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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 1H 24M

The "Behind the Mic" Edition

from Clemson Sports Talk

Swanny pulls back the curtain on sports broadcasting with a special conversation featuring William Qualkinbush, diving into the real differences between calling games on radio versus television—and what fans don’t see behind the scenes.From managing stats and pacing to working with producers and analysts, it’s a rare look at how the “sausage gets made” during live game coverage.Plus, Clemson basketball continues to make moves in the transfer portal, adding international talent and veteran depth as Brad Brownell builds toward another run—while fans show a surprising level of confidence despite a frustrating finish last season.And of course, Clemson baseball remains in focus with questions about pitching consistency, lineup decisions, and what it’ll take to turn things around down the stretch.

Swanny pulls back the curtain on sports broadcasting with a special conversation featuring William Qualkinbush, diving into the real differences between calling games on radio versus television—and what fans don’t see behind the scenes.From managing stats and pacing to working with producers and analysts, it’s a rare look at how the “sausage gets made” during live game coverage.Plus, Clemson basketball continues to make moves in the transfer portal, adding international talent and veteran depth as Brad Brownell builds toward another run—while fans show a surprising level of confidence despite a frustrating finish last season.And of course, Clemson baseball remains in focus with questions about pitching consistency, lineup decisions, and what it’ll take to turn things around down the stretch.

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