We live in a very “look at me”, “listen to me”, instant gratification, politically polarized society. Everybody wants their opinions heard and validated. This is magnified by Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, texting, etc. Sadly, all the noise and politics has seeped in to sports. I don’t know about you, but when I turn on ESPN, ESPN2…
One year ago tomorrow, Sportscaster Life posted an article that would go pseudo-viral among the sportscasting fraternity…Five Myths (and one fact) About Sportscasting. The article touched on a number of common myths and misconceptions including how much money you really make as a sportscaster, the work that goes into preparing for a game and the…
Last week, we posted a story on Cassie Campbell and her climb up the sportscasting ranks in Canada. It is an excellent read and provides some real in-depth stories behind her daily routine, her prep and her nay-sayers. You see, Cassie is female. An incredibly talented sportscaster in her own right, a very good player…
Sportscasters work hard. Sportscasters work long hours. Sportscasters miss a lot of family events and sportscasters sacrifice a lot for their career. But it can be all worth it if you’re passionate and devoted enough. But despite all that, the most crucial thing a sportscaster must do in their career is strike a solid work-life…
For those that follow hockey, you’ll know it’s been a tough couple of decades for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hockey’s answer to the Chicago Cubs, years of futility have plagued the franchise that clings to every win as an opportunity to plan their eventual Stanley Cup parade. Their primary radio broadcaster is Joe Bowen who…
It’s been said more than once….technology is changing the world we live in on a daily basis. From a sportscasting point of view it’s generating more broadcast opportunities and more broadcasts than ever before. INTHEBLACK is a monthly Australian business magazine that releases over 150,000 copies of its magazine in 127 different countries. In their September…
Well, look at the calendar. It’s that time of year where many of us will gather with loved ones and friends, eat a whole bunch of food, watch a whole bunch of football, and perhaps mention before that really big meal what each of us are thankful for. I’m thankful that I was able to…
You’ve probably heard about superstitious broadcasters refusing to comment on pending perfect games or super-close shutouts…in fact it was a topic on a recent Voice Behind the Voice podcast where host Sean Aronson spoke with Dave Sims of the Seattle Mariners and the topic came up (for the record Dave is a fan of talking about…
We’re talking patience. If you’re in this industry, and something either before, during or even after a broadcast hasn’t gone according to plan at least once in your life, then you’re only fooling yourself. It happens to us all. Some more frequently than others; not that I’m one of those, of course… The most important…
This one popped up over on the Facebook Group Play by Play Announcers, Sideline Reporters, Color Analysts, Studio Hosts, which is a group that has grown in activity over the past few months. It’s a clip from early September featuring two retiring greats in Dick Enberg and Vin Scully. The pair discuss the past, present and…