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THE PBP: VOICES OF BASEBALL

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The PBP focuses on the art of bringing you the game: baseball play-by-play. These are the broadcasters who facilitate the daily relationship with baseball and our teams; how, and why do they do it? Matt Spiegel always wanted to be one, and now gets to walk among them, gleaning advice, stories, and tricks of the trade he'll share with you.

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The PBP focuses on the art of bringing you the game: baseball play-by-play. These are the broadcasters who facilitate the daily relationship with baseball and our teams; how, and why do they do it? Matt Spiegel always wanted to be one, and now gets to walk among them, gleaning advice, stories, and tricks of the trade he'll share with you.

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Season 2, Episode 5: Scott Franzke's memorable calls last a lifetime for Phillies fans

5/2/2024
This week's guest on The PBP is Phillies radio voice Scott Franzke, who has delivered so many memorable calls of big moments in team history -- "Bedlam at the Bank", World Series appearances, no hitters and more! Franzke also details his relationships with the legendary Harry Kalas, and current radio partner Larry Andersen. There's so much goodness in this episode. Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:17:18

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Season 2, Episode 4: A deep dive into John Rooney's career in broadcasting

4/25/2024
In this week's "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", Matt Spiegel is joined by John Rooney, radio voice of the Cardinals. Rooney's long broadcasting career features multiple World Series, including 2005 and 2006 -- with two different teams. They also discuss Rooney calling home run #700 for Albert Pujols, as well as his vast broadcasting experience across multiple sports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:00:49

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Featured Clip: 2023 World Series was full-circle moment for Eric Nadel

4/19/2024
Hall of Famer Eric Nadel details memories behind the mic for the Texas Rangers, which includes Nolan Ryan's 5000th strikeout and polar-opposite experiences in the World Series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:17:28

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Season 2, Episode 3: Any game Eric Nadel calls might be the best he's ever seen

4/18/2024
This week's episode features Hall of Famer Eric Nadel, who details why he calls every game "in a vacuum". No matter the Rangers' win-loss record, it could be the best game he's ever seen! Plus, Nadel details the full-circle moment of the Rangers winning the 2023 World Series 12 years after a nightmare and shares many memories and words of wisdom from the booth. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:00:52

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Featured Clip: John Sadak embodies emotions of Reds fans in biggest moments

4/12/2024
In this week's episode with John Sadak, the Reds' TV voice discusses some of the top moments of last season and how he goes about delivering the biggest moments to Reds fans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:15:40

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Season 2, Episode 2: John Sadak's voice becoming synonymous with Elly De La Cruz highlight reel

4/11/2024
In this week's episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", Cincinnati Reds TV voice John Sadak joins Matt Spiegel. Sadak details living up to the highlight-reel moments that Elly De La Cruz and a young Reds team deliver frequently. Sadak also shares info of a fun competition between MLB broadcasters, balancing family vs. career and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:58:00

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Season 2, Episode 1: Brian Anderson values difference of being interested vs. interesting

4/4/2024
Season 2 of the podcast begins with well-known national voice Brian Anderson, who is also the TV voice of the Milwaukee Brewers. Anderson details his unique backstory, which includes being a college baseball catcher and cameraman-turned-broadcaster, as well as changing his voice with a simple tool. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:59:54

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Season 2 Trailer

3/28/2024
Matt Spiegel teases Season 2 of the podcast, which begins Thursday, April 4th! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:04:13

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Featured Clip: Joe Buck's reaction to memorable calls of Kirk Gibson World Series walk-off

10/6/2023
In this week's season finale of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", Joe Buck listens and reacts to the calls made by Vin Scully and his father Jack for Kirk Gibson's memorable walk-off home run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:10:57

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Episode 18: A Postseason Special with Joe Buck

10/5/2023
The season finale of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball" features an in-depth conversation with Joe Buck, who book-ends the season of the podcast. Buck shares his thoughts on many iconic playoff calls, as chosen by the podcast's guests from the season. Many highlights feature Joe or his father Jack. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:08:33

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Episode 17: Bob Costas reflects on esteemed baseball broadcasting career

9/28/2023
In this week's episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", the great Bob Costas joins Matt Spiegel to discuss many different topics on broadcasting in baseball. What's the origin of Costas' love for the craft? What are some memorable calls in the booth Costas is proud of? What is one item he can't travel without? All of that and so much more in this episode! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:12:42

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Featured Clip: What calling games at Fenway means to Will Flemming

9/22/2023
In this week's episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", Red Sox radio voice Will Flemming discussed the meaning of Fenway Park becoming his home ballpark. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:10:39

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Episode 16: Will Flemming thankful for his journey to the bigs

9/21/2023
In this week's episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", Boston Red Sox radio voice Will Flemming joined Matt Spiegel to discuss his journey to the big leagues, which included many years in the minor leagues. He also detailed his close relationship with brother, Dave, current voice for the San Francisco Giants, and what it's like to do his job at Fenway Park. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:53:55

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Featured Clip: A crazy travel story from Adam Amin

9/15/2023
Adam Amin has had many close calls going from city to city to call games, but as told on this week's "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", perhaps the craziest happened at the end of a 3-game-in-3-city stretch over a Thanksgiving Weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:09:00

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Featured Clip: Are national broadcasts biased or unbiased?

9/15/2023
In this week's episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", Adam Amin weighed in on the feedback national broadcasters receive from listeners. Are the broadcasts biased or unbiased? You might be surprised by Amin's answer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:09:48

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Episode 15: Adam Amin is as versatile as they come

9/14/2023
This week's episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball" features Adam Amin, the versatile voice of many sports on a national scale. He explains why he's called every sport under the sun on his road to calling NFL and MLB games for FOX Sports. Amin also details unique relationships he has with Joe Davis and many other rising broadcasting stars, plus plenty of advice spanning multiple sports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:04:56

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Episode 14: Jon Miller, an iconic "Sound of Summer"

9/7/2023
This week's episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball" features the legendary Jon Miller, 2010 Ford C. Frick Award winner via the Baseball Hall of Fame. Miller talks about his stops in Boston and Baltimore before arriving to his current home with the San Francisco Giants. Miller also shares many words of wisdom, some of which he gained from Ernie Harwell. Sit back and enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:56:17

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Featured Clip: How "See You Later" became Bob Carpenter's go-to home run call

9/1/2023
In the latest episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", Bob Carpenter describes how "See You Later!" became his go-to home run call. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:10:19

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Episode 13: Bob Carpenter's scorebook has been a staple for baseball fans of all ages

8/31/2023
In this week's episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", Nationals TV voice Bob Carpenter discusses his long-running scorebook business that has impacted many broadcasters and baseball fans alike. Carpenter also tells the origin story of his patented "See. You. Later!" home run calls, some favorite moments in the booth and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:49:56

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Featured Clip: Addressing the Kevin Brown situation with Howie Rose

8/18/2023
On this week's episode, Mets radio voice Howie Rose commented on the recent suspension of Orioles TV voice Kevin Brown, and why broadcasters must be honest to their audience. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:09:22