Glenn Geffner, former MLB play-by-play announcer

Emmy-winning TV producer and video editor Dave Kobert is joined by former MLB play-by-play announcer Glenn Geffner in this episode. 00:00:00 Intro00:02:23 Teaching college kids00:08:42 Glenn's origin story, falling in love with baseball00:11:29 Northwestern University years00:15:45 Mascot days with the Rochester Red Wings00:19:28 Working with the San Diego Padres and Tony Gwynn00:23:31 Working for the Boston Red Sox00:25:32 Working with Dave Van Horne and the Miami Marlins00:27:10 Preparing for broadcasts and doing the homework00:34:40 Favorite announcers00:38:45 Fun stuff: Time machine00:39:46 Superstar or All-Star or Role Player: Harry Doyle or Garland Bunting or Jim Brockmire?00:44:02 Superstar or All-Star or Role Player: Dodger Stadium or Fenway Park or Wrigley Field? Glenn discusses his current role as a college professor and reflects back on his decades as a play-by-play announcer for the San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, and Miami Marlins.Glenn shares stories about his journey from Miami, Florida to Northwestern University and into the major leagues as a PR man and announcer. Glenn talks about some of his favorite announcers through the years and goes into the archives to discuss his time working with Tony Gwynn and countless other baseball luminaries.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-media-behind-the-scenes-with-dave-kobert/id1896796963https://open.spotify.com/show/033lcGoa89qHoARMpwlAME?si=fbee2e0063104fb3https://www.youtube.com/@[email protected]