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.

Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Joe Buck

"Buck finds a way to make games exciting. Whether it be a great call in a huge moment or his ability to set the scene for a game that has a lot on the line."

Anatomy of an Analyst: John Smoltz

"Smoltz has the rare ability of parlaying a fantastic Major League career into an ability to analyze what he’s seeing. He’s good at being able explain it in terms the audience can understand. There are few former athletes that “get it” the way he does."

Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Mike Breen

"He must be good, because this July will be his record setting 16th NBA Finals broadcast. That’s more than both Marv Albert and Dick Stockton who did 9 NBA Finals apiece for NBC and CBS respectively."

Broadcasting Amidst Tragedy

"You are damned if you do and damned if you don’t."

It’s Time For Broadcasters To Hit The Road Again

"How is this logical or allowed? Is there a plan in place? Are the players or teams holding up the process?"

Breaking

‘Ben & Woods’ Earn Three-Year Contract Extensions at 97.3 The Fan

"By the end of the new three year deal that we that we just agreed to, we will have been on the air more than a decade on this station. It doesn't happen."

Megyn Kelly Launches ‘MK Confidential’ True Crime Series

"I hope you find the results as addictive as we have!”

Gilbert Arenas Lands New Podcast Partnership With Playmaker

"We're thrilled to partner with them as they relaunch this incredible property and help them continue delivering for the fans who have been with them from the beginning."

Don Lemon: People ‘Keep Asking Me’ to Run for President

"I don’t know. I might. I’m serious."