"Courtside Chronicles: Warriors' Legacy and Celebrity Encounters" with Franco Finn

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Here's What We Know Podcast, host Gary Scott Thomas shared another captivating conversation with the legendary ‘hype guy' and on-court host of the Golden State Warriors, Franco Finn. He shares his passion for basketball and takes us back to the unforgettable year of 2015, a pivotal moment that marked the beginning of a dynasty. Plus, get ready to uncover surprising truths behind the spotlight of some celebrities through intimate experiences shared by Franco.So tune in now for all these fascinating stories where entertainment meets athleticism!In this Episode:Golden State Warriors 2015 Championship Legacy RekindledNBA Star Power Dynamics, Drafting, and Team Development highlighting Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Kevin Durant, and more.Discover the Coolest Things BackstageBehind The Scenes with Celebrities like NSYNC, Justin Timberlake, Raven Symone, Shia LeBeouf, Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Garth Brooks, and Taylor Swift.Industry Evolution Reflection and Creating Value in Radio ProductionThe Story of Our First Radio CommercialsThis episode is sponsored by:Reed Animal Hospital (Be sure to tell them Gary sent you!) Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter(Use code “Gary” to get $89 off any Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter service!)Bio:Franco Finn is a first-generation San Francisco native. Growing up,  Franco graduated with a B.A. in Communications at Santa Clara University, studying television, and film production.  Currently, Franco manages the Community Relations and Engagement efforts for the state of California at Alaska Airlines, while also serving as their company media spokesperson, host, and travel influencer.  When Franco is not working his business and corporate jobs, people may also recognize him and his voice over the last 20 years as the in-arena MC/Host and TV Personality for the NBA World Champion Golden State Warriors. Now in his 20th season, many fans of the beloved sports franchise, fittingly know him as the “Hypeman" at the new Chase Center in San Francisco, where he energizes and entertains the often sold-out crowd of 18,000+ fans every night. Franco is also the first and only Filipino/Asian American “Hypeman” in the NBA.  Franco Finn is also a well-known professional auctioneer, nicknamed the “Hypeman Auctioneer,” where he shares his voice and influence at many charity benefits, galas, celebrity events, and all types of fundraiser events all around the San Francisco Bay Area, the country and beyond.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/franco.finn/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francofinn/X: https://twitter.com/francofinn/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francofinn/  Connect with Gary:Gary's WebsiteFollow Gary on InstagramGary's TiktokGary's FacebookWatch the episodes on YouTubeAdvertise on the PodcastThank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!