بقلم Donny Baarns

بقلم Donny Baarns

بقلم Donny Baarns

Greg Schulte is the only radio voice the D-backs have known since their first season in 1998, but it took Greg decades to get his shot at a lead broadcasting job. He talks to Donny about working in small-town radio, being a color commentator and producer for years, his successful battle with Lymphoma, and the incredible 2001 World Series.…

Rick Rizzs missed his first job interview with the team...and got the job anyway. Hear how 33 Girl Scout cookies gave him the edge, how impossible it was to be Ernie Harwell's replacement in Detroit, and his memories of the 1995 Mariners club that saved baseball in Seattle.بقلم Donny Baarns

Donny talks to Phillies voice Scott Franzke about calling Major League playoff games, choosing to give up a Major League gig to hone his craft in the Minors, and his hastily prepared on-air eulogy for Philadelphia legend Harry Kalas.بقلم Donny Baarns

Donny chats with Hall of Fame voice Dave Van Horne about his 45 years in Major League Baseball, his 3 decades as the voice of the Montreal Expos, and the lost art of game re-creation.بقلم Donny Baarns

Kansas City Royals radio and TV broadcaster Ryan Lefebvre discusses getting what you want at a young age, his battle with depression, and how he's determined to use his struggles to help others.بقلم Donny Baarns

Brewers' TV voice Brian Anderson stops by to discuss what he learned from Ernie Harwell and Al Michaels, how he tried to quit broadcasting to become a PGA club professional, and the importance of sometimes saying "no."بقلم Donny Baarns

Donny speaks to Blue Jays voice Jerry Howarth about his late start in radio, his father's initial displeasure with his career choice, and why he broadcasts without headphones.بقلم Donny Baarns

Donny speaks with longtime Pacers voice Mark Boyle about calling rodeos, the infamous Malice at the Palace brawl, and why he still loves Ron Artest.بقلم Donny Baarns

Donny talks to former A's voice Monte Moore about working for Charlie Finley, recreating road games, and what really happened on that infamous team flight in 1967.بقلم Donny Baarns

Donny talks with legendary hockey voice Doc Emrick about his early career struggles, how the game has changed in the last 40 years, and the most memorable fight he's ever called.بقلم Donny Baarns

Donny Baarns talks to Pat Hughes, the Voice of the Cubs, about having fun on the radio, working with Bob Uecker, and what he'll say if the Cubs ever win a World Series.بقلم Donny Baarns

Donny chats with Reds broadcaster Jim Kelch about his 25-year journey to the Major Leagues, his most discouraging moments along the way, and how he found the ability to persevere and reach the top.بقلم Donny Baarns

Donny Baarns welcomes Jon Miller for a follow-up visit, in which Miller discusses Cal Ripken Jr's record-breaking night, handling Barry Bonds' steroid controversies, and that time he mispronounced the word "puck."بقلم Donny Baarns

Donny Baarns speaks with the Voice of the Rangers about last year's agonizing World Series, what he writes to himself before every game, and how close he was to becoming a lawyer instead of a broadcaster.بقلم Donny Baarns

Donny Baarns chats with Oakland A's radio voice Ken Korach about his cameo in Moneyball, Derek Jeter's famous flip in the 2001 playoffs, and what Bill King didn't like to wear in the press box.بقلم Donny Baarns

Donny Baarns talks with longtime Boston Red Sox voice Joe Castiglione about 1986, 2004, and his days as "The Big Cheese."بقلم Donny Baarns

Donny talks with Seattle Mariners broadcaster (and Emmy Award-winning TV writer) Ken Levine about his unorthodox entry into broadcasting, replacing Dave Niehaus, interviewing Vice Presidents on the fly, and his advice to younger broadcasters.بقلم Donny Baarns

Donny talks with Jon Miller about his legendary career, including learning to broadcast with StratoMatic Baseball, his Vin Scully impersonation, and why he doesn't care for "The worst baserunning in the history of the game."بقلم Donny Baarns