"Only A Game" is over, but storytelling is still Karen Given's only game episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 34 MIN

"Only A Game" is over, but storytelling is still Karen Given's only game

from Roman on the Radio · host Nick Roman

For 27 years, Boston's WBUR was home to "Only A Game" - the hour-long sports program that aired on more than 250 public radio stations each week. And right up until it ended its run in 2020, Karen Given had a hand in nearly every show as a reporter, editor or host. Storytelling in sound is still Karen's only game as a freelance editor and writing coach. She'll talk about her love of storytelling - and how she won awards for sports reporting when she's not really a sports fan!    

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For 27 years, Boston's WBUR was home to "Only A Game" - the hour-long sports program that aired on more than 250 public radio stations each week. And right up until it ended its run in 2020, Karen Given had a hand in nearly every show as a reporter,...

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