My conversation with Chris Lewis of CBS Sports. Topics of discussion include: How being an overnight success took a long time. How teaching helped him survive the pandemic shutdown. Using the pandemic shutdown to get in touch with broadcasting decision makers. The players choosing to boycott during his first college football game. Dealing with the …

Troy Clardy went to college at Stanford to be an architect. So, naturally he became the radio voice of the Cardinal. Clardy talks about his path into the booth and his versatility between television, radio and talk radio.By Joel Godett

Before Joe Zagacki was ever the voice of the Hurricanes, he was the analyst of the Hurricanes ... but he's not a former athlete who moved into the broadcast booth. Joe's an announcer through-and-through. He talks through how he did that job and how he eventually moved into the PxP chair. We also talk about all things in his process, including what …

From working with Coach Prime to coach Boeheim to being the voice of Syracuse (but not as a Syracuse grad) and having great pipes and a great love of all things outdoors, we cover a ton of ground with Colorado PxP voice Mark Johnson on this week's PxPCast.By Joel Godett

Stan Cotten has been a radio broadcast for more than 40 years. Starting as the decade-long voice of Carson-Newman, Cotten climbed the ranks before earning the job at Wake Forest in the late '90's. Cotten talks on this episode about rising through those ranks, his broadcast memories of Chris Paul and Tim Duncan, the nuts and bolts of how he approach…

Neil Price is the Voice of the Bulldogs at Mississippi State following more than a decade at the University of Kentucky and Middle Tennessee before that. This week Price talks about his path, working with Mike Leach, broadcasting the NCAA Tournament, What does and doesn't go on his chart and more.By Joel Godett

Alex Del Barrio is a national TV voice on CBS Sports Network, seen jet setting across the country during college football and basketball season. Until recently ADB also worked in local television in his home market of the Rio Grande Valley and before that had two of the most unique experiences of a guest on this show: working as Alex Reyes in the W…

Sloane Martin used to play in her college's women's basketball game, change and run courtside to broadcast the men's games. She carved her way into a career as a news reporter on radio (in two cities) and eventually cracked into the WNBA and then network television. She's now a regular on B1G Network.…

In this episode I visit with Travis Justice the long time TV, radio, and podcast personality in Omaha, NE & Des Moines, IA. Topics of discussion include: Filling the broadcast void as a freelancer despite retiring from the business full time. Working remotely before it was popular. Why he chose to go to Grand View College in Des Moines instead of e…

Gideon Cohen went to Syracuse like many of us ... wanting to be the next great play-by-play announcer. An internship right out of college forever changed his path, however, and Gideon is now one of the top agents in sports broadcasting. Cohen talks about how he became an agent, how he sees broadcasting now that he's on the business side of it and w…

It's the 200th episode of PxPCast and we've got a really great guest. Meghan McKeown is one of the rising stars of the college basketball broadcasting world ... and just so happens to have been TV partners with Joel when she got her start in color commentary. McKeown talks about doing her role well as an analyst, how she works with her play-by-play…

Mike Roth has been a producer and director across events like the NHL, NWSL and maybe most notably the CrossFit Games. Rothy talks about the uniqueness of producing the CrossFit Games and discovering how to broadcast a sport on TV for the first time. Beyond that he talks about working together as a team on broadcasts.…

Hey now! Hey now! Seattle Mariners broadcaster, and a national TV voice during the college season, Dave Sims is our guest this week. Dave talks about handling the big moments and processing the scene as you're making the call, his roots in broadcasting and media and how that's made him a better play-by-play voice, not being hesitant to ask the ques…

Matt Schumacker is the house-selling play-by-play broadcaster. A full-time real estate agent, because he needed to find a way to put food on the table, his work and ability in the play-by-play world also paid off and now he also is seen nationwide on your screen covering the Big Ten, Chicago Sky, BIG EAST and more.…

Jason Ross Jr. is one of the biggest up-and-coming voices in network TV play-by-play and is a commonly heard voice around the Detroit and Chicago areas as well. Ross Jr. dives into his full process, taking improve, broadcasting the Special Olympics, his prep and more.By Joel Godett

Connor Onion is seen all over. Literally. The up-and-comer is seen on three major networks and is a staple of the coverage on BTN. This fall was a particularly momentous one for Connor, who called the match with a world-record crowd for Nebraska volleyball.By Joel Godett

