Say The Damn Score Sportscasting Podcast

This episode is guest-less. Instead I share how personal tragedy has forced some deep soul searching into what matters most in my life and career. In this episode I share what we went through the last year and why I needed a break from the show. I look deeply into the things I love about the industry and how to maximize them.… Read More

Rob Hipp, Sam Houston State In this episode I visit with Robb Hipp, the voice of Sam Houston State. He has a long and winding path and has succeeded in the business without a traditional broadcasting education. Topics of discussion include: Why he was a late bloomer getting into radio and all of the unique jobs he had before finding his passion. … Read More The post EP 136: Rob Hipp, Sam Houston State appeared first on SayTheDamnScore.com.

Gerald Sanchez, Legacy Sports Network In this episode we discuss how to create your own opportunities as a sportscasting entrepreneur with Gerald Sanchez, the owner of the Legacy Sports Network in the Houston metro. Topics of discussion include: Catching the radio itch at 5 years old. The two Houston broadcasters who influenced his style. How the legendary Houston Cougar Phi Slamma Jamma squad led to him attending Houston University instead of a more traditional powerhouse broadcasting factory. … Read More The post EP 135: Gerald Sanchez, Legacy Sports Network Owner appeared first on SayTheDamnScore.com.

Mike Kelly, University of Missouri This episode features my conversation with Mike Kelly, the radio voice of Missouri Tiger football and basketball. Topics of discussion include: How his student station influenced his life goal from wanting to be an attorney to a becoming broadcaster. His experience in small town radio.’ Working for free as a correspondent at legendary station KMOX to get a foot in the door. … Read More The post EP 134: Mike Kelly, Missouri Tigers appeared first on SayTheDamnScore.com.

In this episode I visit with J.J. Duke and Joe Vasile. Mr. Duke is a freelance broadcaster on the east coast who has covered Fairfield University, Rider University, Yale University, and many more. He’s also a former MiLB voice and podcast co-host. Joe is the women’s basketball voice of Bucknell University, number three broadcaster for the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Railriders and podcast co-host.… Read More The post EP 133: J.J. Duke & Joe Vasile, Freelancers; MiLB Broadcasters; & Hosts Of The Views From The Booth Podcast appeared first on SayTheDamnScore.com.

Pete Pranica, Memphis Grizzlies My conversation with the TV voice of the Memphis Grizzlies, Pete Pranica. Topics of discussion include: The one pen he has to have for all of his game prep. How listening to the radio in rural Wisconsin led to his love of sportscasting. Going to the same high school as Kevin Harlan. … Read More The post EP 132: Pete Pranica, Memphis Grzzlies TV appeared first on SayTheDamnScore.com.

Neil Price, Mississippi State My conversation with Neil Price, who’s the radio voice of Mississippi State football and men’s basketball. Topics of discussion include: The truck ride with his dad that led to his passion for play-by-play.Being the voice of a team he rooted against as a kid.How his small town upbringing led to on air opportunities as early as middle school.… Read More

John Thayer with Matt Coatney This week features John Thayer, the voice of the University of South Dakota Coyotes, as a guest host. He visits with Matt Coatney, the women’s basketball hoops voice of the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Topics of discussion include: The challenges of covering college football during a pandemic.The importance of understanding medical terminology surrounding Covid 19 to help inform fans.… Read More

Bill Hupp w/ Callum Williams This episode is guest hosted by Bill Hupp, a freelance broadcaster in the Twin Cities. He visits with the play-by-play voice of the Minnesota United of the MLS. Topics of discussion include: When the broadcasting bug first bit.Why he loves the business of sports broadcasting.The importance of the support from his parents while chasing the dream.… Read More

Guest Host Eric Little w/ Jay Burnham of UMass Eric Little guest hosts and visits with Jay Burnham who broadcasts for UMass and VCU. He also spent 16 years as an MiLB broadcaster. Topics of discussion include: Eric Little introduces himself and says nice things about the SayTheDamnScore Podcast.He introduces Jay Burnham and discusses the importance of his wife in his sportscasting journey.… Read More

John Liddle w/ George Dunham Guest host John Liddle chats with George Dunham who was the former long time voice of North Texas hoops and standout sports talk host on 96.7 The Ticket. Topics of discussion include: He shares how his experience at North Texas led to him catching the radio bug. The magical experience behind his first on air sportscast. … Read More The post EP 127: Guest Host John Liddle With George Dunham, Texas Radio Legend appeared first on SayTheDamnScore.com.

