford Whalers and the Carolina Hurricanes, Chuck Kaiton. One of the most popular episodes ever recorded on this podcast, Chuck tells great stories of his time in the NHL and the great arenas he’s seen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
With the NBA Finals set to begin, here is a preview of the matchup between the Mavericks and the Celtics with renowned sports Internet personality Brian Snow (host of Snowman in the Morning) helping to break it all down. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
With my book tour kicking off this weekend, one of the books I am promoting is Living A King’s Life, my story of the 2009 Kalamazoo Kings baseball season. Joining me on the podcast is Brandon Anderson, one of the star players on the club. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
Reading is essential to take your sportscasting career to the next level. To that end, here are my top 10 reads for sportscasters. Plus a few bonuses. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
Yawkey League President Dave McKay joins me to discuss the upcoming 2024 season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
In what will be a yearly episode, here is the replay of the original podcast episode I recorded when my Dad died. I miss and love you Dad. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
On the day reserved for honoring Moms everywhere, here is my salute! Happy Mother’s Day to all! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
After a two week break, I return with some life updates. Looking forward to getting back to it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
Boston College TV voice Eric Gallanty joins me to break down the upcoming men’s Frozen Four Tournament from St. Paul, MN. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
Before becoming a part of the New York Mets broadcast team, Keith Raad and I worked together in the New York Penn League. Here is a replay of our interview from May of 2022, one week after my father passed away. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
WrestleMania season is here! The big event happens next weekend, April 6-7 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Joining me to break it all down is Mike (The Sarge) Riley from 98.5 the Sports Hub. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
Building on the episode of a week ago, I chatted with Mike Logan, the radio and television voice of Providence hockey, as the men's Hockey East tournament reaches the Final Four at TD Garden this weekend. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
With the 2024 Hockey East Men's Tournament set to start this week, my guest, Merrimack hockey analyst and CHN correspondent Mike Machnik joins me to break down the tournament, including the first round matchups, the 4 vs. 5 quarterfinal matchup, and the top three seeds who earned byes into the quarterfinals. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
My annual tribute to the day reserved for the celebration of the Irish with homemade Irish music. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
This episode takes a look at the upcoming women's Hockey East playoff tournament. Joining me is former Northeastern and Boston Pride player and sideline reporter Paige Capistran to help break down and analyze the tournament. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
Back in July of 2023, I sat down and chatted with the Philadelphia Flyers, Lou Nolan. Here is the replay of our discussion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
Valentine’s Day - a day of love romance and relationships. In this episode, my wife Lori-Ann stops by to share some Valentine’s Day love. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
A mixed bag this week- I talk about the Beanpot, my books, the Super Bowl, upcoming events, and Toby Keith. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
A mixed bag on the podcast this week- I talk a little Beanpot hockey, an update on my books, the upcoming Super Bowl, some upcoming events, some thoughts on the passing of Toby Keith, and a look ahead to a possible Valentine's Day edition of the podcast.
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A visit with longtime Merrimack hockey contributor John Savastano, a fixture with the Merrimack hockey program since the early 1970’s. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
This week I caught up with John Savastano, a longtime contributor to Merrimack College hockey. A man who has been involved with the hockey program since the 1970's, John related some great stories of years past at Lawler Arena and beyond. An avid lover of Hawaii and Hawaiian music, we also touched on the music of Jimmy Buffett. I hope you enjoy this entertaining episode!
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This episode features the artwork of my youngest brother, Steve Leahy. We talk about his love of art, his style of airbrushing, his influences, and our family. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
Joining me this week is 23 time New Hampshire Sportscaster Of The Year Jim Jeannotte. We discuss his lengthy career in broadcasting in the state of New Hampshire as well as his longtime role as host of the 'Granite State Challenge" which he hosted for 34 years. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
In part 2 of our 2024 Women’s Beanpot coverage, this episode features play by play announcer Bridgette Proulx, who will be covering the tournament for NESN. Bridgette shares her analysis of the upcoming tournament at Harvard and TD Garden. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
Beanpot season is upon us! In the first of two podcast episodes this week, I chatted with Natalie Noury, sideline reporter for NESN, who will be covering the tournament. We take a look at the tournament and preview the action. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
A look back at the first half of the 23-24 Hockey East season with hockey journalist Ian Beauchesne. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
We start off 2024 with a look back at the first half of the 2023-24 Hockey East season with hockey journalist and public address announcer Ian Beauchesne. We take a look at the first half of the season and get you ready for the second half.
