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Play-by-Playcast is a podcast for play-by-play broadcaster, about play-by-play broadcasters and by a play-by-play broadcaster. Each week broadcasters stop by to discuss their career paths and share stories along with tips for success.

Joel Godett


    • Jan 7, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 195 EPISODES

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    The Play-by-Playcast podcast, hosted by Joel Godett, is a must-listen for anyone interested in the world of sports broadcasting. From his engaging and thought-provoking questions to his impressive lineup of guests, this podcast provides incredible insight into the industry. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, there's something to be learned from each episode that will undoubtedly improve your own work.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is how Joel delves into the inner workings of a broadcast with his guests. He goes beyond just discussing their personal stories and backgrounds and instead focuses on the technical side of things. This allows listeners to gain a deeper understanding of what goes into creating a successful play-by-play production. Additionally, Joel's choice of guests offers a wide range of perspectives that further enriches the listening experience.

    If there is one downside to this podcast, it would be that it may not offer enough in terms of the technical aspects of broadcasting. While Joel does touch on it to some extent, there could be more discussion and analysis in this area. However, this is only a minor drawback and doesn't detract from the overall quality and value provided by the podcast.

    In conclusion, The Play-by-Playcast podcast is an incredibly informative and enjoyable listen for anyone interested in sports broadcasting. Joel Godett's skillful interviewing brings out fascinating stories and insights from his guests, making each episode both educational and entertaining. Whether you're looking to enter the industry or simply want to gain a deeper appreciation for play-by-play broadcasting, this podcast is definitely worth your time.



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    Episode 193 (Biko Skalla / Savannah Bananas)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 31:44


    Biko Skalla isn't a Broadcaster ... he's a Broadcast Entertainer and he's the voice of one of the most unique teams in all of sports, the Savannah Bananas. Biko talks about everything that's different about his job and everything that's, well, not all that different about what you'll find on a Banana's broadcast vs any other baseball call.

    Episode 192 (Everett Fitzhugh / Seattle Kraken)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 52:01


    Everett Fitzhugh was announced as the first African-American team broadcaster in the NHL when the Kraken tapped the voice of the Cincinnati Cyclones to join their crew.  Fitzhugh talks how he wound up in hockey, interviewing Doc Emrick, finding his was to the NHL, why he listens to everybody throughout the season and more.

    Episode 191 (Jon Anik / UFC)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 53:49


    Jon Anik wasn't an MMA guy.  He was into boxing ... and that opened the door for him to become ESPN's MMA guy ... and that opened the door to broadcasting play-by-play for Bellator ... which eventually led to a job with UFC in 2011.  Anik is now the lead voice of the UFC and the guest on episode 191 of PxPCast.

    Episode 190 (Bob Behler / Boise State)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 47:20


    The former voice at both Bucknell and UMass, Bob Behler has settled in for more than a decade now as the Voice of the Broncos at Boise State University.  Bob takes us on his professional journey and how he approaches his work at Boise State today.

    Episode 189 (Steve Raible / Seattle Seahawks)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 54:07


    Steve Raible is one of the most recognizable media personalities in the pacific northwest.  The former nightly news anchor on KIRO 7, Raible has been on the Seahawks team as a player, analyst or pxp voice since the team's inception.  He's called three Super Bowls and interviewed three presidents of the United States and this week he details all of it on PxPCast.

    Episode 188 (Charley Steiner / LA Dodgers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 64:01


    Charley Steiner may be most well known as a cultural icon to fans of SportsCenter and the "This is SportsCenter" commercials, but his career is one of the more wide-ranging of those we've had on PxPCast.  From radio to TV to PxP and literally from coast to coast and at the national level, Steiner has seen broadcasting from every perspective.

    Episode 187 (Cory Provus / Minnesota Twins)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 62:38


    Cory Provus has worked alongside some of the most iconic names in baseball broadcasting, cracking the MLB at age 28 with Ron Santo and Pat Hughes and then teaming with Mr. Baseball himself in Milwaukee.  Provus is now the voice of the Minnesota Twins on radio and takes a detailed approach to his game.

