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A podcast devoted to everything broadcasting- a look at my broadcasting experiences and career, as well as looking at fundamentals, game prep, memorable experiences, travels, and so much more.

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    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Talking College Hockey with Jocko Connolly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 47:29


    In this episode, I visit with former longtime Boston Herald sportswriter Jocko Connolly. There are some great hockey stories here , as Jocko shares stories from his historic and illustrious background and his years of covering Hockey East for the Herald. A must hear for any New England college hockey fan!

    Bucket List

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 43:03


    Some updates, followed by a look at some bucket list items I'd like to accomplish.

    Remembering Dad, 3 Years Later

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 45:26


    With the three year anniversary of my father's passing from Alzheimer's Disease, here's a look back at some fond memories of our dearly departed patriarch.

    Abundance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 38:10


    An update on some of the things that bring me abundance and joyous living.

    A Conversation with Pete Sheppard (Video)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 48:42


    Joining me on the podcast this week is longtime New England and Florida radio talk show host Pete Sheppard. We touch on a variety of subjects, including Pete's background, his thoughts on the NHL and NBA playoffs, the Patriots draft, the Red Sox, and his current show which he hosts down in Florida. Good times with one of the great guys in the radio business.

    Music Album Review- Peregrine Stanzas by Andrew Connolly (with Dan Kupka)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 44:56


    This week's episode takes a look at a new album release by North Shore musician Andrew Connolly, a past guest of the podcast. Andrew and studio producer Dan Kupka join me as we take a look at the upcoming album, featuring six new tracks and a discussion of each, as well as release and platform information. To follow Andrew's work, check him out at @connolizerjr on Instagram, his website at www.andyconnolly.com, or his YouTube page at www.youtube.com/@andyconnrock. To follow Dan and his work, check him out at Instagram AND YouTube at drdk.bandcamp.com and via Bluesky at drdkmusic.bsky.social.

    Frozen Four update, Book Tour, Live Music Dates

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 27:37


    A quick recap of the Frozen Four, and a look at upcoming book tour and live music dates. Happy Easter and Passover everyone!

    Catching Up With Tom Calhoun

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 44:52


    Joining me this week is the longtime, venerable PA voice of the St. Louis Blues, Tom Calhoun. We discuss Tom's new podcast, the St. Louis Blues and their recent twelve game winning streak, the upcoming Frozen Four to be held in St. Louis, minor league baseball, and the PWHL.

    Broadcaster For Hire!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 35:01


    Topics this week include my upcoming Airing It Out 2025 Book Tour, the recently concluded 2025 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Regionals, the upcoming Frozen Four, and a new project idea where I can broadcast any event anywhere around the world. I'm a broadcaster for hire!

    2025 NCAA Hockey Tournament Preview with John Doucette

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 48:07


    This episode takes a look at the upcoming 2025 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament which kicks off this Thursday, March 27 and runs through Sunday March 30. Joining me for analysis is local sportswriter and the Vice President of NGSC Sports, John Doucette, as we break down the action of the four regionals in Manchester, NH, Toledo ,OH, Fargo, ND, and Allentown, PA.

    Looking Back With Pride and Ahead With Excitement

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 45:01


    I have a lot to say this week. Despite feeling tired and rundown, there's a lot to talk about, and it's all good!

    Hockey East 2024-25 Playoff Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 50:22


    This episode takes a look at the upcoming 24-25 Hockey East playoffs, set to kick off on March 12. Joining me to preview the tournament are Mike Machnik and Ian Beauchesne.

    Podcast Tribute to the Beatles and Brother Kevin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 50:10


    My younger brother Kevin turned 59 a few days ago. A longtime ardent fan of the Beatles, he has a great habit of sending songs out over Facebook to help them celebrate their birthdays. So I thought I'd return the favor. As a huge devotee of the Fab Four, here's some tunes on the use to celebrate them and more importantly, Kevin. Enjoy the music and happy birthday to my little brother!