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In this episode, I reflect back on the year that was 2023- accomplishments, memories, and a look ahead to 2024. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
My annual episode of holiday music. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
This week, I chatted movies with noted movie critic Kitty Rae, the "Flick Chick" from New Hampshire. We talked about upcoming movies and some fun general movie topics as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
When you’re struggling to discover content, sometimes you need to not overthink, go into your studio and just hit record. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
As the college hockey season nears its midpoint, I spoke this week with hockey correspondent Joshua Kummins of the New England Hockey Journal. We took a look at Hockey East thus far and broke down all 11 men's teams. We also discussed the women's play thus far. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
With Thanksgiving upon us, this episode centers on Thanksgiving football in the area, and some New England Patriots talk.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
A look back at Jimmy Buffett’s music, his life, and his effect on the world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
Joining me this week is the longtime voice of the Windy City Thunderbolts baseball club, Terry Bonadonna, as we discuss his book about the 2017 Thunderbolts season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
This week, I visited with old friend and former colleague Jason Troop, who I met while broadcasting in the Frontier League of professional baseball from 2008-2010. We reminisced about our experiences there and shared some great stories. I hope you enjoy this fun episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
A replay of my conversation with Kenny Albert as his new book A Mic For All Seasons is released. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
A unique twist this week, as I visit with horse racing announcer and friend Jerry Gerardi. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
A very short episode this week- as my original plan for the podcast this week got sidetracked at the last minute due to some complicated technical details that I am in the process of sorting out. So as a fall back plan, here are some updates on things that I am engaged with. Thanks for your patience and understanding! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
A preview of the upcoming Hockey East and college hockey season with college hockey correspondent Mike McMahon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
A musical tribute to the great Jimmy Buffett, who we lost on September 1st. I hope you enjoy the music. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
A look at the upcoming 2023-24 Hockey East season with Mike Machnik and Ian Beauchesne.
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Re-joining me this week is the longtime legendary play by play voice of the Hartford Whalers and Carolina Hurricanes, Chuck Kaiton. This episode touches on the Foster Hewitt award, memories of recently departed play by play voice Rick Jeannette of the Buffalo Sabres, and Chuck's perspective on some of the classic NHL broadcasters that he has worked with.
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San Jose Sharks broadcaster Dan Rusanowsky joins me this week as we talk about his winning the Foster Hewitt Award and several other topics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
This week, we finish up our 2023 NFL preview with a look at the NFC. Thanks to my special guests Ken Cail, Mike Murphy and Jason (Jay-Dawg) Arsenault. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
It’s that time of year again- football season is here! This week, I kick off a two part series in which we preview the 2023 NFL season with my special guests, Ken Cail, Mike Murphy, and Jason (Jay Dawg) Arsenault. This week’s episode , Part 1, previews the AFC. The NFC will be explored next week.
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We welcome on to the podcast this week author Brooke Bentley, who is releasing her novel, Sideline Confidential on August 15th. This episode explores Brooke's background and a close look at her new book. Brooke also worked for the NFL's Houston Texans as a media personality and is the niece of country music star Dierks Bentley. Check out brookebentley.com for details and pre-ordering information.
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This week it’s a trip down memory lane as I visit with the former broadcaster and athletic trainer of the Worcester Tornadoes minor league baseball club. We explore some great stories of life in minor league baseball.
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A discussion with the first blind broadcaster in the history of professional baseball, Don Wardlow.
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This episode features former sportscaster, author, sports official, and teacher Anne Montgomery. Joining me from Arizona, we discussed her fascinating career.
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The public address voice of the Philadelphia Flyers, Lou Nolan, joins me this week. As the PA voice of the Flyers for over 50;years, Lou has great stories to share. Enjoy this very special episode!
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This week on the podcast, I’m joined by the voice of Quinnipiac men’s and women’s hockey, Phil Giubileo. We touch on his background and Quinnipiac’s 2023 men’s national title.
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This episode features the creative director of the Boston Bruins and TD Garden, and former sports information director at Northeastern and Boston College, Mark Majewski. A former colleague of mine, Mark and I talked about his fascinating career as well as our time together in Hockey East, with a discussion of the Beanpot as well.
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This week, in honor of Paul McCartney’s 81st birthday, I played some songs of his on the uke. Happy Birthday Sir Paul!
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This week I am joined by the radio voice of the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs men’s hockey team, Bruce Ciskie. Some wonderful college hockey conversation .
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This week, a throwback episode in which I reminisce about my time in the Can Am League of professional baseball with my good friend and former colleague Jeremy Lechan, who served as the radio voice of the Worcester Tornadoes.
