Marc Zumoff The Wormcast: How Sports Media Happens

This week we kickoff 2022 with the recently retired longtime tv play-by-play voice of the Philadelphia 76ers, Marc Zumoff. Fun conversation about his 76ers days, working in his hometown throughout his career, relationships with Allen Iverson, Larry Brown and Dave Zinkoff. Also Kate Scott succeeding him in the 76ers pxp seat. Paying it forward with his alma mater, tips for aspiring broadcasters, authoring a college text book and his work organizing the Maccabi Media Program for this summer's World Maccabiah Games in Israel. Enjoy!
Topics discussed:
2:15 What does Marc miss about covering the 76ers
3:45 Relationships with Allen Iverson and Larry Brown
11:00 Being one of the legendary voice of Philly sports
13:50 How Marc started with the 76ers
15:30 How Marc's experiences in a variety of sports helped his career
20:00 Aspiring sports broadcasters needing a well-rounded skillset
22:06 Writing a college textbook on sports broadcasting and the Claire Smith Center for Sports Media
25:00 Kate Scott the new tv pxp voice of the 76ers
28:00 Dave Zinkoff the legendary PA voice of the 76ers
31:50 Mark's broadcasing influences
36:00 Maccabi USA media program for aspiring broadcasters at this summer's World Maccabiah Games in Israel

Links mentioned in this episode:


http://maccabiusa.org


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