Doing the Work with Milwaukee Brewers Play by Play Announcer Jeff Levering

Candid with Carrie Gillaspie

Carrie is truly jazzed to welcome Brewers play by play announcer Jeff Levering to the show!

Jeff tells us what he was like as a child growing up in Sacramento, California, his career playing college baseball and deciding to pursue play by play. Carrie and Jeff discuss how journalism has changed with the rise of social media, and the importance of not only scoring great internships, but being willing to do the work to get the experience. Jeff tells us about getting his first paid gig in play by play, navigating having a family and kids in the chaotic baseball world, the many stops in the minor leagues on his way to the Big Leagues. Carrie reminisces on her first impression meeting Jeff in Pawtucket and his impressive Wisconsin knowledge, and the two talk about how much they both loved Pawtucket and New England, and compare and contrast the midwest to the north east.

Jeff tells us about finding out he got the job with the Brewers during a dinner with Bob Uecker when Bob accidentally let the good news slip, and what it's like now being able to call Bob not only a co-worker but a friend.

Carrie is curious how Jeff stays motivated when he's already achieved so much at such a young age, and Jeff gives his advice to others who want to do what he does.

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