Voices in the Game

Celebrate the Fourth of July weekend and America's 250th anniversary with an all-new episode of  Voices in the Game  featuring Dan Barefoot, one of just 232 athletes selected to represent Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics as a member of the U.S. Skeleton Team. In this episode, Dan shares his incredible journey to the Olympic stage—a path that began with a simple Google search. He discusses...

After a few months' break, Voices in the Game is back with an all-new episode featuring Jacob Oberdorf, Director of Strategic Communications and Ideation for IUP Athletics! In this episode, Jacob discusses what it's like to serve as a sports information director for one of the premier NCAA Division II athletic departments in the United States. He shares an inside look at the day-to-day res...

For anyone out there looking to break into the sports industry, this week’s episode of  Voices in the Game  is a must-watch and must-listen, featuring my good friend and Mercyhurst colleague, Jay Tonks. Jay graduated from Mercyhurst last spring with a degree in Sports Business Management. He is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Business Administration while serving as a Communications Gr...

Another incredible episode of  Voices in the Game  is ready to watch as we dive into Pitt Athletics and the phenomenal journey of Pitt’s Director of Broadcast and Video Production, Jason Earle. Jason shares so many great stories, including growing up a Pitt fan before heading to Oakland, where he first got his start in sports broadcasting as a student. We then dive into his favorite moments post-g...

Voices in the Game is back for 2026 with our first episode of the year featuring sportscaster Daron Vaught! Daron has done it all in the broadcasting world, working as a freelance play-by-play announcer for multiple NCAA Division I programs across the Carolinas, including Wake Forest, NC State, and UNC. He currently serves as the radio play-by-play voice of East Carolina Men's Basketball, is t...

Get ready for Thanksgiving by tuning in to an all-new episode of Voices in the Game with the fantastic journey of Rachel Frederick Zimmerman with a life in basketball! Growing up in Pittsburgh, she excelled at North Catholic High School before taking her talents to Ohio University and Duquesne, where she scored over 1,000 career points. Her passion for the game never slowed down; she has stayed de...

When you think of sports on TV or streaming, there’s probably one network that comes to mind — ESPN. And this week on  Voices in the Game , you’ll get an inside look at what it’s really like to work for  The Worldwide Leader in Sports  with our guest, Katie Hennessey! Katie is a Senior Talent Producer at ESPN, and she shared so many incredible stories during our hour-long conversation. We talk abo...

A cannonball is coming on Episode #19 of Voices in the Game with Pittsburgh Pirates Play-by-Play Announcer, Greg Brown. This episode features two hours of nonstop laughs and incredible stories from Greg’s journey through the sports industry — from starting in the Pirates’ Front Office, to Youngstown and Buffalo (including his time on the Bills radio broadcast team during their four straight Super...

Voices in the Game is back to get you ready for college basketball with the man who knows the sport inside and out — Mike DeCourcy!  Mike has been a sports journalist and college basketball analyst for more than 40 years. He currently serves as a college basketball columnist for The Sporting News and a studio analyst for the Big Ten Network. It was an honor to have Mike on Voices in the Game, and...

Voices in the Game has an all-new episode with Keith Kelly, the radio play-by-play announcer for Wyoming Cowboys football & men's basketball. Keith discusses his path into the business, his move to Wyoming, the current state of college athletics, and how he built his sportscasting career by hosting a daily sports talk show and calling Wyoming high school football, basketball, American Legion b...

Today’s episode of  Voices in the Game  features an entertaining conversation with Pittsburgh sports journalist and broadcaster Tim Benz. Tim wears many hats in Pittsburgh sports media. He is a columnist for the  Pittsburgh Tribune-Review  and the TV play-by-play announcer for Robert Morris Men’s Hockey, as well as Duquesne Football and Men’s Basketball. He also hosts several podcasts, including ...

We have another great coaching conversation on this week’s episode of Voices in the Game with Jim Chester, Head Baseball Coach of the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs! Jim reflects on growing up in Southwestern Pennsylvania, the journey that led him to Gardner-Webb, and shares his perspective on today’s college sports landscape. It was such a pleasure having Jim on the show! His journey and experienc...

