Voice of the Spurs: an Interview with Jacob Tobey and His Unique Perspective

Behind the Mic: Interview with Jacob Tobye, New Voice of the Spurs. In this episode of the 'Silver and Black Coffee Hour,' hosts Tom Petrini and Zach Montana sit down with Jacob Tobey, the new play-by-play announcer for the San Antonio Spurs. Recorded during an AWS outage, this engaging conversation covers Jacob's journey to the NBA, his deep roots in the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, and his insights into the Spurs' upcoming season. They discuss everything from practice sessions with players like Wemby to Jacob's top food spots in San Antonio. Don't miss this awesome interview that blends personal stories, professional insights, and a genuine passion for basketball and community.00:00 Introduction and Technical Note00:48 Meet the Hosts and Special Guest01:17 Spurs' Playoff Aspirations03:08 Jacob's San Antonio Experience05:34 Cultural and Personal Background15:04 Learning and Growth in Broadcasting19:27 The Journey to Becoming an Announcer23:31 The Influence of Celtics Announcers25:15 Growing Up Without an Accent28:31 Balancing Broadcasting and Music30:28 Spurs Media Game and Season Outlook35:12 Final Thoughts and Congratulations