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(1:13) Top 29s In Pro Sports (4:38) Mailbag delivers social media feedback from E28 (5:57) Indy 500; the Greatest Spectacle In Racing (10:00) Rene Hatlelid, IndyCar on NBC Lead Producer (11:54) broadcasting mentors & early years in the business (16:30) road from NASCAR to IndyCar (19:00) role of the Pit Producer (20:45) broadcast preparations (23:30) streaming content through the race week (25:07) broadcast philosophy  (27:03) broadcast technology (29:25) focus & concentration (31:22) key moments in race coverage (33:25) decompressing after the broadcast (36:40) emotions before & after the race (37:52) honors her Grandmother’s memory  (39:15) Q&A presented by conquesthockey.co (45:33) the boys chat about mentally preparing right before a broadcast (48:30) social media promotion (49:10) salute to the Crossroads of America

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(1:26) best #28 in pro sports discussion (7:02) Mailbag features listeners’ comments (8:23) After The Pod highlights a couple of broadcast-related items from the PGA’s 2021 Memorial Tournament (17:59) the boys introduce the theme of E28 (22:47) broadcast challenges of taking a host feed on a series-clinching game (30:49) Paul talks about being part of NHL history; having directed 2 of the 3 Stanley Cup Playoff series to have 4+ games that went into overtime (35:57) transmission issues and what happens when there are critical failures in the distribution of the broadcast signal (42:24) Conquest Hockey Q&A takes a deep dive into NHL direction philosophy and how to best capture the speed of the game (51:27) social media promotion (52:09) shout-out to listeners in Atlanta Georgia 

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(1:20) best #27 in pro sports (4:13) Steve explains the theme for “Reconfigurating” (6:14) After The Pod focuses on the broadcast reaction to the John Tavares injury in the Montreal-Toronto 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs series (12:22) the Stanley Cup Playoffs is truly a new season from a broadcast perspective (18:45) rebuilding critical on-air elements in mid-broadcast during Opening Night of the Stanley Cup Playoffs (23:37) the extremely complicated process of host feed player interviews during the Stanley Cup Playoffs (32:17) dealing with weather conditions & an outdoor host position during the Stanley Cup Playoffs (37:38) Conquest Hockey Q&A spotlights the “Ref You Suck” in-game chants during the Stanley Cup Playoffs (40:14) Inside The Truck social media promotion (40:50) shoutout to listeners in Bratislava, Slovakia 

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(00:00) Grab your milk & cookies, sit back & enjoy E26 (1:51) best #26 in pro sports discussion (5:27) Mailbag features listeners’ feedback from E24 (7:22) discussion on confidence/ego in sports TV (9:45) After The Pod tackles the subject of “fake live” playbacks in sports TV production (13:06) the boys explain the theme of the episode (14:55) Steve tells an entertaining story involving former NHL goaltender & current broadcaster John Garrett at the old Cap Center in Landover, Maryland (18:12) Paul recounts a humorous NHL on TSN segment involving former NHL goalie & broadcaster Glenn Healy (22:50) Steve details a story about former NHL head coach & broadcaster Harry Neale involving Hockey Hall of Famer Gordie Howe (26:25) Paul chronicles a awkward moment involving himself & Pierre McGuire on their first road trip together at TSN (34:30) Steve tells a priceless story involving former NHL goalie, broadcaster & executive John Davidson’s very first game at Madison Square Garden in New York City (38:45) Conquest Hockey’s Q&A segment spotlights the difference between NHL regular season & Stanley Cup Playoffs broadcasts (45:24) Inside the Truck social media promotion (45:55) as we conclude Season One, special thanks to some of our devoted listeners & brand partners (SummerSkates, Conquest Hockey)

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(1:58) Lisa Salters biographical information & introduction (3:44) decision to move from ABC News to ESPN in 2000 (6:36) transition from network news to sports reporting (7:48) weekly prep for ESPN’s Monday Night Football (9:42) effects of Covid-19 on NFL coach/player access & communication (11:19) pros & cons of in-person versus Zoom NFL weekly meetings (13:49) effects of Covid-19 on game day NFL sideline or NBA court-side access (16:19) what makes a great sideline/court-side report (17:47) on producing her own content & establishing a Producer’s trust (19:02) hardcore network ABC News versus ESPN sports journalism (21:25) role with ESPN’s E:60 & SportsCenter (23:23) awkward moments on live TV & how to handle it (25:54) career highlights & memorable assignments (27:42) keys to success for aspiring news/sports reporters (30:48) importance of listening while conducting an interview (31:57) the boys discuss their takeaways from today’s conversation (36:20) Inside The Truck social media promotion (36:43) shout-out to listeners in Bangkok Thailand

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(1:01) Steve & Paul discuss their favorite #24s in pro sports (3:40) Mailbag features listener feedback from another accomplished podcaster (5:41) Steve explains the unique concept of this episode (8:30) Paul reveals his P.A. announcing career begins tonight in North Carolina (10:50) the boys segue into the world of charity slo-pitch events (12:50) Random Question #1 - Toughest Project You’ve Worked On? (18:27) Random Question #2 - Most Fun You’ve Had On An Assignment? (27:30) Random Question #3 - Worst Venue You’ve Worked In? (35:01) Conquest Hockey’s Q&A provides Question #4 - Biggest Train Wreck You’ve Been A Part Of? (47:16) Inside The Truck social media promotion (47:44) shout-out to listeners in Uniondale NY, home of the NHL’s NY Islanders

