THE PBP: VOICES OF BASEBALL

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Episode 6: Dan Shulman takes you behind the curtain Jul 06, 2023

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In this episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", Matt Spiegel is joined by Dan Shulman, the current Toronto Blue Jays TV voice who formerly did national work for both ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball and ESPN Radio. Shulman describes his journey through the broadcasting world that led him back to his hometown of Toronto. Plus, Shulman takes you behind the curtain of his gameday routines and the two most 'emotionally-charged' sporting events in which he's ever been behind the mic.

Featured Clip: Tom Hamilton's memories of working with Herb Score, calling 2016 World Series Jun 30, 2023

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In the most recent episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", Cleveland Guardians voice Tom Hamilton details his early days with the franchise where he worked with Herb Score. Hamilton also discusses two of his favorite times behind the mic in Cleveland - the 2016 World Series and 22-game winning streak in 2017.

Episode 5: Tom Hamilton's unbridled energy is contagious Jun 29, 2023

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This week's episode features the excitable Tom Hamilton, who has been the radio voice in Cleveland for over 30 years. Hamilton is known for providing contagious enthusiasm during the biggest moments, including a pair that he details in this episode: the Rajai Davis home run in Game 7 of the World Series and Cleveland's 22-game winning streak back in 2017. Hamilton also shares advice for young broadcasters, why he values broadcasting baseball on radio over TV and much more!

Featured Clip: When did Marty Brennaman know he wanted to be a broadcaster? Jun 23, 2023

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In the latest episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", Marty Brennaman shares the origin of how his love for baseball on the radio came from someone who recreated games using information sent using Morse Code from the stadiums where the games were played -- and how they connected years later when Brennaman was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Featured Clip: How Marty Brennaman almost did NOT call historic milestones for Pete Rose & Ken Griffey Jr. Jun 23, 2023

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As Marty Brennaman discussed in the latest episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", he was on the call for the historic milestones of Hit #4192 for Pete Rose and Home Run #500 for Ken Griffey Jr ... however he came close to NOT calling either moment. He details both instances where his voice could have easily not been on either milestone moment!

Episode 4: Marty Brennaman reflects on his Hall of Fame career in baseball Jun 22, 2023

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This week's episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball" features the legend Marty Brennaman, the former Hall of Fame voice of the Cincinnati Reds. He joins Matt Spiegel to discuss where his love for broadcasting baseball games came from, who he idolized as a youngster, what was necessary for him in the booth -- all of which will blow your mind. Plus, Brennaman tells stories on calling a pair of memorable Reds milestones: Pete Rose Hit #4192 and Ken Griffey Jr. Home Run #500, and how he almost wasn't on the call for either one!

Featured Clip: Dave Sims on calling a perfect game, including catchphrases Jun 16, 2023

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In 2012, Dave Sims became the first broadcaster that has called two perfect games in the same Major League Baseball season, highlighted by Felix Hernandez's perfecto vs. Tampa Bay. What was that experience like? Also, what was the origin of popular Sims catchphrases like "Hey Now!" and "Boomstick Baby!"? It's all highlighted in Episode 3 of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball"

Featured Clip: A turning point in Dave Sims' career involved...Bill Cosby?! Jun 16, 2023

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Within Episode 3, Dave Sims detailed how he got his broadcasting career started in New York with the Daily News and WFAN in the 80's... and how Bill Cosby (of all people) helped him get a play-by-play gig with Temple Football.

Episode 3: Dave Sims shares stories from his career, the booth and more Jun 15, 2023

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The third episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball" features the well-respected Dave Sims, voice of the Seattle Mariners. Sims goes in depth on his background in radio and sports media that helped him advance throughout his career. He details the September highlights of 2021 (Mitch Haniger) and 2022 (Cal Raleigh) that went viral where Sims put his talents on full display in the Mariners' biggest moments. Also, where did Sims come up with a couple of popular catch phrases with both Mariners fans and a certain former player?

Featured Clip: Jason Benetti dissects different layers of broadcasting Jun 09, 2023

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On this week's episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", Jason Benetti dissected the art of play-by-play -- from his own sense of "calm" to comparing it to a painting.

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