This week on Episode 94 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin react to the breaking news of the death of O.J. Simpson and look back at Simpson's career as a broadcaster. A look back at the recently completed Women's and Men's Final Fours and a look ahead to the Masters on CBS and ESPN. Also, the latest from across MLB, NBA, and the NHL.A multitude of announcers from past and present are mentioned throughout the show with an array of topics discussed including:*** Reaction to passing of O.J. Simpson *** O.J. Simpson as a Broadcaster *** O.J. Chase and NBA Finals recall*** Women's Final Four ratings*** Ruocco, Lobo and Rowe on ABC for women's final*** Westwood One coverage of Women's FInal Four*** Eagle, Raftery, Hill and Wolfson draw rave reviews*** Kugler, Kellogg, Jackson and Katz on Westwood One*** CBS and ESPN coverage of the Masters *** Jim Nantz in his 39th year at the Masters*** Verne Lundquist retiring from broadcasting *** 50th Anniversary of Hank Aaron's 715th home run*** John Sadak calls inside-the-park HR*** Upcoming MLB assignments*** Mike Gorman wraps up 43-year run with Celtics*** NBA Playoffs coming soon *** NBA G-League coverage on ESPN platforms *** Upcoming NHL coverageHear it all on the newest "Announcer Schdeules Podcast" as part of the Last Word on Sports Media Podcast feed. Make suret to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!
