{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 115: Kirk McKnight, The Voices Behind the Game","description":"Guest: Kirk McKnight, author of The Voices of Hockey and The Voices of Baseball In this episode, we dive deep into the legacy of sports broadcasting with author Kirk McKnight, whose work captures the voices that shape how we remember the game. From Vin Scully\u2019s humility to the generational shift in storytelling, this conversation explores what makes a great call unforgettable\u2014and why broadcasters are often the soul of a franchise. Highlights:   The emotional story behind Vin Scully\u2019s phone call\u2014and the 30 minutes that changed Kurt\u2019s life   How younger broadcasters balance reverence for legends with their own voice   The myth of preparation: why the best calls are often unscripted   Regional loyalty, Homerism, and learning to appreciate rival voices   Behind-the-scenes rituals and habits that define broadcast rhythm   Featured Books:    The Voices of Hockey: Broadcasters Reflect on the Fastest Game on Earth (Updated Audible edition)    The Voices of Baseball: The Game's Greatest Broadcasters Reflect on America's Pastime   Connect with Kirk:   Instagram: @TheVoicesOfBaseball   Facebook: Kirk McKnight &amp;nbsp;   Available on Audible and major book retailers   ","author_name":"The K.P. Wee Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/kpwee.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38560110\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38560110"}