One On One with Roger Emrich

Retired educator (coach, teacher, principal, superintendent) Jackie McBroom is not an author by trade, but has written "Historic Texas Gyms, a Tribute to Vanishing Traditions", which includes stories about unique and beautiful small town gyms that were built during the Depression and served as the hubs of their communities. Many are still standing and in use and McBroom joins One on One host Roger Emrich to talk about an Elvis sighting at several gyms in East Texas and the time Bonnie and Clyde watched a basketball game and signed autographs in Big Sandy.

Retired educator (coach, teacher, principal, superintendent) Jackie McBroom is not an author by trade, but has written "Historic Texas Gyms, a Tribute to Vanishing Traditions", which includes stories about unique and beautiful small town gyms that were built during the Depression and served as the hubs of their communities. Many are still standing and in use and McBroom joins One on One host Roger Emrich to talk about an Elvis sighting at several gyms in East Texas and the time Bonnie and Clyde watched a basketball game and signed autographs in Big Sandy.

Soon to be 41 year old Troy Hughes has been there and done that in radio. First job at 15 with his hometown station in Fairfield, Texas. Seven years as a member of Kid Kraddick's nationally syndicated morning show. And, the last 10 years as producer and on-air personality with the Shan and RJ Show on 105-3 the Fan in Dallas. Troy joins One on One host Roger Emrich to talk about these experiences and his passion for pro wrestling that has led him to host "The WrestleMania Preview Podcast". Attachments area

Soon to be 41 year old Troy Hughes has been there and done that in radio. First job at 15 with his hometown station in Fairfield, Texas. Seven years as a member of Kid Kraddick's nationally syndicated morning show. And, the last 10 years as producer and on-air personality with the Shan and RJ Show on 105-3 the Fan in Dallas. Troy joins One on One host Roger Emrich to talk about these experiences and his passion for pro wrestling that has led him to host "The WrestleMania Preview Podcast". Attachments area

Author Ron Rapoport's newest book, "Let's Play Two, the Legend of Mr. Cub, the life of Ernie Banks" will be officially released on March 26. Rapoport joins One on One host Roger Emrich for an informative and entertaining look at Banks' boyhood in segregated Dallas, his Hall of Fame career with the Cubs, his toxic relationship with Hall of Fame manager Leo Durocher at the end of his career and why he didn't join other black players in the fight for civil rights.

Author Ron Rapoport's newest book, "Let's Play Two, the Legend of Mr. Cub, the life of Ernie Banks" will be officially released on March 26. Rapoport joins One on One host Roger Emrich for an informative and entertaining look at Banks' boyhood in segregated Dallas, his Hall of Fame career with the Cubs, his toxic relationship with Hall of Fame manager Leo Durocher at the end of his career and why he didn't join other black players in the fight for civil rights.

Pastor Harry Lee Sewell will receive the Dallas FBI Region's Community Relations Award on May 2-3 in Washington D-C. Sewell credits his church Family Cathedral in Mesquite and its local and worldwide missions and ministries. Pastor Sewell also tells One on One host Roger Emrich about a family legacy that began with his dad and church founder Pappy Sewell and continues today with him and wife Pastor Debbie Sewell. Attachments area

Pastor Harry Lee Sewell will receive the Dallas FBI Region's Community Relations Award on May 2-3 in Washington D-C. Sewell credits his church Family Cathedral in Mesquite and its local and worldwide missions and ministries. Pastor Sewell also tells One on One host Roger Emrich about a family legacy that began with his dad and church founder Pappy Sewell and continues today with him and wife Pastor Debbie Sewell. Attachments area

In part 2 of One on One host Roger Emrich's interview with Texas Black Sports Hall of Famer Chris Arnold, you hear all about Chris's close relationship with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and how Chris built the best rolodex in sports radio.

In part 2 of One on One host Roger Emrich's interview with Texas Black Sports Hall of Famer Chris Arnold, you hear all about Chris's close relationship with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and how Chris built the best rolodex in sports radio.

Chris Arnold will make history on Saturday February 23 at the Dallas Sheraton when he becomes the first broadcaster to be inducted into the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame. In part 1 of his interview with One on One host Roger Emrich, Chris talks about beginning his radio career in the 1970's as a teenager in his native Memphis, coming to Dallas in 1980 to work for ratings giant K-104 and how he forged lasting relationships with so many sports and entertainment celebrities.