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In this episode we look ahead to the 2023 NBA and NHL finals with New Hampshire radio and sports personalities Ken Cail and Jason (Jay Dawg) Arsenault. They offer their analysis and predictions.
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Joining me this week is TV sports freelancer and NESN camera operator Bill Titus. Bill is a longtime friend and colleague who has been in the industry for nearly four decades. Bill has amazing stories to tell and it was wonderful having him on. I hope you enjoy the episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
With the first anniversary of my father’s passing this week, here is the tribute I did for him. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
This episode features my tribute to singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, who passed away last week at the age of 84. His music was far reaching not only in Canada but all over the world. Here in this episode I highlight his career with six of his best known songs. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
This week I take a look back at our wonderful Nashville excursion, the premature exit of the Boston Bruins from the NHL playoffs, and I take a look at the NHL and NBA playoffs. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
One of the most visible and in demand sportscasters of this generation, Kenny Albert, joins me as a guest this week on the podcast. The son of broadcasting great Marv Albert, Kenny is the only sportscaster today who covers all four of the major sports as a play by play broadcaster, working for multiple networks. We talk about his career and upbringing as well as his new book coming out this fall, “ A Mic For All Seasons.” As a production note, the first few seconds of the interview had a very brief connection issue which was quickly repaired and restored. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
Joining me this week is hockey writer Jashvina Shah, co-author of the book Game Misconduct- Hockey’s Toxic Culture and How to Fix it. We review her book and the author gives her perspectives on problems related to hockey’s culture and offers possible solutions on how to remedy them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
The final installment in my three part series on classic NHL arenas as told by former NHL broadcaster Chuck Kaiton. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
Joining me in this episode is my former broadcast colleague in the New York Penn League of professional baseball, Tim Poszgai, formerly of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. In this episode, we take a look back at some memories we shared of the league, cities we’ve visited, and fun times. We’re sad that our time in the league is over, and it was fun looking back at our time there. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
Joining me in the booth this week is NESN and ESPN+ rinkside reporter Laura Stickells. The California native discusses her early career and education, her professional career in Alaska, and her transition to Massachusetts to become one of the most visible reporters in New England today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message
This episode features the story of Olympic gold medal ice hockey star Kacey Bellamy. Kacey won nine gold medals, played collegiately at UNH and also professionally. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love music- and in particular Irish music. This episode touches upon that love, as I celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2023 with an hour’s worth of Irish music. Enjoy your St. Patrick’s Day and the music! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message
In part 2 of a three part series, I visited with former NHL broadcaster Chuck Kaiton as we discussed more NHL arenas as told from Chuck’s perspective. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message
In this bonus episode, I sat down with Merrimack broadcast analyst Mike Machnik and Merrimack PA announcer Ian Beauchesne to break down the 2022-23 Hockey East playoff tournament, which starts Wednesday night in Orono, ME, Providence, RI, and Chestnut Hill, MA.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message
This week on the podcast I visited with Dartmouth men’s and women’s hockey broadcaster Rob Kennedy. We chatted about his broadcasting experiences,his dual career, and we also took a look ahead to the upcoming ECAC playoffs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message
This week I’m joined by Emmy award winning sportscaster Kevin Gehl from NESN. The San Francisco Bay Area native discusses his career and his rise in the industry. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message
This episode features Shireen Saski of the CBS Sports Network, sideline reporter and wife of college hockey analyst Dave Starman. Shireen talks about her career, growing up in Detroit as a sports fan, and working with her husband as the only husband and wife tandem in all of sports. I hope you enjoy this wonderful conversation! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message
This episode features award winning author Kirk McKnight, author of the books “Voices of Baseball” and “Voices of Hockey.” Kirk discusses his upcoming re-release of Voices of Baseball, due out in April. I highly recommend Kirk’s book for anyone interested in sports broadcasting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message
Joining.me this week is Chuck Kaiton, former radio voice of the Hartford Whalers and Carolina Hurricanes. Chuck explores some classic NHL arenas from a broadcaster’s perspective. A fascinating discussion, and a whole lot of fun. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message
For nearly a decade I was the radio voice of the Lowell Spinners, the short season affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. During that time I had the great opportunity to work with general manager Shawn Smith. In this episode, we reflect back on some Lowell Spinners memories. We also touch on Shawn’s career and current new position with the Red Sox in Fort Myers, FL. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message
