Thanks to a recent post in the STAA Forums on hockey broadcasting, I got reminded of a fantastic resource from a very very good broadcaster. Phil Giubileo is the play-by-play announcer for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, the AHL affiliate of the New York Islanders. His website, http://www.playbyplay.biz serves both as a portfolio of his work,…
Podcasting is one that is both quite old, and relatively new. “Podcasts” have been around for over a decade, however it has never been easier or cheaper for anyone to start their own podcast…a right first reserved for major studios or big budgets. Farhad Manjoo with the New York Times has penned an article looking…
Announcers work hard for a memorable call…and Syracuse Chiefs broadcaster Kevin Brown now has his, although it might not be one he’ll put at the top of his demo reel. In a recent Minor League game between the Chiefs and Indianapolis Indians, the Chiefs’ Emmanuel Buriss hits a nice drive to the outfield, seemingly destined…
Stick tap to Alberni Valley Bulldogs broadcaster Evan Hammond for posting this. Deadspin has profiled Howie Rose’s call of the Game 7 OT winner that propelled the New York Rangers into the Cup Final, and ultimately to a Stanley Cup over the Vancouver Canucks. Howie Rose was never one to use a canned line, but…
It’s a decision that many teams face and broadcasters must adapt with. Do you invest in and make the push towards AM or FM radio in your market, or do you make your games accessible only through online means? Internet Radio has come leaps and bounds in the last 5 years, with most radio stations…
There is nothing worse than a cold when you’re trying to broadcast a game. Faster sports like basketball and hockey provide few chances to clear the airwaves or get a quick drink of water. Here is a great article from Phil Dotree of Yahoo! on how to get a leg up on the cold while…
One key aspect of sports broadcasting is the ability to memorize information. Whether it’s a key stat, background story or just a basic roster, being able to instantly recall information without having to look it up is one of the single biggest advantages a broadcaster can have over another. Everyone memorizes differently, visual, auditory, kinetic,…