Meghan McPeak, Washington Mystics & Capital City GoGo This is the first of what will be several shows guest hosted by my friends in the industry as I deal with some personal issues. Chris Lewis, the voice of Boise State womens hoops, steps into pinch hit for this episode. He visits with Meghan McPeak of the WNBA’s Washington Mystics & NBA G League Capital City GoGo.… Read More The post EP 126: Guest Host Chris Lewis W/ Meghan McPeak of the Washington Mystics & Capital City GoGo appeared first on SayTheDamnScore.com.

Logan Anderson On Overcoming Adversity This week is a solo show where I share some of the personal and professional difficulties in my life and how they may have a short term effect on this podcast. Also, I share my philosophy on handling and overcoming adversity in sportscasting and life in general. Thank you to everyone who has ever listened to or downloaded this podcast.… Read More The post EP 125: Life & Career Update & Thoughts On Overcoming Adversity appeared first on SayTheDamnScore.com.

Ted Emrich: ESPN & Westwood One In this episode I chat with Ted Emrich, who does work for Westwood One, ESPN, Fox Sports SW, and many others. Topics of discussion include: His broadcast schedule during the pandemic. Doing golf on the radio on a monitor. Getting hired as a spotter by Westwood One as a high schooler. … Read More The post EP 124: Ted Emrich, Westwood One & ESPN appeared first on SayTheDamnScore.com.

Adam St. Paul, Aberdeen SD This episode features my conversation with former coworker Adam St. Paul from Dakota Broadcasting in Aberdeen, SD. We relive stories from our time working together, including: The Homecoming Fiasco: How it taught us to be careful in our criticism of high school athletes. The Phone Line Heist: Always make sure to prepare the logistical aspects of a broadcasts. … Read More The post EP 123: Adam St. Paul, Aberdeen SD appeared first on SayTheDamnScore.com.

Tom Leach, Kentucky My conversation with Tom Leach, the radio voice of University of Kentucky football and basketball. Topics of discussion include: What he’s doing to get through the days during the pandemic. How he gets through his daily talk show without any sports. Setting his goal to one day be the voice of the Wildcats as an 8th grader. … Read More The post EP 122: Tom Leach, University of Kentucky appeared first on SayTheDamnScore.com.

Tim Healey, Arizona State In this episode I chat with Tim Healey, the radio voice of the Arizona State Sun Devils in football, basketball, and baseball. Topics of discussion include: What he’s doing to stay sharp as a play-by-play broadcaster during the pandemic. Why he walks 4.2 miles on his regular walks to honor former Sun Devil Pat Tillman. … Read More The post EP 121: Tim Healey, Arizona State appeared first on SayTheDamnScore.com.

Steve Herz, IF Management In this episode I’m joined by Steve Herz, a sports media agent and President of IF Management. He recently published his first book “Don’t Take Yes For An Answer.” It is a great guide to developing self awareness and self improvement strategies. Topics of discussion include: How he reacted after being told by an associate that he was a horrible associate and should quit law. … Read More The post EP 120: Steve Herz, President Of IF Management & Author Of “Don’t Take Yes For An Answer” appeared first on SayTheDamnScore.com.

Paul Rovnak U. of Minnesota & Gene McGivern U. of St. Thomas In this episode I chat with two respected sports information professionals from different Twin Cities institutions. Paul Rovnak from the University of Minnesota and Gene McGivern from the University of St. Thomas. Topics of discussion include: The unique paths one can take to be an SID. … Read More The post EP 119: SID’s Are A Broadcasters Best Friend W/ Paul Rovnak From Minnesota & Gene McGivern From St. Thomas appeared first on SayTheDamnScore.com.

George Grande, ESPN & Cincinnati Reds. My conversation with George Grande, the former long time sportscaster for the Cincinnati Reds and anchor for the very first ESPN SportsCenter. Topics of discussion include: What he’s doing during his Covid 19 lockdown. Being on the 1969 USC baseball team with multiple future MLB Hall of Famers. Working as a go-fer under Vin Scully during college. … Read More The post EP 118: George Grande, ESPN & Cincinnati Reds appeared first on SayTheDamnScore.com.