EPISODE · Feb 12, 2025 · 1H 33M
#50 - Jason Benetti: Breaking Barriers in Sports Broadcasting
from Nothing Left Unsaid · host Tim Green & Troy Green
Jason Benetti, renowned sports broadcaster and the voice of the Detroit Tigers, joins us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, chasing dreams, and defying expectations. Born with cerebral palsy, Jason overcame physical challenges and industry biases to achieve his lifelong goal of calling games at the highest level. In this episode, he shares his journey from calling high school football games to landing national TV gigs, the mentors who helped shape his career, and the struggles he faced breaking into an industry where appearance often dictates opportunity. Jason also discusses the importance of humor, the misconceptions about disabilities, and how he hopes to inspire the next generation of broadcasters. Join us for a candid and uplifting conversation about perseverance, talent, and rewriting the rules in sports media. SPONSORS: ElevenLabs: Thanks to ElevenLabs (https://elevenlabs.io) for supporting this episode and powering Tim’s voice. SOCIAL: Website: https://tgnlu.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/nlutimgreen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NLUpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nlupod/ AUDIO ONLY: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fhcANt7CSnYvgBlgxpVVa Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nothing-left-unsaid/id1734094890 PERSONAL: Tackle ALS: https://www.tackleals.com Tim Green Books: https://authortimgreen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jason Benetti, renowned sports broadcaster and the voice of the Detroit Tigers, joins us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, chasing dreams, and defying expectations. Born with cerebral palsy, Jason overcame physical challenges and industry biases to achieve his lifelong goal of calling games at the highest level. In this episode, he shares his journey from calling high school football games to landing national TV gigs, the mentors who helped shape his career, and the struggles he faced breaking into an industry where appearance often dictates opportunity. Jason also discusses the importance of humor, the misconceptions about disabilities, and how he hopes to inspire the next generation of broadcasters. Join us for a candid and uplifting conversation about perseverance, talent, and rewriting the rules in sports media. SPONSORS: ElevenLabs: Thanks to ElevenLabs (https://elevenlabs.io) for supporting this episode and powering Tim’s voice. SOCIAL: Website: https://tgnlu.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/nlutimgreen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NLUpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nlupod/ AUDIO ONLY: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fhcANt7CSnYvgBlgxpVVa Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nothing-left-unsaid/id1734094890 PERSONAL: Tackle ALS: https://www.tackleals.com Tim Green Books: https://authortimgreen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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