Season 1
A conversation with Tim Poszgai
In this latest episode I visit with the voice of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, short season affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://ancho...
A Conversation With Eric Shulman
In this episode I visit with Eric Shulman, correspondent of Hockey USA, TV statistician and former radio color analyst of Merrimack hockey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ht...
The 100 Greatest Play By Play Announcers of All Time
In this episode I reveal my choices of the greatest 100 play by play announcers of all time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice messa...
Greatest Hockey Players By Uniform Number
I continue my discussion of greatest players by number, this time with hockey players. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: ht...
The Greatest Baseball Players By Uniform Number
In this unique episode, I’ll give you my thoughts on the greatest baseball players by uniform number. Highly open to debate, I encourage your feedback by sending me a message! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: T...
Talking Baseball With Gershon Rabinowitz
In this episode I visit with Baseball Prospects Journal writer Gershon Rabinowitz as we talk some baseball. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send i...
A Chat With Ian Beauchesne
In this episode we chat with Merrimack men’s hockey PA announcer Ian Beauchesne. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://...
A Chat with Ian Beauchesne
A chat with Merrimack hockey PA announcer Ian Beauchesne. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/me...
My Bucket List
A quick chat about what I’d still like to achieve and what I’ll be working on in the time ahead. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a …
Talking college hockey with Mike Machnik
In this episode I chat with my radio analyst at Merrimack, Mike Machnik, as we check in on college hockey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in...
A Chat with Mike (The Sarge) Riley
A visit with Mike (The Sarge) Riley from 98.5 The Sports Hub, and a PA announcer from all around the New England Sports scene. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor....
Play By Play and the Importance of Description
In this episode, I discuss the importance of description as it relates to play by play. What it is and how to improve it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/ap...
Behind the Scenes With Board Opping
In this episode I’ll take you behind the scenes and show how I produce and board op our games. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice …
A Visit with Bernie Corbett
In this episode we visit with the venerable voice of Boston University hockey, Bernie Corbett. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice mes...
Play By Play and Storytelling
In this episode we dive in to more play by play techniques and the importance of storytelling. I explore techniques of the STAA play by play pyramid and resources to help improve your baseball storytelling power. --- This...
TOP 10- BASEBALL EDITION
In this episode I discuss my top 10 as it relates to baseball- my top 10 favorite games, my top 10 ballparks, and even my top 10 eating establishments on the road! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: …
Top 10- Hockey Edition
In this episode I reveal my Top 10 lists for hockey- my top 10 favorite games I’ve called, my top 10 arenas, and my top 10 players. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make …
A conversation with Bob Socci
In this episode I am joined by the voice of the 6 time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots, Bob Socci. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send i...
Part 2, the conclusion, with UMASS’ Brock Hines.
The closing moments of my chat with UMass’ Brock Hines. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/mess...
Brock Hines UMass color analyst (Part 1)
In this episode I chat with Brock Hines, the venerable color analyst for the UMass men’s hockey team. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a vo...
Mike Murphy Part 2
Part 2 of my discussion with UNH play by play voice Mike Murphy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-le...
Mike Murphy Part 1
The first of a two part interview with UNH play by play voice Mike Murphy . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://ancho...
Broadcasters Libraries- Great Books To Read
Every broadcaster should have great industry books to read. Here are my favorites. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https:...
Hockey Play By Play with Ken Cail
The legendary Ken Cail joins me to talk hockey play by play. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy...
Some thoughts on interviewing techniques.
In this episode I share my thoughts on interviewing- the lost skill of broadcasting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: http...
Radio vs. TV with Mike Logan
In this episode we distinguish between radio and TV sportscasting with the radio voice of Providence College men’s hockey, Mike Logan. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https:/...
Cool and Funny Stories From 25 Years in the Booth
Broadcasting is about communication. Part of it is conversation. Here are a few of my favorite stories from a quarter century of calling games. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast...
How To Approach Criticism
Sharing my thoughts and tips on handling criticism- what it is, why it’s useful, how to take it and how to give it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- …
The Wind Beneath This Sportscaster’s Wings
In this episode we explore how the life of a sportscaster affects the spouses we’re with. Joining m is my very special guest, my wife Lori-Ann Leahy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make …
Memory Techniques in Sports Broadcasting
In this episode, I explore the ways I go about memorizing rosters, introducing a tried and true system. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a ...
Game Prep
How I go about preparing for games on and off site. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message
My Broadcast Travels
A look at the venues and places I’ve been to in broadcasting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leah...
An Introduction- Welcome to the Broadcasting Life of John Leahy
In this introductory episode, I’ll introduce myself and explore what this podcast is about and what we’ll be covering. You’ll learn about my background and history and the topics we’ll cover. It is by no means an exhaustive l...