Chris Arnold will make history on Saturday February 23 at the Dallas Sheraton when he becomes the first broadcaster to be inducted into the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame. In part 1 of his interview with One on One host Roger Emrich, Chris talks about beginning his radio career in the 1970's as a teenager in his native Memphis, coming to Dallas in 1980 to work for ratings giant K-104 and how he forged lasting relationships with so many sports and entertainment celebrities.

Mavs rookie Luka Doncic is setting the NBA on fire with his ballhandling, passing and clutch shooting and is attracting reporters from all over the world, including his home country Slovenia. Franci Pavser, the chief basketball reporter for Radio Slovenia, is in Dallas to watch five Mavs games and interview Doncic for a series of stories that will air on the national network. Pavser joins One on One host Roger Emrich for a closer look at "Luka Mania".

Mavs rookie Luka Doncic is setting the NBA on fire with his ballhandling, passing and clutch shooting and is attracting reporters from all over the world, including his home country Slovenia. Franci Pavser, the chief basketball reporter for Radio Slovenia, is in Dallas to watch five Mavs games and interview Doncic for a series of stories that will air on the national network. Pavser joins One on One host Roger Emrich for a closer look at "Luka Mania".

Boston native Paul Biancardi is ESPN's National Director for Boys High School Basketball and joins play by play man Ted Emrich as the lead analyst for all high school basketball games on the network. Biancardi gives One on One host Roger Emrich an extensive look at his career, playing, coaching and broadcasting the sport he loves.

Boston native Paul Biancardi is ESPN's National Director for Boys High School Basketball and joins play by play man Ted Emrich as the lead analyst for all high school basketball games on the network. Biancardi gives One on One host Roger Emrich an extensive look at his career, playing, coaching and broadcasting the sport he loves.

Anthony Fletcher, by his own admission, wasn't a very good player. He didn't make the varsity at Mesquite Poteet high school and was a backup at Angelo State. So, Fletcher has found his calling as a coach. He just earned his 300th career victory in his 14th season at Mesquite's Eastfield College, which competes in the NJCAA. Fletcher and mom Olga join One on One host Roger Emrich after the milestone win over Cedar Valley.

Anthony Fletcher, by his own admission, wasn't a very good player. He didn't make the varsity at Mesquite Poteet high school and was a backup at Angelo State. So, Fletcher has found his calling as a coach. He just earned his 300th career victory in his 14th season at Mesquite's Eastfield College, which competes in the NJCAA. Fletcher and mom Olga join One on One host Roger Emrich after the milestone win over Cedar Valley.

Few reporters or talk show hosts in New Orleans, know the Saints better than Mike Detillier, who edits and publishes his own NFL Draft Report and is 870 WWL's college and pro football analyst. Detillier takes time from his busy schedule to join One on One host Roger Emrich for a preview of the Saints-Rams NFC Title Game at the Superdome.

Few reporters or talk show hosts in New Orleans, know the Saints better than Mike Detillier, who edits and publishes his own NFL Draft Report and is 870 WWL's college and pro football analyst. Detillier takes time from his busy schedule to join One on One host Roger Emrich for a preview of the Saints-Rams NFC Title Game at the Superdome.

Omar Ruiz is the epitome of SoCal cool. And he sounds as smooth as he looks as he both reports and anchors on a variety of stories for the NFL Network. Ruiz joins One on One host Roger Emrich for a conversation before the Cowboys' 24-22 Wild Card win over the Seahawks at AT&T Stadium.

Omar Ruiz is the epitome of SoCal cool. And he sounds as smooth as he looks as he both reports and anchors on a variety of stories for the NFL Network. Ruiz joins One on One host Roger Emrich for a conversation before the Cowboys' 24-22 Wild Card win over the Seahawks at AT&T Stadium.

One on One host Roger Emrich and Texas State Network colleague Chris Sommer return for a preview of the state championship games in classes 6A through 2A.

One on One host Roger Emrich and Texas State Network colleague Chris Sommer return for a preview of the state championship games in classes 6A through 2A.

Texas State Network's Chris Sommer joins One on One host Roger Emrich for a preview of the 6A and 5A semifinal games in the Texas High School Football playoffs. Sommer and Emrich co host TSN's high school football coverage.

