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John Leahy
In my over quarter of a century in the world of sports broadcasting, I've seen a lot of things and met a lot of people. This podcast touches on my love of sports, broadcasting, and the fascinating people I've met along the way. I've got great stories to tell and new adventures to discover. I'll also touch on my love of music and maybe play a few tunes for you along the way. You are always welcome in my broadcast booth, the door is always open, come on in!
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Talking Movies With Kitty Rae, The Flick Chick

Talking Movies With Kitty Rae, The Flick Chick

This week, I chatted movies with noted movie critic Kitty Rae, the "Flick Chick" from New Hampshire. We talked about upcoming movies and some fun general movie topics as well.
50:4513/12/2023
An Episode From The Heart

An Episode From The Heart

When you’re struggling to discover content, sometimes you need to not overthink, go into your studio and just hit record.
50:0006/12/2023
Talking College Hockey with Joshua Kummins

Talking College Hockey with Joshua Kummins

As the college hockey season nears its midpoint, I spoke this week with hockey correspondent Joshua Kummins of the New England Hockey Journal. We took a look at Hockey East thus far and broke down all 11 men's teams. We also discussed the women's play thus far.
46:5929/11/2023
Fearless Football Talk with Mark Farinella

Fearless Football Talk with Mark Farinella

With Thanksgiving upon us, this episode centers on Thanksgiving football in the area, and some New England Patriots talk.
52:2322/11/2023
Remembering Jimmy Buffett (with Tim Poszgai)

Remembering Jimmy Buffett (with Tim Poszgai)

A look back at Jimmy Buffett’s music, his life, and his effect on the world.
48:3008/11/2023
Book Review- A Wonderful Waste of Time with Terry Bonadonna

Book Review- A Wonderful Waste of Time with Terry Bonadonna

Joining me this week is the longtime voice of the Windy City Thunderbolts baseball club, Terry Bonadonna, as we discuss his book about the 2017 Thunderbolts season.
46:3401/11/2023
Catching Up With Jason Troop

Catching Up With Jason Troop

This week, I visited with old friend and former colleague Jason Troop, who I met while broadcasting in the Frontier League of professional baseball from 2008-2010. We reminisced about our experiences there and shared some great stories. I hope you enjoy this fun episode!
50:2325/10/2023
Kenny Albert (Replay)

Kenny Albert (Replay)

A replay of my conversation with Kenny Albert as his new book A Mic For All Seasons is released.
43:3118/10/2023
Horsing Around with Jerry Gerardi

Horsing Around with Jerry Gerardi

A unique twist this week, as I visit with horse racing announcer and friend Jerry Gerardi.
52:3211/10/2023
Some Updates

Some Updates

A very short episode this week- as my original plan for the podcast this week got sidetracked at the last minute due to some complicated technical details that I am in the process of sorting out. So as a fall back plan, here are some updates on things that I am engaged with. Thanks for your patience and understanding!
21:3104/10/2023
Talking College Hockey With Mike McMahon

Talking College Hockey With Mike McMahon

A preview of the upcoming Hockey East and college hockey season with college hockey correspondent Mike McMahon.
48:1327/09/2023
Jimmy Buffett Tribute

Jimmy Buffett Tribute

A musical tribute to the great Jimmy Buffett, who we lost on September 1st. I hope you enjoy the music.
01:39:0720/09/2023
2023-24 Men’s Hockey East Preview

2023-24 Men’s Hockey East Preview

A look at the upcoming 2023-24 Hockey East season with Mike Machnik and Ian Beauchesne.
01:11:2413/09/2023
NHL Broadcasting Stories With Chuck Kaiton

NHL Broadcasting Stories With Chuck Kaiton

Re-joining me this week is the longtime legendary play by play voice of the Hartford Whalers and Carolina Hurricanes, Chuck Kaiton. This episode touches on the Foster Hewitt award, memories of recently departed play by play voice Rick Jeannette of the Buffalo Sabres, and Chuck's perspective on some of the classic NHL broadcasters that he has worked with.
54:0506/09/2023
A Visit With Dan Rusanowsky

