The Sportscasters Club Radio Show

Send us Fan Mail So you are all set to broadcast the biggest game of your life. THIS is what you need to know beforehand. And also, you need to hear this if you are just starting out, and if the big game is not until well into your future. Both sports broadcasters and sports fans will enjoy learning these secrets of the sportscasting trade! Support the show Much more - including our sports broadca...

Send us Fan Mail Which of the four major sports is the most difficult to broadcast? We will answer that question here....both for sportscasters and for fans. You may be surprised!  Is it baseball, basketball, football or hockey? Let us know what you think at sportscastersclub@gmail.com Support the show Much more - including our sports broadcasting books , our 7-hour online course and tons of free...

Send us Fan Mail Although it has been a mainstay in baseball television for decades, we have some specific points to make about ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball broadcasts as they currently stand. We hold nothing back and point out the great, and the not-so-great. Perhaps you'll agree...or maybe not! Support the show Much more - including our sports broadcasting books , our 7-hour online cou...

Send us Fan Mail Are you considering a career in sports broadcasting? Perhaps you are a high school student, or maybe you are a 50-year-old thinking about making a change. Whether this is you, or you fall somewhere in between, today's episode lays out the game plan for you to jump into a sports broadcasting career.  Don't make the move without understanding these crucial steps! We'd...

Send us Fan Mail There are so many words that sports broadcasters use, that they should NEVER use! We'll discuss these words and how you can avoid sounding silly by using them. And we'll start the episode with a special, bonus word that every sportscaster - and sports fan - should avoid at all costs. (it will make you sound like an amateur if you use it!) Support the show Much more - inc...

Send us Fan Mail Artificial Intelligence is taking over the world! So how will it affect sports media and the sports broadcasting landscape? In other words.....will you be able to find and keep a job in the business? And how will our experience as sports viewers and listeners change? How will it impact anchoring roles, play by play, talk show hosting and television programming? Let's take a l...

Send us Fan Mail To celebrate Independence Day, we must ask the question.... Are Sports Broadcasters Really Independent? Most sportscasters want to do it their way and say what is on their mind. But can a sports broadcaster ever truly consider himself or herself truly independent? Let's look at this question and some real-life examples, to determine how independent sports media professionals...

Send us Fan Mail What would you do if you were working as a sports media professional, and you learned some really juicy secrets about some players. If you divulge the secrets, you'll be a huge star and go viral on social media. You'll gain thousands of Twitter followers and be seen as a true powerhouse of the sports media industry. You'll be hounded by groupies everywhere you go, a...

Send us Fan Mail The best way to enjoy sports and learn about the sports broadcasting industry is through the experience and wisdom of others. There are quite a few great sports broadcasting books out there (including some of mine, I hope), but in this episode we discuss three of the absolute best books for any aspiring sports broadcaster or any sports fan in general. We also added a special bonus...

Send us Fan Mail With the technological explosion in recent years and decades, is radio on its way out? Is radio a dead medium of communication? After all, who actually listens to the radio any more? In this episode, we discuss radio - where it stands today and what its fate may be tomorrow. Are you a sportscasting VIP yet? Become a Founding Member of our brand new Sportscasters Club VIP Community...

Send us Fan Mail The recent Barrett Sports Media Summit in New York City provided attendees a look behind the curtain - unveiling the secret ingredient to building a successful, fulfilling and lasting career in sports media.  At some points it was openly discussed, while other panelists and speakers mentioned it in less overt ways. In this episode, we share the big secret the BSM Summit unmasked f...

Send us Fan Mail Coach K deserves every honor he is receiving for his marvelous career at Duke. In this episode, I share my personal story and interaction with Coach K.  It has been great to hear so many similar stories, demonstrating the gracious nature of arguably the best college basketball coach ever to walk the sidelines. Are you a sportscasting VIP yet? Become a Founding Member of our brand...

Send us Fan Mail Baseball is at a standstill, with owners and players stuck in the current labor lockout. But that doesn't mean a baseball broadcaster should sit still, wasting the days away. You should be improving at your craft every day,  and these 3 steps are things you can do immediately to become a better baseball broadcaster. Let's get going! This is the book we discussed today -...

