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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.

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.

It was a true privilege to sit inside the Joel Coliseum on the campus of Wake Forest University as Doris Burke gave an emotional speech accepting her award as the National Sportscaster of the Year. She spoke about the people who helped her, the sacrifices her family made, and the need for more diversity in sportscasting.… Read More

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.

We are a week away from the NSMA Awards Weekend and Convergence Seminar in North Carolina. I’ve attended this event several times in the past when it was located in Salisbury, North Carolina. It’s recently moved to a new location in Winston-Salem, but the idea behind attending remains the same. In my opinion, industry seminars are perhaps the most effective networking tool in any growing broadcaster’s arsenal.… Read More

What would you say if somebody called with an opportunity to announce a game, but you lacked any experience or knowledge of the game in question? Would you decline because you’re concerned that you may not be able to live up to the standard of quality established in other sports? Or jump in headfirst knowing you may not sound great, but knowing it could be a valuable learning experience?… Read More

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.

This is Part Two of my series describing the most memorable stadiums I’ve been fortunate to work from. Last week I shared the cream of the crop regarding basketball environments. This week I’m listing my favorite places to call outdoor sports, both football and baseball.

U.S. Bank Stadium-Minneapolis, MN: This is cheating, because technically this is an indoor stadium, but full disclosure, I forgot to include it in last week’s post.… Read More

This is a re-post of an article posted on March 28th, 2016, but definitely relates to many feelings that remain true in my current situation. I hope you find it useful!

While driving home on Easter Sunday, I was treated to a beautiful South Dakota sunset. The mostly flat terrain gives a clear view of the orange, purple, and gold hues bleeding together to silhouette the grain silos, barns, and leafless trees.… Read More

Interviewing coaches is a critical part of most broadcasts. Aside from filling time in your pregame show and giving you a sellable sponsorship opportunity, they help to inform you and your listeners of potential storylines in that night’s game. However, far too frequently broadcasters waste this opportunity with canned or uninformed questions. This not only does no service to you or your listeners, but many times will annoy coaches and make them less likely to cooperate with you in the future.… Read More