Andy Masur

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Andy Masur is a columnist for BSM and works for WGN Radio as an anchor and play-by-play announcer. He also teaches broadcasting at the Illinois Media School. During his career he has called games for the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox. He can be found on Twitter @Andy_Masur1 or you can reach him by email at Andy@Andy-Masur.com.

Spotlighting Five Voices in Sports Broadcasting

It is criminally difficult to narrow down a list of important voices in sports to just five, but Andy Masur gives a strong effort at spotlighting a handful of his favorites.

Why Charles Barkley Is Sports Television’s Most Valuable Personality

Barkley is a larger-than-life personality. His analysis is sometimes way out there, but it either makes you think, scratch your head or laugh.

Anatomy Of A Broadcaster: Jason Benetti

"Benetti is entertaining to watch. Whether you’re an old school follower of baseball and feel that batting average is still important, or a newer, metrics fan, he can appeal to you."

Mark Jackson Already Has One Of The NBA’s Best Jobs

"He’s guaranteed a trip to the NBA Finals every season. Isn’t that more appealing than coaching a team in need of a reboot?"

No One Can Justify Remote Broadcasts In 2022

"The number of networks behaving this way is dropping, but the fact that there is still a list is absolutely maddening."

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Inside Jarrett Payton’s Decision to Leave WGN and Join 104.3 The Score

"When I'm speaking, I hope I'm speaking for the fans. Hopefully when you do say something, you have a loud enough microphone that you're being heard. If I'm being heard, the fans are being heard as well."

Bobby Bones Reveals Top 40 Most Influential Radio Personalities

I can acknowledge the impact of all of them in my lifetime. I'd have to put them at the top of any list.

Fox News Wins Big With Karoline Leavitt, But Does She Win Too?

For Fox News, the hire is a clear win. For Leavitt, the picture gets murkier. Her talents are undeniable, but the landing spot might not showcase them.

Why The Broadcast Booth Is Radio’s Next Untapped Digital Opportunity

"The radio booth has always been one of the most authentic places in sports media. If radio broadcasters are willing to go the extra mile to put cameras in the booth, they should go the added mile and stream those booths live."