This episode features a 30-minute chat with Abby Labar, the host of MLB Network’s “Quick Pitch", mixed with some behind-the-scenes sports TV banter with plenty of laughs and entertainment along the way.
(1:10) things kick-off with a debate on the best pro athletes to wear the number 47. The NHL and MLB selections result in pure comedy, (6:10) this week's "After the Pod" segment highlights the final results of the most recent "Athletic NHL Broadcast Fan Poll". Paul discusses how Utah scored Number 3 on the national vote and gives some behind-the-scenes insight into the Mammoth Production crew, (12:30) feature interview with Abby Labar, host of MLB Network’s nightly recap show “Quick Pitch”. Abby discusses her broadcasting journey from her college days at NC State, relocating to New York City and her step onto the national sports TV stage with MLB Network, (44:10) Steve wants a 'take two' on the best producer-actor combo in Hollywood, switching from George Clooney to Reese Witherspoon, (44:40) Steve recounts working with young announcers, coaching them up into feeling relaxed and execute with free-flowing thoughts instead of regurgitating rehearsed lines, (46:20) Steve reflects on the moment he realized that he could trade his job at the bank for a career in sports TV, (48:50) the episode wraps up with a shout-out to some of our newest Truckers in Garden Grove California, Bensonville Illinois & the “Mushroom Capital of the World”, Kennett Square Pennsylvania!
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