A Visit With Dan Rusanowsky

San Jose Sharks broadcaster Dan Rusanowsky joins me this week as we talk about his winning the Foster Hewitt Award and several other topics.
52:3830/08/2023
2023 NFL Preview Part 2- The NFC

2023 NFL Preview Part 2- The NFC

This week, we finish up our 2023 NFL preview with a look at the NFC. Thanks to my special guests Ken Cail, Mike Murphy and Jason (Jay-Dawg) Arsenault.
48:2223/08/2023
2023 NFL Preview- Part 1- The AFC

2023 NFL Preview- Part 1- The AFC

It’s that time of year again- football season is here! This week, I kick off a two part series in which we preview the 2023 NFL season with my special guests, Ken Cail, Mike Murphy, and Jason (Jay Dawg) Arsenault. This week’s episode , Part 1, previews the AFC. The NFC will be explored next week.
46:4716/08/2023
Sideline Confidential- A Novel By Brooke Bentley

Sideline Confidential- A Novel By Brooke Bentley

We welcome on to the podcast this week author Brooke Bentley, who is releasing her novel, Sideline Confidential on August 15th. This episode explores Brooke's background and a close look at her new book. Brooke also worked for the NFL's Houston Texans as a media personality and is the niece of country music star Dierks Bentley. Check out brookebentley.com for details and pre-ordering information.
44:5809/08/2023
Minor League Baseball Memories with Jeremy Lechan and Lauren Maldonado

Minor League Baseball Memories with Jeremy Lechan and Lauren Maldonado

This week it’s a trip down memory lane as I visit with the former broadcaster and athletic trainer of the Worcester Tornadoes minor league baseball club. We explore some great stories of life in minor league baseball.
54:0602/08/2023
Don Wardlow

Don Wardlow

A discussion with the first blind broadcaster in the history of professional baseball, Don Wardlow.
44:0826/07/2023
A Visit With Anne Montgomery

A Visit With Anne Montgomery

This episode features former sportscaster, author, sports official, and teacher Anne Montgomery. Joining me from Arizona, we discussed her fascinating career.
51:0619/07/2023
Philadelphia Flyers talk with Lou Nolan

Philadelphia Flyers talk with Lou Nolan

The public address voice of the Philadelphia Flyers, Lou Nolan, joins me this week. As the PA voice of the Flyers for over 50;years, Lou has great stories to share. Enjoy this very special episode!
47:2212/07/2023
Talking Broadcasting with Phil Giubileo

Talking Broadcasting with Phil Giubileo

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by the voice of Quinnipiac men’s and women’s hockey, Phil Giubileo. We touch on his background and Quinnipiac’s 2023 men’s national title.
47:4605/07/2023
A Visit with Mark Majewski

A Visit with Mark Majewski

This episode features the creative director of the Boston Bruins and TD Garden, and former sports information director at Northeastern and Boston College, Mark Majewski. A former colleague of mine, Mark and I talked about his fascinating career as well as our time together in Hockey East, with a discussion of the Beanpot as well.
54:1928/06/2023
Paul McCartney-A Tribute

Paul McCartney-A Tribute

This week, in honor of Paul McCartney’s 81st birthday, I played some songs of his on the uke. Happy Birthday Sir Paul!
59:3321/06/2023
Talking College Hockey with Bruce Ciskie

Talking College Hockey with Bruce Ciskie

This week I am joined by the radio voice of the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs men’s hockey team, Bruce Ciskie. Some wonderful college hockey conversation .
41:2314/06/2023
Taking A Look Back at the Can-Am League with Jeremy Lechan

Taking A Look Back at the Can-Am League with Jeremy Lechan

This week, a throwback episode in which I reminisce about my time in the Can Am League of professional baseball with my good friend and former colleague Jeremy Lechan, who served as the radio voice of the Worcester Tornadoes.
51:5507/06/2023
2023 NBA and NHL Finals Preview with Ken Cail and Jason (Jay Dawg) Arsenault

