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Joey Zanaboni: Thinking of TV Audience Can Be ‘Trap’ For Radio Play-by-Play

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This season, Joey Zanaboni is the lead radio announcer for St. Louis City SC, the newest team in MLS. He is a voice you might be familiar with from the unique style that he has calling college and minor league baseball during his career among other sports.

Zanaboni was a guest on The Wormcast: How Sports Media Happens podcast with Jason Wormser and he admitted that he has a different voice than most broadcasters and that he does have to be an acquired taste for a lot of people.

“I really think maybe the difference is basically you just don’t really know what’s going to be said next. I kind of go week-to-week. Once that week ends, I try to have some new stuff. I’m comfortable with the fact it’s not for everybody as well. I do understand that.” 

When Zanaboni was beginning his broadcast career, he mentioned he was worried that because he did not go to a big-time school for journalism. Instead, he went to Rockhurst University and part of him thought it could affect his opportunities.

“I just felt like it was going to be hard to get some doors open because especially in minor league baseball. Syracuse, Northwestern, and Missouri broadcasters are pretty much the standard. As 4-5 years went by, I realized that unique perspective of being involved in literature, creative writing, and poetry from college and beyond, that actually could be my advantage. That could help me to stand out and take a slightly different approach.”

With the MLS being on Apple TV, fans have the option to hear Zanaboni’s broadcast while watching home games via MLS Season Pass. He told Wormser that he tries to find a balance and not give too many details in his broadcast that take away from the flow of the game.

“It is a really tough balance to strike sometimes. When you watch soccer on TV watching NBC and Premier League, it’s spare, but it puts those flourishes on it. The game almost could not exist without the announcers, and yet they’re, at times, hardly saying any words. That’s just something I’ve taken a lot of from. Then, you get into a situation where it’s radio and you realize I have to be much more descriptive than them, but I don’t want to overload this for the people watching on TV and that’s one of my traps in radio announcing.”

Joe Bowen Blames Remote Broadcasts For Error in Maple Leafs Call

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For the first time in nearly a decade, the Toronto Maple Leafs are advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs; however, the moment was not quite punctuated in the way radio play-by-play announcer Joe Bowen envisioned.

Captain John Tavares netted the game-winner past Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy. It was surely an exciting moment for Tavares, especially since he is a native of nearby Mississauga, Ontario, but listeners on the radio were told the goal was scored by forward Morgan Rielly instead.

“Tavares coming out; sends it on goal – they score!” Bowen proclaimed. “They score! Holy Mackinaw, they score! Morgan Rielly! Mo, Mo, Mo Rielly! The Leafs have won it! They’re going to the second round! Do you believe this? Holy Mackinaw.”

The Toronto Maple Leafs radio broadcasters were calling the game remotely, a practice instituted because of complications associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. While a preponderance of broadcast providers have reversed course on this practice in the years since the onset of the pandemic, the Maple Leafs have continued as such, presumably because of the associated cost. Road games throughout the playoffs are split between Sportsnet and TSN, respectively, and both outlets released statements divulging that games would be called remotely through the first round.

Color commentator Jim Ralph recognized that while Reilly was involved in the play, he was not responsible for the goal, but Bowen was presumably caught up in the revelry of the moment and got confused.

Bowen received criticism on Twitter from a fan for stumbling on two of the three overtime goals throughout the series, with the user calling it a “tough look.”

In response, Bowen stated the difficulties associated with making a call off of a television monitor, and said the television coverage of the celebration made it look as if Reilly had won the game. Subsequent comments were made in favor of Bowen, with many calling him the No. 1 play-by-play announcer in the sport. Another user expressed how the Maple Leafs not having their radio broadcast team at the game was “an international embarrassment.”

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Uncovered Video Shows Tucker Carlson Airing Grievances With FOX Nation

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In a video obtained by Media Matters, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson is seen airing his grievances with the company’s streaming service — FOX Nation — and complained that the platform wasn’t receiving the support it needed.

After saying that he didn’t “want to be a slave” to the streaming platform, Carlson admitted that he didn’t think “people watch anyway”.

The video in question came before he recorded an interview with Andrew Tate, an American social media influencer last summer. Before the interview, Carlson appears to be worried about his clothing, saying he’s weary of looking “like bro talk”.

When someone off-screen suggested that Carlson look “casual” because the interview would air on his Tucker Carlson Today streaming show, the host aired his problems with the platform.