    Episode 186 (Jill Montgomery / Four Leaf Productions)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 40:37


    Jill Montgomery is my talent coach ... and a sideline reporter and analyst for ESPN.  A former track athlete, Jill got into broadcasting in her 30's and climbed the ranks to Super Tuesday basketball.  How she did it and how you can improve yourself on this week's pod!

    Episode 185 (Joe Castiglione / Boston Red Sox)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 26:18


    Assuming there is a 2020 MLB season, Joe Castiglione will be in his 38th year with the Boston Red Sox.  On this episode he talks about those he's worked with along the way, his admiration of Mel Allen, calling the World Series and more.

    Episode 184 (Scott Franzke / Philadelphia Phillies)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 63:42


    Scott Franzke went from MLB to the Midwest League.  The Phillies radio voice was a member of the Texas Rangers crew early in his career, but he wasn't the one calling games.  Scott wanted to call games, so he went to the minors and built his skills.  Soon enough he was back in MLB and with the Rangers before finding his way to Philadelphia.

    Episode 183 (Dewayne Staats / Tampa Bay Rays)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 61:38


    Dewayne Staats has been the TV voice of the Devil Rays, and now Rays, since their inception in 1998.  Prior to his time in Florida Staats was with the Astros (along his mentor), the Yankees, Cubs and with ESPN.  Staats discusses his climb, working with his analysts, what he's learned from the game of baseball and more.

    Episode 182 (Marv Albert / NBA on TNT)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 51:54


    This episode doesn't need much description. Marv Albert is one of the most recognizable voices in the history of play-by-play having been the voice of the Knicks for nearly 40 years and the NBA on NBC and on TNT. In this episode Marv discusses the influence Marty Glickman had on his career, how he found his own voice, Yes!, memories of Michael Jordan, WAER and how the industry has changed over the course of his career.

    Episode 181 (Larry Kahn / Sports USA Radio)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 53:38


    Larry Kahn is the founder and lead NFL PxP voice for Sports USA Radio, a company that traces its earliest roots to Larry buying the rights to broadcast USC radio. That has blossomed into one of the nation's leading NFL radio networks.

    Episode 180 (Alex Bertsche / Sr. Coordinating Producer, Big Ten Network)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 46:35


    Back on the producer train today with an awesome friend of the pod, Alex Bertsche.  Alex is a Sr. Coordinating Producer for Big Ten Network, rising through the network after spending the first part of his career at CBS Sports.

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    Episode 179 (Emma Tiedemann / Portland Sea Dogs)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 46:21


    Emma Tiedemann was supposed to be starting her new job as the AA voice of the Boston Red Sox this spring. Hired as the lead broadcaster for the Portland Sea Dogs, Tiedemann makes the jump after calling games for the Sally League's Lexington Legends. The granddaughter of the legendary Bill Mercer, Emma talks about his influence on her, her own experiences as a broadcaster and the new wave of female voices coming up through MiLB.

    Episode 178 (Glenn Geffner / Miami Marlins)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 66:32


    Glenn Geffner is one of the radio voices of the Miami Marlins, after having served similar roles in Boston and San Diego and in the minors with the Rochester Red Wings.  He's got an incredible perspective having worked in PR in three of the four above stops as well.  Glenn breaks down his path and approach on this week's episode of the pod!

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    Episode 177 (Spero Dedes / CBS Sports)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 45:31


    Spero Dedes burst onto the national scene early in his career when he called the 2004 Olympics for NBC just three years out of college.  He became the voice of the Lakers in 2005 and of the Knicks in 2011. Following his stint at MSG, Dedes joined CBS full-time and works the NFL and NCAA Tournament. A product of Fordham and the Marty Glickman school of thought, Dedes is one of many great former Rams in our business including Mike Breen and Michael Kay.

    Episode 176 (Pete Pranica / Memphis Grizzlies)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 53:11


    Pete Pranica has been the radio voice and is now the TV voice of the Memphis Grizzlies.  On this episode of the pod Pete breaks down how he crafts the story-arc of a game, having fun with his analyst and team, making each game of an NBA season count, knowing more about teams than just LeBron James and more.