2023 NBA and NHL Finals Preview with Ken Cail and Jason (Jay Dawg) Arsenault

In this episode we look ahead to the 2023 NBA and NHL finals with New Hampshire radio and sports personalities Ken Cail and Jason (Jay Dawg) Arsenault. They offer their analysis and predictions.
48:1031/05/2023
Visiting with NESN’s Bill Titus

Visiting with NESN’s Bill Titus

Joining me this week is TV sports freelancer and NESN camera operator Bill Titus. Bill is a longtime friend and colleague who has been in the industry for nearly four decades. Bill has amazing stories to tell and it was wonderful having him on. I hope you enjoy the episode!
51:1124/05/2023
Podcast Replay- John R. Leahy Sr. (1938-2022)

Podcast Replay- John R. Leahy Sr. (1938-2022)

With the first anniversary of my father’s passing this week, here is the tribute I did for him.
43:2117/05/2023
Gordon Lightfoot-A Tribute

Gordon Lightfoot-A Tribute

This episode features my tribute to singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, who passed away last week at the age of 84. His music was far reaching not only in Canada but all over the world. Here in this episode I highlight his career with six of his best known songs.
33:2410/05/2023
Vacations- A Welcome One, An Unexpected One, NHL and NBA playoffs

Vacations- A Welcome One, An Unexpected One, NHL and NBA playoffs

This week I take a look back at our wonderful Nashville excursion, the premature exit of the Boston Bruins from the NHL playoffs, and I take a look at the NHL and NBA playoffs.
42:4703/05/2023
A Sportscasting Visit with Kenny Albert

A Sportscasting Visit with Kenny Albert

One of the most visible and in demand sportscasters of this generation, Kenny Albert, joins me as a guest this week on the podcast. The son of broadcasting great Marv Albert, Kenny is the only sportscaster today who covers all four of the major sports as a play by play broadcaster, working for multiple networks. We talk about his career and upbringing as well as his new book coming out this fall, “ A Mic For All Seasons.” As a production note, the first few seconds of the interview had a very brief connection issue which was quickly repaired and restored.
43:2826/04/2023
A Review of Game Misconduct with Jashvina Shah

A Review of Game Misconduct with Jashvina Shah

Joining me this week is hockey writer Jashvina Shah, co-author of the book Game Misconduct- Hockey’s Toxic Culture and How to Fix it. We review her book and the author gives her perspectives on problems related to hockey’s culture and offers possible solutions on how to remedy them.
48:5419/04/2023
Classic NHL Arenas with Chuck Kaiton (Part 3)

Classic NHL Arenas with Chuck Kaiton (Part 3)

The final installment in my three part series on classic NHL arenas as told by former NHL broadcaster Chuck Kaiton.
56:5812/04/2023
Remembering the New York Penn League with Tim Poszgai

Remembering the New York Penn League with Tim Poszgai

Joining me in this episode is my former broadcast colleague in the New York Penn League of professional baseball, Tim Poszgai, formerly of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. In this episode, we take a look back at some memories we shared of the league, cities we’ve visited, and fun times. We’re sad that our time in the league is over, and it was fun looking back at our time there.
57:3405/04/2023
Rinkside with Laura Stickells

Rinkside with Laura Stickells

Joining me in the booth this week is NESN and ESPN+ rinkside reporter Laura Stickells. The California native discusses her early career and education, her professional career in Alaska, and her transition to Massachusetts to become one of the most visible reporters in New England today.
50:1629/03/2023
A visit With Kacey Bellamy

A visit With Kacey Bellamy

This episode features the story of Olympic gold medal ice hockey star Kacey Bellamy. Kacey won nine gold medals, played collegiately at UNH and also professionally.
44:2022/03/2023
St. Patrick’s Day- A Celebration