Episode #14 of Voices in the Game features a fantastic conversation with Alex Panormios! Alex is set to begin his 31st season as the radio voice of Duquesne football in 2025, while also serving as the play-by-play announcer for Duquesne women’s basketball. In this episode, Alex shares his unique journey into sportscasting—starting his own streaming network to broadcast high school football in Sout...

We have some incredible stories on today’s episode of  Voices in the Game  with Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Hall of Famer, Chris Shovlin! Chris has been the radio play-by-play announcer for Robert Morris Men’s Basketball since 1987 and for Robert Morris Football since the program’s inaugural season in 1994. With five decades in the industry, he shares highlights from his legendary car...

We have a special episode of  Voices in the Game  with a remarkable guest who has lived an incredible life! Kevin M. Smith has had two unforgettable careers working in the sports and film industry. Kevin shares his journey from growing up in New Jersey, playing football at Pitt under Jackie Sherrill, to working as an on-air talent, writer, and producer in New York City and Pittsburgh. He also disc...

Today’s episode of  Voices in the Game  offers an inside look at life as the head coach of a college soccer program with Penn State New Kensington Head Men’s Soccer Coach, Mark Duffield! Mark shares his journey from growing up playing soccer in England, to moving to the United States to pursue his dream of coaching, to finding his way to Western Pennsylvania. He also reflects on his favorite momen...

In this special episode of  Voices in the Game , we are joined by an extraordinary guest who has covered some of the greatest moments in Pittsburgh sports history over the past three decades — Andrew Stockey, Sports Director and News Anchor at WTAE-TV Pittsburgh. Andrew shares his journey to the Steel City, his most memorable moments in Pittsburgh, and insightful advice for anyone passionate about...

Today’s episode of  Voices in the Game  features an enjoyable and insightful conversation with Andrew Daley! Andrew is the Head Football Coach at Gateway Regional High School in New Jersey. In addition to coaching, he wears many hats in the world of sports as a freelance sports commentator and host of  A Coach’s Challenge Podcast , where coaches from across the country share their stories and expe...

Voices in the Game welcomes BJ Bertges, Chief Operating Officer of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA)! In this episode, BJ shares her incredible journey through the world of sports, from competing as a dual-sport college athlete to playing professional football and winning a national championship with the Pittsburgh Passion. We also explore her career in collegiate athletics...

This week’s episode of  Voices in the Game  features a fun and insightful conversation with Jacob Davey! Jacob serves as the Director of Strategic Communications for Duquesne University Athletics, where he is the primary media contact for Duquesne football, cross country, track & field, triathlon, acrobatics & tumbling, and women’s lacrosse. We talked about his journey to Duquesne, some of...

It is time for an all-new episode of  Voices in the Game  featuring an incredible conversation with Chris Mycoskie! Chris has done just about everything in the sports media world—TV sports reporter, radio host, play-by-play announcer, color analyst, sideline reporter, and more.  In this episode, we dive into how he got his start in the industry at a young age, the many hats he has worn along the w...

Episode #5 of Voices in the Game is live for everyone to listen to featuring Neil Villapiano!  Neil is a sportscaster who wears multiple hats as a broadcaster, writer, and host of the  Devils State of Mind Podcast , covering everything related to the three-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils. If you work in the sports industry and would like to share your insights, stories, or advice, I wo...

Voices in the Game is back with a brand-new episode featuring Play-By-Play Announcer and Owner of Mach10 Digital, Ford Martin. In this episode, Ford shares what it was like growing up immersed in the world of NASCAR, how he launched his own digital media company, and the balancing act of calling games across multiple sports and schools throughout the year. If you work in the sports industry and wo...

We are back with another episode of Voices in the Game! Episode 3 features a fantastic conversation with Jon Chelesnik. Jon is the founder and owner of the Sportscasters Talent Agency of America (STAA). Jon shares his journey from working behind the mic as a sportscaster to building a nationwide talent agency that helps sportscasters grow their careers. If you work in the sports industry and would...

Episode 2 of  Voices in the Game  is live, featuring Rich Hollenberg! Rich is an Emmy Award-winning sportscaster who currently serves as the TV pregame and postgame host for the Tampa Bay Rays on the FanDuel Sports Network and a college basketball play-by-play announcer for ESPN. He is also the founder of the Break-In & Break-Through cohort, helping aspiring sportscasters find their voice in t...