John Leahy- Podcaster, Musician, Broadcaster, Audiobook Narrator, Storyteller

Episodes

Nov. 22, 2023

Fearless Football Talk with Mark Farinella

With Thanksgiving upon us, this episode centers on Thanksgiving football in the area, and some New England Patriots talk. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message

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Nov. 8, 2023

Remembering Jimmy Buffett (with Tim Poszgai)

A look back at Jimmy Buffett’s music, his life, and his effect on the world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message

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Nov. 1, 2023

Book Review- A Wonderful Waste of Time with Terry Bonadonna

Joining me this week is the longtime voice of the Windy City Thunderbolts baseball club, Terry Bonadonna, as we discuss his book about the 2017 Thunderbolts season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify....

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Oct. 25, 2023

Catching Up With Jason Troop

This week, I visited with old friend and former colleague Jason Troop, who I met while broadcasting in the Frontier League of professional baseball from 2008-2010. We reminisced about our experiences there and shared some gre...

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Oct. 18, 2023

Kenny Albert (Replay)

A replay of my conversation with Kenny Albert as his new book A Mic For All Seasons is released. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message

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Oct. 11, 2023

Horsing Around with Jerry Gerardi

A unique twist this week, as I visit with horse racing announcer and friend Jerry Gerardi. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message

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Oct. 4, 2023

Some Updates

A very short episode this week- as my original plan for the podcast this week got sidetracked at the last minute due to some complicated technical details that I am in the process of sorting out. So as a fall …

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Sept. 27, 2023

Talking College Hockey With Mike McMahon

A preview of the upcoming Hockey East and college hockey season with college hockey correspondent Mike McMahon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message

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Sept. 20, 2023

Jimmy Buffett Tribute

A musical tribute to the great Jimmy Buffett, who we lost on September 1st. I hope you enjoy the music. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message

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Sept. 13, 2023

2023-24 Men’s Hockey East Preview

A look at the upcoming 2023-24 Hockey East season with Mike Machnik and Ian Beauchesne. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message

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Sept. 6, 2023

NHL Broadcasting Stories With Chuck Kaiton

Re-joining me this week is the longtime legendary play by play voice of the Hartford Whalers and Carolina Hurricanes, Chuck Kaiton. This episode touches on the Foster Hewitt award, memories of recently departed play by play v...

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Aug. 30, 2023

A Visit With Dan Rusanowsky

San Jose Sharks broadcaster Dan Rusanowsky joins me this week as we talk about his winning the Foster Hewitt Award and several other topics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/...

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Aug. 23, 2023

2023 NFL Preview Part 2- The NFC

This week, we finish up our 2023 NFL preview with a look at the NFC. Thanks to my special guests Ken Cail, Mike Murphy and Jason (Jay-Dawg) Arsenault. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j...

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Aug. 16, 2023

2023 NFL Preview- Part 1- The AFC

It’s that time of year again- football season is here! This week, I kick off a two part series in which we preview the 2023 NFL season with my special guests, Ken Cail, Mike Murphy, and Jason (Jay Dawg) Arsenault. …

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Aug. 9, 2023

Sideline Confidential- A Novel By Brooke Bentley

We welcome on to the podcast this week author Brooke Bentley, who is releasing her novel, Sideline Confidential on August 15th. This episode explores Brooke's background and a close look at her new book. Brooke also worked fo...

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Aug. 2, 2023

Minor League Baseball Memories withJeremy Lechan and Lauren Maldonado

This week it’s a trip down memory lane as I visit with the former broadcaster and athletic trainer of the Worcester Tornadoes minor league baseball club. We explore some great stories of life in minor league baseball. --- Sen...

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July 26, 2023

Don Wardlow

A discussion with the first blind broadcaster in the history of professional baseball, Don Wardlow. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message

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July 19, 2023

A Visit With Anne Montgomery

This episode features former sportscaster, author, sports official, and teacher Anne Montgomery. Joining me from Arizona, we discussed her fascinating career. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...

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July 12, 2023

Philadelphia Flyers talk with Lou Nolan

The public address voice of the Philadelphia Flyers, Lou Nolan, joins me this week. As the PA voice of the Flyers for over 50;years, Lou has great stories to share. Enjoy this very special episode! --- Send in a voice …

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July 5, 2023

Talking Broadcasting with Phil Giubileo

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by the voice of Quinnipiac men’s and women’s hockey, Phil Giubileo. We touch on his background and Quinnipiac’s 2023 men’s national title. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste...

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June 28, 2023

A Visit with Mark Majewski

This episode features the creative director of the Boston Bruins and TD Garden, and former sports information director at Northeastern and Boston College, Mark Majewski. A former colleague of mine, Mark and I talked about his...

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June 21, 2023

Paul McCartney-A Tribute

This week, in honor of Paul McCartney’s 81st birthday, I played some songs of his on the uke. Happy Birthday Sir Paul! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-leahy/message

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June 14, 2023

Talking College Hockey with Bruce Ciskie

This week I am joined by the radio voice of the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs men’s hockey team, Bruce Ciskie. Some wonderful college hockey conversation . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify...

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June 7, 2023

Taking A Look Back at the Can-Am League with Jeremy Lechan

This week, a throwback episode in which I reminisce about my time in the Can Am League of professional baseball with my good friend and former colleague Jeremy Lechan, who served as the radio voice of the Worcester Tornadoes....

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