“But nobody’s going to watch it on FOX Nation. Nobody watches FOX Nation because the site sucks,” Carlson says. “So I’d really like to just…dump the whole thing on YouTube. But anyway, that’s just my view.

“I’m just frustrated with it. It’s hard to use that site. I don’t know why they’re not fixing it,” continued Carlson. “It’s driving me insane. And they’re like making, like, Lifetime movies. But they don’t work on the infrastructure of the site. Like what? It’s crazy. And it drives me crazy because it’s like we’re doing all this extra work and no one can find it. It’s unbelievable, actually. I don’t know who runs that site.”

Later, Carlson said he felt as if his efforts for the platform were undermined by the service’s difficulty of use.

“We’re working like animals to produce all this content, and the people in charge of it, whoever that guy’s, whatever his name is, like, they’re ignoring the fact that the site doesn’t work. And I think it’s like a betrayal of our efforts. That’s how I feel. So, of course, I resent it.”

Norm Clarke Joins The Sporting Tribune

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The Sporting Tribune is welcoming a new columnist to its publication with the addition of Norm Clarke, it announced today.

“Retirement can wait,” Clarke said. “I am indebted to The Sporting Tribune for this exciting opportunity to return to my roots as a sportswriter in the city that is fast becoming the center of the sports world.”

Clarke reported on sports early in his career, covering various Major League Baseball teams with The Associated Press – including the Cincinnati Reds back-to-back World Series championship teams in 1975 and 1976. His reporting became more specialized in 1984 when he made the move to Denver covering the locale’s bid for a Major League Baseball expansion franchise. He was ultimately responsible for breaking the news revealing the addition of the Colorado Rockies to the National League, and he spent nearly 15 years with the publication.

In 1999, Clarke started writing entertainment and gossip news for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, breaking prominent stories such as Britney Spears’ 55-hour marriage.

In his new role, Clarke will remain in the Las Vegas area and join a burgeoning team of reporters and columnists, including Steve Carp, Arash Markazi and W.G. Ramirez. His first column for the outlet – which is dedicated to covering sports in local markets such as Southern California, Las Vegas and Hawaii – debuted on its website this morning.

Howard Kurtz: Executives ‘May Be More Likely to Rein In’ Hosts After Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon Firings

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Last week was one of the most hectic and eye-opening in cable news history after the firings of both Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon by Fox News and CNN respectively. Fox News media reporter Howard Kurtz believes executives may have given other hosts a look at what they’re capable of if the presenters don’t fall in line.

During his Sunday Media Buzz program, Kurtz discussed the firings of both Lemon and Carlson, as well as the ouster of NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell after his inappropriate relationship with CNBC anchor Hadley Gamble came to light.

“The big picture raised by the dismissals at Fox and CNN is whether we are entering a new era in which some limits are imposed on what even the most popular hosts can say,” Kurtz questioned.

He then argued that Don Lemon’s very public missteps and spats with co-workers, and Carlson’s behind-the-scenes views on everything from his co-workers to executives at Fox News, to his feelings on then-President Trump could lead to executives feeling more inclined to hold a more firm grip on what happens both on and off the air at their cable networks.

“Management at all the networks may be more likely to rein in their top talent and insist on fact-checking rather than risk embarrassment or lawsuits for the airing of false information. That, if it comes to pass, might just be a worthwhile outcome,” concluded Kurtz.

The Joe Kelley Show Expanding on WDBO

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The Joe Kelley Show Expanding on WDBO

Beginning today, The Joe Kelley Show on WDBO will expand to a two-hour program on the Orlando news/talk station.

“As we embrace Joe Kelley and celebrate the expansion of his local radio show, we also embrace the positive impact it will have on our community,” said WDBO Director of Branding and Programming Keith Memoly. “With more time to share his insightful perspective and engaging personality, Joe will continue to uplift, connect, and strengthen the bonds that make our community thrive.”

The Joe Kelley Show will now be heard weekdays from 5:00-7:00 PM.

“I’m really excited about the opportunity given to me by WDBO to help lead on-air discussions about such vital issues during such unstable times. Instead of talking points, I’ll just bring my natural curiosity about issues and life,” said Kelley.

“Instead of screaming and yelling, I’ll engage our great listeners in compelling discussion about the day’s events. Instead of calling people names, I’ll welcome all opinions and ideas equally. Most importantly, I want The Joe Kelley Show to be fun, interesting, and easy to listen to.”

