On a recent podcast involving Say the Damn Score’s Logan Anderson and a couple of other sportscasters, the topic of favourite places to visit came up. After talking about a couple of different cities with the group, the conversation morphed somewhat into favourite venues to call games from. I call Junior Hockey in British Columbia.…
He might not be a household name, but what a career it’s been for Virginia high school PA announcer Bill Knott. 51 years at the microphone and 51 years spent at the “press box”, many of which were before an official press box was even built. Dinwiddie High School’s Bill Knott has seen a lot…
A couple of weeks ago I had a unique opportunity. From my home office in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada…in my pyjamas…I broadcast group stage action for the FIBA U19 World Cup of Basketball in Cairo, Egypt. I provided a full play-by-play broadcast to a Facebook live audience that drew over 24,000 views throughout the…
Women’s sports have undergone a revolution of sorts in recent years. The rise and prominence of genuine female sports stars on the level of their male counterparts have put women’s sports on the map in a more mainstream fashion. Serena Williams, Ronda Rousey, Danica Patrick, Lindsey Vonn and more have been leading the way. One…
You might have heard the phrase “self-made man” thrown around from time-to-time. Personally, I have a problem with the term. In my mind, there is no such thing as a “self-made man.” All of us need support and guidance from others to be successful – and naturally, that holds true when it comes to the…
For those that missed it, news broke last week that indicated Soundcloud, the popular audio sharing network, only had enough money to survive for a few more months at most. For years, Soundcloud has been the gold standard for audio sharing and while targeted at musicians looking to share their creations, it was an ideal…
It’s no secret the love that the sportscasting fraternity, and sports fans in general, have for Vin Scully. The now retired LA Dodgers broadcaster for multiple generations gave up the call at the end of the 2016 season, handing the reigns over to Joe Davis to continue the call. There hasn’t been much on the…
If you’re a fall/winter sportscaster like me, you may be smack in the middle of a much-deserved off-season. If you’re a spring and summer sportscaster who’s season is in full swing, well, let me thank you for taking time out to read the articles on sportscasterlife.com and assure you, it won’t be much longer until…
Having the ability to troubleshoot your own technical issues can be a huge asset in many ways. First, it makes your more valuable to an employer if you’re able to contribute to the setup and take down of your broadcast, and it affords you more comfort in your surroundings if you have a working knowledge…
Summer. It’s that time of year that makes me both happy and sad as a sports broadcaster. It’s sad because high school sports is finished for the school year, and I have nothing to broadcast for a few months unless I pick up a stray freelance gig or two. I am happy because I can…