Its been more than a country minute since my last pod episode. How are you all doing?    We are settling into the Stay at Home life. This episode I talk about the challenges in the business and how athletes are stepping up during the pandemic. Its a late night ramble from my new makeshift studio in the great room of my house that I share with my Bride and our 4 legged daughter Scarlet.  How competing in endurance sports, and running 100 mile ultra marathons has helped me deal with this.    Stay safe everyone and as aways please rate this and share. Thank You very much --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Telich Talks

Episode 060 Stay the "F" Home

John is a &nbsp;Cleveland St. Ignatius graduate who went to Seton Hall University because he knew the Big Apple was the place to be for becoming a successful sportscaster. &nbsp;His career brought him to Madison Square Garden on Thursday &nbsp;March 12th when the Big East Tournament was cancelled due to the coronavirus , midway through a game between St. Johns and Creighton. &nbsp;It was a bizarre and unsettling situation and John takes us through the event. But mostly, we talked about how a young college kid hustles to get job opportunities and how John got to the point where he was rubbing shoulders with &nbsp;greats like Bill Raftery, and Gus Johnson. &nbsp;Aspiring broadcasters and media students need to listen to how John got his breaks. &nbsp;I will give you a clue. He made them. &nbsp;You ALWAYS say YES. &nbsp;&nbsp; --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

John is a &nbsp;Cleveland St. Ignatius graduate who went to Seton Hall University because he knew the Big Apple was the place to be for becoming a successful sportscaster. &nbsp;His career brought him to Madison Square Garden on Thursday &nbsp;March 12th when the Big East Tournament was cancelled due to the coronavirus , midway through a game between St. Johns and Creighton. &nbsp;It was a bizarre and unsettling situation and John takes us through the event. But mostly, we talked about how a young college kid hustles to get job opportunities and how John got to the point where he was rubbing shoulders with &nbsp;greats like Bill Raftery, and Gus Johnson. &nbsp;Aspiring broadcasters and media students need to listen to how John got his breaks. &nbsp;I will give you a clue. He made them. &nbsp;You ALWAYS say YES. &nbsp;&nbsp; --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Episode 059 John Fanta: Fox College Sportscaster on the Rise

Hayden is a sports journalist with Cleveland.com . Grove is also an accomplished singer and entertainer who was classically trained and now, can belt out Michael Buble' , Harry Connick Jr, and others tunes. &nbsp;Much of our conversation however, dealt with his mental health issues. He suffered from depression, from anxiety, and panic attacks. His body image was such that, he starved himself, eating very little and exercising like a fiend, getting under 160 pounds on a 6'3" frame. &nbsp;Grove talked about coming to grips with those issues and about those who helped him along the way. &nbsp;The important message here as well is for someone dealing with depression or such issues, its not a case of "snap out of it" or "buckle up buttercup" and grind your way to great health. &nbsp;It takes professional help and it takes compassion from others. &nbsp;Grove thanked Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers for his courageous public stance in telling his own story and inspiring others to get the help they need. &nbsp;And, at the end of the interview Hayden belts out a short version of a Buble' song. You'll hear how good his voice is. &nbsp;I can't thank Hayden enough for speaking publicly about such an important topic. I urge anyone listening who is suffering from depression or anxiety to get professional help. &nbsp;It is near and dear to yours truly. I spent several years leading support groups for families whose loved ones suffered from mental health issues. A great organization. National Alliance on Mental Illness can help. &nbsp;www.nami.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Hayden is a sports journalist with Cleveland.com . Grove is also an accomplished singer and entertainer who was classically trained and now, can belt out Michael Buble' , Harry Connick Jr, and others tunes. &nbsp;Much of our conversation however, dealt with his mental health issues. He suffered from depression, from anxiety, and panic attacks. His body image was such that, he starved himself, eating very little and exercising like a fiend, getting under 160 pounds on a 6'3" frame. &nbsp;Grove talked about coming to grips with those issues and about those who helped him along the way. &nbsp;The important message here as well is for someone dealing with depression or such issues, its not a case of "snap out of it" or "buckle up buttercup" and grind your way to great health. &nbsp;It takes professional help and it takes compassion from others. &nbsp;Grove thanked Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers for his courageous public stance in telling his own story and inspiring others to get the help they need. &nbsp;And, at the end of the interview Hayden belts out a short version of a Buble' song. You'll hear how good his voice is. &nbsp;I can't thank Hayden enough for speaking publicly about such an important topic. I urge anyone listening who is suffering from depression or anxiety to get professional help. &nbsp;It is near and dear to yours truly. I spent several years leading support groups for families whose loved ones suffered from mental health issues. A great organization. National Alliance on Mental Illness can help. &nbsp;www.nami.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Episode 058 Hayden Grove: Sports Journalist:Mental Health Issues