    Episode 175 (Ian Eagle / CBS, TNT, Brooklyn Nets)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 59:31


    Ian Eagle is one of the reasons I'm in broadcasting. My career began in high school at the Bruce Beck & Ian Eagle Sports Broadcasting Camp and personally I think Ian is one of the top 5-10 pxp voices in the industry today. The voice of the Brooklyn Nets and a voice for TNT and CBS, Ian is heard across the NFL and NBA and in college athletics on a regular basis.

    Episode 174 (Krista Blunk / Pac-12 Networks)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 51:41


    Krista Blunk played basketball at the University of Evansville but has broadcast anything from hoops to soccer and volleyball as both an analyst and in the PxP chair.  She breaks down how she prepares in each role, how having each role has influenced her performance in the other, the meaning of team and much more.

    Episode 173 (Mike Moore / Executive & Senior Coordinating Producer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 48:19


    Mike Moore is the first of his kind to appear on PxPCast ... an executive producer and senior coordinating producer. Mike was one of the key players behind the launch of ESPNU in 2005 and spent much of his career as a senior producer with the ESPN family of networks. He now works with Moore Productions and on this episode of the podcast details the producer side of a broadcast.  Topics we'll cover range from how a producer approaches a game, how a producer best tells stories and how producers and play-by-play announcers can best work together in that endeavor. So much to learn on this episode of PXPCast.

    Episode 172 (Pat Hughes / Chicago Cubs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 44:03


    Pat Hughes is the first broadcaster in Chicago Cubs history to call a World Series championship and he's been with the team nearly 40 seasons, having worked previously with the Twins and Brewers. On this episode, Pat dives in to the minutia of calling baseball on radio, the right way to weave in stories on the radio, having the right tenor and pacing in your voice and the best ways to be as descriptive as possible.

    Episode 171 (Adam Amin Returns! / ESPN)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 60:36


    ESPN broadcaster Adam Amin makes his unprecedented third appearance on PxPCast talking about being stuck at home because of COVID-19, eating on the air, developing his brand, calling big moments in a minimalist fashion and more.

    Episode 170 (Kevin Kugler / Westwood One & BTN)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 56:19


    Kevin Kugler should be calling the NCAA Tournament right now and gearing up for a run to the Final Four on Westwood One radio.  Because of COVID-19 he's on Play-by-PlayCast instead.  One of the premiere radio broadcasters in the business right now, Kugler discusses working with big-time analysts, storytelling, opinions, how talk radio made him a better pxp guy and more.

    Play-by-PlayCast Ep. 169 (Mike Monaco / ACC Network)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 53:55


    Mike Monaco is one of the fastest rising superstars in the PxP business. The former TV voice of the Western Michigan Broncos, Mike then made the jump to FOX and BTN before becoming full-time with ESPN and ACC Network this year.  He's also cut his baseball chops in the minors, most recently with the Pawtucket Red Sox.

    Episode 168 (Steve Klauke / Salt Lake Bees)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 52:50


    Salt Lake Bees voice Steve Klauke has broadcast over 3,500 games for the organization.  Originally moving to Utah as part of the Jazz broadcast, Klauke took over PxP with the city's baseball team when the Buzz moved to town from Portland.

    Episode 167 (Josh Suchon / Albuquerque Isotopes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 55:46


    Josh Suchon began his career with a decade of newspaper reporting and, at age 34, took the dive and headed into the world of play-by-play.  He also made it quickly back to the Major Leagues working on the Dodgers Radio Network.

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    Episode 166 (Gary Hahn / North Carolina State)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 49:17


    Gary Hahn is the 30-year voice of the NC State Wolfpack, but before that he was the voice of the Ohio State Buckeyes and worked on the Louisville and Alabama Networks ... oh, and he had a stint on national radio with NBC in New York.  One of the giants of the collegiate space is this week's guest on PxPCast.

    Episode 165 (Andrew Allegretta / Tulane Green Wave)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 54:46


    Andrew Allegretta is the newest voice to the FBS scene as the Voice of the Green Wave at Tulane. This week he joins the podcast to talk making the jump to being an FBS voice, why Tulane was the right fit and how he knew, what makes a perfect call, his influence from Bill Roth and more.