This episode features NESN and ESPN+ broadcaster Bridgette Proulx. She is a rising star in the industry, and I hope you enjoy this informative conversation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message
In this episode, I caught up with friend and colleague Joe Pott, who I worked with in the Frontier League. Joe is now the director of broadcasting and communications at Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville. Joe and I shared many great stories in this episode. I hope you enjoy it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message
In this very special episode, I visit with good friend and colleague Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, a broadcaster, author, and baseball historian. We relived Jesse”s experience of being called up to the major leagues for the first time in full depth. We also talked about his books, the NHL Winter Classic, and Vin Scully. I hope you enjoy this wonderful conversation! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message
To finish off 2022, here is the replay of my episode which paid tribute to my Dad. Originally published back in May, I shared my thoughts and paid tribute to my mentor, hero, and role model. Wishing all a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2023! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message
A look back at my personal year in review. The highs and lows of 2022. This is the first of two episodes this week, as I will also replay my “”Tribute to Dad” episode tomorrow. Happy New Year everyone, may it be a joyous, happy healthy 2023 for everyone! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message
Merry Christmas! In this episode, I break out the guitar, banjo and uke to play some Christmas music for you. It’s my annual Christmas episode. Always great fun, and I hope you like what you hear. Please share and subscribe for fresh new content every Wednesday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message
In the broadcast booth this week I welcome in good friend and colleague Nate Bridges. Nate is a broadcaster who has done extensive work for UNH and is an avid golf enthusiast. He is a welcome guest to the podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message
I go back to my hometown for this episode-my hometown of Stoughton, MA. Featured this week is Massachusetts High School Hall of Fame coach Greg Burke, who just finished his final year in Stoughton after 32 years on the sidelines. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message
This week I travelled up to Candia NH to visit with singer and songwriter Nicole Knox Murphy. She performed several of her original songs and we finished it off with a Christmas song together. I hope you enjoy her great music! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message
Happy Thanksgiving! This week we celebrate this special holiday by visiting with good friend Ken Cail. A longtime New Hampshire sportscaster and former voice of the New Hampshire Monarchs as well as multiple time New Hampshire Sportscaster Of the Year, we examine the four F’s of Thanksgiving- family, food, football, and fun. Wherever you celebrate this year, I wish you all a joyous and blessed Thanksgiving holiday.
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This episode is one of my most popular ones- and this week I am airing a replay of it. My guest was Chuck Kaiton, the longtime voice of the Hartford Whalers and the Carolina Hurricanes. We reminisced about Chuck’s time in Hartford and Raleigh, and discussed various elements of hockey broadcasting.
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In this episode I caught up with Merrimack men’s head hockey coach Scott Borek. We discussed the team and it’s play thus far as well as touching on the untimely passing of assistant coach Josh Ciocco.
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In this episode, I caught up with Andy Powers, the radio color commentator of Boston College hockey. Listen as Andy shares his colorful background and career, thoughts on Boston College hockey and thoughts about the upcoming BC-Merrimack weekend.
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Former NHL referee and player Paul Stewart joins me in this week’s episode as we discuss a wide range of topics, including classic arenas, fisticuffs from his playing days, fisticuffs from an official’s perspective, a special memorabilia exhibition , a special reunion and a special look back at a mutual old friend.
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Catching up with my new work with ESPN, my crazy schedule, and an update on our crazy house adventure.
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This episode features Canton (MA) high school educator Ed McDonough, who teaches visual production at Canton (MA) High School. For two decades, Ed has had a passion for teaching the youth of today about the fine art of visual storytelling. Broadcasting work has been a large component of that. In this episode we talk about everything from storytelling to high school football to human interest stories.
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This week I take time and share my most downloaded episode of the podcast to date- a chat with College Hockey News and Mack Report reporter Mike McMahon. Nearing the end of our first season, I thought I’d take some time to reshare the most listened to episode. Stay tuned for the season premiere of Season 2 in a few weeks!
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In this episode, I invite in my longtime childhood friend and hockey expert Peter Sewcyk to preview the 2022-23 NHL season. Pete is a physical therapist based out of Randolph, MA. who is fully capable of working in the hockey industry- his wealth of hockey knowledge is vast. We take a look at the four divisions and break down all 32 teams.
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Stopping by this week is former Boston Red Sox radio play by play voice Jerry Trupiano, a veteran play by play voice who has worked for multiple teams over the course of his brilliant career. Jerry was a wonderful guest who had wonderful stories to tell. I hope you enjoy this wonderful episode!
