Episode 46: Jim Wilson on Voice Lessons, Olympics & the Human Side of Sport

In Episode 46 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with veteran broadcaster Jim Wilson—across nearly four decades of sport, news, and live radio—about his unlikely start, his passion for storytelling, and the broadcasting lessons that shaped his career.Jim reflects on growing up on the Gold Coast, idolising his sports-mad grandfather, and declaring at age eight on a kids’ TV show that he wanted to be a sports journalist. He shares how his voice was ‘banned from air’ at Channel Nine Sydney until two years of coaching passed the Hendo test—and why it was the best thing that ever happened to him.From hosting Olympics and Commonwealth Games to interviewing Cathy Freeman, Kieren Perkins, and Shane Warne, Jim opens up about the emotional power of sport, how to ask the tough questions with respect, and why he can’t stand lazy broadcasting clichés (spoiler: don’t ask “how do you feel?”).🎙️ A masterclass in authenticity, preparation, and staying human behind the mic.📌 Subscribe for more athlete and broadcaster stories and insights.Follow us at:w: www.scoreboardpodcast.cominsta: @scoreboardpody: https://www.youtube.com/@Scoreboardpodcastp: Partnership opportunities – [email protected]#sport #business #life #ScoreboardPodcast