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Send us Fan Mail This is the brand new community where you can network with other sports broadcasters, learn the ins-and-outs of the business and build your career! Become a Founding Member of our brand new Sportscasters Club VIP Community! As an aspiring or established sports broadcaster, a podcast is a great way to help you improve your skill and get your work out to the public! At Sportscasters...

Send us Fan Mail Postgame interviews can be some of the most exciting, yet stressful, opportunities for sports broadcasters of any experience level. However, there are some keys to success that we should keep in mind to help us produce the best possible interview. This certainly isn't a complete list of what goes into conducting outstanding interviews, however these 3 keys can provide a solid...

Send us Fan Mail We have a very special announcement coming Monday....especially if you are one of the many aspiring sports broadcasters who have been asking for a community where you can learn and connect with other sports broadcasters. Be on the lookout Monday! As an aspiring or established sports broadcaster, a podcast is a great way to help you improve your skill and get your work out to the p...

Send us Fan Mail We've all heard the cliche "It's not what you know, it's who you know." In Sports Broadcasting, this mantra hold true, perhaps more than most other businesses. Why is this the case in sports broadcasting, and how do you set yourself for success by knowing the right people? We tackle those questions and more in this episode! Mentioned on today's show,...

Send us Fan Mail Jason Barrett of Barrett Sports Media joins the show to discuss many topics, including: - How the sports talk industry has handled the COVID-19 pandemic - His 25 year rise from aspiring sports broadcaster to eventual Program Director in Top-20 markets - The growth of Barrett Sports Media , including the annual BSM Summit and the brand new Membership Directory for sportscasters who...

Send us Fan Mail Crowd noise play a crucial role in a successful radio play by play broadcast. These tips will help you add awesome crowd noise to your radio sports broadcast, so you can sound your best and put out a great product for your listeners! As an aspiring or established sports broadcaster, a podcast is a great way to help you improve your skill and get your work out to the public! At Spo...

Send us Fan Mail Are professional and collegiate athletics getting ready to re-open for action....without fannies in the seats? How will these games with no fans look and sound? How should a broadcaster handle this unique broadcasting situation? And how will this setup affect the teams and players playing the games? As an aspiring or established sports broadcaster, a podcast is a great way to help...

Send us Fan Mail The Oakland A's recently announced that their baseball games will no longer be broadcast on traditional radio. No longer can an A's fan hop in their car in Oakland and flip on the ballgame. Is this a bad thing? Our answer may surprise you. As an aspiring or established sports broadcaster, a podcast is a great way to help you improve your skill and get your work out to th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about the three books all sports broadcasters should read. These books have been required reading for the sports broadcasting students I've taught at Marist College, the Connecticut School of Broadcasting and Fordham University. The Fastest Kid on the Block: The Marty Glickman Story Call of the Game, by Gary Bender Press Box Revolution, by Rich Coutin...

Send us Fan Mail While we may be quarantined in our homes during these unprecedented days, we must take advantage of every opportunity for improvement. With sports and, seemingly, our lives on pause, there are still ways to continue our growth as sports broadcasting professionals.  Today is a day - as is every day - for improvement! In this episode, we discuss 2 ways that every sports broadcaster...

Send us Fan Mail Today's wonderful interview is with a decorated, veteran sports broadcaster who has now also added the title of professional baseball manager to his resume. Bill Rogan joins us to discuss: - The keys to becoming an effective play by play broadcaster - How to differentiate yourself and stand out as a sportscaster - The impact of ESPN on the sports broadcasting industry - The b...

Send us Fan Mail COVID-19 Coronavirus is everywhere - across the country and across the media. While this pandemic has overtaken sports and every other aspect of our daily life, how is a SPORTS BROADCASTER to handle this situation? Should sports broadcasters spend hour after hour talking about social distancing, toilet paper and lockdowns? Or should they proceed talking sports, albeit without any...

