Voice of the Hawks Bob Rathbun on Preparation, Storytelling, and the Rhythm of the Game

Update: 2025-10-21

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Atlanta Hawks play-by-play legend Bob Rathbun talks about treating every game like a “final exam,” finding the story and riding the rhythm of a 48-minute game, on-air chemistry with Dominique Wilkins, lessons from small-town radio, voice craft (the piano trick!), early breaks with Marty Brennaman, why fans remember stories more than stats, Lenny Wilkens’ 20-game rule, and why he’s bullish on this Hawks roster.

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Host: Clint Hall
Guest: Bob Rathbun
Producer: Clint Hall
Music: Milton Gardner

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Voice of the Hawks Bob Rathbun on Preparation, Storytelling, and the Rhythm of the Game

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Voice of the Hawks Bob Rathbun on Preparation, Storytelling, and the Rhythm of the Game

Clint Hall

Voice of the Hawks Bob Rathbun on Preparation, Storytelling, and the Rhythm of the Game