St. Patrick’s Day- A Celebration

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love music- and in particular Irish music. This episode touches upon that love, as I celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2023 with an hour’s worth of Irish music. Enjoy your St. Patrick’s Day and the music!
50:3815/03/2023
Classic NHL Arenas with Chuck Kaiton (Part 2)

Classic NHL Arenas with Chuck Kaiton (Part 2)

In part 2 of a three part series, I visited with former NHL broadcaster Chuck Kaiton as we discussed more NHL arenas as told from Chuck’s perspective.
58:3308/03/2023
BONUS EPISODE- Hockey East Playoff Preview 2023

BONUS EPISODE- Hockey East Playoff Preview 2023

In this bonus episode, I sat down with Merrimack broadcast analyst Mike Machnik and Merrimack PA announcer Ian Beauchesne to break down the 2022-23 Hockey East playoff tournament, which starts Wednesday night in Orono, ME, Providence, RI, and Chestnut Hill, MA.
50:5105/03/2023
A Conversation with Rob Kennedy

A Conversation with Rob Kennedy

This week on the podcast I visited with Dartmouth men’s and women’s hockey broadcaster Rob Kennedy. We chatted about his broadcasting experiences,his dual career, and we also took a look ahead to the upcoming ECAC playoffs.
51:5301/03/2023
Talking Sportscasting with Kevin Gehl

Talking Sportscasting with Kevin Gehl

This week I’m joined by Emmy award winning sportscaster Kevin Gehl from NESN. The San Francisco Bay Area native discusses his career and his rise in the industry.
52:2122/02/2023
A Chat with Shireen Saski of the CBS Sports Network

A Chat with Shireen Saski of the CBS Sports Network

This episode features Shireen Saski of the CBS Sports Network, sideline reporter and wife of college hockey analyst Dave Starman. Shireen talks about her career, growing up in Detroit as a sports fan, and working with her husband as the only husband and wife tandem in all of sports. I hope you enjoy this wonderful conversation!
47:5515/02/2023
A visit with author Kirk McKnight

A visit with author Kirk McKnight

This episode features award winning author Kirk McKnight, author of the books “Voices of Baseball” and “Voices of Hockey.” Kirk discusses his upcoming re-release of Voices of Baseball, due out in April. I highly recommend Kirk’s book for anyone interested in sports broadcasting.
46:0008/02/2023
Talking Classic NHL Arenas with Chuck Kaiton

Talking Classic NHL Arenas with Chuck Kaiton

Joining.me this week is Chuck Kaiton, former radio voice of the Hartford Whalers and Carolina Hurricanes. Chuck explores some classic NHL arenas from a broadcaster’s perspective. A fascinating discussion, and a whole lot of fun. Enjoy!
55:2701/02/2023
Lowell Spinners Memories with Shawn Smith

Lowell Spinners Memories with Shawn Smith

For nearly a decade I was the radio voice of the Lowell Spinners, the short season affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. During that time I had the great opportunity to work with general manager Shawn Smith. In this episode, we reflect back on some Lowell Spinners memories. We also touch on Shawn’s career and current new position with the Red Sox in Fort Myers, FL.
46:4125/01/2023
Talking broadcasting with Bridgette Proulx

Talking broadcasting with Bridgette Proulx

This episode features NESN and ESPN+ broadcaster Bridgette Proulx. She is a rising star in the industry, and I hope you enjoy this informative conversation.
39:2518/01/2023
A Conversation with Joe Pott

A Conversation with Joe Pott

In this episode, I caught up with friend and colleague Joe Pott, who I worked with in the Frontier League. Joe is now the director of broadcasting and communications at Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville. Joe and I shared many great stories in this episode. I hope you enjoy it!
46:4611/01/2023
A Visit with Jesse Goldberg-Strassler

A Visit with Jesse Goldberg-Strassler

In this very special episode, I visit with good friend and colleague Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, a broadcaster, author, and baseball historian. We relived Jesse”s experience of being called up to the major leagues for the first time in full depth. We also talked about his books, the NHL Winter Classic, and Vin Scully. I hope you enjoy this wonderful conversation!
47:3104/01/2023