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The PBP focuses on the art of bringing you the game: baseball play-by-play. These are the broadcasters who facilitate the daily relationship with baseball and our teams; how, and why do they do it? Matt Spiegel always wanted to be one, and now gets to walk among them, gleaning advice, stories, and tricks of the trade he'll share with you.
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The PBP returns with Jon "Boog" Sciambi, TV voice of the Cubs and radio voice of MLB on ESPN Radio. Boog discusses some moments from the Cubs' season, as well as being on the call for Pete Alonso's epic Wild Card home run in Milwaukee.
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This week's episode features Jason Benetti -- a podcast favorite and, most importantly, the TV voice of the Tigers. Benetti discusses some new things he's doing in Detroit, getting familiar with a new clubhouse, eating insects in Seattle and more. Plus, Benetti gives feedback to Matt Spiegel on a couple of recent home run calls he had on Cubs Radio.
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This week's episode features Todd Kalas, the son of legendary baseball voice Harry Kalas and current TV voice of the Astros. Todd Kalas discusses his dad's legacy (both in Houston and Philadelphia), his own no-hitter track record and many tools of the broadcasting trade.
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This week's episode features longtime Pittsburgh Pirates voice Greg Brown, who splits play-by-play duties between radio and TV. Brown discusses his road to calling games for his hometown Pirates, Andrew McCutchen's impact on Pittsburgh, funny moments in the booth and sound advice he's received over the years.
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This week's episode features Beth Mowins, who has had many different experiences across her broadcasting career. Mowins is most-known for her work in softball, but is also a part-time voice on Marquee's broadcasts for the Chicago Cubs. She was a part of the Cubs' first female-only broadcast on July 7th, alongside Elise Menaker and Taylor McGregor. Mowins talks about her longevity in sports broadcasting, some of her favorite moments in the booth and advice she would give aspiring female broadcasters.
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Legendary Red Sox radio voice Joe Castiglione is being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend, and joined Matt Spiegel to discuss being the 2024 Ford C. Frick Award winner. Castiglione also details many highs and lows of Red Sox Baseball while in the booth, from Bill Buckner's blunder to the 2004 team breaking the 86-year curse.
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This week's episode features Washington Nationals radio voice Dave Jageler, who shares the booth with Charlie Slowes on a nightly basis. In this episode, Matt Spiegel talks about that dynamic, as well as the rise of the Nationals leading up to the 2019 World Series title that deeply resonates with Jageler, and plenty of stories along the way.
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This week's episode features longtime San Francisco Giants voice Dave Flemming, who details his career and how he became a master of the play-by-play craft. Flemming also shares what it's like sharing a booth with the legendary Jon Miller, and delivering in big moments like Matt Cain's perfect game and Barry Bonds' historic home run chase.
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This week's episode features a unique duo in Triple-A: Jack McMullen and Howard Kellman, the broadcast team for the Indianapolis Indians. Kellman has called thousands of games in his broadcasting career, while the up-and-coming McMullen is knocking on the door of the big leagues. What has the duo learned from each other in their time together? What is their broadcast approach? Which historic calls are some of their personal favorites? It's all covered, and much more, in this week's episode!
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This week's episode features longtime baseball voice Chip Caray, now on the TV side with the St. Louis Cardinals. Chip has had many stops along the way, including the Cubs and Braves, and shares a lot of insight into the craft and role of being a prominent voice in baseball. He also shares the many different layers of the family lineage, which includes the legendary Harry Caray, Skip Caray and now his sons Chris and Stefan, and what it has meant to his career.
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This week's episode offers a different perspective on baseball play-by-play. Well-known media critic Richard Deitsch of The Athletic joins Matt Spiegel to weigh in on what makes baseball broadcasting great and unique, as well as which styles of voices resonate with fans the most.
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This week's episode features Orioles TV voice Kevin Brown, referenced by many in previous episodes of the podcast. Brown shares some valuable lessons he learned from watching Vin Scully call games, what it was like for his viral Blink 182 impression to be praised by the band itself and much more.
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1This week's episode features Wayne Randazzo, currently the TV voice of the Los Angeles Angels and Apple TV's Friday Night Baseball presentation. Randazzo shares his experience calling Albert Pujols' 700th career home run and wanting to get it right. He also details his decisions to let his opinions be known when the moments call for it, and shares advice he learned from his previous role with Mets Radio.
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This week's guest on The PBP is Phillies radio voice Scott Franzke, who has delivered so many memorable calls of big moments in team history -- "Bedlam at the Bank", World Series appearances, no hitters and more! Franzke also details his relationships with the legendary Harry Kalas, and current radio partner Larry Andersen. There's so much goodness in this episode. Enjoy!
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In this week's "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", Matt Spiegel is joined by John Rooney, radio voice of the Cardinals. Rooney's long broadcasting career features multiple World Series, including 2005 and 2006 -- with two different teams. They also discuss Rooney calling home run #700 for Albert Pujols, as well as his vast broadcasting experience across multiple sports.
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This week's episode features Hall of Famer Eric Nadel, who details why he calls every game "in a vacuum". No matter the Rangers' win-loss record, it could be the best game he's ever seen! Plus, Nadel details the full-circle moment of the Rangers winning the 2023 World Series 12 years after a nightmare and shares many memories and words of wisdom from the booth.
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In this week's episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", Cincinnati Reds TV voice John Sadak joins Matt Spiegel. Sadak details living up to the highlight-reel moments that Elly De La Cruz and a young Reds team deliver frequently. Sadak also shares info of a fun competition between MLB broadcasters, balancing family vs. career and much more.
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Season 2 of the podcast begins with well-known national voice Brian Anderson, who is also the TV voice of the Milwaukee Brewers. Anderson details his unique backstory, which includes being a college baseball catcher and cameraman-turned-broadcaster, as well as changing his voice with a simple tool.
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The season finale of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball" features an in-depth conversation with Joe Buck, who book-ends the season of the podcast. Buck shares his thoughts on many iconic playoff calls, as chosen by the podcast's guests from the season. Many highlights feature Joe or his father Jack.
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In this week's episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", the great Bob Costas joins Matt Spiegel to discuss many different topics on broadcasting in baseball. What's the origin of Costas' love for the craft? What are some memorable calls in the booth Costas is proud of? What is one item he can't travel without? All of that and so much more in this episode!
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Man you guys are not very good at picks. Lol. Every time I have gone with one of your picks I have broken my streak. 🤷🏻♀️ Still enjoy the podcast though.