The Announcer's Hour

In the 20th episode of “The Announcer’s Hour” podcast, Gavin Bicho joins the podcast to discuss his role as the Sports Director of WVUM 90.5 FM.

In his current role, Bicho serves as the Sports Director for the University of Miami’s student-run radio station, WVUM 90.5 FM. Bicho is also a regular contributor to the university’s television program, UMTV.

Bicho considered staying in Rhode Island before ultimately choosing Miami. There, ...

In the 19th episode of “The Announcer’s Hour” podcast, Spencer McLaughlin joins the podcast to discuss his role as the Voice of the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.

McLaughlin is the play-by-play voice of Southern Utah football and men’s basketball. In addition, McLaughlin is a podcast host for the “Locked On” network and covers the Oregon Ducks. Before taking on his current roles, McLaughlin was the radio and television voice of Eastern...

In the 18th episode of “The Announcer’s Hour” podcast, Jake Eisenberg joins the podcast to discuss his major league role and more.

Eisenberg is a play-by-play broadcaster for the Kansas City Royals, a Major League Baseball team. A longtime baseball voice, Eisenberg spent years as a Minor League play-by-play voice for teams like the Omaha Storm Chasers and Winston-Salem Dash.

Eisenberg graduated from the University of Maryland. While ...

In the 17th episode of “The Announcer’s Hour” podcast, Rich Burk joins the podcast to discuss his versatile experience in play-by-play.

Burk currently serves as a lead play-by-play voice of the Hillsboro Hops, the Arizona Diamondbacks Single-A affiliate. On occasion, Burk will fill in for Portland Trail Blazers games. This fall, Burk will have play-by-play duties for several Oregon State athletics events.

Burk previously worked with ...

In the 16th episode of “The Announcer’s Hour” podcast, Travis Demers joins the podcast to discuss his time as an NBA broadcaster and more.

Demers is the voice of the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers. Out of the Western Conference, Demers is responsible for play-by-play duties for all home and road games during the season. On occasion, Demers will fill in as the television play-by-play broadcaster for the Blazers.

In other stops in the Pa...

In the 15th episode of “The Announcer’s Hour” podcast, Joel Norman joins me to talk about broadcasting in the West Coast League (WCL) and the United States Hockey League (USHL).

Norman is the current voice of the Wenatchee AppleSox in the WCL. In the baseball offseason, Norman has play-by-play duties for the Lincoln Stars of the USHL.

Norman graduated from West Virginia University and started in his baseball path by calling Mountaine...

In the 14th episode of “The Announcer’s Hour” podcast, Luke Williams joins me to talk about his experience broadcasting Esports.

Nicknamed “The Llama,” Williams is a professional broadcaster in the realm of Esports and is the Head Coach of the Columbus Chaos in the XPLeague. Sticking to his roots in Ohio, Williams will be joining the team at Ohio State University and will begin broadcasting games for the Buckeyes this fall.

In his pr...

In the 13th episode of “The Announcer’s Hour” podcast, Adam Young joins me to chat about his role as the voice of the New Mexico State Aggies and his experience in television play-by-play for several NCAA games and events.

Young is the Director of Broadcasting for New Mexico State and serves as the play-by-play voice for several Aggies sports (football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball, volleyball, softball, and soccer...

In the 12th episode of “The Announcer’s Hour” podcast, Chris King joins me to chat about his time as the “Voice of the Vandals” and his prior stops in baseball.

In his current role, King is responsible for play-by-play duties for Washington State Cougars football and men’s basketball games. Right before landing in Pullman, King served as the Deputy Commissioner and Media & Communications director for the West Coast League.

King h...

In the 11th episode of “The Announcer’s Hour” podcast, Knight Jarecki joins me to chat about his time at the University of Oregon and his duties as the voice of the Springfield Drifters in the West Coast League.

Jarecki is a Sports/News Broadcaster with Brooke Communications (KSKR - 92.3 FM, 1490 AM The Score) and the play-by-play voice of the WCL’s Springfield Drifters.

With a love for the Pacific Northwest, Jarecki graduated from t...

In the 10th episode of “The Announcer’s Hour” podcast, Andrew Klein joins me to chat about his time at the University of Miami and his involvement with award-winning television shows at the school and the radio station WVUM 90.5 FM.

Klein will soon start with CBS affiliate WHP-TV in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Klein will gather news for the station and work just outside his native state of New York.

Klein graduated from the University ...

In the ninth episode of “The Announcer’s Hour” podcast, Michael Potter joins me to talk about his experience in the broadcast booth.

Potter is the voice of the Grand Canyon Antelopes in the Division I Western Athletic Conference. Potter is heard on 1580 The Fanatic in Phoenix for every ‘Lopes basketball game and covers many GCU baseball games on ESPN+. In addition, Potter works with the Western Athletic Conference and jumps on play-...

In the eighth episode of “The Announcer’s Hour” podcast, Bryan Sleik joins me to discuss his time experience as a broadcaster in the Pacific Northwest. Sleik has an incredible story, and even spent months living out of his car as he looked for a path to continue his broadcasting career.

Sleik is the voice of the Portland Pilots, who play in the West Coast Conference. Sleik calls baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, and volleyball...

In the seventh episode of “The Announcer’s Hour” podcast, Nick Marino joins me to discuss his time as the Sports Director at the University of Miami’s student radio station, WVUM 90.5 FM.

Marino is a skilled play-by-play man, with experience in multiple sports across the radio and television landscape. With time behind the microphone for the ACC Network, ESPN+ and the radio airwaves of WVUM 90.5 FM, Marino has built up versatility a...

In the sixth episode of “The Announcer’s Hour” podcast, Jack Connolly joins me to discuss his young broadcasting career and experience in college. 

Connolly is currently with the Cowlitz Black Bears in the West Coast League, serving as the team’s broadcaster and director of media relations.

Connolly is a student at St. Edwards University. A former player, Connolly brings an interesting perspective to the booth. Connolly has announced...

In the fifth episode of “The Announcer’s Hour” podcast, Rich Hollenberg joins me to discuss his long and prosperous broadcasting career. Hollenberg has been long renowned for his versatility and multi-talented skillset in sports broadcasting.

Hollenberg is currently working as a Studio Host and contributor to the Tampa Bay Rays television broadcasts on Bally Sports. Rich gets on the call for college basketball play-by-play with ESPN...

In the fourth episode of “The Announcer’s Hour” podcast, Cal Friedman joins me to discuss his broadcasting career and stories as he excels in the middle of the U.S.

Friedman is currently in Garden City, Kansas and serves as the voice of Garden City Community College and Garden City High School. In addition, Friedman is the Sports Director at Western Kansas News. Soon, Friedman will be in Kansas City to call games for the Kansas City...

In the third episode of “The Announcer’s Hour” podcast, Andrés Tejeda joins me to discuss how his young broadcasting career is going. Tejada takes us through some of the better stories you may only witness roaming the sidelines and dugouts at the developmental level of sports.

Tejeda is the Pregame Show Host for the Rockford Ice Hogs (Affiliate of the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks). Tejeda is only a couple years removed from college grad...

In the second ever episode of “The Announcer’s Hour” podcast, AJ Ricketts joins me to discuss his rise to success in media and play-by-play.

Ricketts is the current voice of the FIU Panthers, and has announced for the ACC Network, ESPN+, Apple TV, MLS Next Pro, and WVUM 90.5 FM. He started his career in North Carolina at the television station WECT, winning awards in sports reporting while doing so.

Follow AJ on Twitter (X) - @AJRick...