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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.