Joe Buck: Broadcasting Preparation and Longevity

In this episode of On Stage, Joe Buck, play-by-play announcer at ESPN, joins Eric Stisser, Vice President of Corporate Sponsorship for the St. Louis Blues, for a candid fireside chat about broadcasting, preparation, and longevity in one of the most visible roles in sports media. Recorded on Tuesday, February 24, at SBJ’s National Sports Forum in St. Louis, the conversation gives listeners a closer look at Buck’s career, his approach to the craft, and what he’s learned from calling some of the biggest moments in sports.

Key themes include:

• The Art of Play-by-Play: How Buck prepares, adapts, and finds the right tone for major moments.
• A Career in Broadcasting: Reflections on longevity, pressure, and evolving with the changing media landscape.
• Storytelling on the Mic: Why context, pacing, and trust matter as much as the call itself.
• Sports, Media, and Audience Expectations: How the job has changed as fans consume games and commentary differently than ever before.
• Lessons from the Biggest Stages: Insights from a broadcaster who has spent decades at the center of major sports events.

It’s an engaging and personal conversation with one of the most recognizable voices in sports.

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