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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!
Women In Broadcasting with Natalie Noury
In the first of a two part series on Women In Broadcasting, I visited with UNH NESN sideline reporter Natalie Noury, in which we discussed sideline reporting, women in the industry, and more.
44:5220/01/2021
Talking College Hockey with Jon Shields
In this episode I chat with the radio voice of University of Maine radio play by play voice Jon Shields.
43:4513/01/2021
Talking College Hockey with Rob Rudnick
In this episode, I chat with the long time radio voice of the Northeastern men’s hockey team, the venerable Rob Rudnick.
40:0106/01/2021
Merry Christmas!
Some holiday music to help celebrate Christmas. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
54:4823/12/2020
My Top 25 Moments in Broadcasting
With my 25th anniversary of broadcasting coming up next week, I thought I’d take a trip down memory lane and give you my top 25 favorite moments of my career.
50:2716/12/2020
Mitochondrial Disease with Michael Goldberg
In his very special episode, I sit down and chat with my high school friend Michael Goldberg who is battling Mitochondrial Disease.
53:4209/12/2020
Podcast Replay- Memory Techniques For Play By Play
One of my favorite techniques- memory. In this episode I share my favorite tips and tricks that I use to remember things during my play by play broadcasts.
46:1802/12/2020
Thanksgiving 2020 with Lori-Ann Leahy
In this episode, I invite my wife back on the podcast and we discuss Thanksgiving, football, and much more in an episode of gratitude.
56:1526/11/2020
A visit with Michael Lehr
In this episode, I visit with Michael Lehr, radio voice of Vermont men’s hockey and Aberdeen Ironbirds baseball.
48:5218/11/2020
A chat with Allan Lessels, UNH Insider
This episode features UNH sports insider Allan Lessels. We talk college sports , the pandemic, among other things.
47:1111/11/2020
Travis, 4 things, and Hockey East talk.
A mixed bag this week- a tribute to Travis Roy, 4 things you might not know about me, and some Hockey East talk.
32:0404/11/2020
Talking Sports with Jay-Dawg
In this episode we visit with one of New Hampshire’s most entertaining radio personalities- Jason (Jay Dawg) Arsenault, direct from the studios of WTPL in Concord, NH.
04:58:5828/10/2020
Talking TV Sports with Arlen Showstack
In this episode we explore the TV side of broadcasting with TV producer and director Arlen Showstack.
51:5421/10/2020
Switching Gears
In this episode, I provide an update on my broadcasting, then we transition into song for a change of pace.
53:1514/10/2020
Talking College Hockey with Mike McMahon
In this episode we chat with college hockey writer Mike McMahon on a variety of college hockey topics.
52:5207/10/2020
A Visit With Joe Putnam
In this packed episode, I chat with my good friend and colleague Joe Putnam, radio voice of the State College Spikes, short season affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.
51:0323/09/2020
A conversation with Pete Webster
We talk college hockey in this episode with the color analyst of UNH hockey, Pete Webster.
46:4516/09/2020
Life On the Road (Part 2)
I continue my discussion of sports life on the road with professional sports bus driver Dominic Ciolino, longtime bus driver of the Lowell Spinners, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, and much more.
53:0009/09/2020
Bus Stories From The Road
Every broadcaster at the minor league and college level has experienced bus and travel issues on the road. In this episode I share some of my favorite stories from my time on the road.
36:5602/09/2020
A look at spotting boards
One of the broadcasters most important tools for preparation, the spotting board is vital to success. In this episode, I talk about my approaches to creating them.
38:5326/08/2020
A conversation with Tim Poszgai
In this latest episode I visit with the voice of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, short season affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.
43:0318/08/2020
A Conversation With Eric Shulman
In this episode I visit with Eric Shulman, correspondent of Hockey USA, TV statistician and former radio color analyst of Merrimack hockey.
52:5929/07/2020
The 100 Greatest Play By Play Announcers of All Time
In this episode I reveal my choices of the greatest 100 play by play announcers of all time.
53:0422/07/2020
Greatest Hockey Players By Uniform Number
I continue my discussion of greatest players by number, this time with hockey players.