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This episode takes an in depth look at the upcoming 2022-23 Hockey East men’s season. Along with Merrimack color analyst and CHN reporter Mike Machnik, as well as college hockey podcaster Ian Beauchesne, we preview all 11 teams and share our thoughts on the upcoming season. I hope you enjoy this in depth look into the league!
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With college hockey season just around the corner, this week’s episode features CBS Sports Network analyst Dave Starman, who breaks down the upcoming season. We take a look at all six conferences as well as the independent teams.
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This episode features long time sports information professional Pete Divito, a former colleague of mine at Merrimack. Listen as Pete shares his time in the industry and what goes into the job of being a sports information director. A fascinating guest who also works with the New York Jets.
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In this episode, I reflect back on some memories of the legendary Vin Scully and top it off with a few of my favorite baseball stories from my vast library of baseball archived notes.
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This episode features Lisa Pride, the play by play voice of the Jupiter Hammerheads and Palm Beach Cardinals of the Florida State League. The wife of former MLB player Curtis Pride, she is one of a handful of female play by play broadcasters. Here is her amazing story.
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This episode dives into the 2022 NFL season as I preview the upcoming season with Jason (Jay-Dawg) Arsenault , a New Hampshire radio personality. Find out where your favorite team stands as the season kicks off.
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In this episode, I chose a few songs that my father loved and did my best to recreate them myself. I hope I did Dad justice enough.
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This episode features longtime college hockey broadcaster and colleague Dan Parkhurst. We talk about his storied broadcast career, spanning from his start on student radio at UNH right up to his work on the NBC Sports Network. We also take a look at his love of music, his thoughts on his daughter’s successful music life, and his current work with website development and management.
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This week I chat with Worcester Red Sox play by play voice Mike Antonellis. We explore Mike’s background and his path to become the voice of the Boston Red Sox AAA play by play voice,.
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This episode features one of the play by voices of the Worcester Red Sox and the voice of the Hockey East Game of the Week on NESN, Tyler Murray. Tyler has done a wide variety of sports in his career, and his resume is very impressive. As a tease, Tyler shares a thought that I’ve believed in all my life- all you need is one person who believes in you. I hope you enjoy our discussion.
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Joining me this week is the radio voice of the Portland Sea Dogs, the AA affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, Emma Tiedemann. Learn about Emma’s fascinating sportscasting background that has taken her from Alaska to Maine and many points in between. We also explore the evolvement of women in the sportscasting industry. I hope you enjoy this episode with this most fascinating guest.
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Joining me this week is the voice of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats and 6 time New Hampshire Sportscaster Of the Year Bob Lipman.
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In this episode, I dive into some baseball talk with the beat writer for the Boston Red Sox from the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune, Mac Cerullo. We examine the Boston Red Sox, a look around the Red Sox organization, and some general baseball discussion.
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In this episode, I visit with Helen Williams, coach, basketball TV analyst, educator, public speaker, and author. Helen and I worked together at Merrimack College, as she served as head coach for women’s basketball. She is a mentor for coaches in addition to her many other roles.
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Joining me this week is former colleague Josh Caray, voice of the Rocket City Trash Pandas, the AA affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels. Josh is the son of the late Skip Caray, Hall of Fame voice of the Atlanta Braves, and the grandson of Harry Caray, the legendary former voice of the Chicago Cubs.
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One of the most decorated sportscasters in the industry joins me this week, legendary Vermont sportscaster George Commo. Join me as we hear some fascinating stories. You’ll also hear a cameo appearance from George’s landscaper!
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This week I chat with old friend and colleague Keith Raad, play by play voice of the Brooklyn Cyclones baseball club. Keith and I did several games side by side in the New York Penn League and in this episode we reminisce about our time together, doing games on Coney Island, and the memorable Game 3 of the 2019 New York Penn League Championship between Lowell and Brooklyn in the shadow of the Coney Island amusement park.
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This episode is dedicated to the memory of my father who passed away a few days ago from Alzheimer’s Disease.
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This episode features an exploration into the career of veteran local sportscaster John Rooke. From being the voice of Gillette Stadium to his work as the play by play voice of Providence College Men’s Basketball for the past 33 years and so much more, John has fascinating stories to tell.
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This episode features a chat with 98.5 The Sports Hub broadcaster Ryan Johnston .Some great stuff here!
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A short episode which touches on some new features on the podcast and a brief update.
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In this episode, I welcome author and Boston University journalism professor Jay Atkinson, as we discuss the release of the new hardcover version of his original 2001 book “Ice Time.” Jay is a wonderful storyteller who recounts his adventures of spending a full season with Methuen’s men’s high school team in the 1999-2000 season, reliving his passion for the game of hockey. It is a compendium of tales culled from his observations. The book spans three generations, from getting his young son involved to recounting how supportive his father was in his life.
