Johnny Kane will be hosting a new weekly sports talk show on WJR 760AM and SportsCaster.com that is designed to amplify new voices in the sports broadcasting business. The program, which is titled SportsCaster’s Open Mic, will air on Wednesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. EST on WJR. The first episode will debut on Wednesday, March 5, and it will also be available as a videocast on the SportsCaster website, YouTube page and podcast platforms.
Kane is a three-time regional Emmy Award winner and has performed a variety of reporting ventures covering local teams for FanDuel Sports Network Detroit. As he continues to report on the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Pistons throughout their seasons, he will take part in this new project and inspire the next generation of talent in the sports media business.
“Detroit has a deep passion for sports, and this show is all about giving fans and aspiring broadcasters a voice,” Kane said in a statement. “I’m excited to collaborate with WJR and SportsCaster.com to bring fresh perspectives and in-depth sports conversations to the airwaves.”
The inaugural episode will feature a variety of student sportscasters from higher learning institutions around the country, interviewing Kane about his career, the impact of name, image and likeness on high school athletes and discussing how sports video games have an influence on overall fan engagement. Shows throughout this series will rotate through a lineup of aspiring sportscasters from the website and grant them the opportunity to display their talents.
“‘SportsCaster’s Open Mic’ is an incredible opportunity for aspiring young sportscasters to showcase their high-quality content and develop their on-air presence,” Jeff Sloan, founder of SportsCaster.com, said in a statement. “At SportsCaster.com, our mission is to empower aspiring sportscasters with the tools and exposure they need to break into the industry and partnering with WJR takes that mission to the next level.”
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