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(0:00) listener discretion is advised (1:10) boys chat about making it to episode 23 (2:10) favorite #23s in sports & the 1980s Vancouver Canucks (5:01) Mailbag features listener feedback from Canada’s Land of Living Skies (6:03) After The Pod features the birth of a new U.S. sports network, Bally Sports (8:52) E23’s spotlight; recent hot mic incidents in sports broadcasting (10:00) NHL referee Tim Peel during a game in Nashville - 03/23/2021
(17:59) NHL referee Andy van Hellemond Hockey Night in Canada feature shoot - 05/09/1985 (19:54) Cincinnati Reds’ broadcaster Thom Brennaman during a doubleheader in Kansas City - 08/19/2020 (27:15) NFL on FOX broadcasters Joe Buck & Troy Aikman during rehearsal ahead of a game in Tampa - 10/18/2020 (31:32) Calgary Flames goalie Don Edwards injured while mic’d up during an NHL preseason game back in the Fall of 1984 (35:15) Funny mic’d up story during a Calgary Flames game from the early 90s (37:44) Conquest Hockey’s Q&A segment reveals the pandemonium that happens in the truck when someone thinks their mic is hot, but isn’t (42:17) Inside The Truck social media promotion (42:40) shout-out to "The World’s Playground" & "Sin City" in honor of Bally Sports birthday

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(0:00) Chris Schultz dedication (1:14) Steve & Paul chat St. Patrick’s Day 2021 (4:30) Mailbag features listener feedback (7:04) After The Pod remembers Canadian football commentator Chris Schultz who passed suddenly on March 4, 2021 (12:59) Paul recounts a fortunate moment while directing a San Jose Sharks broadcast from the 2017-18 NHL season (17:20) Steve shares a story about producing a Hockey Night in Canada broadcast with legendary NHL commentator Danny Gallivan on his farewell tour (21:47) Paul recalls a stroke of luck on the final play of the CFL’s 97th Grey Cup (27:20) Steve tells a behind-the-scenes production story while on the road with NHL commentator Harry Neale (34:52) Conquest Hockey Q&A highlights virtual advertising & puck/player tracking on NHL broadcasts (40:40) Inside The Truck social promotion (41:04) shout-out to Waterford Ireland; home of Ireland’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade (1903)

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(1:14) some fun with the Johnny Carson-themed title (2:30) greatest pro athlete to ever wear the number 21 (5:26) After The Pod features some listener’s feedback from E20 (9:50) Mailbag highlights listeners’ comments from social media (13:56) the boys tee up E21’s feature guest, former NHL player turned hockey analyst, Mike Johnson (15:50) his thoughts on calling NHL games remotely this season (17:49) discusses the challenges of calling NHL games off-tube from a TV studio (19:40) tells how he fell into sports broadcasting (21:33) confesses his natural curiosity & how it meshes with his role on the broadcasts (23:33) explains why he always checks-in with the production crew before & after games (25:58) reveals advice he was given early in his career (28:13) describes his on-air broadcast philosophy (29:34) breaks down the details of announcing a goal during the broadcast (31:41) talks through his on-air thought process & processing all the information available during the course of a game (34:30) comments on working with different play-by-play announcers (35:56) discloses his favorite sports broadcasters (37:59) chats about the difference between working games versus in-studio assignments (40:09) tells the backstory on his sports betting segment, The Inside Edge on TSN (42:00) Conquest Hockey Q&A features Johnson’s three keys to being a successful sports analyst (45:37) Steve recounts a funny story about John Davidson’s Hockey Night in Canada on-air rookie initiation (49:36) Inside The Truck social media promotion (50:09) shout-out to Bowling Green Ohio, home of Mike Johnson’s alma mater, Bowling Green State University

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(1:46) Steve & Paul share their memories of working Hartford Whalers broadcasts at the Hartford Civic Center (5:40) Paul tests Steve on some Whalers trivia (6:44) the boys discuss the greatest #20 to play in any sport (7:41) After The Pod focuses on Super Bowl 55 & CBS Sports’ broadcast coverage (9:55) Paul gives listeners a detailed recap of the 17th Annual Puppy Bowl (12:09) Paul raves about the Super Bowl 55 halftime performance & the boys breakdown the financials of The Weeknd spending $7 million of his own money on production costs (14:24) the boys correct a factual error from E19 (15:24) Mailbag spotlights Paul’s appearance on The SVG Podcast: Super Bowl Round-table episode & Sports Video Group cross promotion (16:57) Steve & Paul discuss the inability to watch sports TV from a fan's perspective (18:54) the boys tee up E20’s feature interview with John Forslund (20:49) John Forslund joins Steve & Paul; topics include his time with the Hartford Whalers, his departure from the Carolina Hurricanes, remote broadcasts with the NHL on NBC & looks ahead to the next chapter of his career with the NHL’s newest franchise, the Seattle Kraken (40:26) the Conquest Hockey Q&A segment features John Forslund’s favorite arena to work a game, his all-time favorite NHL arenas, his old-school method of preparation, the NHL’s best & worst uniform numbers (46:02) Steve & Paul discuss core philosophy & base coverage on regional/national NHL broadcasts (50:20) Inside The Truck social media promotion (50:50) special musical shout-out to The Emerald City, Seattle Washington

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