A Shot and a Goal

Jake Baskin
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Jake Baskin interviews announcers from all over the hockey world to talk about their path through and passion for broadcasting the sport.

  1. 07/07/2021

    Episode 52: Clay Matvick, ESPN

    Interview with Clay Matvick, multi-sport play-by-play announcer for ESPN. Matvick has been with ESPN since 2006 and called the Women's Frozen Four in 2021, the event's first time being televised by the Worldwide Leader. On this podcast, Clay talks about remote broadcasting, calling the fabled Minnesota high school hockey tournament, and not knowing much about hockey at first growing up in the US's most hockey-crazy state. You can follow Clay on Twitter @claymatvick. You can follow host Jake Baskin on Twitter @jakebaskinpxp.

    Episode 52: Clay Matvick, ESPN

  2. 06/03/2021

    Episode 51: Austin Rooke, Providence Bruins

    Interview with Austin Rooke, play-by-play announcer for the American Hockey League's Providence Bruins. Rooke grew up in Rhode Island and graduated from Marquette in 2017. On this podcast, Austin talks about being a second-generation broadcaster, working for his hometown team, and interacting with other announcers in the league. You can follow Austin on Twitter @RookeVoice. You can follow host Jake Baskin on Twitter @jakebaskinpxp.

    Episode 51: Austin Rooke, Providence Bruins

  3. 05/16/2021

    Episode 50: Andrew Smith, Indy Fuel

    Interview with Andrew Smith, broadcaster for the ECHL's Indy Fuel. Smith has been the play-by-play voice of the Fuel since 2018, but his day job is as a high school teacher in the Indianapolis suburb of New Palestine. On this podcast, Andrew talks about balancing his two jobs, calling professional hockey in his hometown, and working with a young color commentator trying to make his own name in the business. You can follow Andrew on Twitter @crimsonace. You can follow host Jake Baskin on Twitter @jakebaskinpxp.

    Episode 50: Andrew Smith, Indy Fuel

  4. 04/14/2021

    Episode 49: Les Lazaruk, Saskatoon Blades

    Interview with Les Lazaruk, voice of the Western Hockey League's Saskatoon Blades. Lazaruk has been the Blades' broadcaster since 1994 and is currently working in the WHL's East Division bubble in Regina. On this podcast, Les talks about getting interested in broadcasting at a young age, his relationship with other broadcasters in the league, and his signature goal calls. You can follow Les on Twitter @Bladesvoice. You can follow host Jake Baskin on Twitter @jakebaskinpxp.

    Episode 49: Les Lazaruk, Saskatoon Blades

  5. 03/25/2021

    Episode 48: Alexis Pearson, Minnesota Whitecaps

    Interview with Alexis Pearson, color commentator for the National Women's Hockey League's Minnesota Whitecaps. Pearson graduated from St. Cloud State University in 2019 and works as a production assistant for the Minnesota Wild Radio Network in addition to her duties with the Whitecaps. On this podcast, Alexis talks about joining the NWHL broadcasting ranks while in college, calling games remotely for the league's bubble in January, and her desire to be a play-by-play announcer in the NHL. You can follow Alexis on Twitter @alexismirjana. You can follow host Jake Baskin on Twitter @jakebaskinpxp.

    Episode 48: Alexis Pearson, Minnesota Whitecaps

  6. 03/14/2021

    Episode 47: Mike Murphy, University of New Hampshire

    Interview with Mike Murphy, voice of the New Hampshire Wildcats men's hockey team. In addition to being the team's broadcaster on both radio and television, Murphy is also an assistant athletic director for the school. On this podcast, Mike talks about his time at Syracuse, interacting with players and coaches, and his eight times receiving the honor of New Hampshire Sportscaster of the Year. You can follow Mike @FakeMurph595. You can follow host Jake Baskin @jakebaskinpxp.

    Episode 47: Mike Murphy, University of New Hampshire

  7. 03/01/2021

    Episode 46: John Forslund, Seattle Kraken

    Interview with John Forslund, broadcaster for NHL on NBC. Forslund, who spent 25 years as the television voice of the Whalers/Hurricanes franchise, was announced as the TV broadcaster for the Seattle Kraken the day after this interview was conducted. On this podcast, John talks about his path to becoming an NHL announcer, his experience broadcasting remotely, and the various catchphrases he has come up with over the years. You can follow John on Twitter @JohnForslund. You can follow host Jake Baskin on Twitter @jakebaskinpxp.

    Episode 46: John Forslund, Seattle Kraken

  8. 02/16/2021

    Episode 45: Tyler Aragao, Maine Eclipse

    Interview with Tyler Aragao, broadcaster for the Eastern Hockey League's Maine Eclipse. Aragao graduated from Franklin Pierce University in 2020 and is trying to land a full-time job in hockey. On this podcast, Tyler talks about his playing background, gaining experience broadcasting hockey at the college level, and his love for the craft of hockey play-by-play. You can follow Tyler on Twitter @TyAragao. You can follow host Jake Baskin on Twitter @jakebaskinpxp.

    Episode 45: Tyler Aragao, Maine Eclipse
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Jake Baskin interviews announcers from all over the hockey world to talk about their path through and passion for broadcasting the sport.

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  • Creator
    Jake Baskin
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jake Baskin
  • Show Website
    A Shot and a Goal