Airing It Out-Files From Leahy's Broadcast Booth

Joining me this week is the longtime voice of the Windy City Thunderbolts baseball club, Terry Bonadonna, as we discuss his book about the 2017 Thunderbolts season.

This week, I visited with old friend and former colleague Jason Troop, who I met while broadcasting in the Frontier League of professional baseball from 2008-2010. We reminisced about our experiences there and shared some great stories. I hope you enjoy this fun episode!

A replay of my conversation with Kenny Albert as his new book A Mic For All Seasons is released.

A unique twist this week, as I visit with horse racing announcer and friend Jerry Gerardi.

A very short episode this week- as my original plan for the podcast this week got sidetracked at the last minute due to some complicated technical details that I am in the process of sorting out. So as a fall back plan, here are some updates on things that I am engaged with. Thanks for your patience and understanding!

A preview of the upcoming Hockey East and college hockey season with college hockey correspondent Mike McMahon.

A musical tribute to the great Jimmy Buffett, who we lost on September 1st. I hope you enjoy the music.

A look at the upcoming 2023-24 Hockey East season with Mike Machnik and Ian Beauchesne.

Re-joining me this week is the longtime legendary play by play voice of the Hartford Whalers and Carolina Hurricanes, Chuck Kaiton. This episode touches on the Foster Hewitt award, memories of recently departed play by play voice Rick Jeannette of the Buffalo Sabres, and Chuck's perspective on some of the classic NHL broadcasters that he has worked with.

San Jose Sharks broadcaster Dan Rusanowsky joins me this week as we talk about his winning the Foster Hewitt Award and several other topics.

This week, we finish up our 2023 NFL preview with a look at the NFC. Thanks to my special guests Ken Cail, Mike Murphy and Jason (Jay-Dawg) Arsenault.

It’s that time of year again- football season is here! This week, I kick off a two part series in which we preview the 2023 NFL season with my special guests, Ken Cail, Mike Murphy, and Jason (Jay Dawg) Arsenault. This week’s episode , Part 1, previews the AFC. The NFC will be explored next week.

We welcome on to the podcast this week author Brooke Bentley, who is releasing her novel, Sideline Confidential on August 15th. This episode explores Brooke's background and a close look at her new book. Brooke also worked for the NFL's Houston Texans as a media personality and is the niece of country music star Dierks Bentley. Check out brookebentley.com for details and pre-ordering information.

This week it’s a trip down memory lane as I visit with the former broadcaster and athletic trainer of the Worcester Tornadoes minor league baseball club. We explore some great stories of life in minor league baseball.

A discussion with the first blind broadcaster in the history of professional baseball, Don Wardlow.

This episode features former sportscaster, author, sports official, and teacher Anne Montgomery. Joining me from Arizona, we discussed her fascinating career.

The public address voice of the Philadelphia Flyers, Lou Nolan, joins me this week. As the PA voice of the Flyers for over 50;years, Lou has great stories to share. Enjoy this very special episode!

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by the voice of Quinnipiac men’s and women’s hockey, Phil Giubileo. We touch on his background and Quinnipiac’s 2023 men’s national title.

This episode features the creative director of the Boston Bruins and TD Garden, and former sports information director at Northeastern and Boston College, Mark Majewski. A former colleague of mine, Mark and I talked about his fascinating career as well as our time together in Hockey East, with a discussion of the Beanpot as well.

This week, in honor of Paul McCartney’s 81st birthday, I played some songs of his on the uke. Happy Birthday Sir Paul!

This week I am joined by the radio voice of the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs men’s hockey team, Bruce Ciskie. Some wonderful college hockey conversation .

This week, a throwback episode in which I reminisce about my time in the Can Am League of professional baseball with my good friend and former colleague Jeremy Lechan, who served as the radio voice of the Worcester Tornadoes.

In this episode we look ahead to the 2023 NBA and NHL finals with New Hampshire radio and sports personalities Ken Cail and Jason (Jay Dawg) Arsenault. They offer their analysis and predictions.

Joining me this week is TV sports freelancer and NESN camera operator Bill Titus. Bill is a longtime friend and colleague who has been in the industry for nearly four decades. Bill has amazing stories to tell and it was wonderful having him on. I hope you enjoy the episode!

With the first anniversary of my father’s passing this week, here is the tribute I did for him.