Tigers Today podcast: TV man Jason Benetti talks dad jokes, love of naps, idols, and more
Tony PaulTony Paul hosts a special edition of The Detroit News/Detroit Tigers podcast with new play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti.
They talk about a wide variety of subjects, from Benetti's move to Detroit after eight seasons in Chicago to his introductory news conference with the Tigers to the art of storytelling and broadcasting with his Bally Sports colleagues.
Here are highlights from this latest edition of the Tigers Today podcast:
▶ :30: Tony on Tigers' 19-18 record after 1-5 roadtrip
▶ 3:30: Jason Benetti interview
▶3:45: Supreme Court hero Louis Brandeis
▶ 5:00: "Heartwarming" introduction at news conference
▶ 6:30: Radio announcer at heart
▶ 9:45: Time in Chicago "like a bright rainbow"
▶ 12:30: Pros and cons of Detroit job
▶ 16:10: Making $200/game in the minors
▶ 18:30: Benefits of naps
▶ 19:10: Last vacation to Amsterdam
▶ 20:45: Spelling amendment wrong in Spelling Bee
▶ 25:10: "Kind-natured fun" at Bally Sports
▶ 26:00: Minimizing mistakes
▶ 29:50: Obscure references and odd stuff
▶ 32:10: Lightning round with favorite shows, memorable moments
▶ 36:20: Tony wraps up podcast
On deck
Tony Paul and Chris McCosky will be back next week to wrap up the Tigers' six-game homestand against the Astros and Marlins and then preview the six-game road trip to Arizona and Kansas City.
You can like and subscribe to Tigers Today with the links below.
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Previous Tigers Today podcasts
▶ Tony takes show on the road with new Whitecaps manager
▶ There's more good than bad (14-11) after 25 games
▶ McCosky returns to discuss 7-4 start, rugged schedule
▶ Henning, Paul talk early returns, Jason Benetti, Opening Day
▶ Graham, Paul unveil inaugural baseball movie draft