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I began broadcasting in late 1995 doing high school hockey in Stoughton, MA. That first game featured Stoughton and Bishop Feehan high schools. Stoughton’s head coach was Dan Mark. This game was the beginning of a 10 year working relationship. Dan was there from the very beginning. In this episode, we turn back the clock with some memories of my earliest days in broadcasting.
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Joining me this week is author Pat Pickens, as we discuss his new book The Whalers.
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Lots of fun today, as I bring in broadcasting colleague Tim Poszgai- we discuss his upcoming position with the Cleveland Guardians, we preview the big WrestleMania event in Texas this weekend, and finally we discuss our mutual love for Jimmy Buffett.
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With the NCAA hockey tournament upon us, I had a chance to sit down with veteran hockey writer and broadcaster Jim Connelly to break it all down this week.
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Enjoy some Irish music for St. Patrick’s Day!
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This week I chat with hockey writer and announcer Ian Beauchesne as we preview the upcoming men”s Hockey East tournament.
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As we approach the final weekend of the regular season, I sit down with legendary Northeastern hockey broadcaster Rob Rudnick to discuss the Huskies, this weekend’s matchup and more.
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In this episode I visit with eight time New Hampshire Sportscaster of the Year Mike Murphy to preview the upcoming game between Merrimack and UNH and talk Hockey East.
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This episode features award winning Rhode Island hockey journalist Mark Divver, as we dive in to a multitude of hockey topics.
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With three games coming up against the Vermont Catamounts, this week is a great week to meet the radio voice of Vermont hockey, Adam LaFleur.
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A chat with Maine broadcaster Jon Shields, as we preview game two of the weekend for Merrimack.
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In the first of two episodes this week, I chat with UNH hockey color analyst Pete Webster as we break down the first of our two opponents this weekend.
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In this episode, I reunite with a colleague from my past, a gentleman whom I did high school broadcasting with many years ago. We caught up on old memories and talked about spring training from a Florida fan’s perspective.
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Joining me this week on the show is the voice of UMass Lowell hockey, Bob Ellis, as we break down the upcoming series between UMass Lowell and Merrimack.
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A conversation with Providence College hockey broadcaster Mike Logan in advance of the upcoming Providence-Merrimack series.
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Joining me this week is former Hockey East Commissioner Joe Bertagna as we discuss his new book “Late In The Third.”
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With the college hockey season halfway through, we wind up 2021 by visiting with college hockey expert Mike McMahon of College Hockey News.
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As my gift to you, here’s some homemade Christmas music for you.
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This week, I caught up with old friend Randy Gore, longtime former voice of the Washington Wild Things and owner of the PAC broadcasting network.
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In this episode I chat with Adam Frenier, broadcaster for the UMASS sports network, as we prepare for a UMASS-Merrimack game.
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This week, happy to visit with UCONN broadcaster Bob Joyce as we take a look at the upcoming series between Merrimack and UCONN, as well as some other fun topics.
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In 2008 and 2009, I was the radio play by play voice of the Kalamazoo Kings of the Frontier League. In this week’s episode, I caught up with three members of that 2009 team- outfielder Jeff Grose, DH Brendan Murphy and relief pitcher Ben Shivers. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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Joining me this week is LA Dodgers broadcaster Tim Neverett as we discuss his new book COVID CURVEBALL as well as some other fun broadcasting topics.
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We travel north to Orono, Maine, this week to visit with the color analyst of Maine hockey, Larry Mahoney.
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In this episode, I welcome in Jon Rish, the longtime voice of Boston College hockey, and veteran WEEI on air talent.
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In this episode, I visit with longtime UMass hockey radio voice Donnie Moorhouse.
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Joining me this week is the longtime legendary voice of Boston University hockey, Bernie Corbett.
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Speaking this week with Dr. Garry Griffith, professional broadcaster and college communications professor.
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This brief episode covers some updates and some thoughts on Alzheimer’s disease.
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This episode features 20 time Vermont Sportscaster Of the Year Jack Healey.
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This episode features Merrimack radio analyst Mike Machnik as take a look at the upcoming 2021-22 Hockey East and college hockey season.
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This week I am replaying the chat I had with 95 year old memory expert Harry Lorayne. Check it out if you missed it the first time around!
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This episode features former NHL, AHL and college hockey PxP voice John Hennessy.
