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Talkbox Chatter"My One Rule is to Be Authentic" - An Interview with Lanny Frattare33 years with the Pittsburgh Pirates, a handful of NLCS, a couple no-hitters, plenty of walk-offs, and many memories made, Lanny Frattare called it all from 1976 to 2008. In an interview that I am more than grateful to have taken place, Frattare takes some time to remark on some moments from his time with the headset, some of the people that he worked with along the way, and his philosophy as a professor at Waynesburg University after his time with the Pirates finished in 2008.Photo credits to Lake Fong of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2022-01-221h 09
Talkbox Chatter1969 Chiefs Vs. 1986 BroncosAfter two false starts, it's Sunday Night Football, as two of the best quarterbacks of all-time will face off at Mile High! Dawson vs. Elway, Stram vs. Reeves, Chiefs vs. Broncos!All teams represented are copyrights of the NFL.NFL on TNT theme composed by Edd Kalehoff2021-12-271h 45
Talkbox Chatter1983 Raiders vs. 1995 SteelersThe 1983 Raiders bring some California heat to Pittsburgh for Christmas Day as they come into Heinz Field to face the 1995 Steelers! Will the heat be too much for the Steelers to take?All teams and franchises represented are copyright of the National Football League and their respective owners.2021-12-251h 42
Talkbox Chatter1990 Lions vs. 1985 BearsAs an impromptu Christmas Eve nightcap, let the dance of the NFC North begin! Eric Kramer, Barry Sanders and the 1990 Lions look to spoil the occasion for the city of Chicago, but alas, the 1985 Bears look to send them back to Detroit with coal in their stockings. One of the NFL's longest-tenured rivalries takes place, will an underdog prevail or will the 85 Bears prove their worth?"Great Games, Great Moments" theme composed by Craig PalmerAll teams and franchises represented are copyright of the National Football League and their...2021-12-251h 53
Talkbox Chatter1994 Chargers vs. 1962 TexansThe 1962 AFL Champions look to prove that they have what it takes to stick in the Historical League! Len Dawson and the Texans host Stan Humphries and the 1994 San Diego Chargers in a Christmas Eve stocking stuffer!All teams and franchises represented are copyright of the National Football League and their respective owners.2021-12-241h 29
Talkbox Chatter1970 Colts vs. 1985 Patriots TNFIt's time for the first game of the NFL 2K5 Historical League! Johnny Unitas leads the 1970 Colts into battle against an underdog team, Tony Eason and the 1985 New England Patriots from Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts!"Great Games, Great Moments" Theme composed by Craig PalmerAll teams and franchises represented are copyright of the National Football League and their respective owners.2021-12-241h 41
Talkbox ChatterNFL 2K5 Historical League AnnouncementJust in time for the Holidays, a quick little stocking stuffer that is a brand new project! ESPN NFL 2K5 is constantly regarded as one of the best sports video games of all time, particularly in regards to the realistic simulations that the game's AI produces. As you might know from my prior episodes, I'm just as much in tune with the historical side of sports as I am with the current side. So how do I put this all together? How about a 32 team league that will have it's track kept with each week and run like an...2021-12-211h 06
Talkbox ChatterWWF In Your House: Canadian Stampede ReviewI've taken some considerable time off from the podcast in recent weeks. With this episode, I return to form, taking note of the critiques you all had from my King Of The Ring 1998 review, and jumped in the Wayback Machine once again, this time to July of 1997 to review the WWF's In Your House 16, Canadian Stampede. Hope you all enjoy!This episode is sponsored by anchor.fm, a service that allows you to record, release, and distribute podcast episodes like this one. If you want to join the podcast landscape with me, then sign...2021-11-0656 min
Talkbox ChatterAugust 9, 2021: A Somber Day For BroadcastingWell. This isn't how I wanted to start the week. Fresh off of a weekend where Canton, Ohio welcomed some new residents at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, instead of talking about any more NHL news or NFL predictions, this episode instead is very close to my heart. Starting with Mike Lange's retirement, I get to talk about how so many hockey fans view Lange and his Hall of Fame career as he calls it quits after 46 seasons as the voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins. There was the news later about Chicago Blackhawks analyst and team alumnus Troy...2021-08-1050 min
