Ep 8 - The $19 Walkie-Talkie Fix

What do you do when your live broadcast is about to start… and you can’t talk to your sideline reporter? The crowd’s buzzing. The cameras are rolling. And your communication system? Completely down. That was my reality just minutes before kickoff at a high-stakes playoff game—no comms, no plan B… until we found two $19 walkie-talkies from Radio Shack. In this episode of You Gotta Hear This!, I share the behind-the-scenes story of how a low-tech fix saved a big-time broadcast—and what it taught me about leading under pressure, staying resourceful, and making creative decisions when the stakes are high. This isn’t just a story about sports. It’s about mindset. Because the best creators don’t freeze—they find a way forward. Takeaway: When everything’s on the line, your gear won’t save you. Your mindset will. Let's connect at: paulstevenforrest.com