48:0215/07/2020
The Greatest Baseball Players By Uniform Number
In this unique episode, I’ll give you my thoughts on the greatest baseball players by uniform number. Highly open to debate, I encourage your feedback by sending me a message!
43:5908/07/2020
Talking Baseball With Gershon Rabinowitz
In this episode I visit with Baseball Prospects Journal writer Gershon Rabinowitz as we talk some baseball.
42:1801/07/2020
A Chat With Ian Beauchesne
In this episode we chat with Merrimack men’s hockey PA announcer Ian Beauchesne.
39:1824/06/2020
A Chat with Ian Beauchesne
A chat with Merrimack hockey PA announcer Ian Beauchesne.
39:1824/06/2020
My Bucket List
A quick chat about what I’d still like to achieve and what I’ll be working on in the time ahead.
31:3317/06/2020
Talking college hockey with Mike Machnik
In this episode I chat with my radio analyst at Merrimack, Mike Machnik, as we check in on college hockey.
51:2910/06/2020
A Chat with Mike (The Sarge) Riley
A visit with Mike (The Sarge) Riley from 98.5 The Sports Hub, and a PA announcer from all around the New England Sports scene.
39:4603/06/2020
Play By Play and the Importance of Description
In this episode, I discuss the importance of description as it relates to play by play. What it is and how to improve it.
40:2827/05/2020
Behind the Scenes With Board Opping
In this episode I’ll take you behind the scenes and show how I produce and board op our games.
36:0520/05/2020
A Visit with Bernie Corbett
In this episode we visit with the venerable voice of Boston University hockey, Bernie Corbett.
53:1814/05/2020
Play By Play and Storytelling
In this episode we dive in to more play by play techniques and the importance of storytelling. I explore techniques of the STAA play by play pyramid and resources to help improve your baseball storytelling power.
46:0706/05/2020
TOP 10- BASEBALL EDITION
In this episode I discuss my top 10 as it relates to baseball- my top 10 favorite games, my top 10 ballparks, and even my top 10 eating establishments on the road!
49:3729/04/2020
Top 10- Hockey Edition
In this episode I reveal my Top 10 lists for hockey- my top 10 favorite games I’ve called, my top 10 arenas, and my top 10 players.
42:2422/04/2020
A conversation with Bob Socci
In this episode I am joined by the voice of the 6 time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots, Bob Socci.
45:5815/04/2020
Part 2, the conclusion, with UMASS’ Brock Hines.
The closing moments of my chat with UMass’ Brock Hines.
04:0008/04/2020
Brock Hines UMass color analyst (Part 1)
In this episode I chat with Brock Hines, the venerable color analyst for the UMass men’s hockey team.
47:3808/04/2020
Mike Murphy Part 2
Part 2 of my discussion with UNH play by play voice Mike Murphy.
24:3501/04/2020
Mike Murphy Part 1
The first of a two part interview with UNH play by play voice Mike Murphy .
34:5001/04/2020
Broadcasters Libraries- Great Books To Read
Every broadcaster should have great industry books to read. Here are my favorites.
42:3921/03/2020
Hockey Play By Play with Ken Cail
The legendary Ken Cail joins me to talk hockey play by play.
54:2011/03/2020
Some thoughts on interviewing techniques.
In this episode I share my thoughts on interviewing- the lost skill of broadcasting.
30:3405/03/2020
Radio vs. TV with Mike Logan
In this episode we distinguish between radio and TV sportscasting with the radio voice of Providence College men’s hockey, Mike Logan.
34:0722/02/2020
Cool and Funny Stories From 25 Years in the Booth
Broadcasting is about communication. Part of it is conversation. Here are a few of my favorite stories from a quarter century of calling games.
24:0614/02/2020
How To Approach Criticism
Sharing my thoughts and tips on handling criticism- what it is, why it’s useful, how to take it and how to give it.
20:4607/02/2020
The Wind Beneath This Sportscaster’s Wings
In this episode we explore how the life of a sportscaster affects the spouses we’re with. Joining m is my very special guest, my wife Lori-Ann Leahy.
42:4930/01/2020
Memory Techniques in Sports Broadcasting
In this episode, I explore the ways I go about memorizing rosters, introducing a tried and true system.
37:5024/01/2020