    Talking baseball with Dave McKay

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 45:44


    Spring is in the air! Old friend Dave McKay stops by for a look ahead at the 2025 Boston Red Sox season, some general baseball thoughts, and of course, a discussion of the Yawkey League Amateur Baseball League of Boston talk.

    Author Afterthoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 45:07


    Random musings about the new book, content that was thought of after the fact, and other assorted items of interest.

    An Update on Current Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 34:35


    There is a lot going on in my life! This episode is a chance to catch my breath and update you on some really fun and exciting stuff going on.

    Songs You Don't Know By Heart (Jimmy Buffett)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 49:04


    In this episode, I share some Jimmy Buffett songs, definitely less popular ones than his mega hits... not to be confused with Jimmy's album of the same name. I really had fun playing these. I hope you enjoy listening to them.

    Anatomy of A Hockey Radio Broadcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 42:17


    In this episode, I'll take you behind the scenes as to how I go about preparing for my radio broadcasts with UMass Lowell. I'll cover all the details, from soup to nuts, everything from starting with a day of recovery to discussing every detail of what happens on the day of a broadcast.

    A Discussion With Author Greg Tranter- Author of the Providence Steamroller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 45:11


    Did you know that the New England Patriots were not the first NFL team in New England? Back in the mid 1920's an NFL franchise existed in Providence, R.I, for over half a decade. The Providence Steamroller won the NFL championship in 1928! In this episode, I visit with author, sports historian and researcher Greg Tranter as we discuss his book about the Steamroller franchise.

    2024 Year In Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 47:37


    A look back at the year of 2024, all in all a pretty darned good year! Wishing you all a happy and prosperous 2025.

    Merry Christmas 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 51:21


    A special podcast episode featuring songs of the season. Merry Christmas to all!

    A Visit With Greg Lapinski

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 44:31


    In this episode, I visit with the longtime radio voice of St. Lawrence hockey, Greg Lapinski. A wonderful conversation talking hockey!

    Catching Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 32:39


    A quick episode to get caught up! A combination of items on this episode.

    Talking College Hockey with Ken Schott

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 41:57


    College hockey podcaster and writer Ken Schott joins me to discuss some college hockey topics.

    Talking UMass Lowell Hockey With Scott Kaplan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 45:28


    Chatting this week with Scott Kaplan, statistician for UMass Lowell hockey and also a meteorologist.

    Updates With A Video Medium!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 39:35


    In my debut video episode, I provide some updates on everything from my new book, to UMass Lowell hockey, to music, and more! Excited to explore this new medium!

    Catching up with Allan Segal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 51:29


    This episode features friend and former colleague Alan Segal. We take a look back at our mutual shared work experience working for the North Shore Spirit and explore other fun topics, including Al's celebrity athlete interviews, opinions on Boston's sports teams, and other shared work experiences.

    The Best Time of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 46:16


    In this episode, I provide updates on some life stuff, then transition into talking some baseball as we get ready for the World Series to kick off this weekend in Los Angeles. I call this episode the best time of the year because it's pretty much the only time all year that all four of the major sports are in play!

    Reminiscing with Russ Goldstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 49:42


    In this fun filled episode, I sat down with my high school friend and musician Russ Goldstein to relive some great memories and play a few songs.

    A Noteworthy Discussion with Josh Kantor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 53:31


    Fenway Park organist Josh Kantor stops by to chat on the podcast this week. Some amazing stories here, if you love baseball and music this is the show for you!

    A Visit with Greg Dickerson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 48:37


    This episode features an interview with longtime Boston sports media personality Greg Dickerson, who has worked for the Celtics and Patriots and has fascinating stories about the industry and his battles with some complex health challenges.

    2024-25 Hockey East Women's Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 59:38


    This week we take a look at the upcoming 2024-25 women's Hockey East season with special guests Laura Stickells and Natalie Noury of NESN providing analysis.

    2024-25 Hockey East Men's Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 66:33


    This episode contains a preview of the 2024-25 men's Hockey East season with Mike McMahon of CHN and the Mack Report, Mike Machnik of CHN and Merrimack TV, and Ian Beauchesne, Merrimack hockey PA voice.