Talkbox ChatterNHL Offseason News Vol. 1As the calendar turns over to August, we're only 2 months away from the NHL season, and already there has been some huge movement in the off-season. From the NHL on NBC era coming to an end, to some blockbuster deals, to the most random NHL Draft in years, these last few weeks have seen some real excitement in the world of hockey. So on this episode, I try to decipher the big trades, the controversy surrounding Logan Mailloux and the Montreal Canadiens, and the new media deal that goes into effect this coming season....2021-08-061h 27
Talkbox ChatterUpdates!This was certainly unexpected! With the summer winding down, I realized that even though I worked my tail off for some content, that none of the content ever came to be, so I hope this clears it up and gives a preview into what to expect. At the end of these updates, there's also a trailer for a Flashback Friday series, as it needed to be re-done, the Dale Earnhardt Inc. saga will return, and hopefully with no copyright issues this time around.2021-07-3112 min
Talkbox ChatterWWF King Of The Ring 1998 ReviewThis is a new format, and I hope you guys like it! The month of June has many important dates and anniversaries across all realms of sports. For pro wrestling, this is no different, with the date of June 28th every year being a date where this Pay-Per-View gets recognized by the wrestling community. At pro wrestling's peak in 1998, the Pittsburgh Civic Arena was home to a show with one of the most memorable matches in wrestling's history, The Undertaker and Mankind in the Hell In A Cell.Music and Cover Photos subject to...2021-06-181h 13
Talkbox ChatterHow The Tom Wilson Issue Has Created A Nightmare For The NHLIn this episode, I come back from an inadvertent hiatus to cover the story from the NHL that stole headlines this week, but for all the wrong reasons. On Monday, Tom Wilson roughed up two New York Rangers forwards, Pavel Buchnevich and Artemi Panarin. What ensued was a headache-inducing nightmare of a week for the NHL, and today's episode explains why.If you want to start your podcasting journey, sign up for Anchor today at anchor.fmRights to the NHL on Versus theme and to the photo used as the thumbnail go to their...2021-05-0726 minTalkbox ChatterHow Tim Peel's Firing Can Change The NHLAfter Tim Peel got fired stemming from a hot mic moment on March 23 in a game between Nashville and Detroit, an old question needs to be answered, and there are at least three ways to do so.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-03-2417 minTalkbox ChatterNews of the Week: Ovechkin's Milestone, MLB trade, and NHL NewsThis week was much more brief, but nonetheless shocking in some areas. This week, we scratch the surface on a couple NHL controversies, and talk about the Nolan Arenado trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. Special thanks to anchor.fm for sponsoring this episode! If you want to see my podcast archive, go to anchor.fm/pensfan--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-02-0210 minTalkbox ChatterNews of the Week: Retirements, Trades, and a new Series!This past week has been a whirlwind. NHL starting their season, the NFL playoffs, and some mammoth trades bookend the week. At the end of the program, I also have an announcement planned in reference to my inactivity and the DEI saga series. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-01-2519 minTalkbox ChatterRequiem for the Underdog: An Interview with Brock BeardIn this special episode, I (virtually) sit down with Brock Beard, the curator of the lastcar.info blog, and talk about his recent work with nascarman history, as well as his "Rise of the Field Fillers" series, among other things. Thanks again to Brock Beard for doing this interview. Brock's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/user/nadeau1064 Brock's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lastcaronbrock Brock's Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/LASTCARonBROCK?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Brock's Blog: http://brock.lastcar.info/?m=1--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. h...2021-01-0939 minTalkbox ChatterWild-card WeekendIn the first episode of 2021, I take a look into the NFL's wild card matchups, and stay tuned to the end for an announcement. Thanks to Anchor for the sponsorship Anchor.fm--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-01-0429 minTalkbox ChatterTalkbox Chatter (Trailer)2020-11-2800 minTalkbox ChatterNFL Thanksgiving PreviewAs we head into Turkey Day, let's have a little check about the NFL's Thanksgiving Day matchups.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-11-2423 min