Behind the Mic: Watching Baseball
The Chicago Cubs have me watching baseball again. And I would suspect a larger number of people will tune in to see if the Cubs can win their first World Series since 1908, 108 years ago. Teddy Roosevelt was the president. They last played in the World Series in 1945. The Cleveland Indians have not…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: Parades, Highlights & Reflections
The next several days at the RCN TV studio is known as “parade week.” We know, based on the feedback we get from our viewers each year, that our audience loves the fall/Halloween season and their community parades that celebrate the holiday. These parades feature many local residents and organizations that we serve. That means…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: A Loss
Every week, while doing a game, someone wins and someone loses. Announcers, and I am one of them, praise the winners and talk about how difficult it might be to rebound from a loss, and coming back the following week. It’s just the verbiage of sports. This past week, the RCN studio family suffered a…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: Phillies Season Review/Roster Projections
While the Eagles have clearly stolen the sports spotlight in the Eastern Pennsylvania region, the Phillies’ “positives” this season should not be forgotten. With their season coming to an end (and insights on the baseball playoffs with MLB.com’s Bill Ladson, and other guests, here: rcn.com/atvn/sports-talk), here’s a look at the top three “feel-good stories” of…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: Debates and Football
Obviously, I spent much of Sunday watching NFL football. Between the Eagles, the Steelers, and the Red Zone, the day was filled up from 1:00 – 7:30. And, once you get into that frame of mind, it is hard to adjust to other programming. It is an afternoon of adrenaline. Other programming on Sunday consisted…
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