Todd abused drugs and alcohol for years. He was sent down the road due to a traumatic experience. The suicide of his mom. &nbsp;After abusing drugs and alcohol, he found salvation &nbsp;by training for &nbsp;and competing in triathlons. &nbsp;Now, more than 80 races later, he saves lives through his organization. Racing For Recovery &nbsp;www.racingforrecovery.org . &nbsp;Please visit his website and his You Tube channel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Todd abused drugs and alcohol for years. He was sent down the road due to a traumatic experience. The suicide of his mom. &nbsp;After abusing drugs and alcohol, he found salvation &nbsp;by training for &nbsp;and competing in triathlons. &nbsp;Now, more than 80 races later, he saves lives through his organization. Racing For Recovery &nbsp;www.racingforrecovery.org . &nbsp;Please visit his website and his You Tube channel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Episode 057 Todd Crandell Triathlete Saving Lives :Racing for Recoveery

Baskin has done many years of televison sports and now co hosts a daily sports talk &nbsp;radio show in sports crazy Cleveland Ohio. &nbsp;He is also a huge advocate for those suffering from Cystic Fibrosis and pushes for organ donation. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He talked about structuring a sports talk show, and went back into his past, discussing learning the business, way out in Missoula, Montana. &nbsp;&nbsp;On a personal note, Andy was an intern at my tv station back in the late 1980's Fans of WEWS Cleveland, and WBNS Columbus will remember Andys work. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Baskin has done many years of televison sports and now co hosts a daily sports talk &nbsp;radio show in sports crazy Cleveland Ohio. &nbsp;He is also a huge advocate for those suffering from Cystic Fibrosis and pushes for organ donation. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He talked about structuring a sports talk show, and went back into his past, discussing learning the business, way out in Missoula, Montana. &nbsp;&nbsp;On a personal note, Andy was an intern at my tv station back in the late 1980's Fans of WEWS Cleveland, and WBNS Columbus will remember Andys work. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Episode 056 Andy Baskin 92.3 The Fan

Mike is the head coach of the St. Ignatius Wildcats soccer program in Cleveland , Ohio. His teams have won 9 state titles, and 5 national titles. &nbsp;He has numerous Coach of the year honors, both on the state and national level. &nbsp;Simply stated, this guy knows how to win. &nbsp;He was for many years, the chair of the Theology department at the high school and is the Sophmore Services Director. &nbsp;Mike spoke about how his upbringing and his faith has played a big part in how he teaches and coaches. How he focused in on life after going on a 30 day silent retreat to find out if being a priest would be part of his life. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As always, thanks for listening and if you enjoy, please rate us 5 stars on Apple podcasts and please pass this link along. I would appreciate it very much.&nbsp; --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Mike is the head coach of the St. Ignatius Wildcats soccer program in Cleveland , Ohio. His teams have won 9 state titles, and 5 national titles. &nbsp;He has numerous Coach of the year honors, both on the state and national level. &nbsp;Simply stated, this guy knows how to win. &nbsp;He was for many years, the chair of the Theology department at the high school and is the Sophmore Services Director. &nbsp;Mike spoke about how his upbringing and his faith has played a big part in how he teaches and coaches. How he focused in on life after going on a 30 day silent retreat to find out if being a priest would be part of his life. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As always, thanks for listening and if you enjoy, please rate us 5 stars on Apple podcasts and please pass this link along. I would appreciate it very much.&nbsp; --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Episode 056 Mike McLaughlin Theology and Soccer success

WJW Fox 8 sportscaster PJ Ziegler was reporting daily for our Nexstar tv chain of 200 stations during Super Bowl preparation week in Miami. It was a marathon and he handled it greatly. &nbsp;He did 300 live reports. How did he keep straight all the different markets he dealt with? &nbsp;How were the logistics for such a big undertaking.? &nbsp;Also, we chat about the state of the Browns and how the rest of the nation thinks of the Browns operation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

WJW Fox 8 sportscaster PJ Ziegler was reporting daily for our Nexstar tv chain of 200 stations during Super Bowl preparation week in Miami. It was a marathon and he handled it greatly. &nbsp;He did 300 live reports. How did he keep straight all the different markets he dealt with? &nbsp;How were the logistics for such a big undertaking.? &nbsp;Also, we chat about the state of the Browns and how the rest of the nation thinks of the Browns operation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Episode 055 Fox 8's P.J. Ziegler on doing 300 live Super Bowl reports from Miami

