Last Word On Sports Media Podcast

The name Caray is like royalty in baseball broadcasting. Three generations have graced the booth from the bombastic and tremendously popular Harry Caray, who called games for the St. Louis Cardinals, Oakland A’s and then both Chicago teams (first the White Sox and then the Cubs). His son Skip became a household name in the Atlanta where he spent his entire career calling Braves’ games. And then th...

She loves sports. She also loves food and wine. Is there a future podcast combining all three? Peggy Kusinski already has a successful podcast with one of her sons aptly titled “The sportscaster and her son.” And she already made her mark on Chicago sports thanks to an award winning career including a dozen Emmys. Her vast knowledge and ability to convey that through her TV sportscasts and reporti...

On this week's episode: she loves sports. She also loves food and wine. Is there a future podcast combining all three? Peggy Kuzinski already has a successful podcast with one of her sons aptly titled “The sportscaster and her son.” And she already made her mark on Chicago sports thanks to an award winning career including a dozen Emmys. Her vast knowledge and ability to convey that through her TV...

His staccato style and high decibel descriptions of big plays are legendary as is the man himself. Marv Albert is retiring after the NBA’s East finals following a 55 year career. NBA commissioner over Adam Silver aptly described Albert as “The soundtrack” adding there is no voice more close associated with the league. Albert turns 80 on June 12th. Albert’s conversation with George Ofman on “Tell m...

On this week's show, legendary NBA broadcaster Marv Albert is the conversation with George Ofman on “Tell me a story I don’t know.” We get his thoughts on pending retirement and how the pandemic gave him a rehearsal for what that might be in store. Marv also talks about his many NBA Finals, including 5 with Michael Jordan and the Bulls. Albert also discusses the now famous call of a Jordan basket...

Season two of “Tell me a story I don’t know" opens with one of the most unique broadcasters of our era. Over the last 40 plus years few have accomplished being both a prominent and successful sports anchor/reporter and news commentator. Keith Olbermann is the rare breed who conquered both worlds; at ESPN where he was paired with Dan Patrick to form a revolutionary duo who intellectually and wise c...

Coming Tuesday.: season two of “Tell me a story I don’t know" opens with one of the most unique broadcasters of our era. Over the last 40 plus years few have accomplished being both a prominent and successful sports anchor/reporter and news commentator. Keith Olbermann is the rare breed who conquered both worlds; at ESPN where he was paired with Dan Patrick to form a revolutionary duo who intellec...

“There wasn’t one person I interviewed during season one of ‘Tell me a story I don’t know’ who didn’t deliver the goods.” Podcast creator George Ofman interviewed 14 guests during season one, all of whom presented myriad stories of their lives and careers. After presenting part one of the best of including Bob Costas, Len Kasper, Eddie Olczyk, Kenny McReynolds and Dave Wannstedt, we present one mo...

14 down and so many more to go. The first season of “Tell me a story I don’t know” featured a myriad of entertaining interviews with a wide variety of guests, all of whom related wonderful stories depicted with such great and colorful detail. “There wasn’t a single one I could say was better or more satisfying than the other” said George Ofman, the creator of this podcast. “Everyone was so forthco...

As we prepare for season two on May 18th we present the best of “Tell me a story I don’t know” over the next two weeks. And we begin with 5 incredibly entertaining segments from Bob Costas, Len Kasper, Eddie Olczyk, Kenny McReynolds and Dave Wannstedt. What an impressive group of story tellers. Get ready for the Full "Best of" Episode on Tuesday and make sure to subscribe/review us on Apple Podcas...

He had to replace a legend. No easy task for Dave Wannstedt, who followed Mike Ditka as head coach of the Chicago Bears in 1993. While his 6 year tenure resulted in just one playoff appearance, Wannstedt’s persona would grow into what it is today, a premier analyst with a personality to match. “He might the best storyteller I’ve ever come across” exclaimed George Ofman, the host of Tell me a story...

He had to replace a legend. No easy task for Dave Wannstedt who followed Mike Ditka as head coach of the Chicago Bears in 1993. While his 6 year tenure resulted in just one playoff appearance, Wannstedt’s persona would grow into what it is today, a premier analyst with a personality to match. Hear the full episode with Dave Wannstedt on "Tell Me A Story I Don't Know" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, et...

