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.
- Why he initially pursued electrical engineering and how it’s helped him as a broadcaster.
- Being from Syracuse but choosing to go to Oswego State 45 minutes away.
- Getting reps at WAER, the student station at Syracuse, without attending the school.
- Bribing crew members with pizza to get fill in reps at his first TV job.
- Why moving from Syracuse to Green Bay, Wisconsin proved to be his first truly big break.
- Moving all around the country to build a resume.
- Doing pre/post game shows for three NBA teams in the same night.
- The skills required to do a great pre/post game show.
- Broadcasting fencing in a studio during the 2016 Olympics with only four days notice.
- Not being afraid to leave his comfort zone.
- Standing out in his Timberwolves audition because of a mistake he made.
- Building chemistry with analysts.
- His only time covering hockey.
- Keeping the broadcast industry during losing seasons and blowout games.
- Being positive and honest during the difficult Tom Thibodeau and Jimmy Butler saga.
- Dealing with the death of a player or coach.
- Why going off topic sometimes leads to great radio.
- Selling Shabazz Muhammad’s shoes to the Pawn Stars shop.
- His broadcast horror stories.
- His favorite broadcasters to listen/watch on a night off.
- And Much More!
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