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Joe Buck and the craft of sportscasting

Joe Buck is The Main Event. Buck discusses how to become a sportscaster, while looking back at his legendary career.

Joe Buck is the guest on the 44-minute, “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand.” Marchand and Buck discuss the advice he gives to young broadcasters, while detailing aspects of his career. Here’s what you need to know:

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  • How to become a sportscaster

  • How his dad influenced his career

  • How he got to trail his dad at the ballpark

  • Why you say yes to all events as you come up

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  • Why at 16 he wanted to become a broadcaster

  • Dealing with nepotism and feeling guilty

  • His dad's advice to kids: Start smoking

  • What is the top advice he gives young people who want to be sportscasters

  • How you have to use different words during play-by-play

  • How you should read to improve your vocabulary

  • He hates the word, "right"

  • Younger sportscasters are insecure about dead air.

  • Would John Madden had been as good with Vin Scully as Pat Summerall

  • How should a young sportscaster figure out his or her style


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