    Accompanying Songs for Jimmy Buffett Tribute w/Tim Poszgai

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 10:00


    Here are the songs which I re-recorded for the Jimmy Buffett tribute with Tim Poszgai. These songs were in the original recording.

    Tribute to Jimmy Buffett (w/Tim Pozsgai)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 37:43


    A celebration of Jimmy Buffett one year after his passing. Joining me is my longtime friend Tim Pozsgai to help me reflect back. Due to technical difficulties, the songs I recorded for the podcast did not come out well, so the three songs are uploaded in a separate post.

    2024 NFL Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 65:37


    A look at the upcoming 2024 NFL season, joining me our good friends and New Hampshire sports personalities Ken Cail and Mike Murphy.

    An Excited Hello To UMass Lowell and a Tearful Goodbye to Merrimack

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 45:13


    This episode centers around my recent career announcement to accept the hockey radio broadcaster position at UMass Lowell. It covers my feelings about saying good bye to Merrimack and the excitement of starting a new chapter in Lowell.

    The Artwork of Yolanda Mazzoni

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 41:02


    This week's episode is focused on the artwork of Yolanda Mazzoni, my high school classmate and local artist. She has a fascinating story. Be sure to check out her fine work!

    Olympic Memories with Steven Levine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 46:47


    Former high school classmate and former director of risk management and safety for the US Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs Steven Levine joins me to share some fascinating stories from his experiences at the Olympic games from London, Vancouver, and Sochi.

    A Visit with Chris Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 47:23


    Joining me this week is Merrimack assistant men's hockey coach and musician Chris Ross. We talked about Chris' history, Merrimack hockey, and his very talented musical abilities and projects.

    Podcast Replay- Harry Lorayne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 55:58


    A replay of my chat with world renowned memory expert Harry Lorayne.

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    A Visit With Local Musician Andy Connolly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 48:22


    Local musician Andy Connolly joins me in some music talk. Andy has released four albums and has written over thirty songs.

    Book Tour and Live Concert Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 45:11


    An update on my summer book tour and information on my upcoming live concert in the park this Sunday, July 7th, complete with some songs to help to prime the pump. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message

    Catching Up With Chad Cooper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 51:00


    A visit with former broadcaster colleague Chad Cooper, as we discuss minor league baseball, international baseball, and collegiate sports. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message

    Podcast Potpourri- Heat Wave Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 44:57


    In this episode, I provide updates on my book tour, discuss the 2024 Boston Celtics championship, and I list my Top 10 beaches as we navigate this heat wave. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message

    PODCAST REPLAY- Classic NHL Arenas with Chuck Kaiton (3 part series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 167:07


    In this podcast replay, we celebrate the Stanley Cup Finals with a special three part episode- classic NHL arenas with the longtime former voice of the Hartford Whalers and the Carolina Hurricanes, Chuck Kaiton. One of the most popular episodes ever recorded on this podcast, Chuck tells great stories of his time in the NHL and the great arenas he's seen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message

    23-24 NBA Finals Preview with Brian Snow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 45:32


    With the NBA Finals set to begin, here is a preview of the matchup between the Mavericks and the Celtics with renowned sports Internet personality Brian Snow (host of Snowman in the Morning) helping to break it all down. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message

    Kalamazoo Kings Memories with Brandon Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 46:24


    With my book tour kicking off this weekend, one of the books I am promoting is Living A King's Life, my story of the 2009 Kalamazoo Kings baseball season. Joining me on the podcast is Brandon Anderson, one of the star players on the club. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message

    Top 10 Sportscasting Books In My Library

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 39:19


    Reading is essential to take your sportscasting career to the next level. To that end, here are my top 10 reads for sportscasters. Plus a few bonuses. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message

    Yawkey League Baseball Preview 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 48:20


    Yawkey League President Dave McKay joins me to discuss the upcoming 2024 season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message

    Podcast Replay- A Tribute to Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 41:56


    In what will be a yearly episode, here is the replay of the original podcast episode I recorded when my Dad died. I miss and love you Dad. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message

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