Airing It Out-Files From Leahy's Broadcast Booth

One of the most decorated sportscasters in the industry joins me this week, legendary Vermont sportscaster George Commo. Join me as we hear some fascinating stories. You’ll also hear a cameo appearance from George’s landscaper!

This week I chat with old friend and colleague Keith Raad, play by play voice of the Brooklyn Cyclones baseball club. Keith and I did several games side by side in the New York Penn League and in this episode we reminisce about our time together, doing games on Coney Island, and the memorable Game 3 of the 2019 New York Penn League Championship between Lowell and Brooklyn in the shadow of the Cone...

This episode is dedicated to the memory of my father who passed away a few days ago from Alzheimer’s Disease.

This episode features an exploration into the career of veteran local sportscaster John Rooke. From being the voice of Gillette Stadium to his work as the play by play voice of Providence College Men’s Basketball for the past 33 years and so much more, John has fascinating stories to tell.

This episode features a chat with 98.5 The Sports Hub broadcaster Ryan Johnston .Some great stuff here!

A short episode which touches on some new features on the podcast and a brief update.

In this episode, I welcome author and Boston University journalism professor Jay Atkinson, as we discuss the release of the new hardcover version of his original 2001 book “Ice Time.” Jay is a wonderful storyteller who recounts his adventures of spending a full season with Methuen’s men’s high school team in the 1999-2000 season, reliving his passion for the game of hockey. It is a compendium of t...

I began broadcasting in late 1995 doing high school hockey in Stoughton, MA. That first game featured Stoughton and Bishop Feehan high schools. Stoughton’s head coach was Dan Mark. This game was the beginning of a 10 year working relationship. Dan was there from the very beginning. In this episode, we turn back the clock with some memories of my earliest days in broadcasting.

Joining me this week is author Pat Pickens, as we discuss his new book The Whalers.

Lots of fun today, as I bring in broadcasting colleague Tim Poszgai- we discuss his upcoming position with the Cleveland Guardians, we preview the big WrestleMania event in Texas this weekend, and finally we discuss our mutual love for Jimmy Buffett.

With the NCAA hockey tournament upon us, I had a chance to sit down with veteran hockey writer and broadcaster Jim Connelly to break it all down this week.

Enjoy some Irish music for St. Patrick’s Day!

This week I chat with hockey writer and announcer Ian Beauchesne as we preview the upcoming men”s Hockey East tournament.

As we approach the final weekend of the regular season, I sit down with legendary Northeastern hockey broadcaster Rob Rudnick to discuss the Huskies, this weekend’s matchup and more.

In this episode I visit with eight time New Hampshire Sportscaster of the Year Mike Murphy to preview the upcoming game between Merrimack and UNH and talk Hockey East.

This episode features award winning Rhode Island hockey journalist Mark Divver, as we dive in to a multitude of hockey topics.

With three games coming up against the Vermont Catamounts, this week is a great week to meet the radio voice of Vermont hockey, Adam LaFleur.

A chat with Maine broadcaster Jon Shields, as we preview game two of the weekend for Merrimack.

In the first of two episodes this week, I chat with UNH hockey color analyst Pete Webster as we break down the first of our two opponents this weekend.

In this episode, I reunite with a colleague from my past, a gentleman whom I did high school broadcasting with many years ago. We caught up on old memories and talked about spring training from a Florida fan’s perspective.

Joining me this week on the show is the voice of UMass Lowell hockey, Bob Ellis, as we break down the upcoming series between UMass Lowell and Merrimack.

A conversation with Providence College hockey broadcaster Mike Logan in advance of the upcoming Providence-Merrimack series.

Joining me this week is former Hockey East Commissioner Joe Bertagna as we discuss his new book “Late In The Third.”

With the college hockey season halfway through, we wind up 2021 by visiting with college hockey expert Mike McMahon of College Hockey News.

As my gift to you, here’s some homemade Christmas music for you.