    Episode 164 (Courtney Lyle / ESPN)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 40:12


    Courtney Lyle is one of the youngest full-time broadcasters on the ESPN roster, still not yet 30 years of age.  The Tennessee grad got her start with the SEC Network and working local news before beginning to work her way up the ESPN ladder.  Today we talk travel stories, cracking the network level, broadcasting on twitter and more.  Follow Courtney @Sportney_Lyle.

    Episode 163 (Brett Dolan / Arkansas SEC Network)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 45:21


    Brett Dolan worked his way up in the broadcasting world through MiLB, eventually cracking the Majors with the Expos and Diamondbacks on a fill-in basis and then the Astros full-time.  How did he make it to the majors?  Well, we discuss the road this week and how you know you're ready to make that leap.

    Episode 162 (Jenn Hildreth / World Cup on FOX, ACC Network)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 53:27


    Well, I've got a soccer broadcast this weekend and it's my first in a decade. How did I prepare? I called one of the better soccer broadcasters right now in Jenn Hildreth and figured out exactly what I'm doing. Want an idea of what to do when you're tackling a new sport to your repertoire? Want to know how to call soccer?  This is the episode for you.  

    Episode 161 (Jeff Munn / Arizona Sportscaster of the Year)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 55:54


    Jeff Munn is the voice of ... well ... a lot of things.  A PA voice of the Olympics, Fiesta Bowl, World Series and more, Jeff has also called pxp in the NBA, MLB, Alliance of American Football and NCAA.  He's also skilled at media relations and wears more hats than you could imagine.  All of it provides an awesome perspective on this week's PxPCast.

    Episode 160 (Greg Wrubell / BYU Cougars)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 55:50


    Greg Wrubell has been around BYU athletics for almost all of his adult life ... and he truly is a standard when it comes to looking at what we do in this field as an art and a craft to be honed.  We talk this week about his multi-faceted role at BYU, his prep, constant review and more.

    Play-by-Playcast Ep. 159 (Dave Tasca / Producer/Director, ESPN)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 41:15


    This week on PxPCast we talk about the best ways to help make a television broadcast work as a PxP broadcaster....through the eyes of the other side.  ESPN producer/director Dave Tasca sits down with Joel at the LLWS of Softball regionals and talks about his role and how a PxP guy fits into the puzzle of a TV broadcast.

    Play-by-Playcast Ep. 158 (Quint Kessenich / ESPN)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 39:13


    Quint Kessenich is the lead lacrosse analyst for ESPN but in his time with the network he has expanded that role to include sideline reporting and, more recently, play-by-play itself.  He gives a great perspective on the craft this week, diving into preparation, teamwork and more.

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    Play-by-Playcast Ep. 157 (John Walters / Iowa State)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 41:51


    John Walters always wanted to be in play-by-play, working his way up through television and as the radio voice of the Drake Bulldogs.  When he took over for the Cyclones he replaced his longtime friend and mentor who had passed away suddenly.  On this episode we talk about he relationship with Pete Taylor, being humble, working in TV and radio simultaneously and operating Cyclones.tv.

    Play-by-Playcast Ep. 156 (Sam Farber / ESPN & Fox)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 54:00


    Sam Farber is one of the most respected names in PxP in Los Angeles covering high school sports and college athletics across a variety of TV platforms.  Sam and I met through broadcasting the CrossFit Games in 2018 after years of knowing his name.  On this pod he'll detail his rise through the ranks out west, how he calls a high school game, his prep in general, watching games back and more.

    Play-by-Playcast Ep. 155 (Tony Castricone / Washington Huskies)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2019 49:38


    Tony Castricone just completed his second season as the voice of a Pac-12 team, years after being laid off from a job and traveling the country playing open mic nights.  He talks his journey to the pinnacle of college sports and what makes a great broadcast on this week's pod.

    Play-by-Playcast Ep. 154 (Sam Levitt / Amarillo Sod Poodles)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 44:14


    What is a Sod Poodle? Sam Levitt knows...no, seriously, the guy went out onto the prairie this week and met some.  You can find it on social media.  The AA Padres voice is very active on social media both on and off the air and is super creative in ways he covers his team.  We dive into that, his voice, not becoming a doctor and more!    

