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.

NBC Saying Goodbye to Two of Its Best, Al Michaels and Michele Tafoya

Tafoya will be missed because she’s pretty much perfected the craft. She makes it look easy. Her skill comes from a lot of hard work.

Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Dave Pasch

For Pasch, the preparation is there, the knowledge of the teams is there, and that’s why he’s a pro's pro.

Sunday Night Baseball Is In The Right Hands With Karl Ravech

"In making the announcement of Ravech taking over, ESPN is saying that it trusts him to carry one of the network’s flagship broadcasts."

Firing Ken Rosenthal Is Another Reason For Fans Not To Trust Rob Manfred

"Nobody said these jobs were supposed to be easy. You aren’t going to please everyone, but why make matters worse?"

How Harry Teinowitz’s Story Met The Stage

"I started out with a movie and then five days later I thought, why am I making up a story when there’s one inside of me that’s been burning a hole because it needs to come out?"

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SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, Matt Murphy Delivered Broadcast Excellence on Dolly Parton’s Passing

Dolly Parton gave America so much for so long. It's only fitting that her hometown station gave her the send-off she earned.

Sports Radio Can’t Develop Talent If Programmers Are Too Busy Becoming Talent

"Programming is supposed to be about developing talent, building brands, creating opportunities and preparing the next person to take the next step. When the person responsible for doing those things becomes part of the talent lineup, the priorities inevitably become blurred."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Eric Wellman, Q104.3

"The playlist spans from Elton John to Linkin Park — a four-generation bandwidth that most radio formats wouldn't dare attempt."

How Rece Davis Plans To Build on College GameDay’s Legacy Ahead of a Historic 40th Season

"The fact that they’ve decided that we’re worthy of their time and attention over the years is something I’m very grateful for."