Drew Carter is one of the biggest rising names in the TV play-by-play business, joining the Boston Celtics broadcast this season and calling road games for legendary Mike Gorman. Carter talks about his first season in the NBA, working in local television in Alabama, getting his break with ESPN and what it means to put together a show.…

Biko Skalla isn't a Broadcaster ... he's a Broadcast Entertainer and he's the voice of one of the most unique teams in all of sports, the Savannah Bananas. Biko talks about everything that's different about his job and everything that's, well, not all that different about what you'll find on a Banana's broadcast vs any other baseball call.…

In this episode we visit with Jake Marsh of Barstool Sports. Topics of discussion include: Getting his start with the school newspaper is Weston Florida. Going through the admission process to be accepted at Syracuse Building experience through ACC Network Plus as a student. The friendly competitive process at Syracuse. Taking the mens bball job at…

James Westling is back! James was our guest in episode 68 five years ago and since then his career has taken off. Topics of discussion include: How a gig calling Central Arkansas led to his big break. The dinner that got him in touch with the Mothership Network. Adding a building block every year. The value of investing in talent coaching.… Read Mo…

This episode features my conversation with Troy Clardy. He’s the voice of Stanford University and a national radio announcer for Compass Media and Westwood One. Topics of discussion include:… Read MoreBy Logan Anderson: Play-by-play sportscaster, part time sports junkie, full time nerd.

New Stanford Football head coach Troy Taylor joins The TreeCast for his first one-on-one chat. He shares what he's learned two months in, looks at Stanford's evolution as the world of college sports changes, and remembers the bizarre 1988 Big Game.By Troy Clardy

Troy Taylor is introduced as the new head coach of Stanford Football. We hear the highlights and deeper thoughts from Taylor's presser, catch up with Stanford AD Bernard Muir, and get knee-jerk reaction from Stewart Mandel of The Athletic.By Troy Clardy

On this bonus episode, Jon Wilner of the Pac-12 Hotline gives his reaction to David Shaw's decision to step down, his thoughts on the state of Stanford Football, and the names that could be serious candidates.By Troy Clardy

After 12 years at the helm, David Shaw steps down as Stanford Football's head coach. We hear his thoughts during his farewell presser, get Stanford athletic director Bernard Muir's to-do list, and dive into the future of the program.By Troy Clardy

Stanford Football wraps its season against BYU on Saturday. We salute the Cardinal seniors, including special guest WR Michael Wilson, who takes us through his years in the program and tells what's ahead. Plus, an encouraging announcement from David Shaw.By Troy Clardy

Stanford loses a 4th-quarter lead and its chance to regain The Axe, as Cal wins, 27-20. 3 Things you need to know from the game, the offense's disappearing act, a mixed bag for the defense, and only one game remains.By Troy Clardy

The Cardinal are hunting for the Stanford Axe, as Big Game in Berkeley kicks off this week. Stanford safety Jonathan McGill breaks down the week from his perspective as a team leader, and we catch up with Big Game legend Casey Moore.By Troy Clardy

Breaking down Stanford Football's trip to Utah with Cardinal linebackers coach Eric Sanders, and catching up with Stanford Women's Soccer head coach Paul Ratcliffe as the Card get ready for another NCAA Tournament.By Troy Clardy

Stanford loses four fumbles, four defensive starters on the opening drive, and a must-win game against Washington State. 3 Things you need to know about the game, some positive flashpoints for the Cardinal, and a look inside David Shaw's psyche.By Troy Clardy

Stanford Football hosts Washington State in a high-stakes contest for both teams; we preview that game with Cardinal LT Walter Rouse. Plus, a look-ahead to Stanford men's basketball's upcoming season with assistant coach Jesse Pruitt.By Troy Clardy

Stanford's two-game win streak is snapped with a 38-13 loss at #12 UCLA. Postgame from HC David Shaw, plus a one-on-one chat with freshman edge rusher David Bailey. Also, how Stanford's fate was largely sealed on 4th down.By Troy Clardy

Cardinal are back on the road, this time to face #12 UCLA. Stanford edge rusher Stephen Herron tells how the defense has taken center stage for the Cardinal, and Yogi Roth of the Pac-12 Network takes us up and down the conference.By Troy Clardy