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In this episode, I visit with my good friend, the voice of Penn State football and basketball, and State College Spikes baseball, Steve Jones.
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In this episode, I share broadcasting tales with longtime colleague and Hall of Fame New Hampshire sportscaster Ken Cail.
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Noted baseball historian, author, and baseball broadcasting expert Curt Smith joins me to discuss baseball broadcasting.
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Join me as I preview the 2021 NFL season with statistician Eric Shulman and local high school football coach Brian Kelley.
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This week’s episode features noted writer, researcher, official scorer, radio personality and musician Chaz Scoggins.
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This episode features success coach Michelle Kuei, in which we examine how we can feel better about ourselves by looking at self-talk and confidence.
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Our episode this week features the voice of the NHL in Canada, the great Chris Cuthbert.
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In this episode I chat with the legendary longtime voice of the Hartford Whalers and Carolina Hurricanes Chuck Kaiton.
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Joining me for this episode is the longtime voice of the NHL’s San Jose Sharks and best selling author, Dan Rusanowsky.
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In this episode I chat with the first boss I ever had in professional baseball, Nick Lopardo, former owner of the North Shore Spirit of the Can-Am League.
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Think your memory inevitably declines with age? Listen to this fascinating chat with world renowned memory expert Harry Lorayne and think again! 24 visits on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
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A look at the WWE with a resident panel of experts from the state of New Hampshire.
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Joining me this week is hockey analyst Dave Starman from ESPN, CBS Sports Network, NHL Network and Westwood One Radio.
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This week’s episode features the former longtime radio voice of Clarkson hockey, Bob Ahlfeld.
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This week’s episode features the voice of St. Joseph’s Men’s Basketball and a former colleague Matt Martucci.
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In this episode I chat with the longtime voice of Providence College Men’s hockey, Mike Logan.
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A visit with Aaron Todd, assistant AD of marketing and communications at St. Lawrence University. We discuss his background, St. Lawrence and ECAC hockey.
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In this episode I chat with the radio voice of UConn men’s hockey, women’s basketball and UConn football Bob Joyce.
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In this episode, I chat with long time UMass Lowell hockey radio voice Bob Ellis, as we chat about his background, college hockey, and some baseball talk as well.
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In this episode I visit with longtime friend and colleague Brock Hines, the radio analyst of UMass hockey as we revisit their title and other topics.
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Talking College Hockey with Mike Machnik as we preview the Frozen Four.
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This episode features the longtime PA voice of the St.Louis Blues, Tom Calhoun.
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A discussion with the CEO of the Sportscasters Talent Agency of America (STAA), Jon Chelesnik. Great stuff here about the broadcasting industry!
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On this episode, I celebrate Ireland with some Irish music, homemade of course.
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In this episode I chat with the voice of Vermont men’s hockey, the first female play by play announcer in the history of Hockey East, Maura Sheridan.
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This episode features a chat with the longtime President of the Yawkey League of Boston, as we discuss amateur baseball.
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In this episode, I reflect back on the career of Doc Emrick, drawing parallels to my own broadcasting journey.
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In this episode of the podcast I visit with the voice of the Lansing Lugnuts baseball club and author of the Baseball and Football Thesaurus, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler.
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In this episode, I chat with longtime Frontier League broadcaster and current voice of the Schaumburg Boomers, Tim Calderwood.
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Former NHL referee and player Paul Stewart joins me this week as we talk hockey and promote his book, Ya Wanna Go?
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In this episode I visit with Sonny Watrous, the color commentator for Providence hockey on NESN.
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In the first of a two part series on Women In Broadcasting, I visited with UNH NESN sideline reporter Natalie Noury, in which we discussed sideline reporting, women in the industry, and more.
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In this episode I chat with the radio voice of University of Maine radio play by play voice Jon Shields.
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In this episode, I chat with the long time radio voice of the Northeastern men’s hockey team, the venerable Rob Rudnick.
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Some holiday music to help celebrate Christmas. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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With my 25th anniversary of broadcasting coming up next week, I thought I’d take a trip down memory lane and give you my top 25 favorite moments of my career.
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In his very special episode, I sit down and chat with my high school friend Michael Goldberg who is battling Mitochondrial Disease.
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One of my favorite techniques- memory. In this episode I share my favorite tips and tricks that I use to remember things during my play by play broadcasts.
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In this episode, I invite my wife back on the podcast and we discuss Thanksgiving, football, and much more in an episode of gratitude.
