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.

There’s No Such Thing As Too Much Prep

"Baseball is filled with numbers, stats and tons of information provided by the team. From all of that, you have to decide what is important to your listening audience."

A Story Unlike Any Other Told Perfectly

"Nantz let the pictures tell the story, as he “laid out” for 2 minutes and 42 seconds. No words could have ever done those pictures justice."

An Uncertain Business Full of Excitement & Fear

"For those that may be out of work soon, it can be a scary and exciting situation at the same time. Leaving what’s familiar is scary, but what may lie ahead can be terrific."

Baseball Play-By-Play Evolves On The Radio

"The Voices of Summer are on the case bringing you the National Pastime in its purist form, even if that art form has changed a little bit."

It’s The Busiest Time Of Year For Play-By-Play Guys

"Brian Anderson of the Milwaukee Brewers, Jason Benetti of the White Sox, Gary Cohen of the Mets and Tom McCarthy of the Phillies are just a few of these guys that have pulled or are pulling double duty."

Breaking

iHeartMedia Cuts Expose Radio’s Biggest Lie

Let's drop the "content is king" mythology once and for all — because it doesn't hold up under scrutiny.

The NBA Draft Has Become A Television Mess

"The problem is the NBA wants an NFL-sized television event without creating an NFL-sized television format."

Alexi Lalas Is Mastering The Role FOX Sports Needed Him To Play

"Networks like FOX Sports understand that shoulder programming needs more than discussion. It needs personality and personalities who bring out the characters of others. That's the magic of Alexi Lalas."

The Secret Weapon Inside Every Successful Rock Radio Countdown

"just another countdown" becomes a "holy sh!t" countdown.