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Gerry Sandusky is a broadcaster who has become most known as the play by play, or “voice” of the Baltimore Ravens during NFL football games.

Gerry began his broadcasting career in Miami, Florida. He has now been at the local news station WBAL (NBC) in Baltimore, MD since 1988.

If he is not broadcasting on TV, Radio or Podcasts, Gerry can be found giving speeches or providing consultation as a Leadership Communication Coach.

Gerry is a tremendous storyteller that is always polished, even when we are “off script.” However, his rise to being one of the best in the industry didn’t happen over night. He faced many challenges and learned many lessons along his way. His story and journey is quite entertaining. I hope you enjoy.

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Chapters:

0:00 Opening Gerry Sandusky Intro to Episode 3

1:30 Greetings, opening remarks with Ryan and Gerry

5:07 Gerry's figuring out his passion in College, the start of broadcasting career

12:28 Making way to Baltimore, dealing with name recognition for good or for worse, small circle of trust

23:37 The poser syndrome topic: trusting yourself and learning on how to fight self doubt and fear

32:30 The experience and evolution of the "voice" and play by play broadcaster for the Ravens, handling criticism and staying present

41:42 The ability to improvise live on air, and being "present"

47:01 Quick hitting questions

Sit down with current Chicago White Sox Outfielder/First Baseman Gavin Sheets. In the 2017 MLB Draft, Gavin was drafted in the 2nd round out of Wake Forest University. He made his Major League Debut in the summer of 2021. We talk about the different stages of life and the journey that led Gavin into his professional career. Also, we know each other very well....25 years to be exact....we have had some stories along the way.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Opening Conversation, Background of Friendship. Going to Gilman School

2:51 Dad's Coaching Together at Gilman High School

6:02 Picking A College, Recruiting Process and the Pressures

10:44 Value of Playing Other Sports

12:20 Adjustments of going to College, the evolution, learning yourself

17:45 The Professional Baseball path, and journey through Minor Leagues to MLB

36:52 Gavin's Big Fall in Norfolk and his "1st" and "2nd" call up to the Majors

41:03 MLB experience and reflecting on previous last 2 seasons

46:35 Playing and coming back to Baltimore.

50:20 Battling through struggles (ex. 2022 season), handling adversity

55:24 Quick hitter questions

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Welcome Jonathan Ogden to the podcast! Jonathan Ogden is one of the best, IF NOT THE BEST, Left Tackles to ever play the game of football. He was the first pick in the history of the Baltimore Ravens in 1996. He went on to be an 11 time pro bowler, 9 time all-pro, and Super Bowl 35 Champion.

Join us as we sit down for a brunch at the Iron Rooster Restaurant to talk about food, football, life and a whole lot more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

11:10 1996 NFL Draft, Draft Strategy & Sports Industry

29:00 Staying In IT, Evolution Of Game, Post-Football

38:23 Story Time, Closing Thoughts

Welcome Adam Brett Walker II to the pod! He is currently playing overseas in Japan with the Yomiuri Giants! Adam was a 3rd round pick of the Minnesota Twins out of Jacksonville University. Walker found himself on the doorstop to the Major Leagues, but unfortunately never got the opportunity to debut. However, not making it the Big Leagues did not stop Adam's journey to something he might have never imagined when he started playing baseball. We talk about: Professional And Minor League Baseball Experiences overseas in Japan Trying different foods Reminiscing on some old stories Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST! Chapters: 0:00 Intro/ And Start Of Career 13:35 Japan Journey & Baseball 36:18 Culture/ Food/ Life

Welcome Nick Moore to the pod! Nick and I sit down for brunch at the Iron Rooster Restaurant.

Nick is the Long Snapper (LS) for the Baltimore Ravens. But the thing is, Nick Moore did not get to the NFL the way you might think. Actually, he was chasing his other passion first...baseball. Nick played 4 years of professional baseball for the Boston Red Sox Organization.

We talk about his journey, baseball, football, food, and so much more!

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