Joshua Karty kicks 5 field goals, the defense survives a late scare, and Stanford beats Arizona State, 15-14. Postgame thoughts from Karty, HC David Shaw, QB Tanner McKee, and edge rusher Lance Keneley. Also, a star is born on Stanford's defense.By Troy Clardy

Cardinal are aiming for back-to-back wins, as they host Arizona State. Stanford CB Kyu Blu Kelly details the happy flight home from South Bend and defense's recent improvement, and we hop in the wayback maching with all-time Stanford great Glyn Milburn.By Troy Clardy

Stanford gets a much-needed win at Notre Dame. Postgame thoughts from HC David Shaw, QB Tanner McKee, safety Jonathan McGill, and K Joshua Karty. Plus 3 Things you need to know, and a makeshift o-line & much-maligned defense come through.By Troy Clardy

A super-sized episode with plenty of football...and a little hoops! Previewing Stanford Football's trip to Notre Dame with Cardinal TE Ben Yurosek and ESPN's Rod Gilmore, and looking ahead to Stanford hoops with Harrison Ingram.By Troy Clardy

Stanford blows a lead and suffers a last-second loss to Oregon State. Postgame thoughts from HC David Shaw, WR Brycen Tremayne, and safety Jonathan McGill, plus what went right for Stanford in the first 58 minutes, and what went wrong at the end.By Troy Clardy

Stanford is back at home and looking for a win over the Oregon State Beavers. A preview of the game with help from special guest Stanford offensive line coach Terry Heffernan, plus 3 Things you need to know about Saturday night.By Troy Clardy

Stanford heads north for another Saturday night matchup, this time against the Oregon Ducks. Stanford DB Patrick Fields tells us what to watch from the Card defense, and SiriusXM's Geoff Schwartz breaks it all down from the Oregon side.By Troy Clardy

Going inside Stanford's 40-22 loss to Washington with postgame thoughts from HC David Shaw, WR Michael Wilson, and LB Jacob Mangum-Farrar. Plus, 3 Things you need to know about the game, and what the rest of the Cardinal's entire season hinges on.By Troy Clardy

Stanford heads up to Seattle to face the high-flying Washington Huskies. Two special guests break it down: Cardinal RB Casey Filkins and Pac-12 Network analyst Max Browne. Plus, 3 Things you need to know for the game!By Troy Clardy

Breaking down the bye week, with help from On3.com's Ivan Maisel as our special guest. Ivan tells us what he knows for certain about Stanford, the Pac-12, and college football just two weeks into the season. Plus, RG Branson Bragg retires.By Troy Clardy

Four turnovers doom Stanford in a 41-28 loss to USC. Postgame thoughts from Cardinal HC David Shaw, QB Tanner McKee, and safety Jonathan McGill...plus, some new wrinkles for the Stanford offense, what to make of the defense, and what happens now.By Troy Clardy

Stanford Football faces USC under the Saturday night spotlight. A preview of the matchup with special guest WR Brycen Tremayne, a trip in the wayback machine with former Cardinal lineman Sam Schwartzstein, and a look at David Shaw's confidence level.By Troy Clardy

Card begin the 2022 season with a 41-10 win over Colgate. A look back with help from Stanford HC David Shaw, RB E.J. Smith, and safety Kendall Williamson. Plus, the reserve players who shined, and 3 Things you need to know from the game!By Troy Clardy

Cardinal begin the 2022 season by hosting Colgate! Two special guests help break it down: Stanford DC Lance Anderson takes us inside the new scheme, and former Card WR Greg Camarillo shares his thoughts before he calls the game on the Pac-12 Network.By Troy Clardy

Sam Neidermann This show starts out with a tribute to Vin Scully with clips from Joe Davis, Tom Boman, and Bob Costas. We then get into our feature interview with Sam Niedermann. He’s the voice of Stony Brook University and made his network debut last year for Westwood One. Topics of discussion include: Choosing to go to school at Alabama before tr…

Live from 2022 Pac-12 Football Media Day, The TreeCast catches up with Stanford AD Bernard Muir, HC David Shaw, QB Tanner McKee, and CB Kyu Bly Kelly. Hey, is there anything to talk about at Media Day this year?By Troy Clardy

Larry Costigan, Westwood One & CBS My conversation with one of the top radio producers in the country. Larry Costigan was formerly the coordinating producer for Westwood One Sports and is currently a freelance producer and editorial consultant for CBS. Topics of discussion include: How an internship at Seton Hall started his professional career. Ma…