This is the second episode of the Sportscaster’s Roundtable Podcast. In this show, myself, and other sportscasters from around the country gather together and talk about issues within the sportscasting industry.… Read More
What makes a great broadcaster? Is it a booming voice? Is it a deep knowledge of the game? Those two things can help but what really sets a broadcaster apart from the crowd is their level of preparation. Most people do the basics, like making sure you know name pronunciations, interviewing coaches, and memorizing starters. It’s the next-level stuff that really gives a broadcast depth and texture.… Read More
Get your work listened to by  a member of the SayTheDamnScore Critique Crew.… Read More
On Friday night, after calling a 27-7 high school football game, I was able to meet up with one of my best friends and former co-worker from Aberdeen, Adam St. Paul. He was in the area calling another high school game, and I invited him to join my wife and I for a few postgame beverages.… Read More
I love listening to sports on the radio. It may seem obvious, as someone who aspires to be a high level play-by-play broadcaster. I talk frequently about how to get better as a sportscaster and a big part of that is, of course, listening to and learning from other great broadcasters. But sometimes I get so focused on being critical and trying to learn that I forget to enjoy the simple pleasure of the big-voiced guy telling the story of the game.… Read More
This episode of the podcast features a conversation with Jeff Culhane, the voice of the North Dakota State Bison.… Read More
This last weekend I experienced something new in my sportscasting career. I covered my high school season opener on Friday night, and for the first time, I didn’t finish it. A storm system came through, coaches saw lightning hit the ground in the distance, and with 4 seconds left before halftime the rest of the game was postponed until 11am Saturday morning.… Read More
This is the very first episode of the Sportscaster’s Roundtable Podcast. In this show, myself, and other sportscasters from around the country gather together and talk about issues within the sportscasting industry.… Read More
Are you ready for some football? I know I sure am! The start of football season for many of us (baseball guys not included) is like the first day of school as a kid. Summer break is great, but as Labor Day approaches, we get antsy. I’ve had a summer full of wedding planning, following the broadcast blueprint as much as possible, and trying to get better by trading critiques and attending conferences.… Read More
My conversation with Matt Lepay, the voice of Wisconsin football and basketball.… Read More