What athletes do you enjoy hearing speak / get interviewed?

lazygambler · 05-22-2018, 09:00 AM

While sorting cards this morning I was watching some more recent interviews on my phone. I came across one with Ozzie Albies and was actually very surprised by how well he spoke (I was not sure if his English would be polished or not) and his knowledge on hitting mechanics and the game itself. One of my favorite guys to listen to is Pete Rose. I will try and find the video, but he describes what it was like hitting against Koufax and other legends in his day and it is a fun listen. Another is Chris Archer, who I think will end up in broadcasting after his MLB career because he has some major talent. I have many more, but I want to leave the field open for others. Let’s hear them! Who are some people you really enjoy listening to?

Cubsfanp · 05-22-2018, 09:02 AM

I appreciate the free willing Joey Votto. Never afraid to speak his mind.

Tom Oates · 05-22-2018, 09:12 AM

Chris Archer. Very well spoken. Gives more than the typically canned responses like... "just trying to do my part", "It's all about the team", etc. Some of these guys come off like they are reading from the same script. They are just saying what they are supposed to say. Archer gives well thought out responses and he's articulate. He has a future in the booth if he wants it.

WillBBC · 05-22-2018, 09:13 AM

CC Sabathia is one of my favorites. His R2C2 podcast is always a great listen.

Yaga · 05-22-2018, 09:15 AM

Not baseball but I love Greg Popovich interviews!!

Ray27Ray52 · 05-22-2018, 09:16 AM

I will echo the Chris Archer statements. I happened to catch a Rays game the other day and they were interviewing Archer as the game was going on. His analysis was spot on about what hitters are looking for now when they come up to the plate and was even able to be critical of his faults this season. I was actually surprised that he answered the question so truthfully.

erock28 · 05-22-2018, 09:19 AM

For reasons completely different than those listed, I loved Rickie Weeks interviews here in MKE back in the day. Only because he said the words "you know" in literally every sentence. While watching a game with a couple of buds during his peak years, he had a walkoff hit and did the post game interview. We decided to take a drink everytime he said "you know". The two minute interview ended up in two beers apiece...

ucLAkers · 05-22-2018, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Yaga

Not baseball but I love Greg Popovich interviews!!

Even Laker fans enjoy him....

psumac · 05-22-2018, 10:02 AM

George Springer immediately comes to mind for me, since he's worked so hard to overcome his stutter.

ThoseBackPages · 05-22-2018, 10:08 AM

Hank Aaron

tier1dc · 05-22-2018, 10:23 AM

LeBron, Saban (if the team is down at half), Pop.

No NFL players or coaches. they never have anything worth saying.

gmarutiak · 05-22-2018, 10:51 AM

Ex-Steeler Max Starks. Not only is he very intelligent, his voice is smooth as silk.
Current Pirate Steven Brault. Very clever and quick-witted.

CubKings · 05-22-2018, 11:23 AM

Steven Adams from the NBA is a funny as hell dude.

ajtilley72 · 05-22-2018, 11:52 AM

Brett Phillips. Gotta love the laugh.

JLChinn · 05-22-2018, 11:56 AM

Mune Kawasaki was always fun.

Also I honestly love hearing Belichick when he actually gets a good question. Guy always is down to talk football if it's a thought out q

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cardsharkk · 05-22-2018, 12:03 PM

Vegas Dave

SPG1 · 05-22-2018, 12:09 PM

Billy Hamilton! He sounds like a cartoon character.

lazygambler · 05-22-2018, 02:08 PM

Love the responses! Just checked out Billy Hamilton and had no idea his voice was like that! Just watched a few George Springer interviews and I like everything he does for children. The guy has a lot of courage. Going to check out Hank and Votto soon! Keep em coming please!

smapdi · 05-22-2018, 03:15 PM

Can't think of any athletes, but I heard FP Santangelo do color for the Nats for the first time last year and he instantly became my favorite current commentator.

Actually, I like Bryce Harper. For all the stuff that irritates me about him, he does take the game seriously. The "clown question" quote I thought was on point.

VeedonFleece · 05-22-2018, 03:33 PM

Mike Tyson takes some beating imo. I'm not even a fan, Holyfield was my boy, but Tyson has always been intriguing and fascinating to me. He's not got the most masculine voice but we know what a ferocious character he is. He's usually very candid in his interviews too.

Saraste · 05-22-2018, 03:48 PM

I remember the spring training game this year that ESPN had on where they had Mookie Betts live miked. They were talking to him while he was in the outfield. A ball was hit in his direction and he kept right on going as he was chasing after it. Great TV.

05-22-2018, 09:00 AM	#1
lazygambler Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: boiler room (got a few places) Posts: 5,721	What athletes do you enjoy hearing speak / get interviewed? While sorting cards this morning I was watching some more recent interviews on my phone. I came across one with Ozzie Albies and was actually very surprised by how well he spoke (I was not sure if his English would be polished or not) and his knowledge on hitting mechanics and the game itself. One of my favorite guys to listen to is Pete Rose. I will try and find the video, but he describes what it was like hitting against Koufax and other legends in his day and it is a fun listen. Another is Chris Archer, who I think will end up in broadcasting after his MLB career because he has some major talent. I have many more, but I want to leave the field open for others. Let’s hear them! Who are some people you really enjoy listening to? __________________ RE2PEC7

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05-22-2018, 09:12 AM	#3
Tom Oates Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,967 OATES	Chris Archer. Very well spoken. Gives more than the typically canned responses like... "just trying to do my part", "It's all about the team", etc. Some of these guys come off like they are reading from the same script. They are just saying what they are supposed to say. Archer gives well thought out responses and he's articulate. He has a future in the booth if he wants it.

05-22-2018, 09:13 AM	#4
WillBBC Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 3,278	CC Sabathia is one of my favorites. His R2C2 podcast is always a great listen.

05-22-2018, 09:15 AM	#5
Yaga Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 7,525	Not baseball but I love Greg Popovich interviews!!

05-22-2018, 09:16 AM	#6
Ray27Ray52 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 22,676	I will echo the Chris Archer statements. I happened to catch a Rays game the other day and they were interviewing Archer as the game was going on. His analysis was spot on about what hitters are looking for now when they come up to the plate and was even able to be critical of his faults this season. I was actually surprised that he answered the question so truthfully.

05-22-2018, 09:19 AM	#7
erock28 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oak Creek, WI Posts: 2,457 topnotchcards28	For reasons completely different than those listed, I loved Rickie Weeks interviews here in MKE back in the day. Only because he said the words "you know" in literally every sentence. While watching a game with a couple of buds during his peak years, he had a walkoff hit and did the post game interview. We decided to take a drink everytime he said "you know". The two minute interview ended up in two beers apiece...

05-22-2018, 10:23 AM	#11
tier1dc Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 5,541	LeBron, Saban (if the team is down at half), Pop. No NFL players or coaches. they never have anything worth saying.

05-22-2018, 10:51 AM	#12
gmarutiak Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD (but Pittsburgh in my heart!) Posts: 3,141	Ex-Steeler Max Starks. Not only is he very intelligent, his voice is smooth as silk. Current Pirate Steven Brault. Very clever and quick-witted.

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05-22-2018, 11:56 AM	#15
JLChinn Banned Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 610	Mune Kawasaki was always fun. Also I honestly love hearing Belichick when he actually gets a good question. Guy always is down to talk football if it's a thought out q Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

05-22-2018, 12:03 PM	#16
cardsharkk Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 3,578	Vegas Dave

05-22-2018, 12:09 PM	#17
SPG1 Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 22	Billy Hamilton! He sounds like a cartoon character.

05-22-2018, 02:08 PM	#18
lazygambler Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: boiler room (got a few places) Posts: 5,721	Love the responses! Just checked out Billy Hamilton and had no idea his voice was like that! Just watched a few George Springer interviews and I like everything he does for children. The guy has a lot of courage. Going to check out Hank and Votto soon! Keep em coming please! __________________ RE2PEC7

05-22-2018, 03:15 PM	#19
smapdi Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 1,766 piledriver1	Can't think of any athletes, but I heard FP Santangelo do color for the Nats for the first time last year and he instantly became my favorite current commentator. Actually, I like Bryce Harper. For all the stuff that irritates me about him, he does take the game seriously. The "clown question" quote I thought was on point.

05-22-2018, 03:33 PM	#20
VeedonFleece Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The 01246 Posts: 3,896 veedonfleece	Mike Tyson takes some beating imo. I'm not even a fan, Holyfield was my boy, but Tyson has always been intriguing and fascinating to me. He's not got the most masculine voice but we know what a ferocious character he is. He's usually very candid in his interviews too.

05-22-2018, 03:48 PM	#21
Saraste Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sound Asleep Posts: 19,151 kesscards	I remember the spring training game this year that ESPN had on where they had Mookie Betts live miked. They were talking to him while he was in the outfield. A ball was hit in his direction and he kept right on going as he was chasing after it. Great TV. __________________ The strange looks I get from customers at shows when they are selling and I ask for NASCAR! Which is the most accurate voice to read posts in: Saraste as a corpse - oldgoldy97 12/19/23