Brian Anderson

It’s OK to mimic your heroes when you’re starting out. Brian Anderson says it’s a great way to find out what does NOT work for you. 

“You’re going to do the imitation part, and that’s OK. But, as fast as you can get away from that, do it. It’s important to develop your own style, ‘cause you can’t fake it.”

Brian Anderson currently works as a play-by-play announcer for Turner Sports and the Milwaukee Brewers. Similar to other EJ’s Game Plan hosts, Brian Anderson stresses authenticity, especially for broadcasters. He says finding your own voice is integral. Brian also talks about doing the day-to-day work necessary to be great, managing others’ expectations of you, and much more. 

Resources:

Change Your Voice, Change Your Life

Brene Brown, Unlocking Us Podcast - first episode

Time Stamps

0:22 - Career trajectory, how Brian got to where he is today

37:00 - “Being in the mud.” Doing the day-to-day work to be a better professional. 

41:55 - Do you miss the Brewers and baseball? 

42:28 - How did you differentiate yourself after listening to other broadcasters for years?

44:42 - Challenges you faced as a new and upcoming sportscaster? 

46:26 - What is the prep work you do before broadcasts? 

55:22 - How do you work on diction? 

57:28 - Reporting tips? How do you keep your confidence? 

1:00:54 - Do you recommend internships? 

1:01:56 - What was your demo for the Brewers? 

1:02:45 - Is the travel for work difficult?