Texas State Network's Chris Sommer joins One on One host Roger Emrich for a preview of the 6A and 5A semifinal games in the Texas High School Football playoffs. Sommer and Emrich co host TSN's high school football coverage.

Longtime Texas Rangers radio voice and National Baseball Hall of Famer Eric Nadel has turned last season's "Limerick of the Day" bit into an entertaining book cleverly titled "Lim-Eric", which is self-published and available on Amazon. Nadel and his 105.3 The Fan broadcast partner Matt Hicks began reciting a limerick in the 8th inning of every game beginning in May of last season and it was a hit with fans, who contributed whimsical rhymes of their own. Nadel tells his story of how the book, which features superb illustrations by Arthur James, came together this offseason.

Longtime Texas Rangers radio voice and National Baseball Hall of Famer Eric Nadel has turned last season's "Limerick of the Day" bit into an entertaining book cleverly titled "Lim-Eric", which is self-published and available on Amazon. Nadel and his 105.3 The Fan broadcast partner Matt Hicks began reciting a limerick in the 8th inning of every game beginning in May of last season and it was a hit with fans, who contributed whimsical rhymes of their own. Nadel tells his story of how the book, which features superb illustrations by Arthur James, came together this offseason.

You've heard the term "instant classic" and it certainly fits Texas A&M's 74-72 win over LSU in an NCAA record-tying 7 overtimes. Ted Emrich and Al Groh had the call on Westwood one radio and Ted talks about the incredible experience of describing a game that has put coach Jimbo Fisher and the Aggies back in the national spotlight.

You've heard the term "instant classic" and it certainly fits Texas A&M's 74-72 win over LSU in an NCAA record-tying 7 overtimes. Ted Emrich and Al Groh had the call on Westwood one radio and Ted talks about the incredible experience of describing a game that has put coach Jimbo Fisher and the Aggies back in the national spotlight.

It's the opening weekend of the Texas high school football playoffs and host Roger Emrich goes one on one with Ennis coach Sam Harrell, Houston Strake Jesuit coach Klay Kubiak, Austin Vandegrift coach Drew Sanders and Dumas coach Aaron Dunnam ahead of their first round games.

It's the opening weekend of the Texas high school football playoffs and host Roger Emrich goes one on one with Ennis coach Sam Harrell, Houston Strake Jesuit coach Klay Kubiak, Austin Vandegrift coach Drew Sanders and Dumas coach Aaron Dunnam ahead of their first round games.

One reviewer says Matt Wixon's newly published novel "Fourth Down in Texas" is "Friday Night Lights" meets "Concussion". Wixon draws on his nearly 20 years at the Dallas Morning News covering Texas high school football to write the story of a coach who has won a state championship but faces the possibility that his superintendent will drop football.

One reviewer says Matt Wixon's newly published novel "Fourth Down in Texas" is "Friday Night Lights" meets "Concussion". Wixon draws on his nearly 20 years at the Dallas Morning News covering Texas high school football to write the story of a coach who has won a state championship but faces the possibility that his superintendent will drop football.

The name Holmes represents an impressive basketball legacy in upstate New York. Jeff played for his dad Ray at Plattsburgh High in the mid 1970's and coached his two of his three sons at Shaker High in Albany. The oldest son James was recently hired as an assistant coach at Oswego St. and the middle son Andrew just finished his playing career at Mt. Saint Mary's in Newburgh and has joined the NBA's Dallas Mavericks as one of 11 player development interns. So listen as Jeff and Andrew talk about their love for the game that runs deep in the veins of the Holmes family.

The name Holmes represents an impressive basketball legacy in upstate New York. Jeff played for his dad Ray at Plattsburgh High in the mid 1970's and coached his two of his three sons at Shaker High in Albany. The oldest son James was recently hired as an assistant coach at Oswego St. and the middle son Andrew just finished his playing career at Mt. Saint Mary's in Newburgh and has joined the NBA's Dallas Mavericks as one of 11 player development interns. So listen as Jeff and Andrew talk about their love for the game that runs deep in the veins of the Holmes family.

Corpus Christi Calallen's Phil Danaher is the winningest coach in Texas high school football history. Only a state championship has eluded him in 44 years at Dilley, Hamshire Fannett and Calallen, where he is closing in on a 34th straight trip to the playoffs. Danaher has been inducted in four different Halls of Fame and talks about growing up and playing high school football in Harlingen, earning a football scholarship at Angelo State and his incredible high school coaching record of 450-109-4.