Tim Alcorn has been a fixture calling high school sports in Northeast Ohio. More than 30 years and many awards. &nbsp;But due to the tragic passing of longtime Cavs tv play by play guy Fred McLeod, the Cavs restructured their broadcast lineup, and hired Alcorn to handle radio play by play. &nbsp;He is now doing what his idol, and mentor Joe Tait did. &nbsp;And the biggest irony is that as a kid in New England he used to listen late at night to Tait call Cavs games on 1100 Radio, which boomed into his New Hampshire home radio. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I hope you enjoy the listen. &nbsp;As I post this, Tim is starting his play by play call of the Cavs and the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Tim Alcorn has been a fixture calling high school sports in Northeast Ohio. More than 30 years and many awards. &nbsp;But due to the tragic passing of longtime Cavs tv play by play guy Fred McLeod, the Cavs restructured their broadcast lineup, and hired Alcorn to handle radio play by play. &nbsp;He is now doing what his idol, and mentor Joe Tait did. &nbsp;And the biggest irony is that as a kid in New England he used to listen late at night to Tait call Cavs games on 1100 Radio, which boomed into his New Hampshire home radio. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I hope you enjoy the listen. &nbsp;As I post this, Tim is starting his play by play call of the Cavs and the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Episode 054 Tim Alcorn Dream Job as Cavs radio play by play

The morning after the legend, his daughter Gianna, and 7 others passed away, I recorded my thoughts on Kobe. His Greatness and how we should just appreciate what we have, when we have it. &nbsp;&nbsp;Rest In Peace Mamba --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

The morning after the legend, his daughter Gianna, and 7 others passed away, I recorded my thoughts on Kobe. His Greatness and how we should just appreciate what we have, when we have it. &nbsp;&nbsp;Rest In Peace Mamba --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Episode 053 Remembering Kobe Bryant

The Browns changed coaches again. Their star receiver got in hot water for giving money to LSU players and also had an arrest warrant out for smacking the behind of a security guard. Ohh and did I mention that the Browns reclusive Chief Strategy Officer spoke to the media?? &nbsp;Lets not for get the cheating in baseball story that had more twists and developments. &nbsp;Yes, just a typical week covering sports in Cleveland as I have been at WJW TV for 40 years now. &nbsp;Never a dull moment. This is a slight departure from my usual &nbsp;podcast interviews. I invite you to check the archives. &nbsp;We'll be back with some of those next week. &nbsp;Ohh, yes, and right after I recorded this, the star receiver, Odell Beckham got some good news, The security guard will not be pressing charges.&nbsp; --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

The Browns changed coaches again. Their star receiver got in hot water for giving money to LSU players and also had an arrest warrant out for smacking the behind of a security guard. Ohh and did I mention that the Browns reclusive Chief Strategy Officer spoke to the media?? &nbsp;Lets not for get the cheating in baseball story that had more twists and developments. &nbsp;Yes, just a typical week covering sports in Cleveland as I have been at WJW TV for 40 years now. &nbsp;Never a dull moment. This is a slight departure from my usual &nbsp;podcast interviews. I invite you to check the archives. &nbsp;We'll be back with some of those next week. &nbsp;Ohh, yes, and right after I recorded this, the star receiver, Odell Beckham got some good news, The security guard will not be pressing charges.&nbsp; --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Episode052 Wild Week of Cleveland Sports Recap

Sonny is a former Mr. Basketball award winner in the state of Ohio. He starred at Garfield Heights, then at Cleveland State and also at Ohio University. &nbsp;He has been the boys hoops coach at his alma mater for about 15 years, and is involved in trying to showcase youth hoops players to get them in the pipeline to one day, possibly gain a scholarship. He talked about handling his own kids in sports and about the connection he has with LeBron James, among others.&nbsp; --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Sonny is a former Mr. Basketball award winner in the state of Ohio. He starred at Garfield Heights, then at Cleveland State and also at Ohio University. &nbsp;He has been the boys hoops coach at his alma mater for about 15 years, and is involved in trying to showcase youth hoops players to get them in the pipeline to one day, possibly gain a scholarship. He talked about handling his own kids in sports and about the connection he has with LeBron James, among others.&nbsp; --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Episode 051 Sonny Johnson Garfield Heights Hoops Coach

Matt, longtime Cleveland media reporter was diagnosed with stage 4 Lymphoma and has waged a public war on the disease, using social media to chronicle the struggle. &nbsp;We discussed his battle and how faith has played a part. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He has run his own sports website in Cleveland. NEO Sports Insiders and is now &nbsp;also affiliated with @Sinow Cleveland Baseball Insiders. Through the podcast we chat about the Cleveland Indians roster moves and also talked about the never ending changes the Cleveland Browns seem to make. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Matt, longtime Cleveland media reporter was diagnosed with stage 4 Lymphoma and has waged a public war on the disease, using social media to chronicle the struggle. &nbsp;We discussed his battle and how faith has played a part. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He has run his own sports website in Cleveland. NEO Sports Insiders and is now &nbsp;also affiliated with @Sinow Cleveland Baseball Insiders. Through the podcast we chat about the Cleveland Indians roster moves and also talked about the never ending changes the Cleveland Browns seem to make. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Episode 050 Matt Loede Fighting Cancer and Covering Cleveland Sports

