Mizzou Storytellers - Mike Kelly

He’s called more than 1,000 Mizzou basketball games, hasn’t missed a football broadcast since 1994, and his voice is woven into some of the most unforgettable moments in Tiger history. This week on “Mizzou Storytellers,” hosts Dave Matter, Loretta Jones and “Producer Steve” Sowers sit down with Mike Kelly — the longtime radio voice of Mizzou Football and Men’s Basketball — for a wide-ranging conversation about life, legacy and the art of calling the play. From growing up in Southern Illinois idolizing Jack Buck to breaking into radio at KMOX, Kelly reflects on the path that led him to Columbia and a career spanning three conferences, multiple coaches and generations of fans. He opens up about his first Mizzou broadcast at age 29, his many radio partners, the philosophy behind his iconic calls and the moments that still give him chills. Along the way, Kelly shares personal stories about family, mentorship, and what it means to be “The Voice” of a program. It’s a masterclass in storytelling, broadcasting and Tiger tradition — told by one of the most enduring and beloved figures in Mizzou sports history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.