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.

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"The undertaking was a little more daunting than I thought it might have been."

Inside A Baseball Broadcast Booth During Covid

"Our collective thought was not to complain about it, but to keep it light. After all baseball was being played, we were calling games and that’s really all that mattered."

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"His personality makes his broadcasts great."

Anatomy of A Broadcaster: Kevin Harlan

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Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Bob Costas

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"We live in a very divided world right now."

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"These roles are hard to get. I know what a privilege and an honor it is to get this role. I’m planning to have a great time doing it."

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Will consumers accept AI music mixed in with traditional music?