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In this episode, I visit with Michael Lehr, radio voice of Vermont men’s hockey and Aberdeen Ironbirds baseball.
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This episode features UNH sports insider Allan Lessels. We talk college sports , the pandemic, among other things.
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A mixed bag this week- a tribute to Travis Roy, 4 things you might not know about me, and some Hockey East talk.
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In this episode we visit with one of New Hampshire’s most entertaining radio personalities- Jason (Jay Dawg) Arsenault, direct from the studios of WTPL in Concord, NH.
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In this episode we explore the TV side of broadcasting with TV producer and director Arlen Showstack.
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In this episode, I provide an update on my broadcasting, then we transition into song for a change of pace.
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In this episode we chat with college hockey writer Mike McMahon on a variety of college hockey topics.
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In this packed episode, I chat with my good friend and colleague Joe Putnam, radio voice of the State College Spikes, short season affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.
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We talk college hockey in this episode with the color analyst of UNH hockey, Pete Webster.
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I continue my discussion of sports life on the road with professional sports bus driver Dominic Ciolino, longtime bus driver of the Lowell Spinners, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, and much more.
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Every broadcaster at the minor league and college level has experienced bus and travel issues on the road. In this episode I share some of my favorite stories from my time on the road.
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One of the broadcasters most important tools for preparation, the spotting board is vital to success. In this episode, I talk about my approaches to creating them.
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In this latest episode I visit with the voice of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, short season affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.
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In this episode I visit with Eric Shulman, correspondent of Hockey USA, TV statistician and former radio color analyst of Merrimack hockey.
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In this episode I reveal my choices of the greatest 100 play by play announcers of all time.
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I continue my discussion of greatest players by number, this time with hockey players.
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In this unique episode, I’ll give you my thoughts on the greatest baseball players by uniform number. Highly open to debate, I encourage your feedback by sending me a message!
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In this episode I visit with Baseball Prospects Journal writer Gershon Rabinowitz as we talk some baseball.
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In this episode we chat with Merrimack men’s hockey PA announcer Ian Beauchesne.
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A chat with Merrimack hockey PA announcer Ian Beauchesne.
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A quick chat about what I’d still like to achieve and what I’ll be working on in the time ahead.
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In this episode I chat with my radio analyst at Merrimack, Mike Machnik, as we check in on college hockey.
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A visit with Mike (The Sarge) Riley from 98.5 The Sports Hub, and a PA announcer from all around the New England Sports scene.
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In this episode, I discuss the importance of description as it relates to play by play. What it is and how to improve it.
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In this episode I’ll take you behind the scenes and show how I produce and board op our games.
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In this episode we visit with the venerable voice of Boston University hockey, Bernie Corbett.
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In this episode we dive in to more play by play techniques and the importance of storytelling. I explore techniques of the STAA play by play pyramid and resources to help improve your baseball storytelling power.
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In this episode I discuss my top 10 as it relates to baseball- my top 10 favorite games, my top 10 ballparks, and even my top 10 eating establishments on the road!
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In this episode I reveal my Top 10 lists for hockey- my top 10 favorite games I’ve called, my top 10 arenas, and my top 10 players.
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In this episode I am joined by the voice of the 6 time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots, Bob Socci.
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The closing moments of my chat with UMass’ Brock Hines.
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In this episode I chat with Brock Hines, the venerable color analyst for the UMass men’s hockey team.
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Part 2 of my discussion with UNH play by play voice Mike Murphy.
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The first of a two part interview with UNH play by play voice Mike Murphy .
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Every broadcaster should have great industry books to read. Here are my favorites.
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The legendary Ken Cail joins me to talk hockey play by play.
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In this episode I share my thoughts on interviewing- the lost skill of broadcasting.
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In this episode we distinguish between radio and TV sportscasting with the radio voice of Providence College men’s hockey, Mike Logan.
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Broadcasting is about communication. Part of it is conversation. Here are a few of my favorite stories from a quarter century of calling games.
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Sharing my thoughts and tips on handling criticism- what it is, why it’s useful, how to take it and how to give it.
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In this episode we explore how the life of a sportscaster affects the spouses we’re with. Joining m is my very special guest, my wife Lori-Ann Leahy.
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In this episode, I explore the ways I go about memorizing rosters, introducing a tried and true system.
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How I go about preparing for games on and off site.
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A look at the venues and places I’ve been to in broadcasting.
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In this introductory episode, I’ll introduce myself and explore what this podcast is about and what we’ll be covering. You’ll learn about my background and history and the topics we’ll cover. It is by no means an exhaustive list!
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