Apr 14, 2021
Kenny Albert is the only current play-by-play broadcaster who calls all four major professional sports (NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB). He has also appeared behind the mic at six Olympic Games. In this jam-packed episode, Kenny reflects on his early beginnings, honing his craft, juggling multiple sports, memorable highlights, travel pranks, player pronunciations, his most awkward interview and more.
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Episode Time Stamps:
- 0:00 - Intro
- 7:50 - Prep process
- 15:25 - Career path
- 29:32 - Family influence
- 34:34 - Facing adversity
- 38:20 - NHL Playoffs ('94)
- 44:25 - Family support, work/life balance
- 51:14 - Memories with his father
- 53:56 - Olympic Games
- 58:20 - Calling the Bautista bat flip
- 1:00:54 - NHL Playoffs
- 1:07:20 - Player names & pronunciations
- 1:13:07 - Personal stats and records
- 1:18:54 - Professional goals
- 1:21:02 - The in-game experience
- 1:23:54 - Pandemic takeaways
- 1:26:35 - Travel pranks
- 1:32:23 - "Rapid Fire" questions
- 1:56:50 - "Encore" (career advice)