40 Years Behind the Rangers Broadcast | Dave Burchett | YDC Ep 241

In this episode of You're Dark Companion, host Mike Rhyner sits down with legendary Texas Rangers TV director Dave Burchett, who spent over 37 years behind the scenes directing some of the most iconic moments in Rangers and Mavericks broadcast history. Dave shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from the TV truck, including how he captured the infamous Jose Canseco head bounce on camera and what it was like directing the Rangers' first division-clinching moment in 1996. The conversation also covers the future of regional sports broadcasting, the culture of teamwork that made the Rangers' TV crew one of the best in Major League Baseball, and the "Geezerfest" lunch gatherings featuring Rangers legends like Jim Sundberg, Steve Busby, and Tom Grieve. Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James Corona Gordy John C Caffey Joe Lindsey Cam Jillian Wright David Moore Becca Moore Mike Rhyner Your Dark Companion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★