2nd Entry - Football Frenzy

This shift was a bit of a challenging one. I was battling a cold and sore throat for the show, so I didn't speak on the air as much as I would've liked. However, I felt I was still an important part of the show, as I did a lot of research work. Given that there were four NFL games from the weekend to talk about, I was excited going in, although given the condition I was in, it didn't reflect in my voice. I loved that I got the chance to throw in my own observations from the games. I'm happy to help out the show in which ever way is needed, but it's always a nice bonus when I get to chime in. Matthew Ross, host of GamePoints with Matthew Ross, doesn't have a co-host on Sundays, unlike Tuesdays, so it looks like I'll have a substantial role on the show every Sunday. With hockey back and Habs fever already starting to take over the Montreal sports scene, things will only get busier at the station, so I'm looking forward to that. My pop culture knowledge and creativity got a chance to shine today, as I threw in a Seinfeld clip in relation to the news that Scott Gomez will be bought out by the Habs. I suggested to put in a clip where George Costanza gets a severance package from the Yankees and he describes it as, "The Yankees are giving me three months, full pay, for doing nothing." To which Jerry replies, "They did it for three years, what's another few months?". It's a fun little piece and while it's not much, it's fun to get some creative input on the show, and it's good to know that my opinion is respected. I look forward to the next shift on Tuesday, where I'll have a Tweet 10 List, (see last week's post), this time the list will be, Tweet 10 Things Marc Bergevin did during the NHL Lockout Overall, I'm really enjoying my time at TSN 690 so far and I feel like I'm getting a chance to develop my radio personality, rather than perform menial tasks that have nothing to do with growing as a broadcaster. I'm in deep appreciation for what the station and what Matthew Ross is doing for me.