The K.P. Wee Podcast

Guest Host: Stan Markotich, former News Director at CJIV Radio Guest: K.P. Wee, Author and Podcast Host SUMMARY:   When looking for a job, remember that it's about a lot more than the title or description of responsibilities. On this episode of The K.P. Wee Podcast, Guest Host Stan Markotich is prompting all kinds of reflections on the role our workplace cultures play, not only in our ability to s...

Host: K.P. Wee Guest: Rich Burk, Play-by-Play Broadcaster SUMMARY:   Sometimes nice guys finish first – as is the case with Rich Burk, one of the busiest and nicest sportscasters around. On this episode of The K.P. Wee Podcast the veteran play-by-play announcer (ESPN, Pac12 Networks and NBC's Olympic coverage) is sharing insider tips for anyone who aspires to his success. In addition to having cal...

If you're a fan of Michael Unger's 1990 Upper Deck baseball card project, then it doesn't get better than this episode of The K.P. Wee Podcast—which features a non-stop stream of sports history, trivia, game deconstructions, and remembrances. Enjoy this return visit from a fan favorite known to baseball card collectors through his social media handles udeck1990@Twitter or upperdeck1990@Insta . Mic...

New York Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman joins this episode to talk sportswriting.  A former Sports Illustrated senior writer (as well as a former ESPN.com columnist and staff writer for Newsday and the [ Nashville ] Tennessean ), Jeff is the New York Times best-selling author of 10 books, including his newest one about Bo Jackson, titled The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson...

In this episode, Vancouver (Canada)-based sports business consultant Jason Takefman chats Major League Baseball, including the Yankees, Mets, Tony La Russa, Joe Maddon, Tim Anderson, and other topics related to the sport. Takefman also talks about fandom in sports and there is even some reference made about the 1993 Montreal Canadiens in the context of how the Stanley Cup is one of the most diffic...

This episode features parts of two separate interviews with J.P. Hoornstra, who covers Major League Baseball as a sportswriter for the Southern California New Group, as part of K.P.'s research for the book So You Want to Work in Sports (which is expected to be released in September 2022). One of these interviews was recorded during the 2020 baseball off-season.  J.P. has covered Los Angeles Dodger...

Guest Host: Stan Markotich, former News Director at CJIV Radio A Very Special Episode: How to Get Hired! Guest: K.P. Wee, Author and Podcast Host SUMMARY: You're in the process of nailing down a promising job and feeling excited with good reason, but there can still be red flags and bumps in the road worth noting. This episode of The K.P. Wee Podcast welcomes back Stan Markotich, former News Direc...

If you're a fan of Michael Unger's 1990 Upper Deck baseball card project, then it doesn't get better than this episode of The K.P. Wee Podcast—which features a non-stop stream of sports history, trivia, game deconstructions, and remembrances. Enjoy this return visit from a fan favorite known to baseball card collectors through his social media handles udeck1990@Twitter or upperdeck1990@Insta . Mic...

Totally Goated Podcast host Brett Hawn, a Rutgers University (New Jersey) journalism student and a huge New York Mets and Jets fan, makes a return to The K.P. Wee Podcast for some sports chatter. In this episode, Brett shares his thoughts on the Jets' selections in the 2022 NFL draft and the Mets' combined no-hitter from April 29, 2022. The two sports fans also discuss some of the more dubious and...

The greatest coaches are also teachers. And vice versa. That's the bottom line coming out of this fascinating conversation between K.P. Wee and his guest host Stan Markotich on this special episode of The K.P. Wee Podcast. The two veteran educators, authors and friends share thoughts on a range of topics, from K.P.'s latest book project to the gifts and challenges of being a mentor to the mixed me...

If you're a fan of Michael Unger's 1990 Upper Deck baseball card project, then it doesn't get better than this episode of The K.P. Wee Podcast – which features a non-stop stream of sports history, trivia, game deconstructions and remembrances. Enjoy this return visit from a fan favorite known to baseball card collectors through his social media handles udeck1990@Twitter  or  upperdeck1990@Insta ....

Totally Goated Podcast host Brett Hawn, a Rutgers University (New Jersey) journalism student and a huge New York Mets fan, makes a return to The K.P. Wee Podcast for some Major League Baseball chatter. In this episode, recorded on the evening of MLB's Opening Night 2022 on April 7, the two baseball fans discuss what to expect for the new season, with Brett sharing his thoughts on all things Mets a...