She has blazed a trail. Sarah Kustok was one of the nations top three point shooters in college and now she’s the only female game analyst for an NBA team. Paired with the versatile Ian Eagle, Kustok has quickly established herself with the Brooklyn Nets and her workload has included NCAA tournament games. But Kustok’s basketball talents were honed in the Chicago area, first in high school, then a...

A preview of this week's show, hear George with NBA television trail blazer, Sarah Kustok, who was one of the nations top three point shooters at DePaul in college. And, now she’s it’s only female TV analyst in the pros with the Brooklyn Nets. And, she's the guest on "Tell Me A Story I Don't Know." Make sure to subscribe/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!

There are few sportscasters in Chicago who have had such a profound impact in their community than Kenny McReynolds. There are likely none who have gone through 42 surgeries, either. He’s defied the odds from gangs chasing him to a doctor declaring him dead. Not so fast! McReynolds is very much alive and still ticking, over 40 years into a career that has seen him convince a local radio station it...

Get ready for a great conversation with a man who is synonymous with Chicago Sunday Sports on TV! Few sportscasters in Chicago have had such a profound impact in their community, as Kenny McReynolds. Make sure to hear the full episode/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, etc.!!

He’s been the radio voice of the Chicago Cubs for a quarter of a century. So of course, is his rather dry sense of humor Pat Hughes declared, “They still call me the voice of the voice of the Cubs 25 seasons later. It sounds like I haven’t had a job promotion in a quarter of a century!” Welcome to the world of this smooth sounding and wise cracking professional who opens each broadcast with, “This...

Get ready for our upcoming conversation with the man who's been the radio voice of the Chicago Cubs for a quarter of a century, Pat Hughes. The humor, the great moments and of course, the stories from Wrigley to the World Series win of 2016. Hear it all on "Tell Me a Story I Don't Know" and make sure to subscribe/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!

Very few can be called iconic figures when it comes to baseball allegiances in Chicago but Steve Stone is one of them. Matter of fact, he’s the only one who pitched and broadcast for the White Sox and Cubs. Now in his 70s, Stony is better than ever having been partnered with Jason Benetti who has made a meteoric rise in the sport’s broadcasting industry. “Stony” is know for his expertise, clairvoy...

A preview of upcoming the upcoming conversation with the former Cy Young award winning pitcher turned Chicago baseball TV analyst of the last 4 decades, Steve Stone. And, make sure to subscribe/5 star rate and review "Tell Me A Story I Don't Know" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!

For nearly 39 years, Mark Giangreco was the face of Chicago television sports. He was creative, irreverent, wickedly funny and controversial. It caught up with him in January when a remark he made about one of the news anchors resulted in his departure from WLS-TV after a 24 year run. He spent the first 15 at the NBC affiliate having arrived from Louisville, a fresh face on the verge of turning 30...

One part didn’t do David Kaplan justice. That’s why “Tell me a story I don’t know” needed two to encompass just a fraction of what “Kap” has accomplished during his illustrious career. He tells stories in such vivid detail and there’s a reason for it: Kaplan claims he has a photographic memory! So his description of breaking a story that never happened is so nuanced and colorful. Kaplan wound up s...

A preview of this week's episode with David Kaplan of ESPN 1000 in the second part of a two part edition of the show. Make sure to catch the FULL show on Tuesday and subscribe/review "Tell Me A Story I Don't Know" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!

If you could pick one media person in Chicago who has dipped his talents into just about everything imaginable, it’s “Kap!” David Kaplan. He’s been very much part of the sports landscape for nearly 40 years from pitching Northern Illinois University to hire him as an assistant coach to becoming a multi media giant. Whether it’s TV, radio, basketball analyst, talk show host, columnist, social media...

A preview of this week's episode with David Kaplan of ESPN 1000 in part one of a two part edition of the show. Make sure to catch the FULL show on Tuesday and subscribe/review "Tell Me A Story I Don't Know" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!