About Reel Talk with Rich: Stories in Sportscasting
The best thing about being a Sportscaster? ACCESS. To the biggest games and the best seats in the house. To the sports we love. To the players and coaches we admire.
Welcome to the podcast that taps into that Access.
In Reel Talk with Rich, award-winning broadcaster Rich Hollenberg takes a deep dive into the lives of your favorite sportscasters, and comes away with pearls of wisdom that will help the next generation of sportscasters on their path to success.
Rich will also talk to producers and executives, who take you behind the scenes of the industry. And he'll mix in some up and coming talent who he's mentored along the way, through his widely acclaimed sportscasting training cohort, Break In & Break Through.
Whether you're an aspiring sportscaster, or just a sports fan...
Get the best stories straight from the best in the business!
Host Rich interviews NFL Network field producer Anthony Biase about kindness in sports broadcasting and his advice for aspiring professionals.
3 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
Reel Talk with Rich: Tim Brando
Host Rich interviews legendary sportscaster Tim Brando about his Louisiana childhood, family influences, and career reinventions, offering insights into a four-decade journey.
27 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Reel Talk with Rich:
Adnan Virk
Host Rich interviews Adnan Virk, a sports broadcasting and pop culture expert, about his versatile career and insights into sports casting.
20 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Reel Talk with Rich: Fran Fraschilla
Host Rich sits down with Fran Fraschilla, former coach and current broadcaster, to discuss his career transition, the art of broadcast partnerships, and the importance of genuine connections.
13 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Reel Talk with Rich: Seth Markman
There are sports media lifers... & then there's Seth Markman. Fresh out of Syracuse in 1993, Seth went to work as a PA at ESPN... & never left. He's carved out a most enviable and significant career, moving all the way up the ladder to his current position as VP of Production, overseeing everything football-related at the Worldwide Leader in Sports. A timely conversation, considering ESPN has their first Super Bowl in February!
In this episode of Reel Talk, Markman shares his thoughts on navigating the industry, his personal stories surrounding some of the biggest moments in sports, and what he looks for & appreciates in the on-air talent he works with. A really insightful and engaging conversation with one of the most prominent decision-makers in the biz!
Takeaways
Role of a decision maker in sports production
Impact of decisions on aspiring sportscasters
Chapters
00:00 The Role of a Decision Maker
01:26 Influence on Aspiring Sportscasters
6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Reel Talk with Rich: Tom Hart
Tom Hart is a triple threat in the Play-by-Play game: Football. Basketball. Baseball. Take your pick as to which he's best at. He's what you call an "easy listen" whatever sport he calls.
He's made a steady climb up the ranks in the industry and now comfortably resides in the top tier of PxP men across any and all networks. In this episode of Reel Talk with Rich, Tom shares with us his modest Midwest beginnings, that eventually led him to Minor League Baseball, then the Atlanta Braves, and ultimately, ESPN. His pinnacle moment? Tom's answer will give any sports fan goosebumps. And his advice for up and comers is as grounded and genuine as his sportscasting stylings.
29 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Reel Talk with Rich:
Xavier Scruggs
Athlete... Broadcaster... Influencer... Reality Star?!
You can't paint Xavier Scruggs in a box, because he's constantly evolving. Prime example: in the time since we recorded this, Xavier's turned into a reality TV star, as a player in the wildly popular show, Traitors, on NBC!
After his MLB career ended, X was just getting started. In this episode of Reel Talk, Xavier shares his thoughts on everything from sportscasting to social media. He brings a truly unique perspective to the excellent TV work he does for MLB Network and Apple TV. In my Break In & Break Through cohort, we talk a lot about how there's value in versatility. X is a prime example.
22 Sept 2026
Reel Talk with Rich: Adam Amin
Get ready for a whole lot of Adam Amin on your TVs & highlight clips! The versartile Fox Sports PxP man is already into the NFL season as well as gearing up for the MLB Playoffs. And soon enough, he'll tip off another season as the TV Voice of the Chicago Bulls. In this episode of Reel Talk, Adam shares how his musical background informed his sportscasting style, and how he now stays connected to music as a moonlighting DJ in Chicago. He's one of the best in the game, and he's already worked his fair share of epic events with his calls as the soundtrack, which we talk about. Adam also generously shares some amazing advice for up and coming sportscasters.
Inside a recent episode
Reel Talk with Rich: Anthony Biase
Published 10 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] What do you think, in your opinion, AB, are the best qualities that make up a great sportscaster? I would say first and foremost is being collaborative. I like to produce kind of in a world where I like to throw things at the wall. And I like to say, like, this is going to make me enjoy producing this segment. […]
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