#50 - Jason Benetti: Breaking Barriers in Sports Broadcasting

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