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Cumulus Media Begins Another Round of Layoffs Following Bankruptcy Restructuring

"The reductions follow the company's emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October."

Sarah Clark Announces Upcoming Retirement After 30 Years

"After 30 years of getting up at an ungodly hour, in the middle of the night basically, I have decided that early next year I am going to step away from the morning show."

Larry Kane Retires From Broadcasting After 69 Years Of Service

"It’s been just the greatest experience, but I’m happy that I’m stopping it now."

ESPN Announces Broadcast Teams for 2026 Players Era Men’s Championships

"ESPN became the event’s exclusive home in May through a multi-year deal, replacing TNT Sports."

Baseball’s Best Calls of 2022

I went back to watch/listen to a few of those special things that have taken place so far in 2022

Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Kevin Burkhardt

He is always upbeat, but never over the top. No screaming, but his energy remains consistent and smooth throughout a broadcast.

A Great Catchphrase Can Make a Baseball Broadcast Iconic

Baseball has lent itself to some of the greatest ‘catchphrases’ to ever grace radio and television.

I Raise My Microphone to You, Vin Scully

Thank you for your graciousness and for the gift you bestowed upon all of us. I wish you a peaceful rest.

Don’t Be Afraid To Ask A Stupid Question

Know who it is you want to talk to and have a few questions in mind.

FOX Delivers A Masterclass With All-Star Game Production

FOX pulled out all the stops to make the broadcast look spectacular.

Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Adam Amin

"Whether you are watching him on a national stage or locally, the enthusiasm he brings to the broadcast is incredible. Fun seems to surround his broadcasts, no matter who he is working with or what sport he’s calling."

Please Stop With the No Announcer Broadcast Shtick

"Perhaps the biggest issue I have is there’s nobody there to set the scene, or to build drama in key moments. Those big sequences in a game need a play-by-play announcer to let you know just how important this situation is to the game."

There’s Good Ways to Broadcast Bad Teams

How do broadcasters handle calling the dog days of a team that's playing poorly? Andy Masur asked a couple of announcers in that position.

There Is Only One Way to Fill-In For John Sterling: Be Yourself

With Sterling out of the booth for those games, opportunities to fill-in will present themselves to a few broadcasters. The opportunity is awesome, but so is the task of ‘sitting in’ for a legendary play-by-play announcer.

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Sarah Clark Announces Upcoming Retirement After 30 Years

"After 30 years of getting up at an ungodly hour, in the middle of the night basically, I have decided that early next year I am going to step away from the morning show."

Larry Kane Retires From Broadcasting After 69 Years Of Service

"It’s been just the greatest experience, but I’m happy that I’m stopping it now."

ESPN Announces Broadcast Teams for 2026 Players Era Men’s Championships

"ESPN became the event’s exclusive home in May through a multi-year deal, replacing TNT Sports."

Pardon My Take’s Dan “Big Cat” Katz Reflects On Illinois Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Induction

"We were very honored. Pretty cool. I didn't even know this existed."