Sports Media: Behind the Scenes with Dave Kobert

Dave Kobert
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Step inside the press box, control room, live truck, and locker room for stories you won’t find anywhere else. The pros who’ve lived it pull back the curtain on covering iconic athletes, unforgettable moments, and the lessons that shaped their careers. Join Emmy‑winning producer and editor Dave Kobert as he talks with an all‑star cast of media talent—hosts, play‑by‑play voices, producers, shooters, editors, directors, social media creators, and more. Whether you’re building your sports media career or just obsessed with how the industry works behind the scenes, this podcast delivers sharp insights, great stories, and can’t‑miss advice every episode.

Episodes

  1. Aug 6

    Rich Hollenberg: Sportscaster, play-by-play announcer, and media mentor

    Did Donny & Marie set Rich Hollenberg on his career path as a broadcaster? The Emmy-winning TV host for the Tampa Bay Rays and ESPN college basketball play-by-play announcer shares his wisdom and battle scars from his career. From working with the legendary Dick Vitale to covering the Aaron Hernandez murder story, Rich gives valuable insights on the media biz. He also details his "Break In & Break Through" program which helps talent reach their goals in the industry. 00:00 Intro 01:29 Break In & Break Through program 14:53 Rich's origin story 16:32 Syracuse years 22:50 Tampa Bay Rays & Doug Waechter 28:13 Dick Vitale & ESPN 35:38 Aaron Hernandez story 42:44 The Bruce Springsteen of sports media 46:14 Superstar, All-Star, Role Player game https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-media-behind-the-scenes-with-dave-kobert/id1896796963 https://open.spotify.com/show/033lcGoa89qHoARMpwlAME?si=fbee2e0063104fb3 https://www.youtube.com/@SportsMediaBehindTheScenes sportsmediapodcast@gmail.com

  2. Jun 13

    Jeremy Taché: Sideline Reporter and Media Personality

    Jeremy Taché (sideline reporter for the Heat and Marlins, plus talent/producer with "The Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz") offers invaluable advice to succeed as an on-camera talent, and it's not about how you look or sound! 00:00 Intro 02:24 Inside "The Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz" 14:12 Obsessing over sports as a school kid 19:26 Leading the way at the University of Central Florida 24:46 Producing sports for WSVN, Channel 7 in Miami 32:56 Joining the "Swings and Mishes" podcast 35:43 Sideline reporting for the Miami Heat 41:33 Covering minor league baseball teams  44:46 Superstar - All-Star - Role Player game: baseball card or Home Run Derby or fantasy baseball camp? Whether he's contributing to "The Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz" or working as a sideline reporter for the Miami Heat and Miami Marlins, Jeremy has been building quite an impressive media career. In this conversation with host Dave Kobert, Jeremy shares his journey from childhood sports fanatic to a creative leader at UCF to South Florida media personality. And which MLB legends would Jeremy hope to strike out in a baseball fantasy camp? Find out in this fun conversation. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-media-behind-the-scenes-with-dave-kobert/id1896796963 https://open.spotify.com/show/033lcGoa89qHoARMpwlAME?si=fbee2e0063104fb3 https://www.youtube.com/@SportsMediaBehindTheScenes sportsmediapodcast@gmail.com

  3. May 22

    Glenn Geffner, former MLB play-by-play announcer

    Emmy-winning TV producer and video editor Dave Kobert is joined by former MLB play-by-play announcer Glenn Geffner in this episode. 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:23 Teaching college kids 00:08:42 Glenn's origin story, falling in love with baseball 00:11:29 Northwestern University years 00:15:45 Mascot days with the Rochester Red Wings 00:19:28 Working with the San Diego Padres and Tony Gwynn 00:23:31 Working for the Boston Red Sox 00:25:32 Working with Dave Van Horne and the Miami Marlins 00:27:10 Preparing for broadcasts and doing the homework 00:34:40 Favorite announcers 00:38:45 Fun stuff: Time machine 00:39:46 Superstar or All-Star or Role Player: Harry Doyle or Garland Bunting or Jim Brockmire? 00:44:02 Superstar or All-Star or Role Player: Dodger Stadium or Fenway Park or Wrigley Field?  Glenn discusses his current role as a college professor and reflects back on his decades as a play-by-play announcer for the San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, and Miami Marlins. Glenn shares stories about his journey from Miami, Florida to Northwestern University and into the major leagues as a PR man and announcer. Glenn talks about some of his favorite announcers through the years and goes into the archives to discuss his time working with Tony Gwynn and countless other baseball luminaries. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-media-behind-the-scenes-with-dave-kobert/id1896796963 https://open.spotify.com/show/033lcGoa89qHoARMpwlAME?si=fbee2e0063104fb3 https://www.youtube.com/@SportsMediaBehindTheScenes sportsmediapodcast@gmail.com

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Step inside the press box, control room, live truck, and locker room for stories you won’t find anywhere else. The pros who’ve lived it pull back the curtain on covering iconic athletes, unforgettable moments, and the lessons that shaped their careers. Join Emmy‑winning producer and editor Dave Kobert as he talks with an all‑star cast of media talent—hosts, play‑by‑play voices, producers, shooters, editors, directors, social media creators, and more. Whether you’re building your sports media career or just obsessed with how the industry works behind the scenes, this podcast delivers sharp insights, great stories, and can’t‑miss advice every episode.

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