Category: The Joy of Broadcasting

The pregame interview is a staple of a radio pregame show. It can be fun and insightful, awkward and pointless, surprising and revealing. I record an interview for every game, usually running 5-6 minutes. It can be mentally intimidating to think of interesting topics every game and deciding who to interview. Here’s my advice for Read more

A great game carries itself. But when the game drags, it’s hot, and the crowd’s disengaged, it’s up to the broadcaster to carry the game. Read more

A pitcher can succeed without a fastball, but a broadcaster must have a voice, and that voice should be cared for. Read more

So you’re calling a baseball game! Where do you begin in order to make sure that you’re prepared by first pitch? Read more

Demo Critiques are important for both the critiquee and the critiquer… but their purpose diminishes if they are not on the same page. Read more

A broadcaster has an arsenal in the same way that a pitcher does. The key is mixing it up and commanding. Read more