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.
- Proving himself as a spotter during a big moment.
- Learning through osmosis by spotting for Westwood One broadcasters at a young age.
- The influence of growing up with his father and Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductee Roger Emrich.
- How getting a fill in radio job for the Dallas Cowboys felt like a tribute to his father.
- Filling in on short notice for Ted Davis of the Milwaukee Bucks when he was ill in Dallas.
- Getting his break at Westwood One by covering the London Olympics.
- Keys to nailing short form interviews and how the process works at the Olympics.
- Interviewing Kobe Bryant while he was on Team USA.
- Doing play-by-play of Usain Bolt’s last Olympic races.
- How to frame huge moments.
- Why he loves the band Rush.
- Overcoming voice anxiety.
- Experiencing the crazed passion of Texas high school football fans.
- His philosophy of treating people kindly at all times.
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