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Respell in a Nutshell
Announcers, experienced with Quick Facts or other pronunciation guides, already know how challenging they can be. Take a peek at the sample on the right.
Music and PA Announcing: Run or Embrace?
“Hey Jim, did I just catch the F-Bomb?” Could it be true? Tens, hundreds and thousands (maybe millions if televised, billions if posted to the
I Love Grapefruits
…with neatly arranged red sprinkles all over them… Over the years, I have found more fun announcing Girl’s/Women’s Fast-Pitch Softball than, I think, any other
For Love or Money
Money is a debate. Money is always a debate. We all want more. We don’t always get more. Money will forever remain a debate. However,
Taking Care of the Voice
Likely the most important article of your announcing life When I was younger (not going into which decade THAT might be), I played guitar professionally.
Mistakes
Everyone Makes Them… I have never announced any event or game 100% perfectly. Never. Regardless, I expect 100% perfection. Always. If expect anything else, I will get