Brandon Kravitz Signs Contract Extension at 96.9 The Game

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Brandon Kravitz Signs Contract Extension at 96.9 The Game

One of Orlando’s most popular sports radio voices is staying in The City Beautiful. Brandon Kravitz has signed a contract extension with iHeartMedia.

Barrett Sports Media has learned that the new deal will keep Kravitz in afternoon drive on 96.9 The Game through 2025.

His voice is ubiquitous on the station. Kravitz has been a part of 96.9 The Game since 2011. He became the host of In The Zone in afternoon drive in 2019.

“When I first cracked a mic as an on-air talent with iHeartRadio in the Orlando market, I had just turned 25 years old,” Kravitz, a former BSM columnist, said. “I was fresh out of college and like most 25-year-olds, knew nothing. Since then, I’ve grown up with this market, I’ve started a family here, and like to think I’ve blossomed into a real professional along the way. It’s truly been an honor and a privilege to be a small part of the drive home for portions of the community, a community that has supported me for all these years. Excited to keep it going for a few more.”  

In addition to hosting In The Zone, Kravitz is also the studio host for the station’s coverage of the Orlando Magic. He is heard on pregame, halftime, and postgame broadcasts.

KRMG Rebrands, Expands Afternoon News Program

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KRMG Rebrands, Expands Afternoon News Program

KRMG has announced it will expand its afternoon news program by an extra hour.

The KRMG Afternoon News with Skyler Cooper will now be heard from 4:00-6:00 PM on the Tulsa station in what it calls a continuance of its “dominance of local news coverage”.

“Skyler is a Tulsa native and understands the landscape of our community and offers a unique perspective that you won’t find anywhere else,” said KRMG Director of Branding and Programming Levi May. “KRMG is dedicated to covering our community and this move shows our listeners that we follow through with our ongoing commitment to be their go-to for all things local.”

Cooper began hosting the program in 2021. He has been with the Cox Media Group station for 11 years, and was the recipient of the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters Personality of the Year in 2022.

“I’m thrilled to expand our local news programming in the afternoons,” Cooper said of the now two-hour program. “Our listeners told us they wanted a change and we listened. We’ll keep the same news, weather, traffic, and talk that our listeners already enjoy, we’ll just be starting earlier!”

WOWO Adds Stronger FM Simulcast

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WOWO Adds Stronger FM Simulcast

1190 WOWO has added a stronger FM simulcast to its already robust AM signal.

In a move announced Monday morning, the venerable Fort Wayne news radio station claimed the move was in response to demand from listeners.

“In our most recent WOWO survey to our listeners, the desire for a stronger signal was the most mentioned adjustment suggested,” Federated Media Vice President and General Manager Ben Saurer said. “We believe the addition of 92.3FM will meet our listeners’ request while complimenting the legendary 1190AM signal.”

WOWO had previously aired on 92.3 FM from March 2012 to January 2016, before Federated Media launched Big 92.3, a classic hits station. At the time, WOWO then moved to 107.5 FM, while continuing to air on 97.3 HD-2.

WOWO-AM features 50,000 watts of daytime power, before dropping to 9,800 watts with its nighttime directional signal. The 92.3 FM signal (WFWI-FM) features 2,200 watts, compared to the previous 107.5 FM translator that gave the station an FM-simulcast on a station with 75 watts.

After the addition of the 92.3 FM simulcast, the station will remain on the 97.3 HD-2 signal, as well as 107.5 FM.

ESPN Expects To Use Matt Miller More on Future NFL Drafts

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When it comes to the NFL Draft, it is easy to say that a star was born. That is the goal of everyone participating, after all. When it comes to ESPN though, the network may have found its future in Matt Miller.

Miller joined the network’s coverage on day 3. It was reportedly the idea of Mel Kiper Jr. Seth Markman, ESPN’s VP of Production, is glad he listened.

“At first, he might have been a little too deferential to Mel and Todd and maybe he felt like, ‘Do I really belong here?’ But quickly, I think he got more comfortable and then did exactly what we expected for him to do and fit right in,” Markman told The Athletic. “As the players went, those guys kind of took turns on talking about each of the players and had some good back-and-forth.”

ESPN added Matt Miller to its roster in 2021. Last year, he became a part of the network’s full-time staff.

He had been used on a number of ESPN studio shows in the past. Kansas City was the first time he was on-site for the NFL Draft. It sounds like it won’t be the last one either.

“We spoke briefly at the end and he’s like, ‘Now I get it, I’m ready for Detroit.’ The plan is to bring him back for Detroit,” Markman said referring to the 2024 NFL Draft.

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