Send us Fan Mail Today we launch the brand new Sportscasters Club Facebook Group! Come join this free group, where you can network with and learn from other sportscasters and aspiring sports broadcasters across the country. All are welcome! Simply search Facebook for "Sportscasters Club Community"!! As an aspiring or established sports broadcaster, a podcast is a great way to help you im...

Send us Fan Mail How is it possible that The Sportscasters Club is already 10 years old? Over the last decade, we have helped countless aspiring and established sports broadcasters expand their knowledge, learn more about the industry and develop a road map to succeed. In this episode, we share the 3 Key Takeaways we have learned over the past ten years - the common threads that we've seen co...

Send us Fan Mail There are many ways to succeed in building a sports broadcasting career, but this episode deals with one sure way to FAIL at sportscasting. Why do you need to hear about how to fail? So you can recognize it and do the opposite! By the way, are you subscribed to the podcast on your podcast app? If not....c'mon dude, we're here to help, and you don't want to miss an e...

Send us Fan Mail CBS recently re-signed their lead NFL color analyst, Tony Romo, to a deal worth $17 Million per season! But does he deserve it? We answer that question in this quick edition of the Sportscasters Club Online Radio Show. Much more - including our sports broadcasting books , our 7-hour online course and tons of free articles and sportscasting tips at SportscastersClub.com Also, join...

Send us Fan Mail With all the recent talk about cheating in Major League Baseball, the question is this.... Should sports broadcasters get into the action and cheat as well? Our answer may surprise you! Listen to this episode to find out. But first, are you subscribed to get every episode of our online radio show automatically downloaded to your phone? Can cheating make you a better sportscaster?...

Send us Fan Mail If you are an aspiring (or established) sports broadcaster, there are 3 ways you should emulate Mike Breen. After all, he was just inducted in the basketball Hall of Fame. So really, why wouldn't you want to learn from what he does...and do THAT? We outline 3 distinct things Breen does to be a world-class sports broadcaster. And as a bonus, we tell a special story that let&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Most sportscasters develop bad habits, using certain words much too often. We call these Crutch Words, and we should all stay as far away from them as possible! Let's look at the most common crutch words, so you can be aware and become a better professional communicator by NOT using them! See our books at Amazon, in Kindle, paperback and audio format ! Much more at Sportscast...

Send us Fan Mail There is one thing a sports broadcaster should consider above all others when stepping to the microphone to call a big game. This one tip will help prepare you to have the best broadcast possible. Hundreds more helpful sportscasting tips and articles at SportscastersClub.com , as well as in our online, 7 hour sports broadcasting course . Also, join our free Facebook group - search...

Send us Fan Mail The New York Mets hit a home run by selecting Luis Rojas to be their new manager. I know, I know... "he's young, nobody knows who he is, he's a career minor league guy, etc. etc." It may not have been their first choice, but Mets fans will be happy with the results....and we give 5 reasons why. Go behind the scenes in professional baseball here - Minor League B...

Send us Fan Mail What is the most difficult sport to broadcast? We answer that question, and tell you why. Also included...our critique of Joe Buck on the NFC Championship Game, and much more! 7 Tips to Get Started in Sports Broadcasting Today's Q & A.... 1. Who is the best sports broadcaster ever? 2. Is TV the same as radio? Much more at SportscastersClub.com (books, online sportscasting...

Send us Fan Mail Should a Sportscaster Divulge Secrets? With the Major League Baseball sign-stealing scandal front and center, it makes us wonder how a sports broadcaster should handle these situations. If a play by play broadcaster knows players are cheating, should he spill the beans and tell his listeners or viewers? Today's Question and Answers: 1. What is the most difficult sports to bro...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Sportscasters Club Online Radio Show, your place to become a better sportscaster and a better sports fan! The show will focus on the tips, secrets and skills you need to become a better sports broadcaster. Perfect for aspiring sportscasters! We also discuss topics of interest for casual sports fans who want to become better sports fans. Become a better sportscaster,...