Donny Baarns

A's-Royals Spring Training Full Inning

A's-Cubs Spring Training Full Inning

Donny Baarns Highlight Reel

Greg Schulte is the only radio voice the D-backs have known since their first season in 1998, but it took Greg decades to get his shot at a lead broadcasting job. He talks to Donny about working in small-town radio, being a color commentator and producer for years, his successful battle with Lymphoma, and the incredible 2001 World Series.

Greg Schulte (Arizona Diamondbacks)

Rick Rizzs missed his first job interview with the team...and got the job anyway. Hear how 33 Girl Scout cookies gave him the edge, how impossible it was to be Ernie Harwell's replacement in Detroit, and his memories of the 1995 Mariners club that saved baseball in Seattle.

Rick Rizzs (Seattle Mariners)

Donny talks to Phillies voice Scott Franzke about calling Major League playoff games, choosing to give up a Major League gig to hone his craft in the Minors, and his hastily prepared on-air eulogy for Philadelphia legend Harry Kalas.

Scott Franzke (Philadelphia Phillies)

Donny chats with Hall of Fame voice Dave Van Horne about his 45 years in Major League Baseball, his 3 decades as the voice of the Montreal Expos, and the lost art of game re-creation.

Dave Van Horne (Miami Marlins)

Kansas City Royals radio and TV broadcaster Ryan Lefebvre discusses getting what you want at a young age, his battle with depression, and how he's determined to use his struggles to help others.

Ryan Lefebvre (Kansas City Royals)

Brewers' TV voice Brian Anderson stops by to discuss what he learned from Ernie Harwell and Al Michaels, how he tried to quit broadcasting to become a PGA club professional, and the importance of sometimes saying "no."

Brian Anderson (Milwaukee Brewers)

Donny speaks to Blue Jays voice Jerry Howarth about his late start in radio, his father's initial displeasure with his career choice, and why he broadcasts without headphones.

Jerry Howarth (Toronto Blue Jays)

Donny speaks with longtime Pacers voice Mark Boyle about calling rodeos, the infamous Malice at the Palace brawl, and why he still loves Ron Artest.

Mark Boyle (Indiana Pacers)

Donny talks to former A's voice Monte Moore about working for Charlie Finley, recreating road games, and what really happened on that infamous team flight in 1967.

Monte Moore (Oakland/Kansas City A's 1962-80, 85-92)

Donny talks with legendary hockey voice Doc Emrick about his early career struggles, how the game has changed in the last 40 years, and the most memorable fight he's ever called.

Doc Emrick (NHL on NBC)

Donny Baarns talks to Pat Hughes, the Voice of the Cubs, about having fun on the radio, working with Bob Uecker, and what he'll say if the Cubs ever win a World Series.

Pat Hughes (Chicago Cubs)

Donny chats with Reds broadcaster Jim Kelch about his 25-year journey to the Major Leagues, his most discouraging moments along the way, and how he found the ability to persevere and reach the top.

Jim Kelch (Cincinnati Reds)

Donny Baarns chats with elite sports broadcasters about their careers, their stories, their advice, and anything else they feel like talking about.

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