Superstitions in the Broadcast Booth

In sportscasting, there are two main questions that broadcasters will debate on until the end of time. First, is Joe Buck a good sportscaster? And secondly, can a sportscaster jinx a shutout or no-hitter? We’ve attempted to tackle the first question a couple of times, but today we’re talking superstitions and how they impact our…

Know Your Role and Shut Your Mouth

Former WWE superstar and current Hollywood box office draw Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson famously said “know your role and SHUT YOUR MOUTH!” during his wrestling days. It was a taunt, an insult to his enemies but it’s just as apt for sportscasters seeking that perfect call. Being a sportscaster is great. We travel around everywhere,…

Sportscasting vs Being a Homer

Being a homer is one of my sportscasting pet peeves. Sportscasters are story tellers first and foremost, so I always wonder how homer sportscasters can tell that story properly while being so slanted in one direction or another. Whether it’s the other team, your team or the refs, taking focus away from the game, the…