One of the more talented young broadcasters around. Ken hosts the morning show , along with Anthony Lima on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland. He also hosts sports talk shows on CBS Sports on a national level. ON Friday nights in the fall, he is one of the hosts on our TV show at Fox 8 in Cleveland, Friday Night Touchdown. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He is from Stark country. Perry High and the University of Akron. &nbsp;&nbsp;This is a great episode for young people looking to get into the business of broadcasting and Sports communication. &nbsp;How does Kenny prepare for a show? How does he handle criticizing players while being with an station that does business with the team? &nbsp;&nbsp;Who helped him as he broke into the business? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I hope you enjoy the episode and as usual, please rate and subscribe. Thank you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

One of the more talented young broadcasters around. Ken hosts the morning show , along with Anthony Lima on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland. He also hosts sports talk shows on CBS Sports on a national level. ON Friday nights in the fall, he is one of the hosts on our TV show at Fox 8 in Cleveland, Friday Night Touchdown. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He is from Stark country. Perry High and the University of Akron. &nbsp;&nbsp;This is a great episode for young people looking to get into the business of broadcasting and Sports communication. &nbsp;How does Kenny prepare for a show? How does he handle criticizing players while being with an station that does business with the team? &nbsp;&nbsp;Who helped him as he broke into the business? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I hope you enjoy the episode and as usual, please rate and subscribe. Thank you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Episode 049 Ken Carman 92.3 The Fan and CBS Sports Radio

Ricky Smith is a comedian, a Cleveland sports fan, an entrepenuer, and most of all, a guy who motivates others to do good. &nbsp;He uses social media to a great advantage in coming up with projects that help people all over the country. &nbsp;He is creative, and he speaks his mind. &nbsp;And....he is a podcaster. &nbsp;His podcast with Angel Gray, Random Acts of Podcasting is a fun listen on the Blue Wire podcast network. &nbsp;Happy Holidays . Please share, rate and subscribe. &nbsp;&nbsp;Thanks much! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Ricky Smith is a comedian, a Cleveland sports fan, an entrepenuer, and most of all, a guy who motivates others to do good. &nbsp;He uses social media to a great advantage in coming up with projects that help people all over the country. &nbsp;He is creative, and he speaks his mind. &nbsp;And....he is a podcaster. &nbsp;His podcast with Angel Gray, Random Acts of Podcasting is a fun listen on the Blue Wire podcast network. &nbsp;Happy Holidays . Please share, rate and subscribe. &nbsp;&nbsp;Thanks much! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Episode 048 Ricky Smith Random Acts of Kindness

Scott Panchik is one of the top Crossfit athletes in the world. He has consistently been a top finisher at the Games, having &nbsp;finished 4th, three separate times. &nbsp;He is a former Mount Union University football player who actually began doing versions of Crossfit workouts while in college before diving head first &nbsp;into the competition and training for the sport. He is the owner of CrossFit Mentality in Mentor, Ohio, and in 2019 he made news by joining multiple Crossfit Games champ Rich Froning and his CrossFit Mayhem team. &nbsp;We talked about his philosophy in training and competing, about how his parents set an amazing example of support and collaboration. &nbsp;&nbsp;I hope you enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Scott Panchik is one of the top Crossfit athletes in the world. He has consistently been a top finisher at the Games, having &nbsp;finished 4th, three separate times. &nbsp;He is a former Mount Union University football player who actually began doing versions of Crossfit workouts while in college before diving head first &nbsp;into the competition and training for the sport. He is the owner of CrossFit Mentality in Mentor, Ohio, and in 2019 he made news by joining multiple Crossfit Games champ Rich Froning and his CrossFit Mayhem team. &nbsp;We talked about his philosophy in training and competing, about how his parents set an amazing example of support and collaboration. &nbsp;&nbsp;I hope you enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-telich/message

Episode 047 Scott Panchik CrossFit Elite Athlete and Facility Owner

TV sportscaster ( Fox 8 CLEVELAND since 1980) who also happens to do crazy ultra endurance events. ( 100 mile, 50 mile ultras and triathlons:thats me in the cover photo starting a 100 mile ultra) Will look into topical sports issues, interview figures in sports and take you along for the ride.! Send me a voice message.

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