Send us Fan Mail This one pet peeve has been bugging me all baseball season. Yes, I am a stickler for perfect sportscasting technique. But I bet this is annoying you too....even if you don't know it.....yet. I hope you enjoy this episode! Are you a sportscasting VIP yet? Become a Founding Member of our brand new Sportscasters Club VIP Community! This is the place where we connect, network wit...

Send us Fan Mail Baseball on the radio is special. As such, it is disappointing for baseball fans, especially in Canada, that the Blue Jays have decided to simulcast their Television broadcast feed on radio, thus eliminating the radio-only broadcast. In this episode, we dive deeper in the decision and the beauty of baseball on radio.... Are you a sportscasting VIP yet? Become a Founding Member of...

Send us Fan Mail Watching a lot of MLB.TV so far this season, and a trend has developed with many baseball sideline reporters. In this episode, we point out what the really good ones do consistently! Take a listen if you are planning on a career as a sportscaster on the sidelines. Are you a sportscasting VIP yet? Become a Founding Member of our brand new Sportscasters Club VIP Community! This is t...

Send us Fan Mail I bet I know your first reaction.....Rush Limbaugh was a giant in news and politics , not sports . True enough, but you may not have known the three ways he had a direct impact on the sports talk radio we all enjoy today. In this episode, we look at the 3 major ways Rush impacted sports talk for the better. Are you a sportscasting VIP yet? Become a Founding Member of our brand new...

Send us Fan Mail If you are an aspiring sports broadcaster or established sports broadcaster, you NEED to know about Marty Glickman. You may not realize just how much of an impact he had on your career! This episode will sportscasters and sports fans a great overview of the Pioneer of Modern Sports Broadcasting - Marty Glickman. Are you a sportscasting VIP yet? Become a Founding Member of our bran...

Send us Fan Mail Does an aspiring sports broadcaster really need an internship? Especially if it is an unpaid intership? Will this really help my career? Will fetching coffee and doing menial tasks give me a leg up on my competition? Our answers may surprise you... Are you a sportscasting VIP yet? Become a Founding Member of our brand new Sportscasters Club VIP Community! This is the place where w...

Send us Fan Mail After the long wait, we finally have baseball back on television. So what do we think of the changes and new way of broadcasting baseball during a worldwide pandemic? We share our thoughts... Are you a sportscasting VIP yet? Become a Founding Member of our brand new Sportscasters Club VIP Community! This is the place where we connect, network with other professionals, build relati...

Send us Fan Mail If you spend any time on social media, you have seen angry minor league baseball broadcasters coming from every angle. They are loud, vocal and very UPSET! Why are minor league baseball broadcasters so cantankerous and frustrated right now? Let's answer that question in today's episode... Are you a sportscasting VIP yet? Become a Founding Member of our brand new Sportsca...

Send us Fan Mail Baseball Play by Play is one of the most beloved aspects of sports broadcasting. In this episode, we discuss the third key that will help you deliver excellent baseball play by play! (for a full overview of baseball play by play, view our VIP Community at SportscastersClub.com ) Are you a sportscasting VIP yet? Become a Founding Member of our brand new Sportscasters Club VIP Commu...

Send us Fan Mail Baseball Play by Play is one of the most beloved aspects of sports broadcasting. In this episode, we discuss the second key that will help you deliver excellent baseball play by play! (for a full overview of baseball play by play, view our VIP Community at SportscastersClub.com ) Are you a sportscasting VIP yet? Become a Founding Member of our brand new Sportscasters Club VIP Comm...

Send us Fan Mail Baseball Play by Play is one of the most beloved aspects of sports broadcasting. In this episode, we discuss the first key that will help you deliver excellent baseball play by play! (for a full overview of baseball play by play, view our VIP Community at SportscastersClub.com ) Are you a sportscasting VIP yet? Become a Founding Member of our brand new Sportscasters Club VIP Commu...

Send us Fan Mail Just how important is the school you attend when building a sports broadcasting career? Will the college you choose make or break your career? Are there advantages, or disadvantages, to attending the prestigious, big-name broadcasting universities? We will answer these questions and more! Are you a sportscasting VIP yet? Become a Founding Member of our brand new Sportscasters Club...