Here are some highlights from our conversation with Geoff:
* (01:22) Geoff reflects on his early days at IMG College, emphasizing the value of learning from talented colleagues and the importance of perseverance in the face of initial challenges.
* (03:49) The importance of humility in broadcasting: Geoff shares a recent on-air mistake, highlighting that even experienced professionals make errors and the key is to learn from them.
* (05:40) Geoff discusses how his background as an umpire has helped him in broadcasting, particularly in understanding and explaining rules and handling non-routine situations.
* (07:15) Strategies for handling non-routine situations in broadcasts: Geoff emphasizes that finding away through the awkward lulls in a broadcast makes the whole show so much better.
* (08:54) The importance of mental cataloging and continuous learning: Geoff explains how he remembers and applies insights from conversations with experienced analysts and former players.
* (10:55) Geoff describes the grind of major league broadcasting, highlighting the need for consistency and bringing your best regardless of challenging schedules or personal fatigue.
* (14:22) The value of versatility in sports broadcasting: Geoff shares how his experience across multiple sports opened up more opportunities in his career.
* (16:30) Geoff discusses the importance of relationship building and persistence in pursuing career goals, emphasizing the need to focus on personal growth and improvement.
* (22:30) Insights on improving TV standups: Geoff shares his techniques, including working with a broadcast coach, doing rehearsals, and focusing on body language and engagement with co-hosts.
* (26:28) Geoff provides tips on effective storytelling in baseball broadcasts, emphasizing the importance of conciseness, timing, and involving broadcast partners in the narrative.
* (29:05) Geoff reflects on one of his favorite calls (Adam Frazier's game-tying double), discussing the challenge and excitement of capturing unexpected, high-stakes moments.
* (35:01) The importance of staying in the moment during big calls: Geoff emphasizes that the effectiveness of a call often lies more in the delivery and emotion than in the specific words used.
I hope you get a lot out of our conversation!
Coming soon:
* J.B. Long, Los Angeles Rams
* Guy Haberman, Big Ten Network
* Marc Kestecher, ESPN Radio
* Nate Gatter, Westwood One
* Tom Boman, Learfield
* Vocal techniques from a professionally trained opera singer
* A Power 4 associate AD who has made two hires in the last decade
* Much more!
