Sacred Grounds featuring Robby & Uncle Paulie

Kenny Albert joins Robby and Uncle Paulie for Episode 12 of Sacred Grounds. The legendary play-by-play voice of the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, MLB on Fox, NFL on Fox, and NHL on TNT shares stories from a lifetime in broadcasting, including calling Olympic gold medal games, Stanley Cup Finals, NFL games, MLB playoffs, and some of the biggest moments in sports. Kenny talks about his friendsh...

Steven Brault joins Robby and Uncle Paulie for Episode 11 of Sacred Grounds. The former Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher talks about his unique path through baseball, going from player to broadcaster, and why he has always been drawn to play-by-play. Steven also dives into the stories that made him one of the most interesting personalities in baseball, singing the national a...

Tim Neverett joins Robby and Uncle Paulie for Episode 10 of Sacred Grounds. The current Los Angeles Dodgers play-by-play announcer and former voice of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, and Colorado Rockies shares incredible stories from a life in baseball broadcasting. Tim talks about the fraternity of MLB announcers, meeting Vin Scully, working around legendary voices like Bob Uecker, calli...

Sacred Grounds hits the road for Episode 9 as Robby and Uncle Paulie recap their trip to Houston, Texas, for Pirates vs. Astros at Daikin Park. The guys break down Paulie's 27th MLB ballpark, what makes Daikin Park one of the most unique indoor stadiums in baseball, and why the Astros train is even cooler in person than it looks on TV. This episode also features the show's first on-location interv...

NFL analyst, former NFL offensive lineman, and longtime broadcaster Brian Baldinger joins Sacred Grounds for Episode 8. Baldy sits down with Robby and Uncle Paulie to talk about his baseball roots, his love for storytelling, the difference between broadcasting football and baseball, and the work ethic behind Baldy's Breakdowns. He also shares how he built his career after going undrafted, why prep...

Former Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald joins Sacred Grounds to talk about the behind-the-scenes process of bringing the NFL Draft to Pittsburgh, the transformation of the city, and why sports play such a major role in Pittsburgh's identity. Rich shares stories about working with the Rooney family, helping save Pittsburgh International Airport, growing up around Pirates baseball, and wha...

Former MLB pitcher Tony Watson joins the show for Episode 6 to talk about his baseball journey, playing under pressure, Pittsburgh sports culture, and what life looks like after the game. From clubhouse stories to the mental side of professional sports, Tony shares insights from his years in Major League Baseball and reflects on the moments that shaped his career. Pittsburgh sports, playoff intens...

What does it take to endure the grind of professional hockey and stay grounded through it all? On this episode of Sacred Grounds, we sit down with former NHL enforcer and broadcaster Jay Caufield to talk about toughness, discipline, and the deeper foundation behind a life in hockey. Jay shares stories from his playing days, the realities of stepping into one of the toughest roles in the NHL, and h...

Opening Day isn't just the start of a season. It's a reset, a tradition, and for a lot of fans, the best day of the year. In Episode 4 of Sacred Grounds, Robby and Uncle Paulie break down what makes Opening Day so special, from childhood memories and sneaking into ballparks, to working games as a TV reporter and seeing the sport from a completely different perspective. They also dive into the evol...

In Episode 3 of Sacred Grounds, we sit down with Pittsburgh meteorologist Mary Ours for a conversation that goes way beyond the weather. From explaining how weather conditions actually impact baseball games to sharing her journey on social media during COVID, Mary brings a unique perspective that blends science, storytelling, and personality. We also get into Opening Day traditions, what it's like...

What if everything changed… in one day? This episode of Sacred Grounds tells one of the wildest stories in baseball. The journey of John Bormann, who went from Single-A ball to a Major League at-bat in just a few hours. No warning. No time to prepare. Just one call… and everything changed. From racing across Florida to stepping into the batter's box, this is more than just a baseball story. It's a...

Welcome to the very first episode of Sacred Grounds featuring Robby & Uncle Paulie. Hosts Robby Incmikoski and Paul Hogan kick off the show by sharing the story behind the Sacred Grounds name, the unforgettable napkin moment that inspired the book, and the deep friendship that brought this podcast to life. In this debut episode, Robby and Uncle Paulie dive into their love for baseball, ballpark me...