Joe Tilley (Host of the Great Canadian Sports Show/CTV Sports) joins me this week. After an amazing career with CFTO/CTV News as one of the most popular sports broadcasters of all time, Joe has started his new show; "The Great Canadian Sports Show" on Facebook and YouTube live!
So many amazing chats we dive into including his journey to the major market sports chair, carving out a niche, the highs and lows of broadcasting and so much more!
Plus, where was Joe when the Blue Jays won the World Series in 92 or when Joe Cater walked off the 93 World Series at home? What are some of his favorite memories In broadcasting?
What does Joe "DO"
How "DID" he do it?
What "WILL" he do next?
#Sports #CTV #greatcanadiansportshow
Sports broadcasting career with Joe Tilley. 0:00
Joe Tilley reflects on 35 years of sports broadcasting career, from CF to CTV to YouTube.
Joe shares a fun anecdote about doing an interview with Hulk Hogan on a green screen for a show called The Sports Beat Today in the early 90s.
Joe Tilly’s sports show features interviews with former and current athletes, coaches, and broadcasters, including Scotty Bowman, Lennox Lewis, and Donovan Bailey.
Local sports broadcasting and highlights. 7:02
Joe shares highlights from various sports events, including fights and hockey games, and has connections within the industry that help him access these highlights.
Joe discusses the lack of local sports coverage on television, noting that their show provides an opportunity to see local sports that viewers may not see elsewhere.
Career progression in broadcasting. 18:42
Joe shares his story of starting in small stations in Red Deer and Lethbridge before getting hired at CFTO in Toronto.
Brent agrees that it's a common story among broadcasters, starting at small stations before moving on to bigger markets.
The radio industry, creativity, and success. 21:23
Joe shares his own experience of being rejected by radio stations before eventually landing a job at CFCW outside of Edmonton.
Joe: The broadcasting industry has become more corporate, with a focus on profits and a high turnover rate of experienced professionals.
Toronto sports history and the Blue Jays' 1992 World Series win. 26:12
Consistency in on-air talent was key to CTV's success in Toronto.
Brent reminisces about the excitement of Toronto sports in the 1990s, particularly the Blue Jays' World Series win in 1992.
Joe recounts their experience at the station during the game, describing the atmosphere as "incredible" and "really great."
Baseball, basketball, and hockey with a retired sports broadcaster. 31:32
Joe: The Jays' '92 World Series win was a historic moment, with Bob Costas' call of the final out being particularly memorable.
Joe Tilley discusses his passion for sports broadcasting and his show "The Great Canadian Sports Show" on Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms.
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