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    PxPCast Classic: The Late Rod Bramblett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 48:56


    The late Auburn Tigers PxP voice Rod Bramblett lived for his team.  His passion oozed through every word he announced.  Recently Rod tragically passed away in an automobile accident and many of you have tweeted or emailed that you'd like us to repost the Rod Bramblett episode ... and here it is, Episode 108 with Auburn's Rod Bramblett.  He was so enthusiastic about coming on the pod, and I was excited to have had the opportunity to have him.

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    Play-by-Playcast Ep. 153 (Deene Ehlis / Iowa Cubs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 51:16


    Deene Ehlis is one of the deans of Triple-A baseball, having served with the Iowa Cubs since 1990.  He's seen everybody from Mark Prior to Kerry Wood and Rod Beck's RV in the parking lot.  Deane talks about his career and his approach to calling games throughout his career.  We also play some name association with players he's seen throughout his career.

    Play-by-Playcast Ep. 152 (Kevin Harlan / CBS, TNT, Westwood One)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 46:03


    So this week's episode needs very little introduction...Kevin Harlan is simply one of the best play-by-play announcers in the business.  On this week's episode he breaks down how he calls a football game, a little look into how he prepares a story arc going into a game, big calls about LeBron having no regard for human life and more.

    Play-by-Playcast Ep. 151 (Ben Wagner / Toronto Blue Jays)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 55:29


    Ben Wagner was my first boss in broadcasting when I worked for the Buffalo Bisons in 2009. Ten years later he's in the Major Leagues. Coincidence? I think not. But seriously, Ben spent more than a decade as one of the most well respected voices in MiLB before he got his break at the Major League level. On this episode we talk about his climb, if he thought the break would ever come, what makes a good call on the radio, handling no-hitters and how he handles building relationships and interacting with players and coaches in the bigs.

    Play-by-Playcast Ep. 150 (Harry Donahue / Temple Owls)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 51:00


    Harry Donahue is the voice of the Temple Owls, but he's also so much more. A fixture of KYW news radio in Philadelphia for almost four decades, Donahue covered the biggest sports and news in Philly and also served as PxP voice of the USFL's Stars for their two year stint in the city...which in a roundabout way earned him a Hollywood movie credit later in life.

    Play-by-Playcast Ep. 149 (Tom Hart / SEC Network)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 49:05


    Tom Hart began his career in Minor League Baseball before working his way into television and with the Atlanta Braves.  Hart's now the lead voice for college football on Saturday nights for the SEC Network.

    Play-by-Playcast Ep. 148 (Mike Crispino / UConn Huskies)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 56:06


    Mike Crispino is in his first voice as the voice of the UConn Huskies, but he's no stranger to big time airwaves. A former voice of the New York Knicks and face on MSG Networks for two decades, Crispino is a well known voice around the metro New York market.

    Play-by-Playcast Ep. 147 (Joe Fisher / Vanderbilt Commodores)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 45:36


    For two decades Joe Fisher has been the voice of the Vanderbilt Commodores, but before that he was out of the business and working in PR.  He loved the gig, but the 'Dores came calling and the rest is history.

    Play-by-Playcast Ep. 146 (Paul Keels / Ohio State Buckeyes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 40:02


    Paul Keels has spent the last two decades as the voice of the Ohio State.  A Buckeye state native, Keels has worked in his hometown of Cincinnati for the Bengals and UC along with stints covering Michigan and the Detroit Pistons.  Keels talks about his deep pipes, his game prep, calling national finals and more.

    Play-by-Playcast Ep. 145 (Clay Matvick / ESPN)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 51:09


    Clay Matvick is a second generation broadcaster, following in his father's footsteps as a well known voice in Minnesota ... after first starting out as a dairy farmer (Clay's father, not Clay). He climbed the ranks from radio to TV and eventually to CNN-SI and ESPN.

    Play-by-Playcast Ep. 144 (Robert Lee / ESPN)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 37:04


    Robert Lee became a famous name when he didn't call a UVa football game.  And that's something we actually don't talk about on the podcast.  What we do dive into his his career in broadcasting, climbing the ranks to ESPN and what makes a good show on TV.  Follow Robert online @RobertLeePxP.

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