In this episode, K.P. catches up with Vancouver Canadians (MiLB) play-by-play announcer Tyler Zickel to chat about his start in the broadcasting industry, his most memorable announcing moments, and his preparation for the upcoming minor-league baseball season. He also shares some tips for those interested in the profession. The 2022 season will be Zickel's eighth in baseball. The San Diego native...

If you're a fan of Michael Unger's 1990 Upper Deck baseball card project, then it doesn't get better than this episode of The K.P. Wee Podcast – which features a non-stop stream of sports history, trivia, game deconstructions and remembrances. Enjoy this return visit from a fan favorite known to baseball card collectors through his social media handles udeck1990@Twitter or upperdeck1990@Insta . Mi...

This episode of The K.P. Wee Podcast features an author whose last name immediately calls up a colorful baseball dynasty like no other. In her book, "Finley Ball: How Two Baseball Outsiders Turned the Oakland A's into a Dynasty and Changed the Game Forever," Nancy Finley traces the team's journey from perennial loser in Kansas City to World Championship glory days built on strategies and stunts de...

In this episode, the tables are turned when Stan Markotich, former News Director at CJIV Radio, takes over the microphone again to interview our host. Together, they discuss the art of sportswriting.

What happens when you have two super-knowledgeable sports super-fans on one show? Magic! This episode of the K.P. Wee Podcast features the host and his guest swapping stories and stats at a fast and furious rate. Michael Unger, best known to baseball card collectors through the social media handles udeck1990@Twitter or upperdeck1990@Insta , shares the story of how he turned a set of 1990 Upper Dec...

It's World Series time, and to mark the occasion, Stan Markotich makes a return in this episode of The K.P. Wee Podcast to take over the mic and interviews our host. The former News Director at CJIV Radio leads a discussion about K.P.'s 2021 book, The Case for Barry Bonds in the Hall of Fame: The Untold and Forgotten Stories of Baseball's Home Run King. Together, Stan and K.P. rehash some tidbits...

In this episode, sports consultant Jason Takefman chats with K.P. about baseball, in particular the definition of a "successful" season in sports, whether the 2021 Red Sox season was a success, and final thoughts on the 2021 Dodgers-Giants NL Division Series. K.P. also explains why he feels the Diamondbacks are a model franchise and wonders why nobody focuses on the positives the Astros are contri...

In a conversation recorded in late June 2021, L.A. Dodger team historian Mark Langill (the first ever team historian hired by a Major League Baseball club) stops by to chat about how he got his start in the sports industry, offering tips for young people interested in a job in sports. He also discusses some forgotten Dodger pitchers from the Brooklyn days to the modern era.  KEY QUOTES: "I think t...

Ted Sobel joins this episode to discuss his book Touching Greatness: Tales from the Front Row with Heroes and Legends , a personal lifetime scrapbook of stories of an incredible life of rubbing shoulders with over 750 Hall of Famers in sports, music, and show business . The book can be found here: https://coacheschoice.com/touching-greatness/   or here:  https://www.amazon.com/Touching-Greatness-T...

In this episode of The K.P. Wee Podcast, the tables are turned when Stan Markotich, former News Director at CJIV Radio, takes over the microphone to interview our host. Together, they discuss two of K.P.'s baseball books:  Tom Candiotti: A Life of Knuckleballs and  John Cangelosi: The Improbable Baseball Journey of the Undersized Kid from Nowhere to World Series Champion .

Brett Hawn, host of the Totally Goated Podcast and a journalism student at Rutgers University (New Jersey), makes a return to The K.P. Wee Podcast for another special edition of "This Week in Baseball History" with a Mets flavor. A huge Mets fan, Brett responds to follow-up questions regarding each piece of history nugget, discussing marathon games, the Mets' recent back-to-back extra-inning losse...

In this episode, another "This Week in Baseball History" edition, IBWAA Podcast co-host Jason Takefman stops by to share his thoughts on baseball memories in connection with topics from the week of August 16th of past seasons. Topics include myths in sports and great/poor managerial/coaching performances in sports. 

Brett Hawn, host of the Totally Goated Podcast and a journalism student at Rutgers University (New Jersey), joins this episode for a special edition of "This Week in Baseball History" with a Mets flavor. A huge Mets/Jets fan, Brett responds to follow-up questions regarding each piece of history nugget, discussing Bartolo Colon's folk-hero status in Queens, Brett's favorite 'surprising stat' and Je...