We found 3 episodes of Off The Dome Radio with the tag “south bend cubs”.
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Episode 164: Brendan King - Sports Broadcaster
Episode | September 29th, 2021 | 1 hr 12 mins
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Show Highlights:
0:00 - 10:15 —> BK gives background on how he got into broadcasting and the steps he’s taken to where he is now, how he writes, and his ways of gaining access to coaches for his own podcast.
10:20 - 16:10—> BK talks about the most crazies “no” he’s had to work around which turned into his favorite interview to date, and reviews his interview with Dave Portnoy from Barstool Sports.
16:20 - 27:00 —> Tim asks BK to give into how he started “The Brendan King Show” and the vision behind it, every sport especially golf needs a villain, Friday Beers partnership.
27:00 - 34:00 —> BK talks us through the importance of writing and soundbites with his show and how he structures it. BK shares what the last year has taught him, the skillsets needed to be successful, the importance of mentors and some of the best advice he’s received.
41:40 - 52:00 —> We hear some of the challenges BK has faced and how baseball has made certain changes throughout the minor leagues, as well as who is one of the biggest winners in the front office of the sport. He also talks about what more he’s going to do to separate himself from other sports broadcasters.
52:00 - 1:06:00 —> BK takes us through different social media platforms that he’s using to build his audience, Sean Avery takes the Olson twins to Bonaroo, the power of Tik Tok, and the keys to doing well on TV broadcasts. We ask BK how he wants to be remembered.
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Episode 79: Brendan King, Play-By-Play Announcer for the South Bend Cubs
Episode | August 22nd, 2019 | 39 mins 50 secs
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Brendan "BK" King (@bkingsports) is a play-by-play announcer for the South Bend Cubs, a minor league affiliate for the MLB's Chicago Cubs. Brendan graduated with a journalism degree from Butler University, where he was the lead student voice for Butler Athletics. He has also served as the voice for the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod League and the Boise Hawks, a minor league team for the Colorado Rockies.
In this interview, BK talks about his journey as a sports announcer, how he perfects his craft on a daily basis, and the importance of lifelong learning and preparation.
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Episode 74: El Paso and Dayton Shootings, USA vs. China Trade War and the Stock Market, Action vs. Intent (Round 2), Brain Booster Routines, Great Content Strategies, and Putting Your Memory Where Your Mouth Is
Episode | August 6th, 2019 | 54 mins 12 secs
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We have an open conversation about the El Paso and Dayton shootings and the role that social media plays in uniting or dividing the nation. We also get into the sharp decline in the stock market, and how the USA-China Trade War impacts the dip.
In real life experience, we pick up our conversation about action vs. intent, and how you can create an environment that promotes meaningful action. Tim then describes a new routine he has been trying to make his brain smarter, and the long-term benefits that it provides.
In the book talk section, we get into creating meaningful content for your brand story ("Crush It" by Gary V), as well as being humble and giving credit to others throughout your successes ("Swim with the Sharks" by Harvey Mackay).