Corpus Christi Calallen's Phil Danaher is the winningest coach in Texas high school football history. Only a state championship has eluded him in 44 years at Dilley, Hamshire Fannett and Calallen, where he is closing in on a 34th straight trip to the playoffs. Danaher has been inducted in four different Halls of Fame and talks about growing up and playing high school football in Harlingen, earning a football scholarship at Angelo State and his incredible high school coaching record of 450-109-4.

Marjorie Lewis has published her first novel titled "When the Men Were Gone". Officially released October 2, it's a superb work of fiction based on the true story of Tylene Wilson, an assistant principal who stepped up to coach the Brownwood High School football team because most of the men who were 18 to 45 years old were serving in World War II. Lewis talks about how she discovered and fell in love with the story and why she decided to write about it.

Marjorie Lewis has published her first novel titled "When the Men Were Gone". Officially released October 2, it's a superb work of fiction based on the true story of Tylene Wilson, an assistant principal who stepped up to coach the Brownwood High School football team because most of the men who were 18 to 45 years old were serving in World War II. Lewis talks about how she discovered and fell in love with the story and why she decided to write about it.

Brandon Hugh (Babe) Laufenberg was front and center for the Cowboys designation of the Brad Sham Home Radio Booth at AT&T Stadium and also talks about his NFL playing career, his broadcast career and his son Luke's fight against leukemia.

Brandon Hugh (Babe) Laufenberg was front and center for the Cowboys designation of the Brad Sham Home Radio Booth at AT&T Stadium and also talks about his NFL playing career, his broadcast career and his son Luke's fight against leukemia.

Brian "BT" Turner is a successful broadcaster, actor and business owner in his native Minneapolis, but for 18 months in 1978-79, BT and host Roger Emrich began what is now a 40 year friendship while serving together in the Air Force at Iraklion Air Station on the island of Crete.

Brian "BT" Turner is a successful broadcaster, actor and business owner in his native Minneapolis, but for 18 months in 1978-79, BT and host Roger Emrich began what is now a 40 year friendship while serving together in the Air Force at Iraklion Air Station on the island of Crete.

Greg Tepper has become a media brand as the managing editor of Dave Campbell's Texas Football Magazine and an analyst/expert on Fox Sports Southwest's high school football coverage. He tells his story from attending Coppell High School and the University of Missouri's renowned journalism school to an internship with the Dallas Morning News that led to his dream job.

Greg Tepper has become a media brand as the managing editor of Dave Campbell's Texas Football Magazine and an analyst/expert on Fox Sports Southwest's high school football coverage. He tells his story from attending Coppell High School and the University of Missouri's renowned journalism school to an internship with the Dallas Morning News that led to his dream job.

Dave Barnett has called NBA, college basketball and football, and major league baseball games during his varied and successful career, but during a Rangers broadcast in 2012, Barnett had a brief moment, 20 seconds of incoherence that he says to this today he doesn't remember. He has rebounded quite nicely from the incident and this is his story.

Dave Barnett has called NBA, college basketball and football, and major league baseball games during his varied and successful career, but during a Rangers broadcast in 2012, Barnett had a brief moment, 20 seconds of incoherence that he says to this today he doesn't remember. He has rebounded quite nicely from the incident and this is his story.

Former Ole Miss and NFL quarterback John Fourcade is a recent inductee to the greater New Orleans sports hall of fame. Fourcade talks about growing up in Gretna on the West Bank of New Orleans, his high school career at Archbishop Shaw High School, his record-setting career at Ole Miss, and a pro career that included stops in the Canadian Football League,NFL and various arena leagues.

Former Ole Miss and NFL quarterback John Fourcade is a recent inductee to the greater New Orleans sports hall of fame. Fourcade talks about growing up in Gretna on the West Bank of New Orleans, his high school career at Archbishop Shaw High School, his record-setting career at Ole Miss, and a pro career that included stops in the Canadian Football League,NFL and various arena leagues.

Colby Carthel has resurrected the football program at Texas A&M Commerce, leading the Lions to the NCAA Division II title last December for the school's first national championship since 1972. Carthel talks about growing up in Friona, Texas, playing college football at Angelo State and a coaching career that has peaked with last season's 37-27 championship game win over West Florida in Kansas City.