Behind the Mic with Greg Gardner, PA Announcer for the Chicago Sky: WNBA’s Rise, Angel Reese, and Game Day Stories

In this episode of Hoopsology, we sit down with Greg Gardner, the official public address announcer for the Chicago Sky. Greg shares his inspiring journey from being an art teacher to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in the WNBA. He breaks down what it’s like calling games for superstars like Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, and Kamilla Cardoso, how the energy in the arena has changed in 2024, and what makes this season so special for women’s basketball. From behind-the-scenes chaos to emotional crowd moments, Greg’s storytelling offers a rare courtside perspective you won’t hear anywhere else. 🎧 Topics include: Angel Reese’s impact on Chicago and the WNBA The viral Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever showdown Greg’s late start as a sports announcer The evolution of the WNBA’s popularity Don’t miss this episode if you're a fan of basketball culture, sports media, or the growing WNBA movement. Podcast Person? Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sIa6O4u4TnIBSygXu9qDm?si=acff6d3796a14c9a Or search “Hoopsology” anywhere else you listen to podcasts! Join the conversation!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoopsologypod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoopsologypod/  IG:  https://www.instagram.com/hoopsologypod/  Email: [email protected] WNBA, Chicago Sky, Angel Reese, Greg Gardner, Caitlin Clark, women’s basketball, public address announcer, PA announcer, basketball podcast, sports culture, Hoopsology, Indiana Fever, Kamilla Cardoso, WNBA 2024, sports stories, United Center, game day experience, sports announcer journey, basketball media, Chicago basketball, WNBA growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices