A Decade of Decibels

Before we dive into the extraordinary stories of small-market heroes, host Callan McClurg takes us back to where his own story began. This Director's Cut details his life-changing connection to hockey, starting with his first Gulls game 25 years ago. The episode chronicles the winding road to the PA booth: volunteering for webcasts, running cameras, selling Chuck-A-Pucks, and enduring a polite rejection that only strengthened his resolve. The narrative culminates with his official hiring, followed by the surreal reality of the 2021 COVID-19 season—traveling solo, working games behind closed doors in Irvine, and finding ways to cope with isolation. It’s a powerful, intimate look at the perseverance required to chase a dream in professional sports and the rewarding validation of having the fans ultimately speak for you.

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