Guest George Grande on the future of the Reds, Elly De La Cruz, Shohei Ohtani and stories from the first Sportscenter
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On the latest episode of Dead Red Cincinnati, hosts Sam LeCure and Brian Giesenschlag welcome the legendary George Grande, a former Reds play-by-play announcer, the original SportsCenter anchor, and longtime MC of the Hall of Fame ceremony. Grande shares his big-picture view of the 2024 Reds, emphasizing the importance of leadership within the team. He also dives into memorable stories about baseball greats like Joey Votto, Justin Turner, and Sparky Anderson, reflecting on how baseball has evolved. Grande shares what he thinks of Shohei Ohtani and what the Reds need to succeed in the future, along with a special storytime about hosting the first Sportscenter for ESPN.
MLB All-Star and World Champion Bronson Arroyo joins the show to talk about his career, moments that made him who he is, and what he's been up to after his playing days!
Published 11/21/24
Welcome to Pearls from the Diamond, hosted by former Cincinnati Red, Sam LeCure. In this introductory episode, Sam shares a bit of his backstory and offers a sneak peek into what you can expect from his new podcast, Pearls from the Diamond. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
Published 11/18/24